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{"bill_id":1634354,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Georgia Pro-Birth Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the compensation of pregnant women who but for a fetal heartbeat law could choose to terminate the pregnancy but are compelled to carry the pregnancy to term and give birth to a child; to specify the type and duration of compensation; to provide for procedures and requirements to obtain compensation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63469","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1638552,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Primaries and elections; advanced voting; runoffs; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to advance voting; to extend the period of mandatory advance voting; to revise the time for holding runoffs in general and primary elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-12-13","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2022-12-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63470","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1639798,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; create and maintain Georgia Crisis and Access Line; statutorily require","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 related to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to statutorily require the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to create, operate, and maintain the Georgia Crisis and Access Line; to provide for definitions; to provide certain requirements and functionality of the access line; to provide for behavioral health care provider data; to require that the access line support calls with sufficient access to behavioral health services and supports; to require any state-operated registry of available inpatient psychiatric beds, crisis residential beds, or substance use disorder beds to report data for purposes of the access line; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63477","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639799,"bill_number":"HB3","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":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63471","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639800,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; create and maintain electronic inpatient psychiatric bed registry; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions related to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to require the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to create, operate, and maintain an electronic inpatient psychiatric bed registry; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63472","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639801,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; establish school-linked behavioral health grant program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities regarding the governing and regulation of mental health, so as to provide for the establishment of a school-linked behavioral health grant program; to provide a definition; to provide for eligible applicants; to provide for allowable activities and related expenses; to provide for data collection and outcome measurement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63475","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639802,"bill_number":"HB5","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":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63473","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639803,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Education; attendance policies consider mental and behavioral health; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide that school attendance policies regarding excused absences take into consideration mental and behavioral health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63476","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639804,"bill_number":"HB6","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":"2022-12-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63474","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1639942,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Elections and primaries; visually disabled to 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":"2022-12-22","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2022-12-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63478","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1649998,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Comer, City of; increase term of mayor from two to four years","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Comer, approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5306), so as to increase the term of mayor from two to four years; to revise provisions relating to municipal elections to address changes to the mayoral term of office; to provide for the continuance 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63489","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1649999,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"2023-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63485","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1650000,"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":"2023-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63482","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1650001,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"State Government; automatic repealer on the prohibition on state and local governments from requiring proof of COVID vaccination for government services; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to remove the automatic repealer on the prohibition on state and local governments from requiring proof of COVID vaccination for government services; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63490","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1650002,"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":"2023-01-11","last_action":"Senate Reconsidered Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63481","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1650003,"bill_number":"SR6","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":"2023-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63484","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1650004,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-01-09","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63479","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1650005,"bill_number":"HR3","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":"2023-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63487","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1650006,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Mitchell County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, approved March 19, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4383), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-06-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63488","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1650007,"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":"2023-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63480","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1650008,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Joint session; inauguration of Governor and Constitutional Officers","description":"A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate for the purpose of the inauguration of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and other executive Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-01-09","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2023-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63486","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1650009,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Joint Session; Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and other executive Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; inauguration","description":"A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of the inauguration of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and other executive Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63483","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1655624,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Labor and industrial relations; use of sick leave for care of immediate family members; extend sunset provision","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 extend the sunset provision relating to the use of sick leave for the care of immediate family members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63497","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1655625,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Motor vehicles; licenses; optional space for indicating blood type; 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 the issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide for an optional space for indicating the blood type of the licensee; to provide for immunity from liability for injury caused by an error in the blood type indicated on a driver's license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63494","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1655626,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"\"Reducing Barriers to State Employment Act of 2023\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to organization of executive branch generally, so as to require state departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, offices, commissions, public corporations, and authorities to assess educational, experiential, and training requirements for positions of employment; to identify positions of employment for which such requirements can be reduced; to require efforts to reduce the number of positions for which a four-year college degree is required; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63492","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1655628,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Income tax; tax credit for employers that employ certified workforce-ready graduates; 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 relative to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for employers that employ certified workforce-ready graduates; to require the Department of Labor to establish criteria; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63495","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1655630,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Broadband Equity Task Force; establish","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 relative to promotion and deployment of broadband services, so as to provide for the duties, membership, chairperson, meetings, reports, and reimbursement of a task force to be established to evaluate and monitor the broadband equity of state-funded broadband network projects; to require state agencies to cooperate with and provide certain information to the task force; to provide for the Georgia Technology Authority to promulgate certain policies concerning such task force; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure Innovation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63496","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1655631,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Camardelle, Dr. Alex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Alex Camardelle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63500","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1655633,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"National Guard Day at the state capitol; January 26, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2023, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63501","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1655634,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Murphy, Judge Harold Lloyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Harold Lloyd Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63503","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1655636,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Torts; certain immunities from liability claims regarding COVID-19; provisions; revise","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/SB 359), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2021, (Ga. L. 2021, p. 341/HB 112), so as to revise the applicability provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63504","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1655637,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Biden Administration; publish Equal Rights Amendment as Twenty-eighth Amendment to Constitution; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63493","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1655639,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Elections; sealing of ballots 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 the sealing of ballots in secure containers; to provide for chain of custody documentation and procedures; 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":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63498","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1655640,"bill_number":"HR9","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":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63499","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1655641,"bill_number":"HR4","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":"2023-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63491","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1655642,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Browning, Susan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Browning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63502","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1657852,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 865, approved May 12, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 168), 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":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-03-10","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63505","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1657858,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024; 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":"2023-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63510","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1657863,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024; 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":"2023-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63509","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1657869,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 865, approved May 12, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 168), 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":"2023-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63508","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1657874,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 865, approved May 12, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 168), 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":"2023-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63507","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1657880,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024; 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":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-05","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63506","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1659528,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Georgia Remember My Life Act; enact","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 placement of a digital monument within the state capitol building or upon the capitol grounds to memorialize the Georgians who have died from COVID-19; to provide for a short title; to provide for family members to submit names to be included on such digital monument; to provide for retention and confidentiality of such documents; to provide for private funding of such digital monument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63517","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1659529,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Cornelia, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cornelia, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63523","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1659530,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"State government; definition of antisemitism; 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-31","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63524","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1659531,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Korean American Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2023, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63514","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1659532,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Conservation and natural resources; Hazardous Waste Trust Fund; dedicate 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 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63525","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1659533,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Together Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63534","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1659534,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Leadership in Georgia's counties; combat housing insecurity and homelessness; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging leadership in all of Georgia's counties who have reported citizens living in a tent, box, sleeping bag, or other impromptu shelter as a permanent home solution to diligently work with certain nonprofit award recipients to combat housing insecurity and homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63513","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1659535,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Georgia Emerald Green Jobs Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Georgia Building Authority, so as to establish a program to design and construct a new state facility in partnership with Georgia colleges and universities; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure Innovation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63521","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1659536,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Community Health, Department of; mitigate potential loss of Medicaid coverage caused by discontinuation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act; 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, so as to provide for the Department of Community Health to mitigate the potential loss of Medicaid coverage caused by the discontinuation of the continuous enrollment condition of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act by providing, continuing, and expanding services; to provide for definitions; to provide for training; to provide for notices; to provide for processes; to provide for technology enhancements; to provide for communications; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63531","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1659537,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Holman, Howard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Howard Holman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63536","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1659538,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Peterson Family; 100th Anniversary Reunion; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Peterson family upon their 100th anniversary reunion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63535","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1659539,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Easterseals Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Easterseals Georgia and its chapters' Champions for Children program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63533","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1659540,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Georgia Ports Authority; provide for powers; expand arrest authority of officers","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63529","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1659541,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"State Board of Veterinary Medicine; independent state agency attached to the Department of Agriculture; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 venue; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63527","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1659542,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"The Links, Incorporated; Links Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing February 6, 2023. as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63515","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1659543,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Community Health, Department of; utilize appropriations for 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 authorize the Department of Community Health to utilize appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers and for funding Medicaid expansion; to direct the department to use such funding and any available federal medical assistance payments to increase the income threshold for Medicaid eligibility up to a maximum of 138 percent of the federal poverty level; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63532","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1659544,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; no high school which receives funding shall participate in sports events that does not utilize instant replay in Championship games; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association that does not utilize instant replay for high school football championship games; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63526","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1659545,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Alto, Town of; anti-nepotism requirements for future mayors and councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the Town of Alto, Georgia, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3686), so as to provide anti-nepotism requirements for future mayors and councilmembers; to clarify the role of the mayor pro tempore; to increase the maximum fine the municipal court may impose for ordinance violations; to provide that the municipal court may not impose fines on statutory misdemeanor or traffic offenses in excess of maximum penalties provided for in general law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63522","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1659546,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Congress; ensure medically necessary treatment for women with certain conditions; urge action","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to take swift action to ensure that women with autoimmune diseases and conditions do not lose access to medically necessary treatment in order to treat their illnesses and exercise due diligence to ensure that federal policies do not unnecessarily restrict access to the care women need; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63512","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1659547,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Right to Breath Act; enact","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 of Community affairs to include certain indoor air quality provisions in applicable state minimum standard codes; 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":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63520","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1659548,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Georgia Wooden Toy Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain wooden toy manufacturers; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for rules, regulations, and forms; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63518","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1659549,"bill_number":"SB4","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 O.C.G.A., 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 student to determine such student'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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63519","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1659550,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"House Study Committee on Public Water Systems Serving Disadvantaged Communities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Public Water Systems Serving Disadvantaged Communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63511","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1659551,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Ad valorem tax; language required to be included in 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63530","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1659552,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Income tax; purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property for manufacturing and telecommunications facilities to include mining facilities; expand 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 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":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63528","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1659553,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founders' Day at the state capitol; 01/15/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2023, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founders' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63516","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1664754,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Murphy, Judge Harold Loyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Harold Loyd Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63537","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1676740,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Superior Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; appointment of additional judge by the Governor; 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 Augusta Judicial Circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties included in such circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to provide for validity of actions; 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":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63539","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1676748,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Wilder, Grenoda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grenoda Wilder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63595","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1676754,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"General Assembly; redistricting of state congressional and State House and Senate districts by an independent commission; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by general law for the redistricting of the state congressional and state House and Senate districts by an independent commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63554","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1676762,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Wasilewsky, Aubrey Leigh Garber; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Aubrey Leigh Garber Wasilewsky; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63570","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1676769,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Mental health; emergency involuntary treatment for mental health and alcohol and drug dependency; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63544","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1676777,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Hathaway, Saushia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Saushia Hathaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63594","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1676785,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Transportation, Department of; amend notice provisions relative to meetings for election of board members; 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 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 amend Code Section 45-16-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to delegation of power by coroner or county medical examiner and qualifications of those authorized to perform examinations, to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63560","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1676792,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Ad valorem tax; county tax commissioner duties; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation, 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 effective dates and applicability; to provide for nonseverability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63545","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1676800,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Barker-Wright, Anita; Deputy Chief; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deputy Chief Anita Barker-Wright upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63588","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1676807,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Firearm or Knife; commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes; minimum mandatory terms for certain crimes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes, so as to provide for minimum mandatory terms for certain crimes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63555","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1676815,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63558","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1676823,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"FFA Day; recognizing February 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Future Farmers of America (FFA) and recognizing February 21, 2023, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63565","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1676830,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Gibson, Jaden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jaden Gibson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63571","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1676838,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Education; grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards killed in the line of duty; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for undergraduate full tuition grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed in the line of duty who attend institutions of the University System of Georgia and who meet certain eligibility requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63564","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1676845,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Burson, Buffie; 600th career victory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Buffie Burson on her 600th career victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63579","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1676853,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Capitan, William Henry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Henry Capitan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63568","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1676861,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Sistrunk, Otis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Otis Sistrunk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63590","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1676868,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Offenses Against Public Order And Motor Vehicles and Traffic; knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; punishment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for an offense of knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; to provide for punishment; to provide for offenses which disqualify certain drivers from obtaining a Class C or D driver's license; to increase the punishment for the offenses of reckless stunt driving; to provide for minimum periods of imprisonment for such offenses in certain instances; to provide for motor vehicle forfeiture in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Act 513","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63580","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1676876,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"National Guard Day; recognizing January 26, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2023, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63540","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1676883,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Yellow Creek Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yellow Creek Baptist Church on the occasion of its 200th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63583","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1676891,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Elections; district attorneys and solicitors-general of state courts be elected in nonpartisan 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 that district attorneys and solicitors-general of state courts shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63551","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1676898,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Jett, Dr. LaKeacha; Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Professional of the Year, Certified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. LaKeacha Jett, Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Professional of the Year, Certified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63576","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1676906,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Vaquer, Mary-Elizabeth; South Effingham High School's 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary-Elizabeth Vaquer, South Effingham High School's 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63575","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1676913,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Dudley, Gayle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gayle Dudley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63587","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1676920,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Minor, Peggy Burton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Peggy Burton Minor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63569","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1676928,"bill_number":"HB53","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":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63561","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1676935,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Brady Law Regulations; three-day waiting period for 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 three-day waiting period for the purchase or transfer of certain firearms; to provide for inspection; 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":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63548","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1676943,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; provide exemption from county and municipal 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 means of hotel/motel vouchers certified by the Department of Community Affairs or any local government designated as an entitlement community; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63543","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1676951,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Parkman, Dawn; Jonesboro Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dawn Parkman, Jonesboro Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63573","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1676958,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Seminole 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 Seminole County, approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3994), 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63552","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1676967,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Council on American Indian Concerns; revise membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to revise the membership of the Council on American Indian Concerns; to revise addresses of American Indian Tribes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63546","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1676974,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Crimes and offenses; aggravated assault and battery of healthcare workers; expand enhanced punishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery and related offenses against persons, so as to expand enhanced punishment for aggravated assault and aggravated battery committed upon emergency health workers to all healthcare workers in a hospital or healthcare facility; 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":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63549","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1676982,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"\"Protecting Victims and Dismantling Georgia Street Gangs Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for sentencing to minimum terms of imprisonment for persons convicted of possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers when the offense for which such person is on probation or has been previously convicted is a forcible felony or a domestic violence felony or an act of family violence; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63591","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1676990,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Education; issuance of transcripts when a student owes a debt to an institution of higher education; 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 provide for the issuance of transcripts when a student owes a debt to an institution of higher education; to provide for prohibitions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63542","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1676997,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Anthony, Damekia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Damekia Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63589","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1677005,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Brady Law Regulations; require universal background checks in all manner of firearm transfers and purchases","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":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63547","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1677012,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Banking and finance; provide for definitions; change terminology; provisions","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 provide for definitions; to provide for dates; to repeal laws relating to international banking corporations and bank agencies; to provide for an exemption to installment loan licensing and regulation; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for installment loan interest calculations; to provide for licensing and regulation of foreign bank offices and agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63563","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1677020,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Purnell, Judy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Purnell on receiving the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award from the Tuskegee University College of Arts and Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63585","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1677028,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Ross-Wilson, Brenda; M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts' 2023 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brenda Ross-Wilson, the M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts' 2023 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63572","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1677035,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Hagan, City of; change description of council districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Hagan, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4296), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3972), so as to change the description of the council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63553","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1677043,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Education; local boards of education use vehicles other than school buses for transport of students; authorize","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 authorize local boards of education to use vehicles other than school buses for the transport of all students to and from school and school related activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63559","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1677050,"bill_number":"HR17","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63538","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1677058,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Attorney General; negotiate with the State of Alabama terms of a reciprocal immunity agreement for officials; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Attorney General to negotiate with the State of Alabama terms of a reciprocal immunity agreement for officials of either state carrying out certain official duties in the territorial limits of the other state that can be adopted by the legislatures of each state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63597","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1677065,"bill_number":"SR19","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":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63566","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1677073,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"City of Sylvania; expenditure of funds; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Sylvania 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 April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3633), so as to revise provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-19","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63582","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1677081,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Motor vehicles; require restitution for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle or vessel when operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 40-6-393 and 52-7-12.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide by vehicle and homicide by vessel, respectively, so as to require restitution for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle or vessel when operating such vehicle or vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for standards for such award amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63550","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1677088,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Sykes, Andy; Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Leader of the Year, Certified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andy Sykes, Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Leader of the Year, Classified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63578","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1677096,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"University of North Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of North Georgia upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63581","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1677103,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"\"Modernizing Georgia's Evidence and Proceedings Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, so as to provide for the presentation and addressing of issues concerning the admission or exclusion of evidence; to provide for court rulings on such issues; to provide for the preservation of error concerning such issues for appellate purposes; to provide for continuing objections; to revise the hearsay exception regarding expert testimony and learned treatises; 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":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63596","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1677111,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Income tax; increase annual aggregate limit of tax credits available for the qualified education 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 from state income taxes, so as to increase the annual aggregate limit of tax credits available for the qualified education tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63562","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1677118,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"'Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired Act'; enact; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63557","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1677125,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Greenwood, Janetta; Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Leader of the Year, Certified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Janetta Greenwood, Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Leader of the Year, Certified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63577","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1677133,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63541","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1677140,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Jones-Shields, Ronald T., II; Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Professional of the Year, Classified; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ronald T. Jones-Shields II, Clayton County Public Schools' 2023 Support Professional of the Year, Classified; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63574","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1677148,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"\"Kathleen Cominski 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 for public officers and employees, so as to require state office buildings to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at all times for use during emergencies; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63567","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1677155,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 49th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63556","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1677162,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Public Sales; tax levies and executions; authorize online","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 9-13-161, 44-14-162, 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, sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, and procedures for sales under tax levies and executions, respectively, so as to authorize online public sales under tax levies and executions; to provide a time frame for sales of real estate under foreclosure powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63593","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1677170,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Hunter, Judge Julius; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Julius Hunter on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63586","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1677177,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Williams, Carlos; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carlos Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63592","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1677185,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"\"Georgia Fights Terrorism Act\"; enact","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 concerning the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for concurrent jurisdiction by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in cases involving the identification, investigation, arrest, and prosecution of an individual or groups of individuals for violation of state laws concerning domestic, cyber, biological, chemical, and nuclear terrorism; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63584","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1677192,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Bowdon High School Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bowdon High School Football team for winning the 2022 Class A Division 2 Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63598","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1679043,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Clayton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Clayton 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63602","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1679047,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 8, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Venya Gunjal, Mrs. Melanie Biersmith, and the 2022-2023 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 8, 2023, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63617","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1679052,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"General Assembly; local school superintendents be elected by voters; provide - 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":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63637","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1679056,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Insurance; affordable healthcare coverage for individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease; provide","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 provide for affordable healthcare coverage for individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease; 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":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63626","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679062,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63610","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1679066,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Moore, Dr. Bernice Rose; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Bernice Rose Moore nee Whilby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63630","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1679071,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Sky Valley, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Sky Valley 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63600","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1679075,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 7, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2023, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63608","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1679080,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Dillard, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dillard 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63603","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1679085,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Reproductive Freedom Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and their rights, so as to provide that natural persons do not include an unborn child and shall not be included in certain population based determinations; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63636","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1679089,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Okefenokee Protection Act; enact","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 Trail Ridge for future permit applications and amendments; to provide a definition; 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":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63631","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1679094,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"\"Reproductive Freedom Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights, so as to provide that natural persons do not include an unborn child and shall not be included in certain population based determinations; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63620","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1679098,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Benedictine Military School Cadets football team; winning the 2022 Georgia High School Association Class AAAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Benedictine Military School Cadets football team for winning the 2022 Georgia High School Association Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63609","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1679102,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63606","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1679107,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Public utilities; written disclosure statement with any agreement for sale or financing of distributed energy generation systems; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical service, so as to require that the seller provide a written disclosure statement with any agreement for the sale of distributed energy generation systems or for the financing of such systems through leases or solar energy procurement agreements; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63634","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1679111,"bill_number":"HB72","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":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63633","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1679116,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"\"Rosa Parks Day\"; recognize February 6, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mrs. Rosa Parks and recognizing February 6, 2023, as \"Rosa Parks Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63632","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1679121,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; require provider to notify a covered person if services require $100.00 or more in out-of-pocket costs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act,\" so as to require a nonparticipating provider, prior to performing any healthcare services, to notify a covered person if such services will require $100.00 or more in out-of-pocket costs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63629","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679126,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Pahl, Shirley; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shirley Pahl on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63607","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1679130,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Georgia Triple Threat SNAP Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public assistance, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide a supplemental benefit to certain federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualification guidelines for the supplemental benefit; to provide for how and where the supplemental benefit may be used; to provide for the solicitation of grants of funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agreements; 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":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63628","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679134,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Mason, Deborah \"Debbie\" Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deborah \"Debbie\" Lee Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63605","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1679139,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Harris, Michael, II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Harris II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63615","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1679143,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Social services; Medicaid coverage for prevention and treatment of lymphedema; 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 the prevention and treatment of lymphedema; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63635","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1679148,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Insurance; insurers providing policies for groups of 20 or more to furnish claims experience at the request of a group policyholder; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-30-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing claims experience to policyholders, so as to require insurers providing policies for groups of 20 or more to timely furnish claims experience at the request of a group policyholder; to allow such insurers that use other methods to apply to the Commissioner for approval of the use of an alternative form of claims experience reporting; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63622","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1679152,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Tallulah Falls, Town of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Tallulah Falls 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63599","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1679157,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Penner, Lane Isaac Menno; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lane Isaac Menno Penner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63613","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1679161,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Georgia Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) 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 enact the \"Georgia Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63621","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1679165,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Lake Spivey Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lake Spivey Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63616","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1679170,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63614","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1679174,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Public Health, Department of; establish grant program for physicians and nurse practitioners; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for liability insurance premiums for physicians and nurse practitioners under certain conditions; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63625","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679180,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Youth Villages; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Youth Villages; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63638","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1679184,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Forest City Juniors of the Forest City Gun Club; 2022 Scholastic Clay Target Program National Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Forest City Juniors of the Forest City Gun Club for winning the 2022 Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63618","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1679189,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Rabun County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Rabun 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63601","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1679193,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Thirteenth Colony Distilleries; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thirteenth Colony Distilleries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63611","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1679197,"bill_number":"SR37","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":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63619","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1679203,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Georgia Mover to Mover Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to require a household goods carrier to provide a customer or prospective customer with a written binding or nonbinding estimate prior to contracting to provide services for the transportation of household goods for such customer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63623","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679207,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Supporting Working Parents 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 increase the tax benefits available to employers that offer certain child care services for employees; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63627","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679212,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act; provide for a pilot program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act,\" so as to provide for a pilot program to provide grants for up to six local school systems to develop learning recovery programs for at-risk students to mitigate COVID-19 related lost instructional time and to prevent long-lasting effects on student achievement, future earnings of impacted students, and the state economy as a whole; to provide for selection criteria; to provide for temporary waivers and variances of state rules and statutory provisions; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63624","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1679216,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Waddy, Reverend; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Waddy's 40 years of service and his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63604","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1679219,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC); 2023 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative and integrated teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) as well as the 2023 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative and integrated teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63612","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1681544,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Bennett, Stetson; lead University of Georgia Bulldogs to first back-to-back national championships in College Football Playoff's history and a perfect 15-0 mark in 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Stetson Bennett-a product of Blackshear, Georgia-for leading the University of Georgia Bulldogs to the first back-to-back national championships in College Football Playoff's history and a perfect 15-0 mark in 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63645","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1681552,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Flemming, Charlie; outstanding service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlie Flemming on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63647","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1681560,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Leatherwood, Bryce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryce Leatherwood on being the winner of the twenty-second season of \"The Voice\" television series; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63651","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1681568,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Costs and Effects of Smoking Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Costs and Effects of Smoking Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63643","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1681576,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Dougherty Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide for a fourth judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63641","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1681584,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; 49th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 49th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63646","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1681593,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Imani Bell Memorial Day; March 28, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 28, 2023, as Imani Bell Memorial Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63648","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1681601,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Intradistrict transfers; students and their siblings to attend the same schools so long as they continue to reside in the same resident school system; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to intradistrict transfers, so as to provide for students and their siblings to attend the same schools so long as they continue to reside in the same resident school system; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63639","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1681609,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding proof generally, so as to enact the \"Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act\"; to provide for unsworn declarations to have the same effect as sworn declarations in certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and construction; to provide for a short title; 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 include unsworn declarations in the offense of perjury; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63653","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1681617,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Paid Sick Leave Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to require all employers to implement paid sick leave for employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63642","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1681625,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Georgia Work and Family Credit 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 revise a state income tax credit based upon the federal qualified child and dependent care tax credit; to provide for a state income tax credit equal to 25 percent of the federal child tax credit; to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for 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":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63652","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1681634,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"\"Georgia EMS Reform Act\"; enact","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 amend provisions relative to the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program administered by the Department of Public Health; to provide for legislative findings, determinations, and declarations; to authorize local entities to establish boundaries for the provision of emergency medical services; 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":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63644","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1681642,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Medical Assistance; program of premium assistance to enable eligible individuals to obtain healthcare 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 healthcare 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 Healthcare 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":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63650","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1681650,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"\"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act\"; ensure consumer access to quality healthcare by setting adequacy standards for network plans offered by an insurer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act,\" so as to ensure consumer access to quality healthcare by setting adequacy standards for network plans offered by an insurer; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63655","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1681658,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"O.C.G.A.; various titles; revise a committee name; relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies; provisions; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise a committee name; to repeal provisions relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies; to make conforming changes throughout the Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V11","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63657","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1681666,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Hemp Farming; relating to offenses against public health and morals; the purchase of, sale of, and the offering of samples of hemp products by or to any individual under the age of 18 years old; prohibit","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 amend a definition; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the purchase of, sale of, and the offering of samples of hemp products by or to any individual under the age of 18 years old; to provide for inspections, enforcement, and penalties for violations; to provide for venue; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63654","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1681675,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Georgia Veterans Service Foundation, Inc.; revise operations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-4-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Georgia Veterans Service Foundation, Inc., purpose, operation, and reporting, so as to revise operations; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63656","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1681683,"bill_number":"HB76","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63640","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1681691,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Courts; collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; 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 collection of passport application and processing fees by clerks of superior courts and probate court judges; to provide for written report disclosures; to provide for use of such fees; to provide for local Acts; to provide for applicability to judges of probate courts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 603","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63658","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1681699,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Henry County Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Henry County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63649","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1683804,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Property Owners' Associations; certificates of good standing for payment of annual assessments; 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 certificates of good standing for payment of annual assessments; to require associations to offer to participate in alternative dispute resolution prior to the effectuation of a lien on a lot for unpaid assessments; to provide that such a lien shall be inferior to liens for unpaid medical bills; to provide for alternative dispute resolution policies and requirements therefor; 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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63677","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1683807,"bill_number":"HB86","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 for a certain period of time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63670","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1683810,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"State Government; meetings and public hearings of development authorities and community improvement districts to be held by teleconference; permit","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 permit meetings and public hearings of development authorities and community improvement districts to be held by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-02-13","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63660","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1683812,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Nontraditional Special Schools 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 revise and repeal certain provisions for alternative charter schools; to provide for the continued operation of state chartered special schools until no later than the expiration of each such school's current charter with the State Board of Education; 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":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-04","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63671","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1683816,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Stinchcomb, Mr. Mario; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Mario Stinchcomb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63675","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1683819,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Commerce and trade; provide for commercial financing disclosures","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 commercial financing disclosures; to require certain persons who provide commercial financing transactions to make certain disclosures; to provide for penalties; 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":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63668","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1683822,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Coleman-Baker Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to enact the \"Coleman-Baker Act\"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for review of cold case murder files by law enforcement agencies; to provide for application of review; to provide for limitations of review; to provide for notification regarding review; to provide for the promulgation of regulations; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for conflicting investigations; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63672","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1683824,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; percentage limitation as to amount of 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63691","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1683828,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Special License Plates; specialty license plate honoring Kappa Alpha Psi 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 604","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63693","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1683831,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Unfair Trade Practices; health care insurer from requiring an ophthalmologist or optometrist to extend any discounts on services that are not covered eye care services; prohibit","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 prohibit a health care insurer from requiring an ophthalmologist or optometrist to extend any discounts on services that are not covered eye care services in order to receive increased payments, better reimbursements, preferential treatment, or any other benefit; 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":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63664","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1683833,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Woolfolk, Mr. Michael; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Michael Woolfolk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63676","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1683836,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Self-Direction Day; recognize February 22, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2023, as Self-Direction Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63661","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1683839,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; 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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63688","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1683842,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Wilcher, Susie D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Susie D. Wilcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63680","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1683844,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Education; eligibility criteria for certain capital outlay grants for low-wealth school 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 certain capital outlay grants for low-wealth school systems; to provide for the authority of the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63665","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1683848,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys; the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Attorney General in prosecuting a criminal case or cases due to the failure of a district attorney to prosecute such criminal case or cases; 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 relative to prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Attorney General in prosecuting a criminal case or cases due to the failure of a district attorney to prosecute such criminal case or cases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63686","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1683851,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association; efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association on their efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63684","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1683853,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"University of Georgia Bulldogs; winning the 2023 College Football National Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs for winning the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63681","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1683856,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Food Service Establishments; third-party food delivery service from committing unfair, unsafe, and unhealthy practices in this state; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to food service establishments, so as to prohibit a third-party food delivery service from committing unfair, unsafe, and unhealthy practices in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63692","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1683859,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Keith, Dr. Lois; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63683","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1683863,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Penley, Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Penley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63685","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1683865,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Minimum Wage; 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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63662","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1683868,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Board of Commissioners of Counties; an Act fixing the compensation of counties with a population in excess of 500,000, according to the 1970 United States Census; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act fixing the compensation of the board of commissioners of counties having a population in excess of 500,000, according to the 1970 United States Census, or any future census, and providing that the commissioners shall be authorized to fix the compensation of the chairman and commissioners within certain limitations, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2369), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 1473); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63679","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1683872,"bill_number":"SB24","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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63659","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1683875,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"\"Alyssa's Law\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public school property and facilities, so as to require local education agencies to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting disparate emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between multiple state and local first responder agencies in the event of a school security emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63689","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1683877,"bill_number":"HB89","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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63673","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1683880,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Georgia World Organization of China Painters Day; recognize May 18, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 18, 2023, as the Georgia World Organization of China Painters Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63663","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1683884,"bill_number":"SB30","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 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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63690","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1683886,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Deputy Marshall Samual Ervin, Jr. Memorial Intersection; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Marshall Samual Ervin, Jr., and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63687","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1683889,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Insurance; require health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; to provide for definitions; to provide for processes to request exceptions or appeal adverse determinations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63669","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1683892,"bill_number":"HR52","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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63682","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1683896,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Governor; to study whether the state can, either directly or indirectly, produce low-cost insulin products in the state; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Governor to study whether the state can, either directly or indirectly, produce low-cost insulin products in the state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63694","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1683898,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; provide for restriction of access to contests and events","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to provide for restriction of access to contests and events; to provide for revocation of licenses; to provide for enforcement of policies; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63667","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1683901,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Ad valorem tax; provisions shall not apply to levying authorities and recommending authorities with base year homestead exemptions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-32.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of assessed taxable value of property and method of computation, resolution or ordinance required for millage rate, and advertisement of intent to increase property tax, so as to provide that the provisions shall not apply to levying authorities and recommending authorities with base year homestead 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":"2023-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63674","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1683904,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Income tax; limit eligibility for rural physician tax credit to physicians who qualify on or before December 31, 2023","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, 2023; 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 for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-15","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63666","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1683906,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Wills, trusts and administration of estates; notices to beneficiaries regarding issuance of letters testamentary; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate, so as to require personal representatives to send notices to beneficiaries regarding the issuance of letters testamentary or letters of administration; to provide for revocation of such letters as to personal representatives who fail to comply; to provide for trust beneficiary representation; to provide for a definition; to revise a definition regarding Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63678","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1684843,"bill_number":"SB36","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 a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63695","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1684878,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Speed Limit in School Zones; 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":"2023-01-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63697","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1684913,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Sheriffs; qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Act 506","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63696","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1686464,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Watercraft; completion of a boater education course for registration of a watercraft; 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 registration, operation, and sale of watercraft generally, so as to require completion of a boater education course for registration of a watercraft; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63727","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1686470,"bill_number":"HB99","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63707","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1686477,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Kia Day; recognizing January 31, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing January 31, 2023, as Kia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63725","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1686484,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Uniform rules of the road; procedure for passing stationary vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for procedure for passing stationary vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63748","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1686491,"bill_number":"SB54","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63790","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1686497,"bill_number":"HB110","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, the \"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act,\" so as to require reporting of property seized or forfeited to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to require the reporting of certain information; to establish a case tracking system and searchable public website of such information; to provide for a report by the Vinson Institute; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for audits and public information; to provide for rules; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63718","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686504,"bill_number":"HB98","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63706","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1686511,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"State holidays; November 22 as Kimchi 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 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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63763","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1686517,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Mitchell County; county administrator; provide final authority to take employment action on department heads subject to consultation with the board of commissioners","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of the office of county administrator of Mitchell County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3616), so as to provide the county administrator with final authority to take employment action on department heads subject to consultation with the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63702","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1686525,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Appeal and error; judgments deemed directly appealable; change a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to change a provision relating to judgments deemed directly appealable; to provide for a definition; to provide for an out-of-time remedy for certain types of postjudgment relief in criminal cases; to provide for procedure and time frames; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 17th, 18th, 14th","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63756","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1686531,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Waters, ports, and watercraft; wakesurfing and wakeboarding; provide restrictions and requirements","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 and requirements regarding wakesurfing and wakeboarding, including on certain state waters; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63750","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1686537,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Orders","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order Nos. 05.26.22.02, 07.01.22.02, 08.03.22.02, 09.01.22.02, 10.03.22.02, 11.04.22.02, and 12.08.22.02 suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63774","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1686545,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Smalls Funeral Home; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Smalls Funeral Home; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63733","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1686551,"bill_number":"HB109","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, the \"Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act,\" so as to provide that certain property is exempt from seizure or forfeiture; 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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63717","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686558,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination; 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair housing, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing; to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63716","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686565,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Criminal procedure; restrictions of 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 O.C.G.A., 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63769","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1686571,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; mandatory minimum penalties for violations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for mandatory minimum penalties for violations of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; 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":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63781","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1686578,"bill_number":"HB103","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63711","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1686584,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"\"Georgia Hemp Farming Act\"; persons convicted of any misdemeanor or certain felonies to grow industrial hemp; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Hemp Farming Act,\" so as to allow persons convicted of any misdemeanor or certain felonies to grow industrial hemp; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63726","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1686592,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise 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":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63703","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1686598,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Afterschool Day; recognizing January 25, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2023, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63742","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1686604,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Evans, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Evans upon his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63779","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1686612,"bill_number":"HB113","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63721","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686618,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, so as to provide for standards for issuance of such permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63749","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1686625,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Bartow County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district, approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4556), so as to increase the exemption to $15,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63747","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1686632,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Ofosu-Appiah, Dr. Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Frank Ofosu-Appiah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63736","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1686639,"bill_number":"HB114","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63722","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686645,"bill_number":"HB132","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63762","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1686652,"bill_number":"HB123","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63752","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1686659,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63713","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1686665,"bill_number":"HR65","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure Innovation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63773","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1686673,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Crimes and offenses; establish offense of failure to adequately secure a firearm","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 failure to adequately secure a firearm; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63765","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1686679,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; sale or use of certain menstrual products; 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 the sale or use of certain menstrual products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63786","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1686685,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Studstill, Jay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Studstill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63785","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1686692,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"McMillan, Jacob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jacob McMillan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63753","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1686699,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Leadership Cobb; Leadership Cobb Class of 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63740","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1686706,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Equity and Reconciliation Commission of Georgia; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the 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 powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide that the commission may accept outside funding from public or private grants, devises, and bequests; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63744","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1686712,"bill_number":"HB106","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, 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 exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63714","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686719,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63710","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1686726,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Community Health, Department of; include continuous glucose monitors as a pharmacy benefit for Medicaid recipients; 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 include continuous glucose monitors as a pharmacy benefit for Medicaid recipients; to provide for coverage criteria; to provide for certain consultations by treating practitioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63776","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1686732,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Health; first responders of municipal fire departments may engage in emergency medical transportation of patients; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide that first responders of municipal fire departments may engage in the emergency medical transportation of patients; to revise findings and a declaration of policy concerning first responders in this state; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide that first responders of a fire department of a municipality shall be granted licenses for emergency medical transportation under certain circumstances; to revise the Emergency Medical Systems Communications Program (EMSC Program); to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for licensing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63754","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1686740,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE); 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 O.C.G.A., 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 remove the maximum amount of contributions currently allowed per beneficiary; to authorize the board to establish such maximum amount; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63751","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1686746,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) as well as the 2023 Don Cargill STEM Scholars for their innovative and integrated teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63784","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1686752,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"State employees; three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of certain pediatric disorders; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide 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 state health benefit plan; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63770","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1686760,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Bishop's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and board and Department of Corrections, respectively, so as to provide for notification to the Department of Corrections when a prisoner has been convicted of killing a peace officer in the line of duty; 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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63767","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1686766,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"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 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 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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63788","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1686773,"bill_number":"HB116","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63724","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686779,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Control of Sexually Transmitted Disease; physicians and healthcare providers to test all pregnant women for HIV and syphilis at the first prenatal visit, at 28–32 weeks' gestation, and at delivery; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of sexually transmitted disease, so as to require physicians and healthcare providers to test all pregnant women for HIV and syphilis at the first prenatal visit, at 28–32 weeks' gestation, and at delivery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63780","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1686787,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Human Trafficking Hotline Information; model notice requirements; increase the fine for failure to comply","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in businesses and on internet, so as to increase the fine for failure to comply with model notice requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63732","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1686793,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Ethical Policing Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for ethical policing; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63720","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686799,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63712","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1686807,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Revenue and taxation; definitions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63705","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1686813,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Counties, Municipal Corporations, and other Governmental Entities; regulation of businesses of persons under 18 years of age; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit the regulation of businesses of persons under 18 years of age; 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63787","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1686820,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Workforce Development 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 certain students shall be deemed opportunity students and shall be classified for opportunity tuition, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for the calculation of opportunity tuition; to provide for priority consideration for students classified for in-state tuition; to provide definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63761","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1686827,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; student loan repayment for peace officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for peace officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63760","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1686833,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63698","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1686840,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Talley, Mr. Terry L.; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Terry L. Talley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63699","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1686847,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"House of Representatives; recognize and support the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the great State of Georgia","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63775","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1686854,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Education; 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63745","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1686860,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Revenue and taxation; definitions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63704","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1686867,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Barrow County's 2023 STAR Students and STAR Teachers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Barrow County's 2023 STAR Students and STAR Teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63739","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1686874,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Revenue and taxation; update population bracket and census data 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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63768","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1686880,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Harris 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 Harris 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63755","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1686887,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Firearms; unlawful possession of firearm parts; 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 unlawful possession of firearm parts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63741","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1686894,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"The Flat Rock Middle School Singers and Ladell Fortune; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Flat Rock Middle School Singers and Ladell Fortune; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63728","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1686900,"bill_number":"HB115","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63723","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686907,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Bryant, Dr. Jamal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jamal Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63737","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1686914,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Education; require local school systems to conduct suicide screenings on all students age eight through eighteen","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63771","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1686921,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Dalton, City of; city council; change description of election wards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating, amending, and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved February 24, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181), as amended, 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63764","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1686927,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Smith, Bryce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Bryce Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63731","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1686935,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Education; local boards of education which operate a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; 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 local boards of education which operate a school with grades nine through 12 may provide instruction in lifeguarding and aquatic safety; to provide for Carnegie unit curriculum credits; to provide for definitions; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 414","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63783","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1686941,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Dickey, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Michael Dickey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63743","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1686947,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Bennett, Jacob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jacob Bennett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63730","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1686955,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions of compensation","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, so as to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the board of commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63701","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1686961,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63777","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1686968,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Income tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63708","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1686975,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Police Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require that certain procedures be followed by peace officers upon and after making contact with individuals for law enforcement 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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63715","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686981,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Income tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63709","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1686988,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"House of Representatives; gun violence as a major public health problem and a leading cause of premature death; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing gun violence as a major public health problem and a leading cause of premature death and committing to decreasing gun violence through enactment of initiatives based upon data and research; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63700","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1686994,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Offenses Against Public Health And Morals; vaping in restricted areas is a misdemeanor punishable by fine; provide","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63778","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1687002,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Kia Day at the state capitol; January 31, 2023; Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing January 31, 2023, as Kia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63734","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1687008,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Penal institutions; commissioner of corrections to report certain information; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63766","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1687014,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"State Board of Education; establish rules and regulations for local school system 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63757","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1687022,"bill_number":"SB53","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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63789","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1687028,"bill_number":"SB43","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; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63729","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1687035,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Bartow County; Board of Education; revise 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 February 17, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4585), so as to revise the district boundaries plan; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63746","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1687042,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; 110 years of service and recognizing February 27, 2023 as Delta Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 110 years of service and recognizing February 27, 2023, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63735","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1687048,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Waste Management; the 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 exceptions; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63782","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1687055,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Revenue and taxation; representation of minority business enterprises, women and veteran owned businesses in procurement of state contracts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation and state government, respectively, so as to provide for representation of minority business enterprises, women owned businesses, and veteran owned businesses in the area of procurement of state contracts for construction, services, equipment, and goods; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63758","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1687062,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Public assistance; expand temporary assistance for needy families eligibility criteria to pregnant women","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 expand temporary assistance for needy families eligibility criteria to pregnant women; to revise definitions; to repeal a provision relating to elimination of increment in benefits; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63759","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1687069,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Education; establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements by colleges and universities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campus policemen, so as to provide 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63772","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1687075,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"House, Bishop Marc L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Marc L. House; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63738","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1687081,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; pilot program to implement 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":"2023-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63719","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1689333,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"City of Albany 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 Albany; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63827","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1689335,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Bicentennial Celebration in Swainsboro, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bicentennial Celebration in Swainsboro, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63860","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1689337,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicle 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":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63842","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1689339,"bill_number":"HB150","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63817","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1689341,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; require cash overpayments to be remitted by merchants in the form of store credit under certain circumstances","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 cash overpayments to be remitted by merchants in the form of store credit under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; 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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63816","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1689344,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day; fourth Wednesday in February; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63871","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1689347,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Jesup, City of; Board of Commissioners; reapportion election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Jesup, approved December 16, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38 Ex. Sess., p. 1142), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3997), so as to reapportion the city board of commissioners election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63826","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1689349,"bill_number":"HB151","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63818","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1689352,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Student Teacher Promotion Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs, so as to establish a program to support recruitment of teachers by providing grant funds to be paid by public schools to student teachers who successfully complete their student teaching requirements; to provide for maximum payments; to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63804","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1689354,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; standards for issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, so as to provide for standards for issuance of such permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63834","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1689356,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Weinick, Samantha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Samantha Weinick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63869","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689359,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; certain local ordinances or policies relating to public camping or sleeping; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit certain local ordinances or policies relating to public camping or sleeping; to provide for enforcement; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63809","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1689361,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Mount Zion, City of; provide that members of the city council shall be elected from districts instead of at large","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mount Zion, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3862), so as to provide that members of the city council shall be elected from districts instead of at large; to provide district residency requirements for councilmembers; to revise election procedures to provide for district elections; to provide the description of council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63831","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1689364,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"George Walton & James Oglethorpe Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2022-2023 Good Citizens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the George Walton & James Oglethorpe Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2022-2023 Good Citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63862","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1689366,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Courts; increase amount of court reporters' monthly contingent expense and travel allowance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding court reporters, so as to increase the amount of court reporters' monthly contingent expense and travel allowance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63843","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1689368,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Sales and use tax; taxation of certain digital products and services; 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 tax, so as to provide for the taxation of the sale or use of certain digital products and services; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to exempt digital services sold to or used by an end user on a time-limited subscription or membership basis; to revise a sales tax exemption for certain computer software; 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63837","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1689370,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Secondary Metals Recyclers; it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63812","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1689373,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Roberts, Zepora; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Zepora Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63859","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1689376,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; adopt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to adopt the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose and policy of said compact; to provide for withdrawal and dissolution; to provide for binding effect and other laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63819","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1689378,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Revenue and taxation; water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST); redefine municipality","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and sewer projects and costs tax (MOST), so as to redefine the term \"municipality\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63796","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1689381,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Governor; 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 employment of peace officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-03-29","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63805","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1689383,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Davenport, Lawrence \"Franklin\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Lawrence \"Franklin\" Davenport; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63867","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1689385,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"State government; public disclosure not required relative to inspection of public records; include certain documents from Department of Natural Resources","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 relative to inspection of public records, so as to include certain documents from the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63832","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1689388,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Carrol County; Board of Education; change provisions of compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Carroll County, approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4720), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63836","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1689390,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Gunther, Chief Lenny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Lenny Gunther; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63813","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1689392,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Sick Leave for Care of Immediate Family Members; sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of sick leave for care of immediate family members, so as to repeal the sunset provision relating to such sick leave requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63803","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1689394,"bill_number":"HR68","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63798","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1689398,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Daniels, Caroline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Caroline Daniels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63850","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689400,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Income tax; one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed returns for both 2021 and 2022 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 2021 and 2022 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":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-03-14","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63829","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1689403,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Safe Schools Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a school safety and anti-gang endorsement for eligible certificated professional personnel issued by the Professional Standards Commission; to require school safety plans to be submitted to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to require intruder alert drills in all public schools in this state; to require public schools to report completion of such drills to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of such drills; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63797","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1689405,"bill_number":"HB179","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63846","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1689407,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Awasthi, Shweta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Shweta Awasthi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63852","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689409,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Education, Department of; provide parents and guardians of students entering sixth grade information regarding adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form","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 to parents and guardians of students entering the sixth grade information regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63841","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1689411,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Powell, Reverend Eric Linwood; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Eric Linwood Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63857","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1689414,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"House Study Committee on Front of Vehicle License Plates; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Front of Vehicle License Plates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63814","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1689417,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Cosmetology Licensure Compact; enter into","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 enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Cosmetology Licensure Compact\"; to revise certain licensing provisions; to authorize the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63821","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1689420,"bill_number":"HB171","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63838","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1689422,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"The Links, Incorporated; Georgia Links Day at the Capitol; February 6, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated and recognizing February 6, 2023, as the Georgia Links Day At The Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63866","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1689424,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Sharma, Ambuja; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ambuja Sharma; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63851","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689426,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Greater Georgia Action Inc.; former United States Senator Kelly Loeffler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the work and achievements of Greater Georgia Action Inc. as well as its chairwoman, former United States Senator Kelly Loeffler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63810","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1689428,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Education; HOPE grant eligibility for students seeking an associate degree at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for 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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63824","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1689433,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Metze, Walter Marvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter Marvin Metze; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63856","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1689435,"bill_number":"HB166","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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63833","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1689437,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education for 20 years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63806","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1689439,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Chief Michael 'Moe' Baxter Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude from taxation all income received by a taxpayer as benefits from the cancer-related insurance coverage required for firefighters; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63835","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1689442,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; setting of bonds and schedules of bails; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for setting of bonds and schedules of bails; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Act 507","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63873","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1689445,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Kitchens, Allison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Allison Kitchens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63868","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689447,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Pediatric Health Safe Storage Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63828","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1689450,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Skeen, Stacey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stacey Skeen in celebrating 25 years of dedicated service with the Harbin Agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63807","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1689452,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for medical examiners employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for medical examiners employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63830","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1689454,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Interstate Massage Compact; enter into","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Interstate Massage Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Massage 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63820","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1689456,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Inman, Mr. Devonia; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Devonia Inman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63800","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1689458,"bill_number":"HB178","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63845","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1689461,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63801","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1689464,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Youth Villages; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Youth Villages; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63864","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1689467,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"'Georgia Sports Betting Integrity Act'; regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; authorize and provide","description":"A BILL to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to change certain provisions relating to the shortfall reserves maintained within the Lottery for Education Account; to provide for the Georgia Lottery Corporation to engage in certain activities related to sports betting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create a public corporation to regulate sports betting; to provide for such corporation to be governed by the Georgia Sports Betting Commission; to provide for the qualifications, appointment, removal, and powers of the commission and it members; to provide for the appointment of a chief executive officer; to provide for the procedures, limitations, requirements, and qualifications of the licensing of any person offering, operating, or managing sport betting in this state; to provide for criminal background checks; 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 problem gambling or a betting or gambling disorder; to provide for the collection and disposition of fees; to prohibit certain conduct by commissioners, employees of the commission, licensees, and other persons; to provide for certain penalties; to provide for construction; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; 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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63793","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1689469,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"George L. Burgess Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to decisions on ward's well-being, obligations of guardian, and liability of guardian, so as to enact the \"George L. Burgess Act\"; to provide for the ward's right to communicate; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63794","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1689471,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Property owners' associations; certificates of good standing for payment of annual assessments; 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 certificates of good standing for payment of annual assessments; to require associations to offer to participate in alternative dispute resolution prior to the effectuation of a lien on a lot for unpaid assessments; to provide that such a lien shall be inferior to liens for unpaid medical bills; to provide for alternative dispute resolution policies and requirements therefor; 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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63795","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1689474,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV 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 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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63844","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1689476,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Vardhineedi, Parinita; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Parinita Vardhineedi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63854","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689478,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Professions and businesses; issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to 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 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 license by endorsement; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63822","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1689480,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia; Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; March 15, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 15, 2023, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63863","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1689483,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Education; certain provisions for alternative charter schools; repeal","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 repeal certain provisions for alternative charter schools; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63808","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1689485,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"John E. Brown Bridge; Clay County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. John E. Brown and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63799","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1689489,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"House Study Committee on Excessive Vehicle Noise and Related Crimes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Excessive Vehicle Noise and Related Crimes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63815","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1689491,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Faulkner, Martin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Martin Faulkner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63870","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689493,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Sales and use tax; equipment sold to and used by a qualified food bank for their primary purposes; 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 equipment sold to and used by a qualified food bank for their primary purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63847","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1689495,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Mental health; notice of admission and daily updates to the parent or legal guardian of an involuntary minor patient under 12 years of age; 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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63839","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1689497,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63792","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1689500,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Groover, Paulla R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paulla R. Groover for her 40 years of dedicated service with the Harbin Agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63811","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1689503,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Georgia Museum of Art; grand occasion of its 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Museum of Art on the grand occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63861","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1689505,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Suram, Anvitha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Anvitha Suram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63853","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689507,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Murphy, Judge Harold Loyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Harold Loyd Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63855","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1689510,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Hampton, Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Grace Hampton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63849","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1689512,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation; 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; require","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, 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 effective dates and applicability; to provide for nonseverability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63791","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1689514,"bill_number":"SR67","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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63872","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1689518,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Graziano, Louis; incredible bravery and dedication to this country for his efforts in World War II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Louis Graziano on his incredible bravery and his dedication to this country for his efforts in World War II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63858","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1689520,"bill_number":"HB173","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":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63840","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1689522,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Hall County; Board of Education; provide that the boundaries are not changed by annexations undertaken by the City of Buford","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, so as to provide that the boundaries of the Hall County school district are not changed by annexations undertaken by the City of Buford unless expressly approved in a separate local Act of the General Assembly or by intergovernmental agreement; to provide for intergovernmental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63823","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1689524,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Controlled Substances; mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I; 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 mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine are Schedule I controlled substances; to repeal provisions relating to the regulation of kratom; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63848","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1689526,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Together Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63865","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1689528,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 110 years of service and recognizing February 27, 2023, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63802","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1689530,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Courts; change name of Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to DeKalb Judicial Circuit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to change the name of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63825","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1691377,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63922","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1691379,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Secondary Metals Recyclers; it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63914","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1691380,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Good Friday Agreement; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63932","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1691382,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2023, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63924","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1691384,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Superior Courts; Atlantic Judicial Circuit; additional judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for an additional judge of the superior courts of the Atlantic 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63886","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1691385,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Riner, Officer Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Scott Riner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63919","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1691387,"bill_number":"SB67","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 a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to prohibit the enforcement or assistance in the enforcement of certain federal laws or actions relative to firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for hearings; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for attorney's fees and costs; to waive sovereign immunity; to provide for applicability; 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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63891","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1691388,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Training Program; high-risk athletic activities for children 14 and under on property owned by the state of Georgia; 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63915","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1691390,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Metze, Walter Marvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter Marvin Metze; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63910","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1691392,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Firearms; the 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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63936","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1691393,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Health; restrictions on sale and dispensing of contact lenses with respect to physicians; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to revise provisions relating to restrictions on the sale and dispensing of contact lenses with respect to physicians; to revise definitions; to provide requirements for assessment mechanisms; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63908","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1691395,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Sergeant Eddie Thomas Terry Memorial Bridge; Meriwether County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant Eddie Thomas Terry and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63909","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1691397,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; January 24, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2023, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63923","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1691398,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day; recognizing January 24, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 35 years of service and recognizing January 24, 2023, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63885","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1691400,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Bateman, Rashod; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rashod Bateman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63921","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1691401,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Elections; municipalities to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections; provide for the option","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63905","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1691403,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Children's Day; recognizing March 16, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2023, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63889","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1691405,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Georgia Dangerous Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appellate practice, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-04","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63880","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1691406,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 8, 2023; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2023, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63929","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1691408,"bill_number":"HB183","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 remove outdated provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63875","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1691410,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; February 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2023 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63926","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1691411,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Public Health, Department of; carry out projects to increase education, awareness, or diagnosis of valvular heart disease; authorize","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 authorize the Department of Public Health to carry out projects to increase education, awareness, or diagnosis of valvular heart disease and to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death caused by valvular heart disease; to provide for priority of projects for target populations; to provide for coordination with other state agencies; to provide for the collection and publishing of data regarding best practices for healthcare providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63906","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1691413,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Property; curing defective deeds and other instruments; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to revise provisions for curing defective deeds and other instruments; to comport with the legislative correction recommended by the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC, v. Scarver (In Re: Lindstrom); to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-04","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63874","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1691415,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Birth Certificate; issuance of a copy of the original birth certificate to certain adult persons who were adopted; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-10-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of a new birth certificate following adoption and legitimation or paternity determination, so as to provide for the issuance of a copy of the original birth certificate to certain adult persons who were adopted; to provide for a fee; to provide for the form of such copy; to standardize terminology relating to birth certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63883","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1691416,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Motor vehicles; stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle outside of a business district in certain instances; prohibit","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 prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle outside of a business district in certain instances; to provide for penalties; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63894","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1691418,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Wesley's Law; enact","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 the offense of drug-induced homicide; to provide for enhanced penalties for the distribution of certain controlled substances; to provide for enhanced penalties for the distribution of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of any substance abuse treatment facility; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63902","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1691419,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; February 7 to 14, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2023, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63925","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1691421,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Crimes and offenses; authorize for-profit credit repair services","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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63879","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1691423,"bill_number":"HB195","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 related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63900","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1691424,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Georgia World Organization of China Painters Day; May 18, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 18, 2023, as the Georgia World Organization of China Painters Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63930","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1691426,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Key, Brent; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brent Key as the 21st head football coach and J Batt as the 10th director of athletics at the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63933","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1691428,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognizing February 7 to 14, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2023, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63888","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1691429,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Insurance; mental health parity requirements; include a specific federal regulation","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 include a specific federal regulation under mental health parity 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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63876","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1691431,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Telephone Services; 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 Chapter 5 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 and prohibit certain defenses in such actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 605","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63918","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1691432,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Keith, Dr. Lois; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63917","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1691434,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Education on Set Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that student performers shall not be counted absent from school due to performing in certain productions, subject to certain conditions; to provide for authorizations by parents or guardians relating to the education records of student performers; 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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63907","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1691436,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Property; authorize exemptions from local ad valorem taxation in addition to homestead exemptions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize exemptions from local ad valorem taxation in addition to homestead exemptions; 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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63911","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1691437,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Harris II, Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Harris II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63920","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1691439,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"4-H Day; recognizing February 8, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Venya Gunjal, Mrs. Melanie Biersmith, and the 2022-2023 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 8, 2023, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63884","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1691441,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Georgia State University Athletic Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its outstanding accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63892","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1691442,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Tax Commissioner; waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes; procedures and conditions; provide- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the tax commissioner, subject to local governing authority approval, to waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes, penalty, and interest for the purpose of placing non-revenue generating and tax delinquent property back to effective utilization status; to provide for procedures and conditions; 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":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63935","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1691444,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Manner of Riding Motorcycle; motorcycle passengers shall be no younger than 16 years of age; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manner of riding motorcycle generally, so as to require that motorcycle passengers shall be no younger than 16 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63916","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1691445,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Commerce and Trade, Courts, and Torts; the disclosure of the nature and practices of businesses that provide legal services; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10, 15, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, courts, and torts, respectively, so as to require the disclosure of the nature and practices of businesses that provide legal services; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to prohibit misrepresentations in advertising; to conform a cross-reference; to provide for violations; to prohibit false advertising related to legal services; to prohibit persons ineligible to provide legal services from holding themselves out as attorneys; to provide liability for the misrepresentation of the practice of 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63931","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1691447,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load; provide for","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for an allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load; to repeal certain exceptions which allow for excess weight for vehicles and loads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63881","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1691449,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"\"Baranco Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to stopping, standing, and parking, so as to provide for the designation of electric vehicle charging station parking areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards for designating such areas; to prohibit unauthorized use of such parking areas; to provide for a penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63912","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1691450,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"American Heart Month; February 2023; 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 2023 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63928","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1691452,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; general provisions; establishing an advisory committee; provisions; authorize","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, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to take certain actions, including but not limited to promulgating rules, applying for federal moneys, and establishing an advisory committee, to create, implement, or operate a state, federal, or partnership exchange or marketplace; to repeal former exemptions and prohibitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63887","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1691454,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Local government; increase dollar values of certain public works construction contracts exempt from bidding requirements","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 public works contracting and bidding requirements, so as to increase the dollar values of certain public works construction contracts exempt from bidding requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63898","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1691455,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Jackson, Netting; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Netting Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63927","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1691457,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Graziano, Louis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Louis Graziano on his incredible bravery and his dedication to this country for his efforts in World War II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63913","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1691458,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Revenue and taxation; pack of cigarettes; increase rate of tax","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 increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63896","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1691460,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"CASA Day; recognizing February 2, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 2, 2023, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63934","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1691462,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Motor vehicles; alternate acceptable proof of insurance; expand time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, so as to expand the time for alternate acceptable proof of insurance; to permit as temporary acceptable proof of insurance a current written binder for coverage under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63903","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1691463,"bill_number":"HB194","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":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63899","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1691465,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations; offense of dogfighting as racketeering activity; include","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 regarding racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations, so as to include the offense of dogfighting as racketeering activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63895","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1691467,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognizing February 8, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2023, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63893","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1691468,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Revenue and taxation; consumable vapor products; increase rate of tax","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 increase the rate of the tax on consumable vapor products; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63897","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1691470,"bill_number":"HR96","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63882","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1691471,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; subject to Administrative Procedure Act and laws governing open meetings and records; 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 shall be subject to the Administrative Procedure Act and laws governing open meetings and open records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 13th, 11th, 50th","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63901","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1691473,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Hashmi, Honorable Abrar H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Abrar H. Hashmi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63937","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1691475,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Education; provide for HOPE Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) grants","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 Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) grants; to provide for definitions; to provide for student eligibility; to provide for funding; to provide for policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including requirements for program authorization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63877","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1691476,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Appeal and error; filing of petitions for review in reviewing courts from lower judicatories; revise an exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, so as to revise an exception applicable to the filing of petitions for review in reviewing courts from lower judicatories; to make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 36-32-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal of judges, so as to provide for a conforming change; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63878","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1691478,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Honorable Clarence Thomas; placement of a monument in his honor 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63890","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1691479,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Brooks County; appointment of county surveyor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Brooks County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide that the person currently serving as elected county surveyor shall serve out the remainder of his or her term; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63904","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1693958,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Property Tax Exemptions; the definition of a homestead to include two places of residence for any married couple; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions for property tax exemptions, so as to expand the definition of a homestead to include two places of residence for any married couple that lives apart in two different states with each spouse owning and occupying their respective residence for at least ten years; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63957","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1693959,"bill_number":"HB226","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63980","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1693960,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Senate Occupational Licensing Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Occupational Licensing Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63954","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1693961,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Insurance; filing review process for private passenger motor vehicle liability coverage providing the minimum limits offered by the carrier; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63975","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1693962,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Appeal and error; evidence has been lost or destroyed by the state; provide for 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63945","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1693963,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"LaGrange College Panthers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the LaGrange College Panthers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63995","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1693964,"bill_number":"HB233","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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63987","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1693965,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Crimes and offenses; reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; provide","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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63978","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1693966,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Ms. Venya Gunjal and Mrs. Melanie Biersmith; University of Georgia 4-H Program; 2022-2023 Leadership Teams; 4-H Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Venya Gunjal, Mrs. Melanie Biersmith, and the 2022-2023 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 8, 2023, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63997","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1693967,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Evidence; sexual assault hearsay for disabled adults and 17 year olds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissions and confessions, so as to provide for sexual assault hearsay for disabled adults and 17 year olds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63971","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1693968,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Waters, ports, and watercraft; carrying of night visual distress signals upon coastal waters during certain hours; 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 general provisions relative to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for the carrying of night visual distress signals upon coastal waters of this state during certain hours; to provide for the carrying of such signals by vessels of a certain size; to update the reference date to department rules and regulations relating to criminal violations relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63944","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1693969,"bill_number":"SB89","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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64001","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1693970,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Education; eligible students participating in the Dual Enrollment program to access HOPE career grant funds for certain CTAE courses; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to allow eligible students participating in the Dual Enrollment program to access HOPE career grant funds for certain CTAE courses irrespective of whether they have reached maximum credit hour caps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63965","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1693971,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"King, Gayle; efforts in caring for a loved one with disabilities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Gayle King for her efforts in caring for a loved one with disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63996","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1693972,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Lucas, George; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Lucas for his incredible contribution to the creative arts and pop culture era of our times; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63961","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1693973,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Crimes and offenses; 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 fighting of dogs and gamecocks; to prohibit possession or sale of 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63970","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1693974,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Stalking; eligibility for restraining orders; 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 eligibility for restraining orders; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 415","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63960","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1693975,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association; Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing March 1, 2023, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63998","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1693976,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Information Technology; use of certain social media platforms on state equipment; restrict","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to information technology, so as to restrict the use of certain social media platforms on state equipment; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64009","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1693977,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Off-Road Vehicles; civil forfeiture of any off-road vehicle operated while fleeing police or driving aggressively; 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 fleeing police or driving aggressively; to authorize the removal and impoundment of an off-road vehicle in certain instances; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63955","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1693978,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; provisions","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 revise definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal of licenses; to provide for a misdemeanor to practice advanced nursing practice without a license; 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, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to execute affidavits certifying an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63952","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1693979,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Workers' Compensation; the time period for the dissolution of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; extend","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64006","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1693980,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Holidays and Observances; the 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63958","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1693981,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Revenue and taxation; procedures for certain local governments to change certain nonprofit organizations engaged to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows for such jurisdiction; 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 procedures for certain local governments to change the designated private sector nonprofit organization engaged to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows for such jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63977","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1693982,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Sales and use tax; certain absorbent diapers, undergarments, and pads; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt the sale or use of certain absorbent diapers, undergarments, and pads from taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63948","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1693983,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2023; honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 7, 2023, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63993","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1693984,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Tucker, Chris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63964","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1693985,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Criminal procedure; award made from Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to sexual assault survivors for medical treatment or counseling; provide","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 an award made from the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to sexual assault survivors for medical treatment or counseling; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63956","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1693986,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and All Tribes; 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, Seminole Nation, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Shawnee Tribe, and all tribes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63940","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1693987,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"County tax commissioners; waive certain delinquent ad valorem taxes; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize county tax commissioners, subject to local governing authority approval, to waive certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes, penalties, and interest for the purpose of placing non-revenue generating and tax delinquent property back to effective utilization status; to provide for procedures and conditions; 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63992","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1693988,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Banking and finance; venue for offense of money laundering; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records and reports of currency transactions, so as to provide for venue for the offense of money laundering; to provide for legislative findings; 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 venue for the offense of theft of money held in a financial institution; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63972","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1693989,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Courts; grounds for recall of district attorneys of judicial circuits and solicitors-general of state courts; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for the duty to examine every case for probable cause; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recall of public officers, so as to revise provisions relating to grounds for recall of district attorneys of judicial circuits and solicitors-general of state courts; to revise the number of electors needed to demand recall of a district attorney of a judicial circuit or solicitor-general of a state court; to revise the number of official sponsors necessary for a recall of a district attorney of a judicial circuit or solicitor-general of a state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63983","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1693990,"bill_number":"HB228","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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63982","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1693991,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"\"Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-201 of the O.C.G.A., Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., and Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., 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 protective hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63963","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1693992,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"State government; Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; 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 Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as the official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; to provide for promotion of the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64000","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1693993,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; state health benefit plans to cover insulin medication at a reduced rate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, so as to provide for state health benefit plans to cover insulin medication at a reduced rate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63941","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1693994,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Education; certain early care and education programs; armed services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to exempt from coverage under such chapter early care and education programs for the care of children that operate on a military installation located in Georgia or are licensed as a family child care provider by a branch of the armed services of the United States; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63990","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1693995,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Faust, Maurice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maurice Faust upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63994","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1693996,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"\"Coleman-Baker Act\"; enact","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 enact the \"Coleman-Baker Act\"; to provide for review of cold case murder files by law enforcement agencies; to provide for application of review; to provide for limitations of review; to provide for notification regarding review; to provide for the promulgation of regulations; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for conflicting investigations; 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63953","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1693997,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Insurance, Department of; clarify, streamline, and make transparent the practices of the department","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 clarify, streamline, and make transparent the practices of the department of insurance; to provide that property insurance does not include service contracts sold or offered for sale to persons other than consumers; to allow the Commissioner of Insurance to issue a probationary license for a period not longer than 24 months; to allow, at the Commissioner of Insurance's discretion, an applicant whose application has been refused to reapply for a license after one year; to require specific language in public adjuster contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63976","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1693998,"bill_number":"HB239","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 aggregate or mineral 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64003","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1693999,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Conservation and natural resources; veterans with a service related disability free access to all state parks; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discount for certified disabled veterans, so as to provide veterans with a service related disability free access to all state parks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63939","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1694000,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Georgia Young Farmers Association; Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 8, 2023, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63999","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1694001,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"\"Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008\"; financial protections for elder and disabled adults who may be victims of financial exploitation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008,\" so as to provide for financial protections for elder and disabled adults who may be victims of financial exploitation; to provide for reporting and notice requirements; to provide for the delay of disbursements or transactions that may result in such financial exploitation; to provide for civil and administrative liability protections; to provide for certain disclosures and access to records; to provide for limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63962","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1694002,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Georgia Hearing Day; recognizing February 15, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2023, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63969","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1694003,"bill_number":"HB204","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63938","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1694004,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognizing February 7, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 7, 2023, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64007","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1694005,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Property; means of enforcement of condominium and property owners' association instruments, rules, and regulations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for means of enforcement of condominium and property owners' association instruments, rules, and regulations; to provide for compliance with, and means of enforcement of, covenants and instruments for certain planned subdivisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63973","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1694006,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Penal institutions; policies for breast milk storage and breast feeding of a delivered child; 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63989","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1694007,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Donatucci, Noah M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Noah M. Donatucci on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and earning the Bronze Palm; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64005","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1694008,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"\"Speaker David Ralston Veterans' Retirement Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits, so as to provide for creditable service for certain military service; to provide for application and payment; to provide for a short title; 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":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63966","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1694009,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Revenue and taxation; 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 for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-24","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63984","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1694010,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"\"Parents and Children Protection Act of 2023\"; 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 prohibit certain actions by an adult acting in loco parentis with respect to child privacy; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63991","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1694011,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Professions and businesses; authorize registered nurses and physician assistants to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles and physicians, physician assistants, and others, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to execute affidavits certifying an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; 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 automatic approval of identical job descriptions under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63951","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1694012,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Selling and Other Trade Practices; commercial financing disclosures; 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 commercial financing disclosures; to require certain persons who provide commercial financing transactions to make certain disclosures; to provide for penalties; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64004","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1694013,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"House Study Committee on Election Integrity; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Election Integrity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63942","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1694014,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"State holidays; March 10 as Harriet Tubman 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 March 10 of each year as \"Harriet Tubman Day\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63946","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1694015,"bill_number":"SB92","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-05","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64008","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1694016,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Penal institutions; require public disclosure of certain data pertaining to health, safety, or other conditions of detention of inmates","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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63986","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1694017,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"General Assembly; 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63968","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1694018,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Harris County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Harris 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63947","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1694019,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"State Board of Education; establish five-year pilot program to incentivize qualified local units of administration to utilize school bus monitors; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements under the Quality Basic Education Act, so as to provide for the State Board of Education to establish a five-year pilot program to incentivize qualified local units of administration to utilize school bus monitors to promote and enhance student safety and appropriate student conduct as part of the local unit of administration's transportation program and to study the impacts of such utilization; to require the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the program; to provide for effectiveness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64002","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1694020,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Education; required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relating to required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their respective vaccines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63950","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1694021,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Penal institutions; require certain mental illness evaluations of persons detained in a penal institution","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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63988","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1694022,"bill_number":"SR89","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 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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63974","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1694023,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"'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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63959","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1694024,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Purple Heart State; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia as a Purple Heart State; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63967","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1694025,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Food, drugs, and cosmetics; third-party food delivery platform to provide certain information to customers and food service establishments participating in an online order; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to food service establishments, so as to require a third-party food delivery platform to provide certain information to customers and food service establishments participating in an online order; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63979","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1694026,"bill_number":"HB231","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":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63985","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1694027,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Local government; creation of Commercial Property Assessed Conservation, Energy, and Resiliency Development Authorities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for the creation of Commercial Property Assessed Conservation, Energy, and Resiliency Development Authorities in certain counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-25","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63943","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1694028,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of criminal interference with critical infrastructure; 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 the offense of criminal interference with critical infrastructure; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Sections 35-2-36, 42-8-35.4, and 43-34-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of battalion, rank of battalion personnel, employment of recruits or cadets by commissioner, promulgation of rules and regulations as to enlistment and training of recruits or cadets, confinement in probation detention center, and notification of conviction, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63981","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1694029,"bill_number":"HB212","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":"2023-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63949","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1695706,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"\"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\"; recognizing February 6, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2023, as the 20th annual \"Keeping Georgia Wild Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64010","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1697082,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"E. Raybon Anderson Highway; Bulloch County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. E. Raybon Anderson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64013","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1697083,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Elections and Primaries; application for an absentee ballot in a primary or election shall also be an automatic application for an absentee ballot in a runoff resulting from such primary or election; provide","description":"A BILL 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 an application for an absentee ballot in a primary or election shall also be an automatic application for an absentee ballot in a runoff resulting from such primary or election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64058","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1697084,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Joint Study Committee on Censorship by Social Media Platforms; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Censorship by Social Media Platforms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64048","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1697085,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Civil practice; prohibit censorship by social media platforms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit censorship by social media platforms; to prohibit waivers of protections; to provide for limitations; to provide for construction; to provide for user remedies; to provide for action by the Attorney General; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide for disclosure requirements regarding social media platforms; to provide for construction; to provide for acceptable use policies; to provide for transparency reports; to provide for a complaint system; to provide for removal of content and exceptions; to provide for appeals; to provide for action by the Attorney General; 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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64033","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1697086,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Board of Natural Resources; effective date for certain rules and regulations; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to extend the date by which rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources must be in effect for purposes of establishing criminal violations of said rules and regulations; to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to seafood, so as to require certain reporting of non-activity by seafood dealers; to amend Part 4 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to shellfish, so as to provide for a definition; to authorize discretionary penalties for certain enforcement actions by the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-25","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64027","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1697087,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Unclaimed Property; handling of certain wills; provide","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 appeals; to provide for agreements for recovery; to provide for confidentiality; to provide a searchable data base for account information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64062","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1697088,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 8, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 8, 2023, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64061","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1697089,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"'Georgia Cyber Command Act'; Georgia Cyber Command Division under the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency management, so as to create the Georgia Cyber Command Division under the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64015","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1697090,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Property; prohibit China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, their citizens, and companies owned or operated by them to acquire title or property in this state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conveyances, so as to prohibit China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, their citizens, and companies owned or operated by them to acquire title to property in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64029","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1697091,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Georgia Racial Equity in Agriculture 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 establish the Office of Equity in Agriculture; to provide definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for training; to establish and provide requirements for the Georgia Farmers Council; to provide for purpose; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64047","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1697092,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Local Boards of Education; local board of education members from discussing individual personnel matters with school officials; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local boards of education, so as to prohibit local board of education members from discussing individual personnel matters with school officials except under certain circumstances provided by law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64022","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1697093,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Communities in Schools; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Communities in Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64055","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1697094,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64019","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1697095,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Nurses; provision relating to the administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetists; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to revise a provision relating to the administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64060","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1697096,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Visiting Nurse Health System; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Visiting Nurse Health System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64039","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1697097,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia for its 75 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64020","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1697098,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education; 20 years of service to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education for 20 years of service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64052","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1697099,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Congress; enact legislation to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision from the Social Security Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact legislation to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision from the Social Security Act and for President Joe Biden to sign that legislation into law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64049","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1697100,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Communities in Schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Communities in Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64054","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1697101,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of drug-induced homicide; 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 the offense of drug-induced homicide; to provide for enhanced penalties for the distribution of certain controlled substances; to provide for enhanced penalties for the distribution of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of any substance abuse treatment facility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64036","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1697102,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; maximum interest rate of six percent on obligations or liabilities incurred by active military service members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Fair Business Practices Act,\" so as to provide a maximum interest rate of six percent on obligations or liabilities incurred by service members while in active military service of the United States; to provide for findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for a civil action by the Attorney General; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64030","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1697103,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Crowe, Ronald Anthony \"Tony\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronald Anthony \"Tony\" Crowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64059","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1697104,"bill_number":"HB261","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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64046","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1697105,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Certificate of Need Requirements; exemption for acute care hospitals established in rural counties that meet certain criteria; provide","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64040","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1697106,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Transportation, Department of; publication of the disparity study and summary of efforts to increase minority business participation; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general contracting provisions for the Department of Transportation, so as to require the publication of the department's disparity study along with a summary of the department's efforts to increase minority business participation in department contracts; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64044","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1697107,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; violation of traffic laws or ordinances under Joshua's Law; provide 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 provide for an additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances under \"Joshua's 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64025","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1697108,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64017","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1697109,"bill_number":"HB254","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 amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide an additional manner of publishing certain legal notices by counties and municipalities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64037","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1697110,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Second Mount Zion Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Second Mount Zion Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64056","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1697111,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Kornacki, Sean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sean Kornacki; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64050","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1697112,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Menstrual Product Transparency Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food, drugs, and cosmetics, so as to require certain labeling on packages containing menstrual products; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64043","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1697113,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Individuals for their volunteer work; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending individuals for their volunteer work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64053","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1697114,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 7, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2023, 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":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64021","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1697115,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Pierce, Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paul Pierce upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64018","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1697116,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Coweta Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide eighth judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64026","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1697117,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Georgia Environmental Justice Act of 2023; 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 require all state entities to consider and report on environmental justice concerns prior to taking certain state actions; to create the Environmental Justice Commission; 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 this state 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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64045","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1697118,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Brantley County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3757), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64038","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1697119,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Georgia Code; add appropriate references to United States Space Force; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-2.1, Title 16, Title 19, Title 20, Chapter 2 of Title 38, Chapter 2 of Title 40, and Title 47, relating to appointment, compensation, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, education, military affairs, registration and licensing of motor vehicles, and retirement and pensions, respectively, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64035","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1697120,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"'Georgia Secure Automated Vehicle Enforcement (SAVE) Act'; enact","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 authorize the use of automated plate recognition systems for the issuance of a civil monetary penalty for the ownership of a motor vehicle operated without proper insurance or with an expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64011","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1697121,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Wilson, Bobby; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64016","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1697122,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Professional Standards Commission; the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-984 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 teacher programs outside of this state which meet certain requirements of the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64014","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1697123,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Vernon, Samuel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel Vernon Guthrie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64051","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1697124,"bill_number":"HB245","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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64028","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1697125,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Labor and industrial relations; prohibition of age discrimination; 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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64041","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1697126,"bill_number":"HB241","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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64024","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1697127,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Education; needs based financial aid program; provide definition","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 the needs based financial aid program, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for a maximum award amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64032","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1697128,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Solid Waste Trust Fund; specify the manner in which funds appropriated shall be used","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-37.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state grants authorized relative to general provisions of solid waste management, so as 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64012","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1697129,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Courts; limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64031","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1697130,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Health; feminine hygiene products containing restricted substances; prohibit distribution or sale","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit feminine hygiene products containing restricted substances from being distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64042","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1697131,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Clay 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 Clay 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 needs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64023","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1697132,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Unsecured Judicial Release; limitation of unsecured judicial release in certain circumstances where the accused has a prior conviction for the offense of bail jumping or failure to appear; provide","description":"A BILL to amend Code Section 17-6-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unsecured judicial release, requirement, and effect of failure of person charged to appear for trial, so as to provide for the limitation of unsecured judicial release in certain circumstances where the accused has a prior conviction for the offense of bail jumping or failure to appear; to provide for the requirement that an accused's criminal history be considered prior to issuing an unsecured judicial release; to provide for reconsideration of eligibility; to amend Code Section 52-7-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalty regarding general provisions for registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, 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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64057","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1697133,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Clean Energy Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-1-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governmental entities prohibited from restricting utility service connection or sale of fuels based on type and ability to choose utility service, so as to require the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations to gradually reduce, from 2025 to 2050, the carbon dioxide emissions from electric utilities; to require all electricity provided by an electric utility in this state to be generated from clean energy sources by 2050; 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":"2023-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64034","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1698960,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; establish grant program for motor vehicle related crime prevention initiatives; establish Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal justice coordinating council, so as 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 the establishment of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board; to provide for membership; to provide for clarifying changes relative to current boards and advisory boards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64070","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1698963,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; total percentage of funds invested in alternative investments; raise limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law,\" so as to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64087","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1698966,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Bicentennial Celebration in Swainsboro, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bicentennial Celebration in Swainsboro, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64095","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1698969,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Recognition of Marriage; only the union of man and woman; repeal- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the recognition of marriage as only the union of man and woman; 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":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64093","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1698972,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to provide for the operation of microenterprise food kitchens; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance of permits; to provide for qualifications for permits; to provide for rules and regulations regarding sanitation, equipment, and maintenance; to provide for inspections; to provide for operating requirements; to provide for fees; to provide for limitations on permits; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64096","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1698975,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Insurance; health care sharing ministry; change definition; provisions","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 change the definition of health care sharing ministry by revising requisite qualifications; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to 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 his or her Georgia taxable income; to provide for a definition; to disallow related deductions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64086","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1698978,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"'Back the Blue Act'; enact","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 for the purpose of increasing the pay to or enhancing the benefits of law enforcement officers in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64099","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1698981,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Income tax; failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; authorize private causes of action for equitable relief","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64069","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1698983,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Public School Employees Retirement System; the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable upon normal, early, or delayed retirement in the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to revise the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 606","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64091","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1698986,"bill_number":"HB270","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 for the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled or who are 65 years of age or older and whose income, together with the income of the spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and an individual's spouse at full retirement age under the federal Social Security Act for the immediately preceding year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64072","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1698989,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Income tax; compensation to a taxpayer for 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":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64079","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1698992,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council for receiving the Chief V. Kenneth Elmore Memorial Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64090","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1698995,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Easterseals Georgia and its chapters' Champions for Children program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Easterseals Georgia and its chapters' Champions for Children program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64105","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1698998,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Taiwan; its 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64115","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1699001,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"James, Senator Donzella; recipient of the Leroy Reginald Johnson Legislator of the Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Donzella James, recipient of the Leroy Reginald Johnson Legislator of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64103","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1699004,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; February 9, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2023, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64100","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1699006,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"\"Izzy's Law\"; Depart. of Public Health shall develop and make available for download from its internet website a model aquatic safety plan based on national standards for private swim instructors; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to enact \"Izzy's Law\"; to provide that the Department of Public Health shall develop and make available for download from its internet website a model aquatic safety plan based on national standards for private swim instructors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64094","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1699009,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Medical Freedom Act; enact","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 provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64068","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1699012,"bill_number":"SB114","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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64118","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1699015,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Rockdale Judicial Circuit; Superior Court judges; change amount of salary supplement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation, salary, expenses, and allowances of the judges of the Superior Court of the Rockdale Judicial Circuit, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4129), so as to change the amount of such supplement; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64067","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1699018,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Morris, Clayton and Shirley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Clayton and Shirley Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64114","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1699021,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Carrollton, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Carrollton 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64074","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1699024,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Board of Natural Resources; extend date by which rules and regulations must be in effect for purposes of establishing criminal violations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Natural Resources, so as to extend the date by which rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources must be in effect for purposes of establishing criminal violations of said rules and regulations; to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority, so as to amend the composition and chairmanship of the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64075","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1699027,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Municipal Corporations; the 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 O.C.G.A., 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64116","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1699029,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Income tax; tax credit for certain remote work expenses incurred by employers; 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 for certain remote work expenses incurred by employers that enter into remote work agreements with their employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and preapprovals; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64065","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1699032,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Department of Community Health; include continuous glucose monitors as a pharmacy benefit for Medicaid recipients; 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 include continuous glucose monitors as a pharmacy benefit for Medicaid recipients; to provide for coverage criteria; to provide for certain consultations by treating practitioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64098","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1699035,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"\"Workforce EXCELeration Act\"; enact","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 a pilot program whereby qualifying private nonprofit entities provide instruction and other services for eligible students 21 years of age and older to attain a high school diploma; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64117","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1699038,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"State holidays; June 12 as Women Veterans 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 June 12 of each year as \"Women Veterans 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":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64076","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1699041,"bill_number":"HB281","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":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64083","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1699044,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Motor vehicles; insurance of motor carriers; repeal certain 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 repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64073","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1699047,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Cobb County; sheriff compensation; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6110), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to revise provisions relating to the compensation of deputies, the chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-19","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64064","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1699050,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Revenue and taxation; handling of appeals of property tax assessments; revise certain deadlines and procedures","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 and procedures for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements and procedures; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64066","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1699052,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Durley, Reverend Dr. Gerald L.; recipient of the John Lewis & C.T. Vivian Legacy Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Gerald L. Durley, recipient of the John Lewis & C.T. Vivian Legacy Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64101","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1699055,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Dr. Barbara Pulliam Highway; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Barbara Pulliam and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64088","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1699058,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Public Library Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2023, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64110","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1699061,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Insurance; discount for property owners who build a new property that better resists tornado, hurricane, or other 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 for an insurance premium discount or rate reduction for property owners who build a new residential or commercial property or who retrofit an existing residential or commercial property located in this state that better resists tornado, hurricane, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64081","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1699064,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; minimum course 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64084","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1699067,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Insurance; additional value-added products or services that are excluded from being unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; 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 additional value-added products or services that are excluded from being unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements in insurance; to provide for a definition; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service that enhances the health or financial wellness of a customer, incentivizes behavioral changes of a customer, or assists in the administration of employee or retiree benefit insurance coverage; 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":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64082","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1699070,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Jenkins, Jay Wayne; unique and successful career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Wayne Jenkins on his unique and successful career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64107","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1699073,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"\"Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a three-year pilot program to provide coverage for remote maternal health clinical services under the Medicaid program; to provide for eligibility; to provide for a final report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64089","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1699075,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Clayton, Xernona; first recipient and namesake of the General Assembly Appreciation Reception; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Xernona Clayton as the first recipient and namesake of the General Assembly Appreciation Reception; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64102","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1699078,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Marietta City Schools Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country team; winning the 2022 GHSA 7A State Varsity Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Marietta City Schools Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country teams for winning the 2022 GHSA 7A State Varsity Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64112","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1699081,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"\"Anesthesiologist Assistant Act\"; an anesthesiologist assistant to be appointed in an advisory capacity to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; 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 enact the \"Anesthesiologist Assistant Act\"; to provide for an anesthesiologist assistant to be appointed in an advisory capacity to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64113","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1699084,"bill_number":"HB276","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 revise the definition of approved school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64078","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1699087,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Sales and use tax; change manner and method of imposing and collecting taxes on new manufactured single-family structures","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 applicable to sales and use tax, so as to change the manner and method of imposing and collecting such taxes on new manufactured single-family structures; to provide for an exemption for pre-owned manufactured single-family structures; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64085","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1699090,"bill_number":"HB278","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":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64080","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1699093,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Georgia's Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 16, 2023, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64104","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1699096,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Torts; limit liability relating to employers and insurance providers of commercial vehicle operators based upon history of driving incidents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability relating to employers and insurance providers of commercial motor vehicle operators based upon history of driving incidents; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64077","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1699098,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Board of Education of McDuffie County; board member term limits; remove","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 March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3666), so as to remove board member term limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64097","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1699101,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Public Library Day; recognize February 8, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2023, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64063","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1699104,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2023, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64108","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1699107,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Georgia Psychological Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Psychological Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64111","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1699110,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; certain consumer protections against surprise billing for ambulance service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act,\" so as to provide for certain consumer protections against surprise billing for ambulance service; to provide for definitions; to require a healthcare plan to reimburse for ambulance service provided to a covered person by a nonparticipating ambulance provider; to provide for arbitration; to provide for a covered person's financial responsibilities; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64092","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1699113,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the capitol; February 14, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64109","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1699116,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; authorize local workforce development boards to conduct meetings via teleconference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and telecommunications conferences, so as to authorize local workforce development boards, formed pursuant to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and their associated committees and local officials to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64071","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1699118,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Afterschool Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2023, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64106","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1701047,"bill_number":"HR141","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64145","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1701049,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Primaries and Elections; qualifications of members of performance review boards; 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 qualifications of members of performance review boards; to provide for ballots and ballot labels to be securely stored; to provide for construction; 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 electronic document inspection upon certification of election results; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64148","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1701051,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Motor Carriers; the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64176","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1701053,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Pallone, Al and Millie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Al and Millie Pallone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64179","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1701056,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"County Governing Authorities; authority of county governing authorities to reapportion or redistrict their election districts; restate constitutional limitations","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 restate constitutional limitations on the authority of county governing authorities to reapportion or redistrict their election districts; to address local laws relating to consolidated governments; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for construction; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64194","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1701058,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"House Study Committee on Alternatives to Mass Shooter Prevention Methods; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Mass Shooter Prevention Methods; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64143","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1701060,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Smith, Mitchell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64173","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1701063,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Education; energy cost savings measures; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-506 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions and authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts, so as to revise the definition of \"energy cost savings measures\"; to provide that energy cost saving contracts need not be subject to competitive bidding; 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 revise limitations on improvement that is not causally connected to an energy conservation measure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64152","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1701065,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"YMCAs of Georgia; important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind and body; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64188","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1701067,"bill_number":"HB323","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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64169","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1701069,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Georgia National Guard; the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64123","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1701072,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Marshes of Glynn Libraries; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Marshes of Glynn Libraries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64187","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1701074,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Crimes and offenses; protections against infringements on the right to keep and bear arms; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for protections against the infringements on the right to keep and bear arms; 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64130","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1701076,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Strolling Thunder Day; recognize February 7, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2023, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64124","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1701079,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; establish basic and in-service training courses on de-escalation techniques and methods","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 de-escalation techniques and methods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64134","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1701081,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Workforce EXCELeration Act; enact","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 for a pilot program whereby qualifying private nonprofit entities provide instruction and other services for eligible students 21 years of age and older to attain a high school diploma; to provide for program requirements; to provide for waivers and variances; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64159","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1701083,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2023, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64189","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1701085,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Excise Tax; procedures for certain local governments to change the designated private sector nonprofit organization; 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 procedures for certain local governments to change the designated private sector nonprofit organization engaged to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows for such jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-25","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64198","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1701088,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Dellinger, James R. \"Jim\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James R. \"Jim\" Dellinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64178","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1701090,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; promulgate rules and regulations regarding cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screening examinations; 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 the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate rules and regulations regarding cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screening examinations; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64161","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1701092,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; reaffirm its commitment to an extension of rail system along 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64144","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1701095,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Educational Programs; state funded administration of a nationally recognized career and college readiness assessment and an assessment leading to a nationally recognized workforce credential; 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 the state funded administration of a nationally recognized career and college readiness assessment and an assessment leading to a nationally recognized workforce credential to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64177","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1701097,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Crimes and offenses; issuance of a temporary or permanent protective order by the court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restraining orders and protective orders, so as to provide for the issuance of a temporary or permanent protective order by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64140","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1701099,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Disposition of Municipal Property; the maximum term of certain leases or contracts for the use of property owned by a municipality for recreational facilities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-37-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of municipal property generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the maximum term of certain leases or contracts for the use, operation, or management of real or personal property owned by a municipality for recreational facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64126","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1701101,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Courts; exemption or deferment from jury service for natural or adoptive mothers of children six months of age or younger; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding juries, so as to provide for an exemption or deferment from jury service for natural or adoptive mothers of children six months of age and younger; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64136","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1701104,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Education; HOPE grants shall equal student's undergraduate tuition amount for 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 all HOPE grants shall equal the student's undergraduate tuition amount for the current academic standard year, subject to certain conditions; to repeal the Zell Miller Grant Scholar program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64162","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1701106,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Revenue and taxation; certain medical preceptor rotations; revise 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 revise a tax credit for certain medical preceptor rotations; to add dentistry; to increase the value of the tax credit; to revise definitions; to extend the sunset provision for such 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64154","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1701108,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"State holidays; January 17 as Muhammad Ali 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 January 17 as \"Muhammad Ali Day\"; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64172","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1701111,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; revise amount of civil monetary penalty for violations of improperly passing a school bus or speeding in a school zone","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 revise the amount of civil monetary penalty for violations of improperly passing a school bus and speeding in a school zone when captured by cameras; to restrict other additional fines, fees, penalties, or charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64139","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1701113,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Landlord and Tenant; Code Section 44-7-19; repeal; restrictions on rent regulation by local governments","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, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64196","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1701115,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Moss, Colonel Marcus Lamont; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Marcus Lamont Moss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64147","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1701117,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Flemming, Charlie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlie Flemming on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64125","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1701120,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Stephens, Susan Spradley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Susan Spradley Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64180","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1701122,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Ward, Hines; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hines Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64190","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1701124,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property, so as to provide for the uniform regulation of landlord-tenant relationships under residential rental agreements; to provide for landlord and tenant rights and duties; to provide for lease terms and duties; to provide for remedies; to provide for tenancies; to provide requirements related to the death of a tenant; to prohibit retaliatory conduct; to provide for the disposition of personal property of a tenant; to provide for the effect of family violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault; to provide for security deposit, fee, and unearned rent requirements; to provide for enforcement; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64142","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1701127,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"American Heart Month; February 2023","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 2023 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64149","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1701129,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Unto the Least of His Ministry; Crosby Chapel Church, Hopewell UMC, and their young people in supporting a community in Ghana, Africa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the efforts of Unto the Least of His Ministry, Crosby Chapel Church, Hopewell UMC, and their young people in supporting a community in Ghana, Africa; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64186","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1701131,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Martins, Lucas de Souza; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lucas de Souza Martins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64192","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1701133,"bill_number":"HB290","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64121","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1701136,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"New Americans Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64183","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1701138,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Clayton County Government; Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce; Clayton County Day at the state capitol; February 9, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce, and recognizing February 9, 2023, as Clayton County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64182","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1701140,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Ad valorem tax; property bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that ad valorem property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64168","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1701143,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Ad valorem tax; optional temporary tax relief to certain properties located in nationally declared federal disaster areas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for optional temporary tax relief to certain properties located in nationally declared federal disaster areas; to provide for rules, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for appeals; 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":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-03-16","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64157","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1701145,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"State Employees' Assurance Department; assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits; provisions","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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64163","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1701147,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Jackson-Ransom, Bunnie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bunnie Jackson-Ransom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64128","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1701149,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; establish position of director of outdoor recreation","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 establish the position of director of outdoor recreation in the Department of Natural Resources; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and duties; to require other public bodies to cooperate with the director of outdoor recreation; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64160","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1701152,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Insurance; administration of certain rehabilitation policies by a ceding insurer placed into liquidation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 37 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for rehabilitation, so as to provide for the administration of contracts reinsuring life, disability income or long-term care policies or annuities issued by a ceding insurer that has been placed into liquidation; to provide for the Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association to elect to assume the rights and obligations of a ceding insurer; to provide for duties, rights, and obligations of such association, the reinsurer, and the receiver; to provide for time restrictions for certain actions; to provide for mandatory negotiation; to provide for arbitration; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64131","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1701154,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Insurance; consumer protections against surprise billing; revise certain procedures","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 procedures, timelines, and other matters concerning consumer protections against surprise billing; to provide grounds for new violations of unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for payments by insurers; to provide for Commissioner authority; to provide for penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64132","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1701156,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Health; financial stability requirements for applicants and licensees of personal care homes and assisted living communities; 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 financial stability requirements for applicants and licensees of personal care homes and assisted living communities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64155","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1701159,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Louiziare, Ludwig; Miss Cobb County 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ludwidg Louizaire, Miss Cobb County 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64184","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1701161,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; local governments from denying the drilling, servicing, or repair of new or existing water wells on single-family residential and farm properties; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from denying the drilling, servicing, or repair of new or existing water wells on single-family residential and farm properties; to prohibit local governments from precluding or denying the installation of new water wells on single-family residential and farm properties situated on one acre of property or more; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64193","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1701163,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Education; minimum base salary for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degree and no experience; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment for professionals in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise the minimum base salary for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degrees and no experience; to provide for a minimum base salary for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degrees and five years of creditable experience; to provide for a minimum base salary for licensed paraprofessionals; to provide for periodic salary studies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64135","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1701165,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"East Georgia Regional Airport Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the East Georgia Regional Airport Authority; to provide for liberal construction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64119","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1701168,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Senate Helping Georgia Students Overcome COVID-19 Related Learning Loss Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Helping Georgia Students Overcome COVID-19 Related Learning Loss Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64175","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1701170,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Solar Technology Trust Fund; fund within state treasury; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solar power free-market financing, so as to provide for the establishment of the Solar Technology Trust Fund as a fund within the state treasury; to impose a fee on the retail sale of new solar technology and to dedicate such fees to such 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 reports and forms; to provide for authorization; to provide for annual appropriations and reporting; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64138","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1701172,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Property; nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; revise procedures","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 revise procedures regarding nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for interests of mortgagees; to provide for trustees; to provide for recording of time-share interests; to provide for sales of encumbered time-share estates and proceeds of same; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64129","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1701175,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Watkins, Teresa Annet Bryant; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresa Annet Bryant Watkins on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64191","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1701177,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Public Service Commission; exclude provision of electricity to propel motor vehicles through electric vehicle charging equipment","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 exclude the provision of electricity to propel motor vehicles through electric vehicle charging equipment from the regulatory authority of the Public Service 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure Innovation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64153","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1701179,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Veterans Bill of Rights; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Veterans Service, so as to provide for a 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64170","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1701181,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Property; protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64141","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1701184,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Education; revise definition of term Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise the 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 update the SAT and ACT requirement for eligible high school students relating to dual enrollment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64156","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1701186,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"\"Consumer Inflation Reduction and Tax Fairness 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 a limitation on interchange fees charged by payment card networks for credit or debit card transactions at retailers; to provide requirements for payment card networks in relation to such interchange fees; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64197","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1701188,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Key, Charlie; Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charlie Key, Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64185","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1701191,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"State Employees' Assurance Department; the assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits to pay for funeral services of a deceased individual who was a member; 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64174","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1701193,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Fireworks; dates and times for lawful use or ignition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to provide for certain days and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks regardless of any county or municipal ordinance or resolution; to provide for a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 36-60-24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or use or ignition of consumer fireworks products, so as to vest regulation of the dates and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks with counties and municipal corporations; to amend Code Section 48-13-131 of the O.C.G.A., relating to excise tax imposed upon fireworks, rate of taxation, and establishment of Fireworks Trust Fund, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64158","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1701195,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Education; reestablishment of Office of Charter School Compliance under State Charter Schools Commission","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 reestablishment of the Office of Charter School Compliance under the State Charter Schools Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64164","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1701197,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Georgia Farmers' Market 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 Authority; to repeal existing provisions relating to farmers' markets; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64151","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1701200,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Clayton County Day; recognize February 9, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2023, as Clayton County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64150","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1701202,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"\"Georgia Work and Family Credit 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 revise a state income tax credit based upon the federal qualified child and dependent care tax credit; to provide for a state income tax credit equal to 25 percent of the federal child tax credit; to provide for an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit; to provide for 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64133","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1701204,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"State Board of Education; adopt rules to require all certified public school personnel to receive annual training in depression and suicide awareness and prevention","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 the health of students generally, so as to require the State Board of Education to adopt rules to require all certificated public school personnel to receive annual training in depression and suicide awareness and prevention; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64166","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1701207,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"\"The Veteran Anthem\"; official song of Georgia service members, veterans, and their families; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the song \"The Veteran Anthem,\" with lyrics and music by Takosha M. Swan, as the official song of Georgia service members, veterans, and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64195","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1701209,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Healthy Food Development Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the establishment of the Healthy Food Development Program; to provide for a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for various benefits; to provide requirements; to provide for a grocery ambassador; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64167","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1701211,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Education; abolish Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation","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 abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64165","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1701213,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Crimes and Offenses; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64146","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1701216,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Guardian and ward; add to the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult","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 add to the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult, the modification and termination of such guardianship, and the appointment of emergency guardian; to add to the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a conservator for an adult, the modification and termination of such conservatorship, and the appointment of emergency conservator; to provide for limitations on the powers and duties of certain emergency conservators; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64122","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1701218,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Transparency in Policing Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for definitions; to require establishment of guidelines for use of body cameras by peace officers; to require that certain peace officers be equipped with body cameras for recording audio and video of all activities performed while on duty; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for the release of certain audio and video recordings from peace officer body cameras; to prohibit the alteration of body camera recordings; to provide for 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":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64171","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1701220,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Bamgbola, Apostle Alexander Oyewole; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Apostle Alexander Oyewole Bamgbola; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64127","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1701223,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Okefenokee Swamp Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2023, as Okefenokee Swamp Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64181","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1701225,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Georgia Code; add appropriate references to United States Space Force; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-2.1, Title 16, Title 19, Title 20, and Chapter 2 of Title 38, Chapter 2 of Title 40, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment, compensation, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, education, military affairs, and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64137","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1701227,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; define certain terms; create Division of Supplier Diversity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Supplier Diversity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64120","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1702839,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; additional member to serve ex officio; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, membership, organization, and administrative assignment to Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for an additional member of the council to serve ex officio; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64262","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1702840,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and her lifelong commitment and dedication in keeping strong relations with the United States; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64251","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1702841,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Commerce and trade; 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 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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64210","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1702842,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Paternity; Uniform Parentage Act of 2017; align evidentiary medical and genetic testing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of paternity, so as to align evidentiary medical and genetic testing with the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64206","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1702843,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"\"Georgia Door-to-Door Sales Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to sales under the commercial code, so as to enact the \"Georgia Door-to-Door Sales Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require sellers to furnish to buyers receipts and copies of any contracts; to require sellers to provide notice of how to cancel a sale; to restrict certain door-to-door sales; to regulate the use of certain forms and notices; to provide for certain exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64232","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1702844,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"University of North Georgia; 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of North Georgia upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64254","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1702845,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Permanent Guardianship; service by publication; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 13 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to permanent guardianship, so as to provide for service by publication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64200","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1702846,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Courts; certain cases concerning probate of wills may be removed from a probate court to a superior court; 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 the jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, and Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to provide that certain cases concerning the probate of wills may be removed from a probate court to a superior court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64240","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1702847,"bill_number":"HB338","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64221","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1702848,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Controlled substances; Schedules I, IV, and V; provide 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 provide for certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances, Schedule IV controlled substances, and Schedule V controlled substances; to provide for certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64213","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1702849,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Peace Officers; the establishment of a state-wide data base of peace officer disciplinary actions and complaints of misconduct; 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 the establishment of a state-wide data base of peace officer disciplinary actions and complaints of misconduct; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and procedures relating to submission of information for such data base; to require a waiver; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64227","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1702850,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; the total percentage of funds that can be invested in alternative investments; raise the limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law,\" so as to raise the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund may invest in alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64199","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1702851,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Plunkett, Donald \"Don\" Lanier; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald \"Don\" Lanier Plunkett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64261","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1702852,"bill_number":"HR158","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 Calhoun, Camden, Chatham, Clarke, Coffee, DeKalb, Emanuel, Fulton, Jeff Davis, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Tattnall, Towns, 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64247","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1702853,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Nonprofit Corporations; comprehensively revise, simplify, and modernize said chapter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nonprofit corporations, so as to comprehensively revise, simplify, and modernize said chapter; to provide for construction of said chapter; to provide definitions that clarify, shorten, and simplify the chapter and allow corporations flexibility in their articles and bylaws;to amend Code Section 8-2-42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bribery of property or association managers regarding claims for damages arising out of construction defects prohibited and procedure for bringing action to remedy construction defects, to amend Code Section 14-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to applicability of Chapter 3 of Title 14, so as to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64230","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1702854,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Crimes and offenses; incest; include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64204","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1702855,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Glanton, Representative Mike, Sr.; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Mike Glanton Sr. on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64257","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1702856,"bill_number":"HB333","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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64214","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1702857,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Indian community in the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Indian community in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64233","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1702858,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Appling County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Bacon County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Bacon County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Morgan, Newton, and Walton counties; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Taylor County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Walton County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64246","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1702859,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Public School Employees Retirement System; permit certain persons to make an irrevocable election to become member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia","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 permit certain persons who would otherwise be required to be members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions; to prohibit transfers of creditable service; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64217","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1702860,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Motor Vehicle Title Loan Act; enact","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 enact the \"Motor Vehicle Title Loan Act\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64225","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1702861,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Attorney General; negotiate with the State of South Carolina terms of a reciprocal immunity agreement for officials of either state carrying out certain official duties; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Attorney General to negotiate with the State of South Carolina terms of a reciprocal immunity agreement for officials of either state carrying out certain official duties in the territorial limits of the other state that can be adopted by the legislatures of each state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64201","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1702862,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"\"Boundless Opportunities for Georgia Students 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 permit student transfers between local school systems without contracts between the local school system where the student resides and the local school system where the student seeks to enroll; to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for such student transfers; to provide for caps on tuition that can be charged to a student by an enrolling local unit of administration that exclusively provides virtual instruction to such student; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64252","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1702863,"bill_number":"SB145","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 local regulations that create differing standards for or distinguish gasoline-powered leaf blowers from similar equipment; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Insisted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64248","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1702864,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Carroll County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 68th anniversary and its sister organization Carroll Tomorrow on its 24th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64235","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1702865,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"State of Georgia Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; dedication and commitment to empowering youth, strengthening families, and uplifting communities across the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State of Georgia Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their dedication and commitment to empowering youth, strengthening families, and uplifting communities across the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64256","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1702866,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Education; daily duty-free planning periods for teachers in grades six through twelve; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for daily duty-free planning periods for teachers in grades six through 12; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64223","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1702867,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"City of Dalton; the election wards for the city council; change the description","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating, amending, and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, approved February 24, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 181), as amended, 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64253","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1702868,"bill_number":"HB349","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 O.C.G.A., 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64243","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1702869,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Professions and Businesses; health care providers from performing specified practices on minors relating to altering a person's appearance relating to gender; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to prohibit health care providers from performing specified practices on minors relating to altering a person's appearance relating to gender; to prohibit health care providers from aiding or abetting such practices for minors; to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student health, so as to prohibit school nurses and other employees and officials from engaging in certain conduct relating to a minor's perception of his or her gender; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64228","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1702870,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal history record information 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 O.C.G.A., relating to Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for criminal history record information 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 provide for petitions; to provide for criminal history record information restriction for persons granted a pardon for certain offenses; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., 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 exceptions to retroactively granting first offender treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64215","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1702871,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Property; landlord duties regarding rental premises; 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 landlord duties regarding rental premises; to provide for sublessor duties; to provide for landlord and tenant agreements regarding repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, or remodeling; to provide for tenant remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64238","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1702872,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Juvenile Code; a uniform process to assume custody of children as a result of disposition orders; create","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 create a uniform process to assume custody of children as a result of disposition orders; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for a hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64207","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1702873,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Adjutant General; include a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia in the annual report to the Governor; remove the requirement","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 on documentary evidence, so as to remove the requirement that the adjutant general include a roster of all commissioned officers in the organized militia in the annual report to the Governor; to provide for the removal of the requirement that the laws and regulations of such militia shall be indexed, printed, bound, and distributed to all forces of the militia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 416","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64236","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1702874,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Primaries and Elections; time off for employees to advance vote; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for time off for employees to advance vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64202","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1702875,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Landreth, Mrs. Barbara Andrews; retirement and service as Georgia's longest serving teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Barbara Andrews Landreth's retirement and service as Georgia's longest serving teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64258","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1702876,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Hospitals; the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors performed in hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities; prohibit certain surgical procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to prohibit certain surgical procedures for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors from being performed in hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to prohibit certain surgical procedures for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64231","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1702877,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Lowering Prescription Drug Costs 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 provide for definitions; to require pharmacy benefits managers to calculate defined cost sharing for insureds at the point of sale; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for violations; to provide for limitations; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for confidentiality; 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":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64237","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1702878,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Buildings and housing; prohibit Georgia state minimum standard codes from prohibiting use of certain refrigerants","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 prohibit the Georgia state minimum standard codes from prohibiting the use of certain refrigerants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64218","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1702879,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64255","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1702880,"bill_number":"HB328","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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64209","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1702881,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Sales and use tax; sale or use of certain oral hygiene products; 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 the sale or use of certain oral hygiene products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64239","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1702882,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Georgia Public Service Commission; regulation and taxation of the provision of certain electricity used as a motor fuel in electric vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46, Chapter 1 of Title 10, and Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to jurisdiction of and powers and duties of the Georgia Public Service Commission generally, selling and other trade practices, and motor fuel tax, respectively, so as to provide for the regulation and taxation of the provision of certain electricity used as a motor fuel in electric vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64250","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1702883,"bill_number":"SB143","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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64234","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1702884,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Llop, Adele Marie-Dominica Bennetti; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Adele Marie-Dominica Benetti Llop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64260","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1702885,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Agriculture; use, production, manufacturing, and dispensing of medical marijuana; 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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64219","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1702886,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Dog Ownership; the definition of dangerous dog; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to revise the definition of dangerous dog; to provide for the owner of a dangerous or vicious dog to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64229","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1702887,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Office of Sheriff; procedure for filling vacancies; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 15-16-8 and 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to how vacancies filled, failure to appoint, and certification required and public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement or temporary officer, respectively, so as to revise the procedure for filling vacancies in the office of sheriff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64216","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1702888,"bill_number":"HB330","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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64211","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1702889,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Behavioral Health, Department of; 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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64222","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1702890,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Butts County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Butts 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64244","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1702891,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Evidence; that a child witness be deemed competent to testify without taking the oath; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence, so as to provide that a child witness be deemed competent to testify without taking the oath; to allow the use of narrative form medical reports in dependency and termination matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64205","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1702892,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Agriculture; the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresident aliens; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresident aliens; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64203","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1702893,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Tuition Equalization Grants at Private Colleges and Universities; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64208","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1702894,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Butts 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 Butts 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64245","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1702895,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Hairston, Reverend Joe Robert, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Joe Robert Hairston Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64259","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1702896,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"League of Women Voters of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia on the grand occasion of its 103rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64226","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1702897,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for signs warning of use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to use of speed detection devices and red light cameras, so as to provide for standards for signs warning of the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the O.C.G.A., relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, so as to revise penalties for failure to pay a civil monetary penalty relating to illegal passing of a school bus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64242","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1702898,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Alternative ad valorem tax; rental motor vehicle; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to revise the definition of a rental motor vehicle with respect to the tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64241","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1702899,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 14, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64249","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1702900,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Revenue and taxation; accountability of tax collectors and tax commissioners; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax collectors, so as to repeal provisions relating to the accountability of tax collectors and tax commissioners to the county governing authority for county taxes and funds, books, vouchers, accounts, and other records; to repeal provisions related to the removal of said tax officials from office for malpractice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64212","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1702901,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Impact Fees; required revenue source for a development project involving workforce housing; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-71-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to calculation of development impact fees, so as to modify the required revenue source for a development project involving workforce housing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64220","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1702902,"bill_number":"HB341","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 O.C.G.A., 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 student to determine such student'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; to provide 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":"2023-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64224","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1704520,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Health; functional automated external defibrillator on site; require certain public schools, health clubs, and public sports facilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 and Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health of students in elementary and secondary education and general provisions regarding health, respectively, so as to require certain public schools, health clubs, and public sports facilities to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site; to amend Code Section 51-1-29.3 of the O.C.G.A. relating to immunity for operators of external defibrillators, so as to provide tort immunity for individuals using an automated external defibrillator at a public school or public sports facility which conducts or participates in organized sports competitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64263","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1706017,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Carrollton Lions Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Carrollton Lions Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64306","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1706018,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Health; eligibility to receive tax credits; revise a definition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-8-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility to receive tax credits, so as to revise a definition; 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 tax credit limit for contributions by corporate donors; to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for preapproval of proportional amounts of contributions under certain circumstances; to provide for certain timelines; to extend the sunset provision; 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":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64274","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1706019,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Banks County; Superior Court; move from Piedmont Judicial Circuit to Mountain Judicial Circuit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; provide for the transfer of proceedings and litigations; to provide for intergovernmental agreements regarding costs of the circuits; to provide for staffing; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64279","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1706020,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Employment Security; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions relating to employment security; to extend certain provisions relating to the rate of employer contributions and variations from the standard rate; to provide for administrative assessments on wages; to provide for additional assessments for new or newly covered employers; to authorize the collection of administrative assessments; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64323","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1706021,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Professions and businesses; expedited military spouse licenses; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited license by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to shorten the time frame in which such licenses shall be issued once all requirements are met; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date: to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64288","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1706022,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Commerce and trade; illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase used 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 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":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64290","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1706023,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; provisions relating to harming a law enforcement animal; revise","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 revise provisions relating to harming a law enforcement animal; to provide for the offenses of interfering with or harming a public safety animal or search and rescue animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for applicability; to provide for restitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64319","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1706025,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee from the definition of \"bet\"; to provide for the exemption of persons licensed for online sports betting from regulations and restrictions regarding gambling information; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64294","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1706026,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"State holidays; September 11 as First Responders Appreciation 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 September 11 of each year as \"First Responders Appreciation Day\" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64284","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1706027,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Health; certificate of need requirements for all health care facilities except certain long-term care facilities and services; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to eliminate certificate of need requirements for all health care facilities except certain long-term care facilities and services; to amend Code Section 50-18-70 of the O.C.G.A., relating to legislative intent and definitions relative to open records laws, so as to revise definitions; to amend other provisions in various titles of the O.C.G.A., for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64324","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1706028,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Insurance; autism; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; update reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coverage for autism, so as to update the reference to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64289","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1706029,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Business and Occupation Taxes; levy a public safety stadium surcharge as a tax upon original ticket sales for events at eligible venues; authorize local governments","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 authorize local governments to levy a public safety stadium surcharge as a tax upon original ticket sales for events at eligible venues; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to create special districts; to provide for terms, conditions, and limitations; to provide for audits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64317","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1706030,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Nurses; licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to provide for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; to revise definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal of licenses; to provide for a misdemeanor to practice advanced nursing practice without a license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V12","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64331","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1706031,"bill_number":"HB364","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 payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64275","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1706033,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize February 16, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 16, 2023, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64313","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1706034,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Georgia Psychological Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Psychological Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64326","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1706035,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Evidence; privilege for participation in victim centered programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to provide a privilege for participation in victim centered programs; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for civil immunity for facilitators in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64296","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1706037,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Williams, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Charles Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64302","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1706038,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Pike 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 Pike 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64265","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1706039,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Moore, Donna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Moore, the Department of Community Supervision 2022 Employee of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64328","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1706040,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Courts; offenses of failure to store a firearm in a secure manner; provide","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 related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64277","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1706042,"bill_number":"HB376","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":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64287","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1706043,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Insurance; benefit provider to disclose certain payments to a treating healthcare provider; 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 a benefit provider to disclose certain payments to a treating healthcare provider; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64273","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1706044,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"COAGE Senior Week; January 13 to 17, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13 to 17, 2023, as COAGE Senior Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64300","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1706045,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Domestic relations; process for individuals to change surname to birth certificate surname; 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 changes, so as to provide a process for individuals to change their surname to their birth certificate surname; to provide for applications; to provide for certificates of name change; to provide for transmittal of such certificates to the Department of Public Health; to provide that fraudulently depriving another of rights is not authorized; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for records of certificates of name change; to provide for regulations; to provide for maintenance of originals of applications and certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64268","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1706046,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Garcia, Lisa; Community Supervision Officer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer Lisa Garcia, the Department of Community Supervision 2022 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64329","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1706047,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Equity; procedure for clearing title to coastal marshlands; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to quia timet, so as to provide a procedure for clearing title to coastal marshlands; to provide for legislative findings, purpose, and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for in rem proceedings; to provide for presentation of abstracts to the State Properties Commission; 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 of the special master; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64281","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1706048,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 16, 2023, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64304","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1706050,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Sexual Assault Reform Act of 2023; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches and seizures, so as to authorize the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to create and operate a state-wide sexual assault kit tracking system; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64276","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1706051,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Local government; additional requirements and procedures for legislative annexations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1A of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation by local Act of the General Assembly, so as to provide for additional requirements and procedures for legislative annexations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64282","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1706052,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Correctional Institutions of States and Counties; wireless communications and stand-alone electronic devices behind guard lines; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding correctional institutions of states and counties, so as to prohibit wireless communications and stand-alone electronic devices behind guard lines; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Act 508","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64322","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1706053,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America; Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the work of the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing February 23, 2023, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64309","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1706054,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Gwinnett Chamber Loves Georgia Day; recognize February 14, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as Gwinnett Chamber Loves Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64314","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1706055,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Roselló, Johanes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johanes Roselló; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64308","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1706057,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Mayorga, Milena; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milena Mayorga; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64307","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1706059,"bill_number":"HB372","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":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64283","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1706060,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Education; instruction on best practices for and risks associated with 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":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64269","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1706061,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Motor vehicles; use of personal delivery devices for certain types of deliveries; prohibit","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 prohibit the use of personal delivery devices for certain types of deliveries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64280","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1706062,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Labor and industrial relations; right of action for workplace harassment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual harassment in government workplaces, so as to provide for a right of action for workplace harassment; to provide for definitions; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide for a cause of action for retaliation; to provide for a statute of limitations; to provide for relief and damages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64295","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1706063,"bill_number":"SB154","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64318","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1706064,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"\"First Responders Appreciation Day\"; designate September 11 of each year","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 September 11 of each year as \"First Responders Appreciation Day\" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64311","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1706066,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Georgia State University Athletic Department; outstanding accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its outstanding accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64301","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1706067,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Motor vehicles; use of electric personal assistive mobility devices and personal delivery devices for certain types of deliveries; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2A of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric personal assistive mobility devices and personal delivery devices, so as to prohibit the use of such devices for certain types of deliveries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64270","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1706068,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"House Study Committee on Water Customer Rights; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Water Customer Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64293","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1706069,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Galer, Mary Jane Perkins; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Jane Perkins Galer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64297","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1706070,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; provide up to $500,000 in matching grants for home reading programs for students in kindergarten through fifth grade","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for up to $500,000 in matching grants by the State Board of Education to local units of administration for the purpose of providing home reading programs for students in kindergarten through fifth grade; to authorize the State Board of Education to receive and administer federal funds for such grants; to provide for the prioritization of economically disadvantaged households; to provide for eligibility; to require the State Board of Education to develop rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64278","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1706071,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 22, 2023, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64303","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1706072,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Carver High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Carver High School for participating in the Peach Bowl Parade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64315","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1706074,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Sales Taxes; consolidated governments to use the proceeds of such tax to establish a maintenance reserve fund; authorize","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 use the proceeds of such tax to establish a maintenance reserve fund for certain projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64320","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1706075,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Orchette Social and Civic Club; 70th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Orchette Social and Civic Club on the event of its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64305","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1706076,"bill_number":"HB353","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 O.C.G.A., 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64264","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1706078,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Local government; municipal deannexation; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., 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 by application of 100 percent of property owners; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64285","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1706079,"bill_number":"SB163","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 O.C.G.A., relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64330","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1706080,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"State holidays; month of July as Muslim American Heritage Month; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of July each year as \"Muslim American Heritage Month\" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for ceremonies and programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64271","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1706081,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Red Cross Month in Georgia; recognize March 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2023 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64327","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1706083,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Guardian and ward; authority of conservator and cooperation with guardian or other interested parties; define gross settlement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-5-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of conservator and cooperation with guardian or other interested parties, so as to define the term \"gross settlement\"; 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":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64286","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1706084,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"General Assembly; cardiopulmonary training to be offered to members and staff of the General Assembly and members of the Capitol Police Division; 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 related to the General Assembly, so as to provide for cardiopulmonary training to be offered to members and staff of the General Assembly and members of the Capitol Police Division; to provide for costs and expenses; to provide for the Legislative Services Committee to select the provider of such training; to provide for such committee to designate a cardiopulmonary resuscitation practitioner to be responsible for each floor of the state capitol building and the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64312","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1706085,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Property owners' associations; creating or enforcing covenants which infringe on a lot owners' right to use natural gas or 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 use natural gas or to install or use a solar energy device; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64266","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1706086,"bill_number":"HB356","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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64267","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1706087,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; cyber attacks directed at contractors and suppliers by requiring certain provisions in county and municipal contracts; ensure counties and municipalities are protected","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to ensure that counties and municipalities are protected from cyber attacks directed at contractors and suppliers by requiring certain provisions in county and municipal contracts; to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to ensure that state agencies are protected from cyber attacks directed at contractors and suppliers by requiring certain provisions in contracts entered into by the state and its agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64325","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1706088,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64299","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1706089,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Gwinnett Chamber Loves Georgia Day; February 14, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as Gwinnett Chamber Loves Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64310","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1706091,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Lewis, Douglas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Douglas Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64298","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1706092,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Jeffrey E. Turner Parkway; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Chief Jeffrey E. Turner and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64291","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1706093,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Property Insurance; insurance premium discount or rate reduction for property owners; tornado, hurricane, or other 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 for an insurance premium discount or rate reduction for property owners who build a new residential or commercial property or who retrofit an existing residential or commercial property located in this state that better resists tornado, hurricane, 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64321","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1706094,"bill_number":"HR168","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":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64292","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1706095,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Professions and Businesses; preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make an application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 26, 31, 33, and 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, health, insurance, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to create a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make an application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; 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":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64316","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1706096,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Eurie Lee Martin 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 enact the \"Eurie Lee Martin Act\"; to provide for the creation of a state-wide data base by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to be known as the \"ELM Data Base\"; to provide that the ELM Data Base shall include identifying information from arrest records of individuals who suffer from addictive disease, developmental disabilities, or mental illness; to provide for adherence to all state and federal privacy laws; to provide that law enforcement officers shall use the ELM Data Base whenever practicable while responding to a call; to provide for additional training on how to identify and respond to individuals who suffer from addictive disease, developmental disabilities, or mental illness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64272","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1707700,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Oconee River Greenway Authority; add president of Georgia College and State University","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-402 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation, membership, compensation, qualifications, accountabilities, and assignment, so as to add the president of Georgia College and State University to the Oconee River Greenway Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64354","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1707701,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"\"Georgia Lottery for Education Act\"; administrative procedures and actions; 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 Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64397","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1707703,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Senate Expanding Early Childhood Education Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Expanding Early Childhood Education Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64411","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1707704,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Operation Homecoming; 50th anniversary of the return of prisoners of war from February 12, 1973 to April 4, 1973, as a result of the Paris Peace Accords, to remember those still missing & to honor all Vietnam era veterans & their families; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the return of prisoners of war during Operation Homecoming from February 12, 1973, to April 4, 1973, as a result of the Paris Peace Accords, to remember those still missing and to honor all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64401","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1707706,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act; second round of funding and period for applications; provide","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64372","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1707707,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Dimensions and Weight of Vehicles and Loads; allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for an allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load; to repeal certain exceptions which allow for excess weight for vehicles and loads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64332","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1707709,"bill_number":"HB401","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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64360","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1707710,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Ticket Brokers; exception permitting certain resale restrictions; remove","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 remove an exception permitting certain resale restrictions; to provide that resale restrictions are void and against public policy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64422","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1707712,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Inspection of Public Records; the personal phone numbers, personal or governmental issued cell phone numbers, and home addresses; protect","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 protect the personal phone numbers, personal or governmental issued cell phone numbers, and home addresses of judges, law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, and public defenders; to provide for injunctive relief; to provide for a misdemeanor; to provide for civil relief, attorney's fees, and costs of litigation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64408","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1707713,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Willfork, John; REACH scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending REACH scholar John Willfork; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64396","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1707715,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Key, Charlie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charlie Key, Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64413","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1707716,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"\"Macon Water Authority Act\"; code of conduct for board members, officers, and employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"Macon Water Authority Act,\" approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to provide a code of conduct for board members, officers, and employees; to provide for prohibited actions; to provide for punishments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-19","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64409","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1707717,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Governor's Honors Program Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2023, as Governor's Honors Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64393","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1707719,"bill_number":"HB411","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 require employers to make certain disclosures in job postings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64370","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1707720,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Georgia Music Investment Credit 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 provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain organizations investing in musical or theatrical performances or productions; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on the amount of tax credits allowed; 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 the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64351","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1707722,"bill_number":"HB392","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 certain reports and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64350","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1707723,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Public Schools; extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; provide for limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-754 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures to be followed by disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal in public schools, and review, so as to provide for limits on the extension of hearing dates for student discipline tribunals; to require local school systems to provide appropriate grade-level instructional materials to any student subject to in-school suspension, short-term suspension, or long-term suspension pending completion of the student discipline tribunal; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 466","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64338","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1707725,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Riley, Queen; REACH scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending REACH scholar Queen Riley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64403","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1707726,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 9, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2023, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64377","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1707728,"bill_number":"HR185","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64373","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1707729,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Safe at Home Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for a duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; to provide for an exception to such duty; to provide for an exception to landlord tort liability; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice; to provide for a maximum security deposit amount; to provide for expedited evictions for certain criminal activity; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64363","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1707731,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"\"Students and Teachers SPEAK 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 the qualification and selection of students to advise the State Board of Education and local boards of education; to provide for the Georgia Teacher of the Year to be invited to advise the State Board of Education; to provide for a definition; to provide for compensation; to provide for restrictions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64339","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1707732,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Pollard, Dr. Gregory L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gregory L. Pollard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64383","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1707733,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Lackey, Bishop Aaron B., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Aaron B. Lackey Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64384","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1707735,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Georgia's self-service gasoline station owners and operators; policies to better assist disabled or mobility-impaired individuals; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all owners and operators of Georgia's self-service gasoline stations to implement policies and practices to better assist disabled or mobility-impaired individuals who cannot dispense their own gasoline; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64355","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1707736,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Clayton, Xernona; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Xernona Clayton as the first recipient and namesake of the General Assembly Appreciation Reception; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64407","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1707738,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Vietnam War veterans; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the return of prisoners of war during Operation Homecoming from February 12, 1973, to April 4, 1973, as a result of the Paris Peace Accords, to remember those still missing and to honor all Vietnam era and Vietnam War veterans and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64418","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1707739,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Education; water safety education information to parents of students under 18 years of age and to students 18 years of age and older; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of elementary and secondary school students, so as to require public schools and local school systems to provide water safety education information upon initial enrollment to parents and guardians of students under 18 years of age and directly to student 18 years of age and older; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64361","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1707741,"bill_number":"HB386","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 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64344","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1707742,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Crimes and offenses; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 7 of Title 17, and Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, pretrial proceedings, and general provisions regarding municipal courts, 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64346","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1707745,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax credit for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; 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 for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for a sunset date; 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64362","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1707746,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Hausmann, Liz; Fulton County Commissioner and Vice-Chair; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fulton County Commissioner and Vice-Chair Liz Hausmann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64395","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1707748,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Revenue and taxation; joint county and municipal sales and use tax (LOST); call of elections; revise a provision","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 (LOST), so as to revise a provision related to the call of elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64379","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1707749,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Latin American Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Latin American Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64388","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1707750,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; electricity to propel motor vehicles through electric vehicle charging equipment; exclude the provision","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 exclude the provision of electricity to propel motor vehicles through electric vehicle charging equipment from the regulatory authority of the Public Service 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64334","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1707752,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Gottlieb, Steve; outstanding public service as a legal aid executive director; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Gottlieb on his outstanding public service as a legal aid executive director; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64382","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1707753,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Elections; conduct advance voting on Saturday and Sunday immediately prior to 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64352","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1707755,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Lopez, Daniella; REACH scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending REACH scholar Daniella Lopez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64399","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1707756,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Crimes and offenses; codify proclamation that would grant a pardon regarding offense of simple possession of marijuana","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, so as to codify the proclamation by the Office of the President of the United States that would grant a pardon and restore full political, civil, and other rights regarding the offense of simple possession of marijuana; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64345","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1707758,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Stand with Survivors Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as Stand with Survivors Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64394","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1707759,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Jones, Apostle Danita Harden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Apostle Danita Harden Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64386","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1707761,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Searches with Warrants; additional requirements for the issuance and execution of search warrants and no-knock warrants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for additional requirements for the issuance and execution of search warrants and no-knock warrants; to provide for limitations on certain arrest and asset seizure procedures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64404","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1707762,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Emergency Medical Services; hospital authorities may transfer its ambulance service license to its local governing body; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide that hospital authorities may transfer its ambulance service license to its local governing body directly if the governing body is eligible for such a license; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64380","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1707764,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64381","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1707765,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Hospitals and Nursing Homes; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64337","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1707767,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64358","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1707768,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Willis, Liam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Liam Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64391","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1707769,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Abrahams, Ethel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ethel Abrahams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64385","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1707771,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Electric Membership Corporations and Municipalities; develop a tariff for the provision of electricity for purposes; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging electric membership corporations and municipalities that furnish electric service in this state to develop a tariff for the provision of electricity for purposes of electric vehicle charging; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64335","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1707772,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Excel Youth Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Excel Youth Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64390","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1707774,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"National FCCLA Week; February 13 to 17, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 13 to 17, 2023, as National FCCLA Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64402","sponsor":"David Sampson"},
{"bill_id":1707775,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Income tax; repeal a limitation on types of partnerships that may elect to pay income taxes at the entity level","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 a limitation on the types of partnerships that may elect to pay income taxes at the entity level; 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":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64371","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1707777,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Jackson, Kurt; REACH scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending REACH scholar Kurt Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64398","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1707778,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Heard County; ad valorem tax for county and educational purposes; provide additional homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for homestead exemptions from Heard County ad valorem taxes for county purposes and from Heard County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that county and school district, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6107), so as to provide an additional homestead exemption from school district taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $20,000.00 for residents of the school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64353","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1707780,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; authority to conduct certain fingerprint criminal background checks of all current and prospective employees; 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 conduct certain fingerprint criminal background checks of all current and prospective employees, contractors, and subcontractors with access to state or federal filed tax documents; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64417","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1707781,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Georgia General Assembly; general law for sports betting in this state; provide- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64378","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1707783,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Senate Local Option Sales Tax Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Local Option Sales Tax Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64414","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1707784,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Mental health; grant program to aid service members, veterans, and their families; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to provide for a grant program within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide behavioral health services to military service members, veterans, and their families; to provide for definitions; to provide for program qualification requirements; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-25","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64374","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1707785,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Safer Hospitals Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the O.C.G., relating to assault and battery and related offenses against persons, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for aggravated assault and aggravated battery committed upon emergency health workers and healthcare workers located on a hospital campus; to provide for a definition; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health; 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":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64341","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1707787,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Retirement and pensions; decrease age of eligibility for retirement benefits for appellate court judges","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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64359","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1707788,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Alcoholic beverages; delivery for personal use; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 3 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to delivery of alcoholic beverages for personal use; to change and provide for definitions; to expand the area in which packaged good retailers can deliver certain alcoholic beverages; to prohibit the use of personal delivery devices to make such deliveries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64356","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1707791,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Right to Register and Vote; conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude; remove 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64415","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1707792,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Bentler, Daniel; REACH scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending REACH scholar Daniel Bentler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64400","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1707794,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Development Authorities; the length of a director's hold-over period following expiration of term of office; limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authorities, so as to limit the length of a director's hold-over period following expiration of term of office; to amend Code Section 36-62A-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, so as to provide that such liens may attach to the usufruct interest of properties owned by or titled in a development authority or downtown development authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 417","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64375","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1707795,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2023, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64387","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1707797,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Professions and businesses; ticket brokers; remove an exception permitting certain resale restrictions","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 remove an exception permitting certain resale restrictions; to provide that resale restrictions are void and against public policy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64357","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1707798,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"\"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 to enact the \"Food Insecurity Eradication Act\"; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Food Security Advisory Council; to provide for duties; to provide for appointments and reimbursements; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64406","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1707800,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Georgia Public Service Commission; regulation of the provision of certain electricity used as a motor fuel in electric vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 and Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to jurisdiction of and powers and duties of the Georgia Public Service Commission generally and selling and other trade practices, respectively, so as to provide for the regulation of the provision of certain electricity used as a motor fuel in electric vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64365","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1707801,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Public Officers and Employees; public employees to self-organize or to be represented by a labor organization; authorize","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 certain not for profit organizations; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64333","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1707802,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption for competitive projects of regional significance; change sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to change the sunset provision for the exemption for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64367","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1707804,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Retirement and pensions; add appropriate references to United States Space Force","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 add appropriate references to the United States Space Force; to make conforming changes; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64343","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1707805,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Electors; 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64410","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1707807,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Local government; authorize local authorities to dispose of real property in the same manner as county governing 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 authorize local authorities to dispose of real property in the same manner as county governing authorities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64368","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1707808,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Landreth, Mrs. Barbara Andrews; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Barbara Andrews Landreth's retirement and service as Georgia's longest serving teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64420","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1707810,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Insurance; annual notification by insurers to male insureds of coverage for prostate-specific antigen tests; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-29-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual accident and sickness insurance coverage for mammograms, Pap smears, and prostate-specific antigen tests, so as to provide for annual notification by insurers to male insureds of coverage for prostate-specific antigen tests; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64342","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1707811,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"City of Douglasville; 148th anniversary; Douglasville Day; February 25, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City of Douglasville upon its 148th anniversary and recognizing February 25, 2023, as Douglasville Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64392","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1707813,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"State Government; regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; authorize and provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64376","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1707814,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Louizaire, Ludwidg; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ludwidg Louizaire, Miss Cobb County 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64412","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1707816,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Egyptian American Day; recognize February 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2023, as Egyptian American Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64423","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1707817,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Human Rights Day; recognize March 15, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15, 2023, as Human Rights Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64340","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1707818,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Stalking; the offense of doxxing; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Georgia Code Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for the offense of doxxing; to provide for definitions; 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64421","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1707820,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 22, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 22, 2023, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64419","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1707821,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Safe Cosmetics Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of drugs and cosmetics, so as to require a manufacturer to disclose ingredients, chemicals of concern, and restricted substances found in a cosmetic distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this state; 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64348","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1707823,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"\"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for legislative findings and determinations; to provide for the granting of relief; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64416","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1707824,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Property; condominiums; revise maximum amount of insurance deductibles payable by unit owners","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 revise the maximum amount of insurance deductibles payable by unit owners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64347","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1707826,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Durley, Reverend Dr. Gerald L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Gerald L. Durley, recipient of the John Lewis & C.T. Vivian Legacy Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64405","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1707827,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Early County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","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), as amended, so as to remove the expiration date of the exemption; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64349","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1707829,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Right to Reproductive Freedom; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest; to limit the purpose of a compelling state interest; to provide that the state may regulate the provision of abortion care after fetal viability; to provide for a definition; to provide for severability; 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":"2023-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64336","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1707830,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Professions and businesses; certain certification requirements for operators of wastewater treatment plants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 51 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water and wastewater treatment plant operators and laboratory analysts, so as to provide certain certification requirements for operators of wastewater treatment plants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64369","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1707832,"bill_number":"HB407","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 O.C.G.A., relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64366","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1707833,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Brooks, Yvonne T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvonne T. Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64389","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1707834,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Mapillar Dahn Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of medications and treatment for sickle cell disease for Medicaid recipients; to provide for public input; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64364","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1709992,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"MLK Memorial Drive; Wilkes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64428","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1709993,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Pharmacies; authorize qualified pharmacy technicians to administer certain vaccines","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of pharmacy, so as to authorize qualified pharmacy technicians to administer certain vaccines; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions; to provide for requirements for qualification; to provide requirements for the supervising pharmacist; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Code Section 43-34-26.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vaccine protocol agreements, so as to revise a provision regarding delegation of authority by a pharmacist; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64433","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1709994,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Lipscomb, Mrs. Carolyn; 2023 Distinguished Older Georgian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Carolyn Lipscomb as the 2023 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64484","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1709995,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Women Veterans Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Women Veterans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64483","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1709997,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Torts; employers and insurance providers of commercial motor vehicle operators based upon history of driving incidents; limit liability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability relating to employers and insurance providers of commercial motor vehicle operators based upon history of driving incidents; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64474","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1709998,"bill_number":"HR211","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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64452","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1709999,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Cummings, Madine; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madine Cummings upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64486","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1710001,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Equity Impact Act; enact","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 provide for equity impact statements regarding policy areas including, but not limited to, racial, socioeconomic, health, and other similar factors; to require that such statements be prepared for and attached to all proposed legislation that would impact such policy areas; to provide for content and procedures; to provide for surveys and reports; to provide for compliance by state departments and agencies; to provide for limitations; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64453","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1710002,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Special purpose local option sales tax; counties; provisions","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 remove provisions relating to the purpose of such tax in counties that also levy and collect an equalized homestead option sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64449","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1710003,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Assistant District Attorneys; appointment of additional assistant district attorneys in judicial circuits with multiple detention facilities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of assistant district attorneys, qualifications, and compensation, so as to provide for the appointment of additional assistant district attorneys in judicial circuits with multiple detention facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64426","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1710004,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Ware County; board of elections and registration; appointment of members; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Ware County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4085), so as to revise provisions relating to the appointment of board members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-25","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64439","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1710006,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Ward, Reverend Robert, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Robert Ward Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64487","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1710007,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Senate Truck Driver Shortages Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Truck Driver Shortages Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64432","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1710009,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Professions; authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists pursuant to permits issued by Georgia Board of Dentistry","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to authorize and regulate teledentistry in this state by licensed dentists pursuant to permits issued by the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64466","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1710010,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64493","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1710011,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Game and fish; authorize reasonable limitation on discharge of bows within a political subdivision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to authorize reasonable limitation or prohibition on the discharge of bows within the boundaries of a political subdivision for purposes of public safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64438","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1710012,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Elections; text portions of ballots shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that the text portions of ballots produced by ballot marking devices shall be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes instead of any machine coding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 697","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64471","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1710014,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Rotary Club of Gainesville; grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Rotary Club of Gainesville upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64491","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1710015,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Jewell, Christopher Gershun; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christopher Gershun Jewell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64480","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1710016,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Stewart, Josie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Josie Stewart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64489","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1710018,"bill_number":"HB429","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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64447","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1710020,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Mayor William \"Pete\" Bridges Memorial Highway; Haralson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor William \"Pete\" Bridges and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64427","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1710021,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Public School Property and Facilities; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64502","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1710022,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"\"Health Care Practitioners Truth and Transparency Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to prohibit deceptive or misleading terms or false representations by health care practitioners in advertisements and representations; to prohibit the misappropriation of medical or medical specialty titles by health care practitioners in advertisements and representations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64496","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1710024,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Education; prohibit postsecondary institutions from asking applicants whether they have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education generally, so as to prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and public postsecondary institutions from asking applicants whether they have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64444","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1710025,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; provisions; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64475","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1710027,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"\"Civil Practice Act\"; high ranking government or corporate officer of whom a deposition is sought to seek a protective order; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions governing discovery under the \"Civil Practice Act,\" so as to provide for a party or current or former high ranking government or corporate officer of whom a deposition is sought to seek a protective order; to require a court to prohibit such deposition subject to exceptions; to provide such exceptions; to provide for modification or vacation of orders upon such motions; 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64499","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1710028,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Commission; abolish and authorize commissioner of administrative services to assume duties; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insuring and indemnification of public officers and employees, so as abolish the Georgia State Indemnification Commission and authorize the commissioner of administrative services to assume the duties of said commission in the administration of the indemnification program and in considering appeals of initial decisions in order to correct errors in approving or denying any claims; to require the department to file a report regarding the indemnification program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64458","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1710029,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"\"Freedom to Work 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 repeal Code Section 43-1-34, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, and Code Section 43-1-35, relating to expedited license by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces, and to enact statutes to facilitate licensure of transitioning service members, military spouses, and other qualified individuals who have certifications from or work experience in the military or licenses from or work experience in another state under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 555","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64473","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1710031,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor; designate as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 707","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64469","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1710032,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Local Government; 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64465","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1710033,"bill_number":"HB430","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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64448","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1710034,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Jones, Marie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marie Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64481","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1710036,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"General Assembly; members elected in 2026 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 2026 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2024 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64463","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1710037,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Alcoholic Beverages and Motor Vehicles and Traffic; delivery of alcoholic beverages for personal use; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 3 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to delivery of alcoholic beverages for personal use; to change and provide for definitions; to expand the area in which packaged good retailers can deliver certain alcoholic beverages; to prohibit the use of personal delivery devices to make such deliveries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64468","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1710038,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Education; authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of undesignated ready-to-use glucagon","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of undesignated ready-to-use glucagon; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements for the storage, maintenance, and distribution of undesignated ready-to-use glucagon; to provide for the authorized use of undesignated ready-to-use glucagon; to provide for arrangements with manufacturers; to provide for regulations; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize certain healthcare practitioners to prescribe or dispense glucagon to an authorized entity for emergency purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64462","sponsor":"Doug Stoner"},
{"bill_id":1710040,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Courts; office of sheriff; revise qualification requirements","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64441","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1710041,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to create the Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Innovation Commission; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; 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 consultation with subject matter experts designated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Department of Community Health; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64497","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1710042,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"General Assembly; law for sports betting, pari-mutuel betting, and casino gambling; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting, pari-mutuel betting, and casino gambling in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64430","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1710044,"bill_number":"HB432","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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64450","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1710045,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Elections; election by plurality of votes instead of majority; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for election by plurality of votes instead of majority in general elections; to provide for a definition; to exclude elections of presidential electors from majority and plurality vote requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64436","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1710047,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Technical College System of Georgia; licensed truck drivers; provide streamlined training for commercial motor vehicle operation; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Technical College System of Georgia to conduct a study of the workforce gap among licensed truck drivers and take steps to provide streamlined training for those wishing to enter the industry of commercial motor vehicle operation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64451","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1710049,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Brain Awareness Week in Georgia; recognize the week of March 13-19, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 13-19, 2023, as Brain Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64478","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1710050,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"State's Employee Benefit Plan Council; council to establish health savings accounts; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V13","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64498","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1710051,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Bennett, Mary Smalls; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Smalls Bennett on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64488","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1710052,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Law enforcement agencies; judicial procedure for purging a person's involuntary hospitalization information; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of the Georgia Crime Information Center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64467","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1710054,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Soumas, Dave; Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Dave Soumas on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64492","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1710055,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Property; landlord cannot knowingly and willfully suspend conditioned air; 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 conditioned air is a utility a landlord cannot knowingly and willfully suspend; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64437","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1710056,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Burson, Buffie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Buffie Burson on her 600th career victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64424","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1710058,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Elections; retention and preservation of ballots and other election 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64443","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1710059,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"Charles Pope Day; February 17, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2023, as Charles Pope Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64495","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1710060,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Surface mining; revise maximum criminal penalties for violations","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 revise maximum criminal penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64456","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1710062,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Agriculture; establishment of Farmers' Markets Trust Fund within state treasury; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to farmers' markets, so as to provide for the establishment of the Farmers' Markets Trust Fund as a fund within the state treasury; to dedicate the proceeds of certain fees and taxes to such 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 annual appropriations and reporting; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64461","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1710063,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"\"Safe Place for Newborns Improvement Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, so as to make numerous revisions to Chapter 10A, the \"Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Children and Families","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64457","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1710064,"bill_number":"HB444","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 O.C.G.A., relating to lis pendens, so as to revise when an action may operate as a lis pendens; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64479","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1710066,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Women's Golf Day in the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Women's Golf Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64482","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1710067,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2023, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64494","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1710068,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Africa Equity Media; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Africa Equity Media; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64460","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1710070,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Penal institutions; state sexual offender registry; revise certain risk assessment classifications","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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64442","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1710071,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64490","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1710073,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; employment security; provisions; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions relating to employment security; 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64472","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1710074,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Community Health, Department of; 12 months of continuous eligibility for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids 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 medical assistance generally, so as to direct the Department of Community Health to provide children with 12 months of continuous eligibility for Medicaid and the PeachCare for Kids Program; to require the department to apply for a state plan amendment or waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64445","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1710076,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Georgia Composite Medical Board; licensing for radiologist assistants; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and responsibilities of the board; to provide that radiologists may use the services of licensed radiologist assistants; to prohibit certain practices by radiologist assistants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64454","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1710077,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Insurance; prohibit insurers from discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with provider administered drugs","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 discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violation; to provide for construction; to provide for penalties; to provide for damages; 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64434","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1710078,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Solid waste management; 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64455","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1710080,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Crimes and offenses; harming a law enforcement animal; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to revise provisions relating to harming a law enforcement animal; to provide for the offense of interfering with a public safety animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for applicability; to provide for restitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64440","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1710081,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"New Dealers; prohibition on ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers; repeal an exception","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 repeal an exception to the prohibition on the ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers, franchisors, and affiliates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64425","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1710082,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Torts; revival of claims for damages available to victims of human trafficking; 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 revival of claims for damages available to victims of human trafficking; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64500","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1710084,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"\"Trucking Opportunity Act of 2023\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to industry services training program, so as to provide for tuition-free programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for veterans; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for standards of service hours for motor carriers operating solely intrastate; to provide for hiring standards for commercial driver's license holders; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V11","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64503","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1710085,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"\"Georgia Landowners Protection Act\"; enact","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 liability of owners and occupiers of land generally, so as to limit landowner liability regarding invitees, licensees, and trespassers; to provide for no landowner liability due to alleged constructive notice of prior crimes or violent nature; to provide for apportionment of fault; 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64446","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1710086,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Constitutional Scholars Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-1021 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to display of historically significant documents, so as to provide for a printed copy of the United States Constitution to be provided to every public school student in this state in a grade to be determined by the State School Superintendent; to allow for a printed copy of the United States Constitution to be part of a bound volume including other historically significant documents; to provide for distribution during Celebrate Freedom Week by public schools; 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64476","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1710088,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Sears, Bobby; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby Sears; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64431","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1710089,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Civil practice; sales under execution; provide time and place","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-13-161 of the O.C.G.A., relating to where and when sales under execution held and change of place of public sales by court order, so as to provide for time and place of sales; to provide for virtual sales under certain circumstances; to limit fees; to amend Code Section 44-14-162 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, manner of advertisement and conduct necessary for validity, and filing, so as to provide for the time for sales; to amend Code Section 48-4-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for sales under tax levies and executions, so as to provide for virtual sales; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64435","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1710090,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality Rates; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality Rates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64429","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1710091,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Parenting Time Deviation in Georgia's Child Support Guidelines Statute, O.C.G.A. Code Section 19-6-15; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Parenting Time Deviation in Georgia's Child Support Guidelines Statute, O.C.G.A. Code Section 19-6-15; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64470","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1710093,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Public utilities; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to prohibit governmental entities from adopting any policy that prohibits the connection or reconnection of any utility service or sales of certain fuels based upon the appliance to be used by a customer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64459","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1710094,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Clayton, Xernona; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Xernona Clayton as the first recipient and namesake of the Atlanta-Fulton County Day Foundation Inc. General Assembly Appreciation Reception; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64501","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1710095,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Broadband Services; Department of Community Affairs to determine locations that are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the promotion and deployment of broadband services, so as to provide for the Department of Community Affairs to determine locations that are eligible for state or federal funding programs administered by the state for improved broadband services; to provide for rules, regulations, and guidance for determinations; to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-02","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64464","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1710097,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Johnson, Lola Walton; grand occasion of her retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lola Walton Johnson upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64485","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1710098,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Safety Belts; failure to wear 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 provide for legislative declaration and intent; 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":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64477","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1712210,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"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 change provisions relating to surviving spouse dependency determination and termination; 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 provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64555","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1712212,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Income tax; tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers that sell new construction homes to certain individuals for up to a certain price; 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 for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers that sell new construction homes to an individual or related individuals for up to a certain price; to define a term; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for the sale and transfer of 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64561","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1712213,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Courts; child's right to legal representation in legitimation cases; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to provide for a child's right to legal representation in legitimation cases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64533","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1712215,"bill_number":"HB464","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64537","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1712217,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; allow certain sworn law enforcement officers to be eligible for retirement benefits at age 55; provisions","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64546","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1712219,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Curtis, Glenn; recipient of the Engineering & Environmental Services Champion of Long Term Care Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glenn Curtis, recipient of the Engineering & Environmental Services Champion of Long Term Care award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64578","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712220,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"West Berrien Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Bridge; Berrien/Tift County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the West Berrien Vietnam War Veterans and dedicating a bridge in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64549","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1712222,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; remove needs development rating from group of performance evaluation ratings; provisions","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64530","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1712225,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Ad valorem tax; breach of a covenant for bona fide conservation use related to solar generation of energy; repeal an exception","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 for ad valorem taxation of property, so as to repeal an exception to the breach of a covenant for bona fide conservation use related to the solar generation of energy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64522","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1712227,"bill_number":"HR248","title":"Georgia Green Industry Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64583","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1712229,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize and correct errors in 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64550","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1712231,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2023 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64579","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1712233,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"Edwards, Terrence; inducted into the Georgia High School Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terrence Edwards on being inducted into the Georgia High School Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64585","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1712235,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; option for full-time employment of certain beneficiaries; extend sunset date","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 extend the sunset date of an option for full-time employment of certain beneficiaries; to increase the number of the areas of highest need relative to the full-time employment beneficiaries; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64562","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1712236,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Education, Department of; loitering or disrupting schools; provide for requirements and authorization","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide for requirements and authorization of the Department of Education; to require public schools to cooperate with local law enforcement agencies and other emergency management agencies to ensure that detailed and accurate school building plans, school property site plans, and crisis response mapping data are shared; to provide for requirements of crisis response mapping data; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64543","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1712240,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Funeral Directors and Establishments; licensed funeral directors do not have to be licensed embalmers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of 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 that licensed funeral directors do not have to be licensed embalmers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64510","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1712242,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Georgia Lottery for Education Act; sale of a master license be performed by public auction; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Lottery for Education Act,\" so as to provide that the sale of a master license which occurs under certain circumstances shall be performed by public auction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64538","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1712243,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"Governor; filling of vacancies of certain public offices; revise a provision - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to revise a provision relating to filling of vacancies in the offices of Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commissioner of Labor; 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64518","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1712245,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Public Records; personal information of public employees; protect from public disclosure","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 protect from public disclosure certain personal information of public employees; to remove an exemption relating to public disclosure of certain public records pertaining to public employees; to provide for definitions; to require local governments to remove upon request certain personally identifiable information of public employees from certain property records; to require local governments to provide a form for such requests; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64592","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1712247,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Georgia Candor Act; enact","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 a short title; to provide for related matters; 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 revise provisions relating to the costs of furnishing health records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64544","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1712248,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"Thomas Jefferson Academy Athletics Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Thomas Jefferson Academy Athletics Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64582","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1712250,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Courts; reestablishment of Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; 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 Administrative Office of the Courts;to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for compliance with data transmission requirements; to provide for required reports; to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for release of funds from the technology empowerment fund, subject to certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64523","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1712254,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Agriculture; require certain notices for application of soil amendments to land with certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to soil amendments, so as to require certain notices for the application of soil amendments to land with certain requirements as to form, included information, and delivery method; to provide for related rules and regulations; to provide for construction of a state-wide notification website for persons or firms applying soil amendments; to provide for penalties; to provide for limitations; to provide for construction; to provide for delegation of enforcement, by request, to county or municipal officials with certain requirements for adoption of a resolution or ordinance, compliance, and the designation and certification of a responsible person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64552","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1712256,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Probate Court Judges; relating to elections; end activities and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to probate courts, and Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, respectively, so as to end activities and duties of probate court judges relating to elections; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 580","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64513","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1712258,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"Evans, Keitta; recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keitta Evans, recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64577","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712259,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Wrenn, Joanne; recipient of the Administrator of The Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joanne Wrenn, recipient of the Administrator of The Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64575","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712261,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Crimes and offenses; local governments operate bingo based games to offset reduced tax collections resulting from state-owned forest lands; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bingo, so as to authorize local governments to operate bingo based games to offset reduced tax collections that result from the ownership by the State of Georgia of large amounts of forest lands; to provide legislative intent; to amend Code Section 48-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants to counties containing more than 20,000 acres of state-owned land not subject to taxation, limit on amount of grants, evaluation and assessment, and procedure for billing State Forestry Commission, so as to revise grant awards to counties licensed to operate bingo games; 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64547","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1712263,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64581","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1712265,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Social Security Coverage for Employees of the State; coverage for all employees of a political subdivision who are members of the Public School Employees Retirement System; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social security coverage for employees of the state and its political subdivisions, so as to require certain social security coverage for all employees of a political subdivision who are members of the Public School Employees Retirement System; to prohibit the approval of certain plans; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64507","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1712266,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"Belliveau-Studley, Vicki; recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Administrative Support Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vicki Belliveau-Studley, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Administrative Support Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64571","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712270,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Crimes and offenses; codify proclamation that would grant a pardon regarding offense of simple possession of marijuana","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, so as to codify the proclamation by the Office of the President of the United States, that would grant a pardon and restore full political, civil, and other rights regarding the offense of simple possession of marijuana; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64553","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1712272,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"Lucke, Carolyn Jo; recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion of Long Term Care Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn Jo Lucke, recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion of Long Term Care award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64572","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712273,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; revise name and composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board and to revise its composition and to provide for personnel and tasks; to provide for definitions; to provide for sentencing; to provide for assessment; to provide for assessment review; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for re-assessment and review; to provide for petition; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64536","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1712276,"bill_number":"HB486","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64564","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1712277,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Health; ambulance services pay annual license fee; repeal requirement","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 a requirement that every ambulance service pay an annual license fee; to repeal a requirement that ambulance service annual license fees be deposited into the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64526","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1712279,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day; recognize February 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Clark Atlanta University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64557","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1712281,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Butler, City of; change description of council districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Butler, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4202), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5585), so as to change the description of the council districts; to eliminate one post from Council District 2; to provide for one member of the city council to be elected at large citywide; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64542","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1712284,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day; recognize February 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2023, as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64516","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1712286,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Labor and industrial relations; minimum wage for certain state employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to provide a minimum wage for certain state employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64563","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1712288,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2023; commending the 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 7, 2023, 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64588","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1712289,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; add example of an unfair practice regarding brokerage engagements","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 add an example of an unfair or deceptive practice regarding brokerage engagements and options to enter into brokerage engagements to the \"Fair Business Practices Act\"; to amend Code Section 46-5-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone solicitations to residential, mobile, or wireless subscribers, Public Service Commission to establish and maintain list of certain subscribers, authorization for imposition of administrative fees, confidential nature of data base, and required identification, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64545","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1712291,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Almond, Tonya; recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Social Worker Case Manager Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tonya Almond, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Social Worker Case Manager Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64573","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712293,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Agriculture; hemp farming; provide for intent","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to hemp farming, so as to provide for intent; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the purchase of, sale of, and the offering of samples of hemp products by or to any individual under the age of 21 years old; to provide for inspections, enforcement, and penalties for violations; to provide for venue; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64531","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1712295,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; 02/23/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2023, as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64587","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1712299,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax credits for qualified low-income buildings; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for qualified low-income buildings, so as to allow an additional amount of the tax credit for certain new single-family homesteads in less developed census tracts sold to low-income individuals or families; 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64551","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1712300,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"House Study Committee on Evaluating, Simplifying, and Eliminating Duplication of Regulatory Requirements for Mental Health and Social Services Providers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Evaluating, Simplifying, and Eliminating Duplication of Regulatory Requirements for Mental Health and Social Services Providers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64558","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1712302,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; number of retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change the number of retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64567","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1712304,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"Robinson, Gloria Ann; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gloria Ann Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64569","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1712306,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64527","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1712307,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"'Georgia Development Impact Fee Act'; provide for fees for education","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64509","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1712309,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"American Dream Workforce Housing Tax Credit 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 provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain mortgage loan originators; 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 certain penalties; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64566","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1712311,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Spikes, Takeo; inducted into the Georgia High School Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Takeo Spikes on being inducted into the Georgia High School Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64586","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1712312,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of drive-by shooting; 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 the offense of drive-by shooting; to modify the offense of aggravated assault; to provide for enhanced criminal penalties in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64519","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1712316,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Spalding County; ad valorem tax for education purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Spalding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64548","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1712318,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Zoning Procedures; local governments from preventing the continuance of lawful nonconforming use of property; prohibit","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 prohibit local governments from preventing the continuance of lawful nonconforming use of property when a preexisting manufactured home or mobile home is replaced with another such home; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64556","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1712319,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"\"The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2023\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to enact \"The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2023\"; to require net metering to be offered by electric utilities that meet a certain renewable energy penetration threshold; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64511","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1712322,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Courts; compensation received by certain local government officials; modify certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Title 36, Title 45, and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, local government, public officers and employees, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to modify certain provisions regarding the compensation received by certain local government officials; to change the manner in which certain adjustments to such compensation are determined; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64540","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":1712323,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day; recognizing February 20, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64514","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1712325,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Crimes and offenses; assault and battery offenses upon all healthcare workers; expand enhanced punishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery and related offenses against persons, so as to expand enhanced punishment for aggravated assault and aggravated battery committed upon emergency health workers to all healthcare workers in a hospital or healthcare facility; 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64565","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1712327,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Public officers and employees; supplemental, illness-specific insurance for certain first responders with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; require provision","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 require the provision of supplemental, illness-specific insurance to certain first responders diagnosed with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance benefits to eligible first responders; to provide for limitations and restrictions of such benefits; to provide for methods of funding; to provide for treatment of premiums; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64524","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1712330,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Deputy Emory Rowland Memorial Highway; Johnson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Emory A. Rowland and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64541","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712332,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Governor's Honors Program Day; recognize February 22, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2023, as Governor's Honors Program Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64504","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1712334,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"The Medication and Patient Safety 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 provide for a covered person to have safe and affordable access to a physician-administered medication; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64521","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1712336,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Funeral Directors and Embalmers; reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license; change provisions","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 change certain provisions related to the reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's 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":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 478","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64505","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1712337,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Raise the Age Act; enact","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 enact the \"Raise the Age Act\"; to provide for an implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include certain children who are 17 years of age; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 27, 37, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, game and fish, mental health, penal institutions, and social services, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64535","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1712339,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Georgia Council on Literacy; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to establish the Georgia Council on Literacy; to provide for consultation with subject matter experts; to provide for automatic repeal; to require local school systems to develop and implement five-year literacy plans for such school system and individual literacy plans for students in kindergarten through grade five; to replace the Education Coordinating Council with the Alliance of Education Agency Heads; to provide for related matters; to make conforming changes; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64512","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1712341,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Bembry, Ivy; recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator of The Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ivy Bembry, recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator of The Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64574","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712345,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Georgia Secure Automated Vehicle Enforcement (SAVE) Act; enact","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 authorize the use of automated plate recognition systems for the issuance of a civil monetary penalty for the ownership of a motor vehicle operated without proper insurance or with an expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64520","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1712347,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Interstate Massage Compact; enter into compact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Interstate Massage Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Massage 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64539","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1712348,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Bennett, Cindy; recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Nurse Care Manager Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cindy Bennett, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Nurse Case Manager Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64576","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712350,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Income tax; depreciation for single-family residential rental property; revise a deduction","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 a deduction related to depreciation for single-family residential rental 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64591","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1712352,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Children and Youth Services; respite care for foster parents for longer periods of time pursuant to circumstances; authorize","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 authorize respite care for foster parents for longer periods of time pursuant to circumstances delineated in rules and regulations established by the Department of Human Services; to revise terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64593","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1712353,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Education; the minimum base salary for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degrees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment for professionals in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise the minimum base salary for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degrees and from zero to two years of creditable service; to provide for periodic salary studies; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64508","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1712355,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Hadwin Jr., Larry W.; Lieutenant Colonel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant Colonel Larry W. Hadwin Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64515","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1712357,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; submit felony juvenile arrest fingerprints to Federal Bureau of Investigation; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-702 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children's fingerprints, photographs, and names, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to submit felony juvenile arrest fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64532","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1712360,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Professions and businesses; administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetists; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to revise a provision relating to the administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64517","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1712362,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"Arnold, Major Terry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Terry Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64568","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1712364,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Johnson, Jermaine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jermaine Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64584","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1712366,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Local government; increase term for municipal court judges from one year to two years; 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 general provisions regarding municipal courts, so as to increase the term for municipal court judges from one year to two years unless otherwise provided for in a municipality's charter; to provide for removal of municipal court judges for breach of contract; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64529","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1712368,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Agriculture; acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresidents; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain nonresident aliens; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64525","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1712370,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Income tax; tax credits for establishing or relocating quality jobs; provide clarification","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 clarification, with respect to an income tax credit for establishing or relocating quality jobs; to provide that the definition of taxpayer in paragraph (a)(7) of Code Section 48-7-40.17, which became effective January 1, 2016, includes taxpayers exempt from tax pursuant to Code Section 48-7-25 only to the extent that a trade or business operated by such organization generates unrelated business 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64560","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1712371,"bill_number":"HB479","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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64554","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1712375,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; provide for a fiduciary duty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law,\" so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interest of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for delegation of duties; to provide for objective; to provide for conformance; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64559","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1712376,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Education Accountability; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as evaluators of the quality of education offered in public schools in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as evaluators of the quality of education offered in public schools in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64506","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1712378,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Revenue and taxation; proceeds of local government regulatory fees be used to pay for regulatory activity and not general operations; 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 certain provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for renovation and other construction projects; to provide for refunds in 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64534","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1712380,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; aggregate annual limit; provide","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 provide for an aggregate annual limit; to require annual performance audits; to require waiving of taxpayer confidentiality as a condition of the tax credit; to publish certain information in each performance audit; 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":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64590","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1712382,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"Baker, Jenice; recipient of the New Administrator of The Year Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenice Baker, recipient of the New Administrator of The Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64570","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1712383,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"Hashmi, Abrar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abrar Hashmi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64589","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1712385,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Professions and businesses; professional programs to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals; 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64528","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1712387,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Clinica Mi Familia Seebaby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clinica Mi Familia Seebaby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64580","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1714838,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Muhammad Ali Day; recognize January 17, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2023, as Muhammad Ali Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64594","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1715923,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize February 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64595","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1717509,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Department of Natural Resources; position of director of outdoor recreation; establish","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 establish the position of director of outdoor recreation in the Department of Natural Resources; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for powers and duties; to require other public bodies to cooperate with the director of outdoor recreation; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64691","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1717510,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Insurance; minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured coverage to be maintained by transportation network and taxi service companies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to provide for minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to be maintained by transportation network companies and taxi service 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64650","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1717511,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"PAGE Day; recognize February 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 21, 2023, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64689","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1717512,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"Dicks, Reverend Terence Alton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Terence Alton Dicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64658","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1717513,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month; March 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2023 as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64668","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1717514,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Motor vehicles; suspension of driver's licenses; provide standards for acceptance by a court of any clinical evaluation related to substance use or abuse","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and cancellation, suspension, and revocation of driver's licenses, respectively, so as to provide standards for acceptance by a court of any clinical evaluation relating to substance use or abuse; to require a clinical evaluation and possible substance abuse treatment for first convictions of driving under the influence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64641","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1717515,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Catoosa County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption for unremarried surviving spouse","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from all Catoosa County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or over, approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4051), so as to provide that the unremarried surviving spouse of a person granted the exemption provided for in this Act shall continue to receive such exemption following the death of the original grantee, provided that such surviving spouse is 70 years of age or older; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64626","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1717516,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2023 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 23, 2023, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64608","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1717517,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Health; use of certified medication aides in penal institutions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to authorize the use of certified medication aides in penal institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64603","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1717518,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"Morton, Bishop James H.; lifelong commitment and dedication to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, feeding and clothing the homeless, and being a fierce advocate for democracy within his beloved community; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop James H. Morton and his lifelong commitment and dedication to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, feeding and clothing the homeless, and being a fierce advocate for democracy within his beloved community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64656","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1717519,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; inclusion of certain visual safety devices in minimum facility requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to common minimum facility requirements for public elementary and secondary schools under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the inclusion of certain visual safety devices in minimum facility requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64643","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1717520,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Wicks, Major (Ret.) Kenya Uganda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major (Ret.) Kenya Uganda Wicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64649","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1717521,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"General Assembly; development impact fees for educational purposes; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64688","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1717522,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Primaries and Elections; unique bar codes and alphanumeric accountability numbers on individual 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 primaries and elections generally, so as to require unique bar codes and alphanumeric accountability numbers on individual absentee ballots; to revise provisions regarding the preparation and mailing of absentee ballot envelopes; to revise provisions regarding the opening of absentee ballots; to revise provisions relating to validation of provisional ballots; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64685","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1717523,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Bryant, John Hope; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Hope Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64660","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1717524,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Mill Creek High School football team; winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School football team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64669","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1717525,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"Career and Technical Education Month; February 2023; Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; February 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2023 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 23, 2023, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64675","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1717526,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Corporations; ownership of real property in this state by a foreign corporation constitutes doing business in this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide that ownership of real property in this state by a foreign corporation constitutes doing business in this state; to provide that ownership of real personal property in this state by a foreign limited liability company constitutes doing business in this state; to provide for service of process by email; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64600","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1717527,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Holder, Captain Anthony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Anthony Holder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64681","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1717528,"bill_number":"SB218","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 provide that the Department of Corrections share identifying information with the Department of Driver Services; 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, vocational, and educational information to inmates upon release; to provide for issuance of a personal identification card or operator's license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64610","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1717529,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Barnes, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Maxcine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Maxcine Barnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64623","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1717530,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Downer-McKinney, Denise; Rome Police Chief; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Rome Police Chief Denise Downer-McKinney as Georgia's 2022-2023 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64662","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1717531,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Constitutional Rights for Hunters and Boaters Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 52-7-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement of rules and regulations regarding registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require probable cause for summonses and boarding vessels; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64642","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1717532,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Gordon State College Club Football Highlanders; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon State College Club Football Highlanders for winning the 2022 National Club Football Association National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64679","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1717533,"bill_number":"HB523","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":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64639","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1717534,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Crimes and offenses; burglary; include an act of family violence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-1 of Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to burglary, so as to include an act of family violence as an element of such offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64622","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1717535,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Civil practice; protective orders for certain high-ranking officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions and discovery, so as to provide for protective orders for certain high-ranking officers; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state tort claims, so as to provide for designees of state government entities for service of process for civil actions; 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":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64651","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1717536,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Crimes and offenses; orders be served on a respondent within 24 hours of the court's issuance of such order; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restraining orders and protective orders, so as to provide that orders be served on a respondent within 24 hours of the court's issuance of such order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64621","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1717537,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Brunswick-Golden Isles Day at the Capitol; February 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Brunswick-Golden Isles Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64665","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1717538,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Property owners' associations; creating or enforcing covenants which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install a solar energy device or display the United States flag; 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 or to display the United States flag; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64636","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1717539,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"'Georgia Farmland Conservation Act'; historic preservation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to historic preservation, so as to establish the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund, Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program, and Georgia Farmland Advisory Council; to provide matching grants to certain holders or prospective holders of agricultural conservation easements; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for compliance with constitutional 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":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64678","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1717540,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Taylor Jr., Captain Henry \"Hank\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Henry \"Hank\" Taylor Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64680","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1717541,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Visiting Nurse Health System; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Visiting Nurse Health System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64670","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1717543,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Motor vehicles; eligible applicants for limited driving permits to submit to proof of completion of certain courses; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as require eligible applicants for limited driving permits to submit proof of completion of certain courses; to provide that completion of such courses shall be credited toward any reinstatement requirements for drivers whose licenses were suspended for certain offenses; to revise the fees relating to certain courses; to amend Code Section 17-10-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for misdemeanors generally, so as to allow a judge to sentence additional punishment for offenders of misdemeanor traffic violations; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64629","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1717544,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"Studstill, Jay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Studstill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64676","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1717545,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Emanuel County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Emanuel County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Emanuel County, the Emanuel County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Emanuel County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64632","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1717546,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Floyd, Johnny; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johnny Floyd on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64659","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1717547,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Education; exclude amounts attributable to level 1 freeport exemptions 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 amounts attributable to level 1 freeport exemptions for purposes of calculating local five mill share; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64616","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1717548,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Health; reimbursement of patient incurred expenses related to participation in a cancer clinical trial; authorize","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 authorize reimbursement of patient incurred expenses related to participation in a cancer clinical trial; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64654","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1717549,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"King, Dr. Bernice A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Bernice A. King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64661","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1717550,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"Sophia Ruth Fisher Interchange; Tift County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Sophia Ruth Fisher and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64607","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1717551,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"\"Georgia Citizens' Life Insurance Bill of Rights\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for certain protections for life insurance policyholders and beneficiaries; to provide for an owner of a life insurance policy or annuity to have a right to be represented by a local agent when such policy or annuity is sold; to provide for such owner to have a right to be represented by a local agent when such agent does not have a contract with such company; to provide such owner with an annual notice report on such policy or annuity; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64683","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1717552,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Camuso, Guy J., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Guy J. Camuso Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64674","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1717553,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Taiwan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64647","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1717554,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Social services; Medicaid coverage of rapid whole genome sequencing; 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 of rapid whole genome sequencing; to define a term; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for coverage criteria; to provide for necessary approvals and administrative actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64635","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1717555,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Income tax; small business employers that employ certified workforce-ready graduates in high-tech full-time jobs; 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 income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for small business employers that employ certified workforce-ready graduates in high-tech full-time jobs in this state; to require the Department of Labor to establish criteria; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64627","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1717556,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Crimes and offenses; riot; provide for a felony penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riot, so as to provide for a felony penalty; 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 include the offense of riot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64617","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1717557,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Commerce and trade; certain additional information to beauty pageant contestants before accepting a fee; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 30 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64620","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1717558,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV 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 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":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64628","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1717559,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act; revise a definition; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act,\" so as to revise a definition; to revise a provision relating to requirements for applicants for assistant laser practitioner licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64614","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1717560,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Domestic relations; authorize child support and insurance policies for certain disabled children; provisions","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 authorize child support and insurance policies for disabled children who have reached the age of majority but lack the ability to otherwise support themselves independently; to provide for a definition; 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":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64605","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1717561,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Housing Regulation Transparency Act; enact","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 the length and renewal of moratoriums related to zoning decisions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide procedures for the levy, collection, use, and waiver of fees related to zoning decisions and related permits; to revise notice and hearing requirements for certain zoning decisions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Conference Report Lost","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64638","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1717562,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Georgia Online Automatic Renewal Transparency Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to deceptive or unfair trade practices, so as to enact the \"Georgia Online Automatic Renewal Transparency Act\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64646","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1717563,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64624","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1717564,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64640","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1717565,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64645","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1717566,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Brown, Bryan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bryan Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64657","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1717567,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Atlanta FaZe; winning the 2023 Major II Call of Duty League Championship; Chris \"Simp\" Lehr being named MVP; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Atlanta FaZe for winning the 2023 Major II Call of Duty League Championship and Chris \"Simp\" Lehr for being named MVP; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64673","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1717568,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Macon-Bibb County; provisions to general law and the consolidation; modernize and conform","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections in Bibb County, Georgia, known as the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3331), so as to modernize and conform provisions to general law and the consolidation of Macon-Bibb County; to revise provisions relating to appointment of board members and the election supervisor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64690","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1717569,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"\"Eliminating Ghost Plates Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for the offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64596","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1717570,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Buildings and housing; tenant selection; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to housing authorities generally, so as to revise provisions relating to tenant selection; to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to demurrers, motions, and special pleas and exceptions relative to insanity and mental incompetency, so as to repeal provisions relating to proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial which were deemed unconstitutional and enact new provisions relating to the same subject; to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for the development of state level guidance to standardize terminology relating to serious mental illness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64634","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1717571,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Policy Locator; conduct a quarterly search; require an insurer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-25-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act,\" so as to require an insurer to conduct a quarterly search of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' policy locator; to provide for annual reporting to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64684","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1717572,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Georgia Prenatal Equal Protection Act; 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 an exception for defendant mothers of unborn children; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64602","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1717573,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"Purdue, Starr Hutchings; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Starr Hutchings Purdue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64671","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1717574,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize February 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the work of the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing February 23, 2023, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64655","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1717575,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Firearm or Knife; exception to the definition of firearm in relation to possession during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes and Brady Law regulations; provide","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 an exception to the definition of firearm in relation to possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes and Brady Law regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64619","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1717577,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Dillard, Professor William C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Professor William C. Dillard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64611","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1717578,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Education; breakfast and lunch programs for all public school students; 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 breakfast and lunch programs for all public school students in this state; to provide for such meals to be offered at no cost to students who qualify for reduced price meals under federal and state guidelines; to provide for school breakfast programs under the Quality Basic Education Act; to provide for funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64625","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1717579,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Nelson, Sherry; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sherry Nelson for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64609","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1717580,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Elections and Primaries; any person employed or retained by a county election superintendent must be a citizen of the United States; 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 any person employed or retained by a county election superintendent to conduct election duties must be a citizen of the United States; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64692","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1717581,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64633","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1717582,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"Taylor, Cassandra Denise; 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cassandra Denise Taylor for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64666","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1717583,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Transportation, Department of; increase minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise of the power to contract by the Department of Transportation, so as to increase the minimum amount for a public road construction or maintenance contract that prohibits negotiation; to provide for exceptions to public comment and hearing on projects involving public-private partnerships in certain instances; to provide for an exception to vote approval for such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64630","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1717584,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Dicks, Reverend Terence Alton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Terence Alton Dicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64682","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1717585,"bill_number":"HR264","title":"Georgia FFA Association; FFA Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association and recognizing February 21, 2023, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64663","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1717586,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Education; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to quality of education offered in public secondary schools; 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 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 an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64618","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1717587,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Primaries and Elections; all costs and expenses relating to election administration are paid for with lawfully appropriate public funds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that all costs and expenses relating to election administration are paid for with lawfully appropriate public funds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64653","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1717588,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Certified Community Midwife Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2023; recognize; UmmSalaamah Abdullah-Zaimah, Shafia Monroe, Jennie Joseph, Sarahn Henderson, Jessica Roach, Jamarah Amani, and Brittany Campbell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2023, as Certified Community Midwife Day at the state capitol and commending UmmSalaamah Abdullah-Zaimah, Shafia Monroe, Jennie Joseph, Sarahn Henderson, Jessica Roach, Jamarah Amani, and Brittany Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64667","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1717589,"bill_number":"HB491","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":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64597","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1717590,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"House Study Committee on Environmental Justice; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Environmental Justice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64606","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1717591,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Georgia Environmental Justice Act of 2023; 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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64601","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1717592,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"Georgia Primary Care Association; Community Health Centers Day; February 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2023, as Community Health Centers Day and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64672","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1717593,"bill_number":"HB501","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 certificates of employment, certificates of age, or youth work permits; to provide for definitions; 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":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64613","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1717594,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64648","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1717595,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Labor and industrial relations; 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 to employment security; to extend certain provisions relating to the rate of employer contributions and variations from the standard rate; to provide for administrative assessments on wages; to provide for additional assessments for new or newly covered employers; to authorize the collection of administrative assessments; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the deposit, transfer, and appropriation of such assessments; to prohibit certain deductions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for construction; 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":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64631","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1717596,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"United in Uniforms Recognition and Memorial Month; recognize May 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the men and women who have served, are serving, or will one day serve either in law enforcement, the military branches of the United States, or as firefighters and recognizing May 2023 as United in Uniforms Recognition and Memorial Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64677","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1717597,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"CPR training; increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need of such training; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64687","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1717598,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Funeral directors and embalmers; reinstatement of lapsed license; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions related to the reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64604","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1717599,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of arson of law enforcement vehicle; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arson and explosives, so as to provide for the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle; to provide for a penalty; 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 include the offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64612","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1717600,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Income tax; certain contributions by taxpayers to certain local firefighter foundations; 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 tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local firefighter 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 provide for annual reporting requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for 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":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64615","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1717601,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Professions and businesses; verification of competency for registered professional nursing licenses; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to renewal, surrender, and restoration of registered professional nursing licenses and continuing competency requirements, so as to revise a provision regarding verification of competency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64599","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1717602,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"Ott, Judge John M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge John M. Ott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64664","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1717603,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Hartwell, City of; corporate boundaries; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to its corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64598","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1717604,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Georgia Federation of Democratic Women Women in Blue Day; recognize February 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the work of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women and recognizing February 23, 2023, as the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64686","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1717605,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Congress; call a convention to set term limits on members elected to the 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64644","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1717606,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Georgia Homeowner Opportunity Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, so as to enact the \"Georgia Homeowner Opportunity Act\"; to prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances or regulations relating to or regulating building design elements as applied to one- or two-family dwellings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64637","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1717607,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Primaries and Elections; the language that must be used on absentee ballot applications distributed by persons or entities; revise","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 revise the language that must be used on absentee ballot applications distributed by persons or entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64652","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1719014,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Ison, Carol; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carol Ison for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64757","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1719015,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court","description":"A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64706","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1719016,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Crimes and offenses; furnishing of a semiautomatic assault weapon to a person under the age of 21 years; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to prohibit the furnishing of a semiautomatic assault weapon to a person under the age of 21 years; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for a minimum age requirement for the possession of semiautomatic assault weapons; to provide for a penalty and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64726","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1719017,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Early Care and Learning, Department of; age-appropriate literacy instruction training requirements for certain child care providers; 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 require the Department of Early Care and Learning to provide for age-appropriate evidence based literacy instruction training requirements for certain child care providers; to provide for the Professional Standards Commission to require that teacher education programs include mandatory coursework in age-appropriate evidence based literacy instruction; to require the Professional Standards Commission to revise standards for acquiring and maintaining teacher certification in all teaching fields to include requirements regarding age-appropriate evidence based literacy instruction; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64709","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1719018,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Courts; use of solitary confinement for punitive purposes in juvenile detention facilities; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-503 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to detention decision and findings, so as to prohibit the use of solitary confinement for punitive purposes in juvenile detention facilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64716","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1719019,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Health; establishment of a pilot program for hospitals to purchase and sell charity care credits; 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 hospitals 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":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Special Committee on Healthcare","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64730","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1719020,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Sharma, Dr. Amy; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Amy Sharma for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64752","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1719021,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia for 50 years of dedicated and outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64701","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1719022,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Martin Jr., Mr. John J. (Sean); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John J. (Sean) Martin Jr. for his dedicated service to the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64734","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1719023,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Pike 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 Pike 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64695","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1719024,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; provide hearing before an administrative law judge; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978,\" so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to change provisions relating to the appointment of hearing officers; to provide for a definition; to provide the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity with the power to order discovery; to change certain provisions relating to the filing, amending, and investigation of a complaint regarding an unlawful practice; to change provisions relating to an appeal seeking a review of a final order by a hearing officer and a review of a dismissal of a complaint by the administrator; to provide penalty for willful failure; to provide testimony or discovery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64738","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1719025,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64756","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1719026,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"Ellis, Charlene; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Charlene Ellis for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64745","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1719028,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Georgia Firearms and Weapons Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to prohibit the possession of devices which attach to firearms to produce rapid fire; to revise and add definitions; to provide for punishment; to provide for exceptions; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64727","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1719029,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"Leatherwood, Bryce; winner of the twenty-second season of \"The Voice\" television series; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryce Leatherwood on being the winner of the twenty-second season of \"The Voice\" television series; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64755","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1719030,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; certain sales and transfers of tax credits; impose a fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act,\" so as to impose a fee on certain sales and transfers of tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64720","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1719031,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Pregnancy Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to enact the \"Pregnancy Protection Act\"; to provide for reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees for circumstances related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice of rights; to provide for burden of proving undue hardship; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64728","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1719032,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Success of lay person CPR training in increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest; supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need of such training; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need of such training; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64758","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1719033,"bill_number":"HB546","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64718","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1719034,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Catoosa County GOP; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Catoosa County GOP; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64747","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1719036,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Richmond County and the City of Augusta; mayor shall be a full voting member of the commission; provide","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 provide that the mayor shall be a full voting member of the commission; to provide for the effective dates of ordinances and resolutions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-19","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64704","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1719037,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Programs and Protection for Children; foster parents bill of rights; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children, so as to revise provisions relating to the foster parents bill of rights; to provide for definitions; to provide that such rights include relative caregivers and fictive kin; to provide for the development of administrative procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64693","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1719038,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Georgia Hemp Industry Growth and Business Partnership Tax Credit 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 provide for a tax credit for costs of doing business with Georgia Grown hemp owners and suppliers; to provide for terms and conditions; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64696","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1719039,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"Stevenson, Reverend Dr. Daniel; grand occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Daniel Stevenson upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64748","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1719040,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Cotton, Chief Stacey L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Stacey L. Cotton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64759","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1719042,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Dickens, Collier; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Collier Dickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64700","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1719043,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Crimes and offenses; revise various laws pertaining to the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public order and safety, 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, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health; to amend Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64735","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1719044,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Georgia State-wide Music Office Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to enact the \"Georgia State-wide Music Office Act\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia State-wide Music Office; to provide for administration of the office; to provide for duties of the office; to create the Georgia Music Advisory Council; to provide for membership, terms, and filling of vacancies; to provide for administration of the council; to provide for duties of the council; to provide for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64721","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1719045,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"Lewis, Dr. Crawford; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Crawford Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64742","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1719046,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Courts; six-person jury trials in civil actions; revise an exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-122 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand of jury panels from which to select jury in civil actions in the state courts and the superior courts, so as to revise an exception to six-person jury trials in civil actions; 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":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64715","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1719047,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"House Study Committee on Civics Education in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Civics Education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64698","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1719048,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Motor vehicles; proper procedure for passing postal service vehicle; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64713","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1719049,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"James, Shirley Barber; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Shirley Barber James for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64760","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1719050,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Professions and businesses; authority to certain nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; authorize","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 the authority to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; provide for requirements; to provide for automatic approval of nurse protocol agreements and job descriptions under certain conditions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64729","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1719051,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Wilkes 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 Wilkes County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Wilkes County on and after January 1, 2025; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64711","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1719052,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Kelley, Dr. Susan J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Susan J. Kelley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64761","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1719053,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Education; recognition of certain accrediting agencies as evaluators of quality of education offered in public schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as evaluators of the quality of education offered in public schools in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64737","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1719054,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Georgia Early Literacy Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the \"Georgia Early Literacy Act\"; to require the State Board of Education to approve high-quality instructional materials to be used for teaching students in kindergarten through third grade; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64710","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1719055,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Division of Environmental Protection; require director to regulate storage, treatment, and disposal of coal combustion residuals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to require the director of the Division of Environmental Protection to regulate the storage, treatment, and disposal of coal combustion residuals; to prohibit the Division of Environmental Protection from issuing certain permits related to storage, treatment, and disposal of coal combustion residuals; to provide for a definition; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64741","sponsor":"Mary Williams"},
{"bill_id":1719058,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"House Study Committee on Lottery Revenues, Reserves, and Educational Programs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Lottery Revenues, Reserves, and Educational Programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64739","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1719059,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Wilkes County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wilkes County; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64712","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1719060,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to provide for an Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits; to provide for a definition; to provide for balloting for continued existence of said commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64717","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1719061,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Professions and businesses; certain military spouses to obtain a license by endorsement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding professions and businesses, so as to provide for military spouses licensed in other states to practice certain professions and occupations to obtain a license by endorsement to practice in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64724","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1719062,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Tau Pi Omega Chapter; dedicated service to the DeKalb community; grand occasion of 30th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for their dedicated service to the DeKalb County community and congratulating them on the grand occasion of their 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64744","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1719063,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Tenant Protection Act; enact","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 repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to require landlords to provide at least 60 days' notice to terminate certain tenancies; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64697","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1719064,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Egyptian American Day; recognize February 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2023, as Egyptian American Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64740","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1719065,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"'The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act'; establishment of promise scholarship accounts","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 promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-23","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64762","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1719066,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"Black Economic Empowerment & Black Excellence in honor of African American History Month; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Black Economic Empowerment & Black Excellence in honor of African American History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64743","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1719067,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Board of Commissioners of Cobb County; the description of the commissioner districts; change","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 for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64767","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1719068,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Motor Vehicles; the enforcement of laws with equipment which produces excessive noise levels using recorded images; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to provide for the enforcement of laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle with equipment which produces excessive noise levels using recorded images to be penalized by a civil monetary penalty; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle with equipment which produces excessive noise levels; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64764","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1719069,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Smith, Judge James Stanley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge James Stanley Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64765","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1719070,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 10, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 10, 2023, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64754","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1719072,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Elections; preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; 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 preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children of five years of age or under; to provide for preferential treatment during certain hours on election day to voters accompanied by children of five years of age or under; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64732","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1719073,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"MedShare International Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2023, as MedShare International Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64751","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1719074,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; student loan repayment for peace officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for peace officers; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for maximum student loan repayment amounts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64769","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1719075,"bill_number":"HB531","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 amend Code Section 15-6-76.1, relating to investing or depositing funds and depositing funds paid into court registry, so as to update cross references; 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 amend Code Section 20-2-411, relating to school fund kept separate, use of funds, separation of school taxes, and investments, so as to authorize additional investment options; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64694","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1719076,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"East Dublin, City of; extend corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of East Dublin, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4645), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4402), so as to extend the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64719","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1719077,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; provide for the establishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; to provide for definitions; to provide for collaboration with state licensing boards; to provide for a publicly accessible website; to provide for collection of data from state licensing boards; to provide for specified data; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64768","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1719079,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Carlson, Ronald L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald L. Carlson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64705","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1719080,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Dickens, Colin Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Colin Joseph Dickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64702","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1719081,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Sunny Side, City of; repeal Act to incorporate; transfer duties and obligations to Spalding County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to incorporate the City of Sunny Side, to provide a new charter for the government of said city, approved February 17, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2626), as amended; to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Spalding County; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Spalding 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 the designation of the historic Sunny Side community; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64714","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1719082,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Baker, Tesia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tesia Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64703","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1719083,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Income tax; certain expenses for installing solar energy systems at warehouses or residential dwellings; 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 a tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for installing solar energy systems at warehouses or residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and preapprovals; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64708","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1719084,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"Dooley, Vincent Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vincent Joseph Dooley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64746","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1719086,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Courts; provide for probate court fees; funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display; amend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for probate court fees; to provide for funding of the State Children's Trust Fund; to revise provisions regarding additional fees; to amend Code Section 25-10-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display, application, imposition of conditions as to granting of permit, duration and transfer of permit, disposition of excess fireworks, and fees, and Chapter 6 of Title 29 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds, so as to repeal a provision regarding compensation of probate court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Act 515","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64733","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1719087,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Georgia Youth Homelessness 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 issuance of a card to each student who is a certified unaccompanied homeless youth that includes information on the rights of and benefits for such youth; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64707","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1719088,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"United in Uniforms Recognition and Memorial Month; May 2023; honoring the men and women who have served, are serving, or will one day serve either in law enforcement, the military branches of the United States, or as firefighters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the men and women who have served, are serving, or will one day serve either in law enforcement, the military branches of the United States, or as firefighters and recognizing May 2023 as United in Uniforms Recognition and Memorial Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64749","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1719089,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"\"HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Commission; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for an executive director; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for powers and duties; to provide that the commission may accept outside funding from public or private grants, devises, and bequests; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64766","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1719090,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Eat Right Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eat Right Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64699","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1719091,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Joint Head and Heart Student Health Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Head and Heart Student Health Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64731","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1719092,"bill_number":"HB561","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":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64736","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1719093,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Crimes and offenses; issuance of certain risk protection orders restricting possession of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; provide","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 issuance of temporary ex parte risk protection orders and risk protection orders restricting the possession of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for the termination and extension of such orders; to provide for notice and hearing; to provide for surrender of firearms, ammunition, and weapons carry licenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64725","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1719094,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Crimes and offenses; counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances governing 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":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64723","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1719095,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"Carr-Hurst, Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Carr-Hurst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64750","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1719096,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Salazar, Cindy Mariella Portal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cindy Mariella Portal Salazar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64753","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1719097,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Sales and use tax; sales to or by certain nonprofit organizations that provide volunteer or fundraising services in support of State Parks and Historic Sites; 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 sales to or by certain nonprofit organizations that provide volunteer or fundraising services in support of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64722","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1719098,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day; recognize March 2, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and recognizing March 2, 2023, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64763","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720061,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Crimes and offenses; peace officers serve as authorized representatives of a property owner relating to enforcement of criminal trespass; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property and general provisions relative to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to provide for peace officers to serve as authorized representatives of a property owner or rightful occupant in certain instances relating to the enforcement of criminal trespass; to authorize the establishment of trespass enforcement programs by governing authorities of counties and municipal corporations; to provide for program standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64781","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1720062,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Food, drugs, and cosmetics; authorize production and sale of homemade food items with certain exemptions, requirements, and disclosures","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 production and sale of homemade food items with certain exemptions, requirements, and disclosures; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing and inspections; to provide for a civil penalty; 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 local regulation of homemade food items; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64813","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1720063,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Young, Marjorie Harris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marjorie Harris Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64785","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1720064,"bill_number":"HR309","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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64822","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1720065,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"Degner, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Degner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64819","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1720066,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"North, Trent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Trent North; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64835","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1720067,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Healthy Food Development Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the establishment of the Healthy Food Development Program; to provide for a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for various benefits; to provide requirements; to provide for a grocery ambassador; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64784","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1720068,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"White, Ms. Rochelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Rochelle White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64821","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1720069,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Counties; provisions relating to ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding counties, so as to revise provisions relating to ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize enhanced monetary penalties for repeated violations of certain county and municipal codes or ordinances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64795","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1720071,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"General Assembly; right against self-incrimination be limited to criminal cases; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the right against self-incrimination be limited to criminal cases; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64816","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1720072,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; additional method of proposing and adopting millage rates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an additional method of proposing and adopting millage rates; 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64836","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1720073,"bill_number":"HR315","title":"Armstrong, Judge Katherine; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Katherine Armstrong on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64830","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1720074,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Health; permit 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 O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to permit 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64812","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1720075,"bill_number":"SB242","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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64774","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1720076,"bill_number":"HB565","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64776","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1720077,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Professions and businesses; licensee may request review of an occupational regulation; 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 a licensee may request review of an occupational regulation; to provide for definitions; to provide for the procedure by which a licensee may request a review; to provide for duties of an occupational licensing board that receives a request for a review; to establish criteria by which to conduct the review; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for the standard of review; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64805","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1720078,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Farris, Master Sergeant (Ret.) Endya Arnez; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant (Ret.) Endya Arnez Farris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64790","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1720079,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"U.S. Congress Members; enact federal legislation granting statehood to the 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64775","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720081,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Health; prohibit certain health care providers and facilities from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to their vaccine status","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to prohibit certain health care providers and facilities from discriminating against potential organ transplant recipients due solely to the vaccine status of the potential recipient; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64806","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1720082,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Carroll County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Carroll County, approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4720), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64810","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1720083,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"Bennett, Rhona Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rhona Lynn Bennett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64828","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1720084,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan; updated every four years; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan, so as to provide that the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan be updated every four years; to provide for a progress report between updates; to revise provisions relating to membership on the advisory council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64796","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1720085,"bill_number":"HR314","title":"Deloach, Regina; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Regina Deloach for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64829","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1720086,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Drivers' Licenses; the use of fingerprint scans for the verification of identity and date of birth of applicants seeking a personal identification card; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to authorize the use of fingerprint scans for the verification of identity and date of birth of applicants seeking a personal identification card or personal identification card for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64791","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1720087,"bill_number":"HB585","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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64815","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720088,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Gambling; provisions relative to dogfighting; revise","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 fighting of dogs and game cocks; to prohibit possession or sale of fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide for 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64840","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1720089,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"King, Major General John F. King; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General John F. King upon the occasion of his military retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64770","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1720091,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Bryan County; State Court; judge shall serve in a full-time capacity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Bryan County (formerly the City Court of Pembroke), approved January 10, 1938 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 714), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3360), so as to provide that the judge of such court shall serve in a full-time capacity; to update provisions regarding the election and compensation of the judge; to authorize the appointment of judges pro tempore and judges pro hac vice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64783","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1720092,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for certain nursing faculty; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for certain nursing faculty; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for continued eligibility requirements; to provide for student loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64799","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1720093,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"General Assembly; authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees for educational facilities costs; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64801","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720094,"bill_number":"HB577","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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64807","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1720095,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Day at the state capitol; 02/27/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2023, as National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64824","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1720096,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Firearms; subject to the NICS; transfer or purchase of a firearm in proximity to a mental health care facility; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-172 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfers or purchases of firearms subject to the NICS, information concerning persons who have been involuntarily hospitalized to be forwarded to the FBI, penalties for breach of confidentiality, and exceptions, so as to prohibit the transfer or purchase of a firearm in proximity to a mental health care facility; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64838","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1720097,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Senate Safe Firearm Storage Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Safe Firearm Storage Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64778","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720098,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Elections; rename Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to rename the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission; to amend Code Sections 36-62-5 and 37-2-6.1 and Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authority directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits, community service boards, executive director, staff, budget, facilities, powers and duties, and exemption from state and local taxation, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64797","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1720099,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Removal of Improperly Parked Cars; a towing and storage firm from placing an instrument designed to restrict movement of a motor vehicle; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-1-13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to removal of improperly parked cars or trespassing personal property, concurrent jurisdiction, procedure, automatic surveillance prohibited, and penalty, so as to prohibit a towing and storage firm from placing an instrument designed to restrict movement of a motor vehicle on a motor vehicle in an unauthorized location; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64800","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1720101,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"30 Fallen Patriots of Thiokol; memorialize","description":"A RESOLUTION memorializing the 30 Fallen Patriots of Thiokol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64788","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1720102,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"Purkett, Sandy; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sandy Purkett for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64820","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1720103,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"\"Georgia Online Learning Program for United States History 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 the State Board of Education to establish a program to assist public schools, local school systems, and students in home study programs use interactive online learning modules for instruction of students in grades six through 12 in United States history based on content standards approved by the State Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64837","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1720104,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Mercer Law Moot Court Board; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mercer Law Moot Court Board for winning the 73rd Annual National Moot Court Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64798","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1720105,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"Grissom, Brenda; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Brenda Grissom for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64834","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1720106,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Education; development and distribution of an educational fact sheet concerning use and misuse of opioid drugs prescribed for a sports related injury; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require the development and distribution of an educational fact sheet that provides information concerning the use and misuse of opioid drugs in the event that a student athlete is prescribed an opioid for a sports related injury; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64808","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1720107,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Goodloe, Kimberly A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kimberly A. Goodloe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64794","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1720108,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to enact the \"Georgia Red Flag Protective Order Act\"; to provide for risk protection order hearings and issuance; to revise provisions regarding temporary ex parte risk protection 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64814","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1720109,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Selling and other Trade Practices; requirements for earned wage access services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide requirements for earned wage access services; to provide for fees that may be charged for such services; to provide that earned wage access payments are nonrecourse and are not loans; to provide that permitted fees are not interest; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64839","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1720111,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Retirement and Pensions; the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees; to require certain social security coverage for all employees of a political subdivision who are members of the Public School Employees Retirement System; to prohibit the approval of certain plans; to provide for reporting; 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":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Conference Report Lost","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64786","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1720112,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Torts; property owner who prohibits a lawful weapons carrier from possessing a weapon on their property shall assume responsibility for the safety of the weapons carrier from certain threats; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to provide that a person, business, or other entity that owns or legally controls a property and prohibits a lawful weapons carrier from possessing a weapon on such property shall assume absolute custodial responsibility for the safety of such lawful weapons carrier from certain threats; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64782","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1720113,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"Black Commerce Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2023, as Black Commerce Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64833","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1720114,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64802","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1720115,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Audits and Accounts, Department of; revise deadlines, selection criteria, and required contents for certain annual economic analyses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-5-41.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to economic analysis of certain tax benefits of law or proposed law, and analysis on performance and outcomes of Code Section 33-1-25, so as to revise the deadlines, selection criteria, and required contents for certain annual economic analyses conducted by the Department of Audits and Accounts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64811","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1720116,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"General Assembly; appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation of funds received from certain legal judgments or settlements; to revise the disposition of excess, changed, or unanticipated federal funding allocated to 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64780","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1720117,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"Congress; enact federal legislation granting statehood to the 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64779","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1720118,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"White, Mr. Jeffrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeffrey White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64818","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1720119,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Black, Gary W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary W. Black on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64793","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1720121,"bill_number":"HB579","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 O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act, so as to revise the prior school year requirement; to revise provisions for expedited completion of a student's first Individualized Education Program; to revise the requirement that students who previously qualified for the scholarship have an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64809","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1720122,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Beazley, Mary Wilson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Wilson Beazley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64841","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1720123,"bill_number":"SR208","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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64792","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1720124,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Animal protection; marketing and transferring 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 and transferring of certain domestic animals at certain locations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64803","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1720125,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Mandatory Education; compulsory education attendance from six years to five years of age; lower the starting age","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between the ages of six and 16, so as to lower the starting age for compulsory education attendance from six years to five years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64772","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1720126,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64817","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1720127,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Brunswick-Golden Isles Day; recognize February 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Brunswick-Golden Isles Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64789","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1720128,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"McMillian, DeBorah Howard; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending DeBorah Howard McMillian for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64823","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720129,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Proceedings in Criminal Trials; legislative intent; exceptions to rulings or orders of the court; provide","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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64787","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1720131,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Buildings and housing; local fire ordinances may require fire sprinkles in one and two family dwellings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire sprinklers in single-family dwelling units, so as to provide that although neither the state residential and fire building code nor any residential fire and building code shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in single-family or residential buildings, local fire ordinances may require fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64804","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1720132,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Agriculture, Department of; require Commissioner to spend no less than five percent of marketing and promotion budget on minority or women owned agricultural enterprises","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Agriculture, so as to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to spend no less than five percent of the marketing and promotion budget for agricultural producers on minority or women owned agricultural enterprises; to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to protect against discrimination against minority and women owned agricultural enterprises in loan and grant programs; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB566/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64777","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1720133,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"Austin, Ebony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ebony Austin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64826","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1720134,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Landlord and Tenant; landlords to provide carbon monoxide detectors in rental units; require","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 require landlords to provide carbon monoxide detectors in rental units; to provide requirements therefor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64771","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1720135,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Lease Purchase Contracts; definition of \"energy cost savings measures\"; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-506 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions and authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts, so as to revise the definition of \"energy cost savings measures\"; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracting, so as to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64827","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1720136,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Grand Juries; secrecy and protection from unauthorized disclosure of grand jury proceedings, including special grand jury proceedings; require","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 require secrecy and protection from unauthorized disclosure of grand jury proceedings, including special grand jury proceedings; to provide penalties for unauthorized disclosures by the foreperson, members of the grand jury or special grand jury, and court reporters; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64825","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1720137,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Selling and other Trade Practices; manufacturer to provide certain items necessary for the diagnosis or repair of a digital electronic product; require","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 the diagnosis, service, maintenance, or repair of a digital electronic product; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; 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":"2023-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64773","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1720138,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"Bristol, Lisamarie; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisamarie Bristol on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64831","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1720139,"bill_number":"HR317","title":"Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; May 1 to 7, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 1 to 7, 2023, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64832","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1720693,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; enter into certain long-term leases relating to affordable workforce housing projects or undertakings; authorize","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 authorize counties and municipalities to enter into certain long-term leases relating to affordable workforce housing projects or undertakings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64842","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1720695,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Enterprise Zones; the definition of \"business enterprise\" to include new workforce housing construction and workforce housing rehabilitation; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-88-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to enterprise zones, so as to change the definition of \"business enterprise\" to include new workforce housing construction and workforce housing rehabilitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64843","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1722017,"bill_number":"SB268","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 O.C.G.A., 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 the 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64920","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1722018,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Andersonville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Andersonville; to provide for sale and lease of city property; to provide for prior ordinances; to provide for existing personnel; to provide for pending matters; to provide for construction; to provide for severability; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64857","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1722019,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Haralson 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 Haralson 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 needs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64844","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1722020,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens age 65 or older meeting certain income requirements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that each resident of DeKalb County who is 65 years of age or over or disabled and whose net income together with the net income of the spouse and all members of the family who reside at the homestead of such resident does not exceed $15,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all DeKalb County ad valorem taxes, except county school district taxes, in the amount of $14,000.00 of the value of the homestead of such resident, approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4114), so as to increase the income cap on said homestead exemption to $37,500.00; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64851","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722021,"bill_number":"HR327","title":"Millender, Dr. Mallory; honor of Black History Month; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mallory Millender in honor of Black History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64891","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1722022,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Motor vehicles; permits issued to disabled persons to include name and photograph of person issued the permit; 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 the name and a recent 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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64885","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1722023,"bill_number":"HB612","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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64883","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1722024,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"State health planning and development; certificate of need; revise definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to revise definitions relative to certificate of need; to revise exemptions from certificate of need requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64877","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1722025,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act; additional duties regarding legal representation of children and parents; provide","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 provide for additional duties regarding legal representation of children and parents; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Children and Families","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64860","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1722026,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"House Study Committee on the Jobs Tax Credit Tier System; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Jobs Tax Credit Tier System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64866","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1722027,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"Antoinin, Henrietta; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Henrietta Antoinin for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64902","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1722028,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"State government; consider antisemitism when determining whether an alleged criminal act was motivated by discriminatory intent; require state agencies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to require state agencies to consider antisemitism when determining whether an alleged criminal act was motivated by discriminatory intent; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64887","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722029,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Budgetary and financial affairs; disposition of state funds derived from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to provide for the disposition of state funds derived from certain legal judgments or settlements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64882","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1722030,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; regulation of bare knuckle boxing matches; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to provide for the regulation of bare knuckle boxing matches; to provide for definitions; to authorize the commission to promulgate 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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64863","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1722031,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Taylor, Ms. Devlynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Devlynn Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64894","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1722032,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"GHCC Day; recognize March 7, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and recognizing March 7, 2023, as GHCC Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64869","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1722033,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Jones, Dr. Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Bobby Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64897","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1722035,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64901","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1722036,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Notaries Public; electronic notarization of certain notarial acts using real time audio-video communication technology; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for electronic notarization of certain notarial acts using real time audio-video communication technology when certain requirements are satisfied; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for an electronic seal of office; to provide for requirements and exemptions; to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability, including compensatory and punitive damages; to provide for class action lawsuits; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64916","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1722037,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Crimes and offenses; online menacing of a peace officer; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of online menacing of a peace officer; 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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64850","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1722038,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Persons and their rights; life from the moment of conception is accorded same rights and protections guaranteed to all persons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights, so as to provide that life is valued and protected from the moment of conception and that each life, from that moment, is accorded the same rights and protections guaranteed to all persons; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64875","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1722039,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; March 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2023 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64910","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1722040,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Courts; change name of Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to DeKalb Judicial Circuit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to change the name of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64852","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1722041,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for the development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan; to provide for a definition; to provide for responsibilities and duties of the Planning Division and director; to provide for standards and considerations for such plan; to require annual reporting to the General Assembly; to provide for legislative intent and declarations; to provide for the creation of a Georgia Freight 2050 Program subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; to provide for purposes of such program; to identify intended funding for such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64888","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1722042,"bill_number":"HB603","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 update a cross-reference; 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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64864","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1722043,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Public Service Commission; pursue actions to protect electric customers from paying for construction mistakes, delays, and corrections at certain Plant Vogtle reactors; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to pursue actions that will protect 2,700,000 electric customers from unjustly paying for construction mistakes, delays, and corrections at Plant Vogtle reactors three and four and that will prohibit Georgia Power from profiting on those construction mistakes, delays, and corrections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64867","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722044,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that each resident of the DeKalb County School District who is 65 years of age or over or disabled and whose net income together with the net income of the spouse and all members of the family who reside at the homestead of such resident does not exceed $15,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $14,000.00 of the value of the homestead of such resident, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4160), as amended, so as to increase the income cap on said homestead exemption to $37,500.00; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64854","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722045,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"University of Georgia Archway Partnership; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the University of Georgia Archway Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64873","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1722046,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Sandy Springs, City of; city council; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County, approved April 15, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3515), as amended, so as to change the description of the election districts for the city council; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64862","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1722047,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Taylor County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Commissioners of Taylor County, approved March 1, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 672), 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64880","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1722048,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"New Americans Day; recognize February 14, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64874","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1722049,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens 62 years or older meeting certain income requirements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend a former local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2659), 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 each resident of the DeKalb County School District who is 62 years of age or over or who is disabled and whose gross income, together with the gross income of the spouse and all members of the family who reside at and occupy the homestead of such resident, does not exceed $16,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes on $20,000.00 of the value of the homestead owned and occupied by such resident, so as to increase the income cap on said homestead exemption to $40,000.00; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64853","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722050,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"University System; noncitizen students with certain refugee, special immigrant, or humanitarian parolee 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 parolee 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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64915","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1722052,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"Head, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the accomplishments of Charles Head; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64903","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1722053,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Randolph 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 Randolph 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64856","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1722054,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"\"Georgia Electric Vehicle Future Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the establishment of a state-wide electric vehicle manufacturing program for the promotion of electric vehicle and component manufacturing in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64868","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1722055,"bill_number":"HB613","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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64884","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1722056,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Surgical or Diagnostic Procedures; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of certain information to persons undergoing certain surgical or diagnostic procedures, failure to comply, exceptions, and regulations establishing standards for implementation, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for other medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64919","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1722057,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"Williams, Dr. Tomicka; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Tomicka Williams for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64905","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1722058,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Keith, Dr. Lois; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64909","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1722059,"bill_number":"HB589","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64847","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1722060,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal history record information restrictions for certain persons 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 O.C.G.A., relating to Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for criminal history record information restrictions for certain persons cited with or convicted of certain criminal offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64846","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1722061,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"House Study Committee on Research and Development of Reparation Proposals for the Institution of Slavery for African Americans; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Research and Development of Reparation Proposals for the Institution of Slavery for African Americans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64865","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1722062,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Retirement and Pensions; fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interests of participants and their beneficiaries; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide for a fiduciary duty to invest retirement assets solely in the financial interests of participants and their beneficiaries; to provide for duties; to provide for a definition; to revise the minimum and maximum allowable benefit multiplier for current and future retirees of the Public School Employees 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":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64918","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1722063,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Supporting the improvement of the care of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the improvement of the care of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64900","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1722064,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"Morton, Bishop James H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop James H. Morton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64890","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1722065,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Joint Study Committee on Run-off Elections; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Run-off Elections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64912","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1722066,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Groover, Paulla R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Paulla R. Groover for her 40 years of dedicated service with the Harbin Agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64871","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1722067,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Firearms; transfer or purchase of a firearm in proximity of a school safety zone or hospital; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-172 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfers or purchases of firearms subject to the NICS, information concerning persons who have been involuntarily hospitalized to be forwarded to the FBI, penalties for breach of confidentiality, and exceptions, so as to prohibit the transfer or purchase of a firearm in proximity of a school safety zone or hospital; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64921","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1722069,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Medical Cannabis; the location of retail outlets for the dispensing of low THC oil; authorize","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 for legislative oversight; to authorize the location of retail outlets for the dispensing of low THC oil and products to registered patients at Class 1 and Class 2 production facilities; to authorize the dispensing of low THC oil and products from any Class 1 or Class 2 production licensee by any dispensing licensee; to provide for additional Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses; to provide for criteria; to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64922","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1722070,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"Glover, Danny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danny Glover; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64892","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1722071,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Suns; winning the Peachtree Corners Baptist Church 9-10 year old boys basketball championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Suns for winning the 2022/2023 Peachtree Corners Baptist Church 9-10 year-old boys basketball championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64895","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1722072,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Martin, Town of; change number of city council members; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Martin, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3215), as amended, so as to change the number of city council members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for special meetings; to provide for a quorum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64859","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1722073,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"Papadopoulou, Alexandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexandra Papadopoulou and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64898","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1722074,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Coweta County; State Court; add additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act continuing the State Court of Coweta County, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4260), as amended, so as to add a judge to the court; to provide for an effective date; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64886","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1722075,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Courts; supplement the duties of administrative judges; Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; reestablish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, is amended so as to supplement the duties of administrative judges; to reestablish the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; to repeal Code Section 15-6-50.3, relating to Criminal Case Data Exchange Board created, membership, operation, role, and public access, in its entirety; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 and Code Section 50-25-7.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Crime Information Center and technology empowerment fund, appropriations, initiatives, steering committee, and release of funds, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64924","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1722076,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"REACH Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking are eligible for such scholarship; to provide for the selection of REACH scholars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64876","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1722077,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Georgia Peanut Month; recognize March 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2023 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64872","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1722078,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Education; postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems; prohibit the use of political litmus tests","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 for education, so as to prohibit the use of political litmus tests in postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems, and elementary and secondary schools; to prohibit such entities from passing certain tests or meeting certain qualifications as a condition of admission into, or promotion within, any public educational institution of the state, as teacher, employee, or student; to provide for penalties; to provide for such tests and conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64870","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1722079,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Young, Ambassador Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Andrew Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64896","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1722080,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"State government; remove exemption of administrative review from 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":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64861","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1722081,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian American Advancing Justice Atlanta in Georgia; 10th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of the Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian American Advancing Justice—Atlanta in Georgia on their 10th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64906","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1722082,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Joint Study Committee on Local Option Sales Tax and Service Delivery Strategy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Local Option Sales Tax and Service Delivery Strategy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64848","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1722083,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Transportation, Department of; require public hearings for projects of significant impact","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 of significant impact; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64879","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1722084,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Education; revise definition of Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar by changing ACT score requirement for certain students","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of \"Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar\" by changing the ACT score requirement for certain students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64878","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1722086,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; in-person electronic execution of notarial certificates; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 15-6-94 and 45-17-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority and signature and date of notarial act, respectively, so as to authorize in-person electronic execution of notarial certificates and provide for issuance of standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64923","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1722087,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Beauford, Jaivyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jaivyn Beauford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64908","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1722088,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Skepple, Teresa Louise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Teresa Louise Skepple; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64889","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1722089,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Rabun 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 Rabun County by the qualified electors of the Rabun County School District, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4480), 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64845","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1722090,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"O'Brien, Minister Darragh; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minister Darragh O'Brien on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64907","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1722091,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"McCauley, Susan; honoring the memory of Rosa Parks through the book she authored, Our Auntie Rosa, remembering the legacy of Rosa Parks and the courageous role she played in the civil rights movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan McCauley for honoring the memory of Rosa Parks through the book she authored, Our Auntie Rosa, remembering the legacy of Rosa Parks and the courageous role she played in the civil rights movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64893","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1722092,"bill_number":"HB598","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 O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain boxing, wrestling, and martial art associations and federations; to revise a definition; to change the applicability of certain provisions as to matches, contests, or exhibitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64858","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1722093,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"General Assembly; designate The Veteran Anthem as the official song of Georgia service members, veterans, and their families","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the song \"The Veteran Anthem,\" with lyrics and music by Takosha M. Swan, as the official song of Georgia service members, veterans, and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64911","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1722094,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Davis, Cheryl Denise; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cheryl Denise Davis for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64899","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1722095,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Elections; manner of holding certain primaries and elections; revise","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 revise the manner of holding certain primaries and elections; to provide for the dates of such primaries and elections; to provide for the setting of qualifying fees; to provide for the manner and method of qualifying candidates; to provide for the forms of ballots; to provide for the conduct of such primaries and elections; to provide for the determination of successful candidates; to provide for certifications and contests; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64855","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1722096,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Superior Court of Banks County; move from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 move the Superior Court of Banks County from the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to revise the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition and terms of court of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit to the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 607","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64849","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1722097,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Taylor County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the number of members of the Board of Education of Taylor County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3486), 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64881","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1722098,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"Gwinnett Chatt Outreach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gwinnett Chatt Outreach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64904","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1722099,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation: the return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property generally, so as to provide for the return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; to provide for appeals; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64913","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1722100,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Counties and Municipal Corporations; disconnecting interconnected public water systems; prohibit local governments","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 disconnecting interconnected public water systems if it is likely to negatively impact the ability of users to acquire fire insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64914","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1723190,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"State Election Board; distinct budget unit and an independent state agency; 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 that the State Election Board shall be a distinct budget unit and an independent state agency attached to the office of the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to remove the Secretary of State from the State Election Board; to provide for an executive director of said board; to provide for venue in any action of said board and its members; to provide duties for said executive director; to provide for said board to hire investigators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64970","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1723191,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19","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, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64941","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1723192,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Campaign Contributions; leadership committees; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to abolish leadership committees; to provide for the distribution of funds from existing committees; to provide for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64929","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1723193,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"Morton, Bishop James H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop James H. Morton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64947","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1723194,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Thomas E. Brown Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Thomas E. Brown and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64949","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1723195,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"Koo, Mr. Younghoe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Younghoe Koo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64952","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1723197,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"Dominican Republic Independence Day; February 27, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2023, as Dominican Republic Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64957","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1723198,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Fireworks; certain days and times for lawful use or ignition; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to provide for certain days and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks regardless of any county or municipal ordinance or resolution; to provide for a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 36-60-24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or use or ignition of consumer fireworks products, so as to vest regulation of the dates and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks with counties and municipal corporations; to amend Code Section 48-13-131 of the O.C.G.A., relating to excise tax imposed upon fireworks, rate of taxation, and establishment of Fireworks Trust Fund, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64971","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1723199,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"Elbert/Franklin/Hart/Madison County; Georgia Forestry Commission 2022 North Georgia Unit of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert/Franklin/Hart/Madison County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2022 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Grady/Thomas County Unit on being named the 2022 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Area 3 on being named the 2022 Forest Protection Area of the Year; Gabe Outlaw on being named the 2022 Forester of the Year; and the Cost Share Team on being named the 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64968","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1723200,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"Georgia BBQ Day; March 25, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2023, as Georgia BBQ Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64955","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1723201,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; modify homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from certain City of Decatur ad valorem taxes, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4285), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3627), so as to modify the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes except for ad valorem taxes levied to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64964","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1723202,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"White Jr., Reverend Dr. R. L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. R. L. White Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64948","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1723203,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Bartow County; Superior Court clerk; cost-of-living adjustments to compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Bartow County upon an annual salary, approved March 21, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2866), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4334), and an Act approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to cost-of-living adjustments to the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide longevity increases in the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64935","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1723205,"bill_number":"HR357","title":"Scott, Judge Mark Anthony; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Mark Anthony Scott on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64958","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1723206,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"Muhammad, Bilali; prominent Muslim and African American from Sapelo Island, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the historical importance of Bilali Muhammad, a prominent Muslim and African American from Sapelo Island, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64954","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1723207,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase assessed value","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for certain residents of said city, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3636), so as to increase to $25,000.00 the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of such city who are 62 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $60,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64967","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1723208,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Cook County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for election of the members of the board of education of Cook County, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3528), so as to change the provision relating to the compensation of the members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-06-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64931","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1723209,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Property; revise exemption for a debtor's aggregate interest in real property or personal property; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-13-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to revise the exemption for a debtor's aggregate interest in real property or personal property that the debtor or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence, in a cooperative that owns property that the debtor or a dependent of the debtor uses as a residence, or in a burial plot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64943","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1723210,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Bartow County; Tax Commissioner; longevity increases in compensation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bartow County, approved March 17, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4341), so as to provide for longevity increases in the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64933","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1723211,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Income tax; revise definition of force majeure relative to tax credits for jobs associated with large-scale projects to include a pandemic","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 income tax, so as to revise the definition of force majeure relative to tax credits for jobs associated with large-scale projects to include a pandemic; to limit the applicability of such term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64940","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1723213,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Residential Rental Property; investigations or inspections when there is a reasonable suspicion of a code violation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-74-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other enforcement methods and probable cause for investigation required, so as to provide for investigations or inspections of certain residential rental property when there is a reasonable suspicion of a code violation; to provide for the registration of certain residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64969","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1723214,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 for each resident of the City of Decatur who resides upon real property subject to a written lease having an initial term of not less than 99 years with a landlord that is an entity exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and who owns all improvements located on the real property; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64966","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1723215,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"Talton, Sheriff Cullen; 50th career anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Cullen Talton upon his 50th career anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64951","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1723219,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Bartow County; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $15,000.00","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $5,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that county, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4058), so as to increase the exemption to $15,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64934","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1723220,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"End Monopolies in Housing Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to the Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to reports of business corporations; to amend Code Section 44-14-162 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, manner of advertisement and conduct necessary for validity, and filing; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64962","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1723221,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; modify homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing certain homestead exemptions from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes for certain residents of said city, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4140), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3630), so as to modify the amount of the homestead exemption from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 for residents of such city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64965","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1723222,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Henderson School Alumni Association Trust; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Henderson School Alumni Association Trust; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64926","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1723224,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize March 2, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing March 2, 2023, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64938","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1723225,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"National Wild Turkey Federation Inc.; commemorating the 50th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation Inc. and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation as well as its promotion and protection of the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64950","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1723226,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"Butts, Toni; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Toni Butts for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64953","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1723227,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.; 50th anniversary of its establishment; significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation Inc. and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation as well as its promotion and protection of the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64959","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1723228,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"Adams, Sergeant Sondra Sharp; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Sondra Sharp Adams on the occasion of her military retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64945","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1723229,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"Izzard, Dr. Laklieshia; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Laklieshia Izzard for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64946","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1723231,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Social services; reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicaid recipients are equal to Medicare maximum allowable rates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicaid recipients are equal to applicable Medicare maximum allowable reimbursement rates; to provide for submission of any necessary state plan amendment or waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64961","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1723232,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Thomas Sr., Dr. Norman H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Norman H. Thomas Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64944","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1723233,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Special license plates; retired members of the active reserve components and the Georgia National Guard; provide for design","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 the design of special license plates issued to retired members of the active reserve components and the Georgia National Guard; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64930","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1723234,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Strawn, Rusty; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the accomplishments of Rusty Strawn as CEO of Strawn & Co. Insurance, an accomplished golfer, and a dedicated family man; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64917","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1723235,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Terrell, Grace Elizabeth Beasley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace Elizabeth Beasley Terrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64956","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1723236,"bill_number":"HB631","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 18, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5533), so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city to deannex certain properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64963","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1723237,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"Nix, Deree; Berrien High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deree Nix, Berrien High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64960","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1723238,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Coroners; full-time county employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64937","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1723240,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Bartow County; Chief Magistrate; cost-of-living adjustments to compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Bartow County, approved March 18, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3788), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3690), so as to change provisions relating to cost-of-living adjustments to the compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64932","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1723241,"bill_number":"SB274","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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64927","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1723242,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; student loan repayment for General Assembly staff members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for student loan repayment for General Assembly staff members; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64928","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1723243,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Screven County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Screven 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":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-01","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64939","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1723244,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Bartow County; Commissioner; change cost-of-living adjustment for compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bartow County, approved July 28, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3681), so as to change the cost-of-living adjustment for the commissioner's compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64936","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1723245,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"House Study Committee on Excessive Vehicle Noise and Related Crimes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Excessive Vehicle Noise and Related Crimes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64942","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1723246,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Disabled Veterans; motor vehicle; display a certain license plate in order to qualify for an exemption from ad valorem taxation; remove a requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-478 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to constitutional exemption from motor vehicle ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans, so as to remove a requirement that a motor vehicle display a certain license plate in order to qualify for an exemption from ad valorem taxation; to limit applicability of such exemption to a single vehicle; to provide for clarification that such exemption applies to alternative title ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64925","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":1724793,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and country of Japan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival for its outstanding efforts to foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and country of Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65017","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1724795,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; prohibit schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots, logos, or team names","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to miscellaneous provisions under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to prohibit public schools and local school systems that receive state funding under the \"Quality Basic Education Act\" from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots, logos, or team names; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64984","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1724797,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Floyd County; Board of Education; provide compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the members of the County Board of Education of Floyd County, approved March 18, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 3203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3618), so as to provide for the compensation of the members of such board of education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-06-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64987","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1724798,"bill_number":"HB641","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64979","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1724800,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Fireworks; local governments to regulate times when used; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-60-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or use or ignition of consumer fireworks products, so as to authorize local governments to regulate the times when fireworks may be used; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64989","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1724802,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"Thomas, Dr. Norman H.,Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Norman H. Thomas Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65002","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1724804,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"Elbert/Franklin/Hart/Madison County Unit and others; Georgia Forestry Commission 2022 Georgia Unit of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert/Franklin/Hart/Madison County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2022 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Grady/Thomas County Unit on being named the 2022 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Area 3 on being named the 2022 Forest Protection Area of the Year; Gabe Outlaw on being named the 2022 Forester of the Year; and the Cost Share Team on being named the 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65016","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1724805,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"City of College Park; commend; College Park Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the City of College Park and recognizing February 15, 2023, as College Park Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65009","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1724807,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Elections and Registration; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the board of elections and registration for Cherokee County, Georgia; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64980","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1724810,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Waste management; local governments to impose a surcharge for auto shredder residue at facilities operated by private enterprise; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management cost reimbursement fees and surcharges, so as to authorize host local governments to impose a surcharge for auto shredder residue at municipal solid waste facilities operated by private enterprise; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64992","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1724812,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide conditions relating to prior authorization; to provide for processes to request exceptions or appeal adverse determinations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Special Committee on Healthcare","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65032","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1724813,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Evans, Lamar Eugene \"Gene\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lamar Eugene \"Gene\" Evans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64973","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1724815,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Big Haynes Creek Nature Center; initiating its third 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 third 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":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65014","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1724818,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Seckinger High School; inaugural year; innovative artificial intelligence education; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the inaugural year of Seckinger High School and its innovative artificial intelligence education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65023","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724819,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Mountain View High School; academic and athletic success; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the academic and athletic success of Mountain View High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65024","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724821,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Elections; abolition on a date certain; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of elections and registration for Cherokee County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3830), 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64982","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1724824,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Ad valorem tax; return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property generally, so as to provide for the return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; to provide for appeals; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64977","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1724826,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Education; noncitizen students with certain status are classified as in-state for tuition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the university system, so as to provide that noncitizen students with certain refugee, special immigrant, or humanitarian parolee 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":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64978","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1724827,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; facilitate uniformity in policies concerning sexual assault victims and forensic examination notifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to facilitate state-wide uniformity in policies and procedures concerning law enforcement contact with victims of sexual assault and notifications regarding related forensic medical examinations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64976","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1724829,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; certain state court judges of Fulton County participating in other retirement systems; repeal prohibitions","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 repeal prohibitions against certain state court judges of Fulton County participating in other public retirement systems; 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":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64981","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1724831,"bill_number":"HR377","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65019","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1724833,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"Sanders, Chardae Regina \"Prima\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Chardae Regina \"Prima\" Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65000","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1724835,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"Brain Awareness Week in Georgia; March 13-19, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 13-19, 2023, as Brain Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65018","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1724836,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"Reilly, Antoinette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antoinette Reilly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64974","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1724838,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Health; actions against certain applicants or licensees; increase fine amount limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions against certain applicants or licensees, so as to increase fine amount limits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Special Committee on Healthcare","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65033","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1724841,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Congressman Mac Collins Memorial Interchange; Butts County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Congressman Mac Collins and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65030","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1724843,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"Dacula High School; academic and athletic success; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the academic and athletic success of Dacula High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65025","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724845,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"Joseph, Dr. Jann; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and contributions of Dr. Jann Joseph; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65006","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724847,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"Still, Mayor David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and contributions of Mayor David Still; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65005","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724849,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; private employers from preventing an employee from engaging in certain protected activities; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit private employers from preventing an employee from engaging in certain protected activities relating to the reporting of violations of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation; to provide for definitions; to prohibit retaliatory action against employees of private employers who engage in certain protective activities; to provide for a cause of action and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB282/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64997","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1724850,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Federal Government of the United States; conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government of the United States to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including whether it resulted from a lab leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64998","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1724853,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; students living in poverty; table of quality basic education instructional programs; add a program","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 add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65031","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1724856,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Brinson, Reverend Dr. Albert Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Albert Paul Brinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65013","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1724858,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; minimum compensation for state, county, and municipal law enforcement personnel; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies generally, so as to provide minimum compensation for state, county, and municipal law enforcement personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65027","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1724859,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Ortiz, Lieutenant Carlos F.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Carlos F. Ortiz upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65011","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1724861,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; issuance of identification cards and markers for sexual offenders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to provide for the issuance of identification cards and identification markers for sexual offenders; to provide for electronic monitoring of sexual offenders prior to classification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64985","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1724863,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; prohibition of certain booking photographs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disclosure of arrest booking photographs prohibited, so as to provide for the prohibition of certain booking photographs; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65028","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1724865,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Cumming, JoAnn; 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending JoAnn Cumming for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65008","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1724867,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Sylvester, City of; municipal court; levy and collect a technology fee","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), as amended, so as to authorize the municipal court to levy and collect a technology fee; to provide for authorized uses of the proceeds of such fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64983","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1724870,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2022; impact and leadership; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2022 for their impact and their leadership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65004","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724872,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"Buford High School; athletic achievements; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the athletic achievements of Buford High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65022","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724873,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Georgia SNAP for College Students Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to public assistance, so as to provide for requirements related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for college students; to provide for the distribution of work-study verification forms; to provide for guidance letters; to provide for definitions; to provide for a workgroup and report; to provide for automatic repeal; 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":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64986","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1724875,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65012","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1724877,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Insurance; tax credits to be used by insurance companies against state insurance premium tax liability for contributing money to a nonlapsing flood disaster fund; provide","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 to provide for tax credits to be used by insurance companies against state insurance premium tax liability for contributing money to a nonlapsing flood disaster fund of an eligible county, municipal, or county-municipal consolidated government; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for governmental transparency and accountability; to provide for reporting, 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":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64993","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1724879,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Child Custody Proceedings; judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent to custody of a child when such surviving parent is criminally charged; 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 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Children and Families","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64996","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1724880,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"\"Georgia Residential Tenant Safety Bill\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 28 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tourist courts, so as to prohibit tourist courts from offering to rent accommodations at an hourly rate; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to landlord and tenant, so as to require landlords to conduct background screening on employees and to provide requirements therefor; to require landlords to maintain a log for the issuance and return of keys and to develop policies and procedures regarding unissued keys; to provide for rights and duties of landlords regarding entry into dwelling units; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65001","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1724882,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Crimes and offenses; cruelty to children in the second and third degrees; revise offenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise the offenses of cruelty to children in the second and third degrees; to establish the offense of traveling to meet a minor for indecent purposes; to provide sentencing guidelines; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64994","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1724884,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"Moore, Brett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brett Moore, the 2022 NAIFA Advisor Today 4 Under 40; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64972","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1724886,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Lewis, Loyd T.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Loyd T. Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65007","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1724888,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Professions and businesses; prohibit health care providers from performing practices on minors to alter their appearance relating to gender","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to prohibit health care providers from performing specified practices on minors relating to altering a person's appearance relating to gender; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64991","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1724890,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination of the Task Force for Global Health; commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination of the Task Force for Global Health, headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, for their commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a health threat for Georgians, the United States, and globally; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65010","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1724893,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"\"Pregnancy Protection Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to enact the \"Pregnancy Protection Act\"; to provide for reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees for circumstances related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice of rights; to provide for burden of proving undue hardship; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64999","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1724894,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Spectrum Autism Support Group; 25th Anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Spectrum Autism Support Group's 25th Anniversary and recognizing its provision of support, education, and resources to individuals and families impacted by autism in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65020","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1724896,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Education; public schools to disseminate through multiple methods school report cards each year to parents and guardians; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require public schools to disseminate through multiple methods its school report card each year to the parent, guardian, conservator, or other person having lawful control of each student at the school; to require public school governing bodies to adopt procedures for parents to submit written requests for the Professional Standards Commission to investigate certain allegations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64990","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1724898,"bill_number":"HR384","title":"McClure, Gwinnett Chief of Police J.D.; contribution and leadership; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the contribution and leadership of Gwinnett Chief of Police J.D. McClure; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65026","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724901,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"\"Garden of Heroes\"; placement of a statue garden in honor of Georgia heroes upon the 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 statue garden known as the \"Garden of Heroes\" in honor of Georgia heroes upon the grounds of the state capitol building; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64995","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1724902,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Expanding Medicaid to Improve Health Outcomes for New Mothers Act; enact","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 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":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Special Committee on Healthcare","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65034","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1724904,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Jackson, Nettie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nettie Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65015","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1724906,"bill_number":"HR361","title":"King, Mayor Trey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and contribution of the Mayor Trey King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65003","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1724908,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Barbers and cosmetologists; allow a licensed master barber or barber II to operate a mobile barber shop under certain conditions","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 a licensed master barber or barber II to operate a mobile barber shop under certain conditions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64988","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1724909,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; commend; Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing March 2, 2023, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65021","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1724911,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"United Negro College Fund; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 79th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64975","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1724913,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"R.T. Stanley, Jr. Highway; Toombs County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. R.T. Stanley, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65029","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1726118,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"National Therapy Animal Day; April 30, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 30, 2023, as National Therapy Animal Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65076","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1726120,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"White Cane Awareness Day; October 15, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 15, 2023, as White Cane Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65077","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1726121,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"Taylor, Dr. Maya M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maya M. Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65057","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1726123,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Listing Rights Purchase 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 for future real estate listing right purchase contracts; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for contract requirements; to provide for prohibitions; to provide for required disclosures, terms, and conditions; to provide for cancellation; to provide for construction; to provide for assignment and recording of such contracts; to require and provide for registration of purchasing companies with the Secretary of State; to authorize the Secretary of State to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for legislative intent; 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":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65071","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1726124,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"Officer Paramhans Desai Memorial Highway; Henry County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Officer Paramhans Desai and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65068","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1726127,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"Cruz, Celia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Celia Cruz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65072","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1726128,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"South Asian Bar Association (SABA); Georgia legal community; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the contributions of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) to the Georgia legal community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65063","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1726130,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"Oshoniyi, Dr. Atilade Olufemi; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Atilade Olufemi Oshoniyi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65046","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1726131,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Georgia Educational Opportunity 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, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65069","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1726133,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"Mitchko, Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Madison Mitchko; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65050","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1726136,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; allow for purchase of up to 18 months of creditable service based upon certain creditable service","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as member of the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan, so as to allow for the purchase of up to 18 months of creditable service in such retirement system based upon certain creditable service in such plan; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65044","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1726137,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Johnny Tolbert III Heat Stroke Youth Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to enact the \"Johnny Tolbert III Heat Stroke Youth Protection Act\"; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65045","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1726139,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"Davis, Gary L., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary L. Davis Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65065","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1726140,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"Gold, Mrs. Bridget Iwinose; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Bridget Iwinose Gold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65047","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1726142,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Lone Oak, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Lone Oak; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65053","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1726144,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"Taylor, Lisa Cannon; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Lisa Cannon Taylor for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65058","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1726146,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Floyd, Johnny; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johnny Floyd on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65073","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1726148,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Moon, Crystal; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crystal Moon on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65078","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1726150,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"Gravley, Micah; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Micah Gravley on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65074","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1726151,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Porter, Cole; contributions and leadership in Gwinnett County; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the contributions and leadership of Cole Porter in Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65062","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1726154,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Papadopoulou, Alexandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexandra Papadopoulou and inviting her to be recognized by the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65039","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1726156,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"Harris, Kathaleen Frances; service in the armed forces; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; 03/07/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathaleen Frances Harris for her service in the armed forces and recognizing March 7, 2023, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65082","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1726157,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"No Patient Left Alone Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to establish certain rights of minors and adults admitted to hospitals; to provide for definitions; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to limit or restrict visitation in certain circumstances; to authorize hospitals and long-term care facilities to require visitors to wear personal protective equipment; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that certain rights may not be waived or terminated; to require hospitals and long-term care facilities to post certain information on their websites; to prohibit certain actions by state agencies against hospitals and long-term care facilities; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65043","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1726159,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"Smallwood, King Solomon, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending King Solomon Smallwood III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65064","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1726161,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Adejube, Mr. Bishop Adeyinka; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bishop Adeyinka Adejube; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65049","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1726163,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Vietnam Remembrance Day; April 30, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 30, 2023, as Vietnam Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65081","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1726164,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"City of East Point and the City of South Fulton; take joint action to activate the East Point and South Fulton Hospital Authorities to establish a new hospital; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the City of East Point and the City of South Fulton to take joint action to activate the East Point and South Fulton Hospital Authorities to establish a new hospital to serve the citizens of southern Fulton County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65070","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1726166,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"Boone, Margie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margie Boone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65056","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1726167,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Portman, Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Margaret Portman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65051","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1726169,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Weaver Heating and Air, Inc.; Cartersville/Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Small Business of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Weaver Heating and Air Inc., the Cartersville/Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Small Business of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65061","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1726173,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia upon the 2023 Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65041","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1726174,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Deane, Melissa Jo; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; 03/07/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melissa Jo Deane and recognizing March 7, 2023, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65080","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1726176,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Wilson, Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65075","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1726178,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"Tilley, Gene R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gene R. Tilley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65055","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1726181,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"2023 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2023 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65038","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1726182,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Rosenwald Schools Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65083","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1726184,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"Craver III, Dr. Hasco William; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Hasco William Craver III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65035","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1726185,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"Harris, Kathaleen Frances; service in the armed forces; commend; Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; 03/07/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathaleen Frances Harris for her service in the armed forces and recognizing March 7, 2023, as Female Veteran's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65079","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1726187,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"\"Lowering Prescription Drug Costs 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 provide for definitions; to require pharmacy benefits managers to calculate defined cost sharing for insureds at the point of sale; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for violations; to provide for limitations; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for confidentiality; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65054","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1726188,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Mason, Judge Tracy; life and contributions; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and contributions of Judge Tracy Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65066","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1726191,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"\"Columbia County Public Facilities Authority Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Columbia County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-19","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65036","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1726193,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"Ramsey, Reverend Charles Robert, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Charles Robert Ramsey Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65059","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1726194,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"Abdullahi, Mr. Lawal B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lawal B. Abdullahi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65048","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1726196,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Fulton 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 Fulton 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65042","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1726198,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"Ballerstedt, Maya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Maya Ballerstedt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65052","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1726200,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 10, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 10, 2023, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65037","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1726201,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"Purdue, Starr Hutchings; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Starr Hutchings Purdue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65040","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1726203,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"Anheuser-Busch; Cartersville/Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Manufacturer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Anheuser-Busch, the Cartersville/Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Manufacturer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65060","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1726204,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Program; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of wells and drinking water, so as to establish the Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose, requirements, restrictions, and priorities of the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65067","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1727195,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Koo, Mr. Younghoe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Younghoe Koo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65084","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1728405,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65120","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1728407,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fair housing, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 and Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations generally and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination in private and public employment; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65104","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1728408,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"Turner, Carolyn McKenzie; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carolyn McKenzie Turner for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65141","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1728410,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"Belize Day; February 25, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2023, as Belize Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65138","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1728414,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65137","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1728415,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Certified Community Midwifery 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 provisions 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 definitions; to provide for the creation of the Certified Community Midwife Board; to provide for membership and duties of the board; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for the issuance, renewal, and revocation of licenses; to require written disclosures to clients; to provide for authorized acts and duties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65119","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1728417,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Elbert County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions relating to filling vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners for the County of Elbert, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3731), so as to revise provisions relating to filling vacancies on said board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65130","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1728419,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Stottlemyer, Sarah E.; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sarah E. Stottlemyer for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65115","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1728421,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Elections; nonpartisan elections of certain governing authorities; 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 authorize the General Assembly to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general of state courts, sheriffs, coroners, tax commissioners, clerks of superior court, and members of county governing authorities; to provide for the qualifying of such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65092","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1728423,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Baker County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Baker 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65127","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728425,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Honorable Ellis Black Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Calvin Ellis Black and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65098","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1728427,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"McFall, Macy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Macy McFall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65100","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1728430,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"Whitmire, Wayne Gerald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Gerald Whitmire; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65085","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1728431,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"DeKalb County; certain judges, judicial and county officers; revise compensation","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 revise the compensation of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65131","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1728433,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Baker 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 Baker 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65128","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728436,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Ben Hill County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the compensation of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L.1990, p. 4435), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-06-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65094","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1728437,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Riceboro, City of; residency requirements for candidacy for office or mayor or councilmember; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Riceboro, approved February 19, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4614), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to residency requirements for candidacy for the office of mayor or councilmember; to provide for election by plurality; to revise provisions relating to filling vacancies in the office of mayor or councilmember; to provide for compensation of the mayor pro tempore when serving as mayor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65093","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1728440,"bill_number":"HR413","title":"State of Georgia; paramount right to life of all human beings as persons at any stage of development; recognize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that this state shall recognize the paramount right to life of all human beings as persons at any stage of development; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65109","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1728441,"bill_number":"HR424","title":"Foxx, Porsche; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Porsche Foxx; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65134","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1728443,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"Waymer, Dr. Robert Weston; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Weston Waymer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65132","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1728446,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"Jerry Farber Day in Georgia; March 11, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jerry Farber and recognizing March 11, 2023, as Jerry Farber Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65142","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1728447,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Special license plates; Jack and Jill of America, 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 Jack and Jill of America, 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":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65129","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1728450,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Georgia Voter Participation Act; enact","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 remove certain powers and authority of the State Election Board; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances, so as to make election day a state holiday; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65088","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1728452,"bill_number":"HR429","title":"Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 16, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2023, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65139","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1728453,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide code of ethics; establish board of ethics","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 provide a code of ethics; to establish a board of ethics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Lost","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65096","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1728455,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Joyner, Charles David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles David Joyner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65086","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1728457,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Williams, Wendy F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Wendy F. Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65135","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1728460,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"Gene Evans Memorial Intersection; Coweta County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lamar Eugene \"Gene\" Evans and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65087","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1728462,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Board of Education of the City of Decatur; the board of education election districts; reapportion","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of the City of Decatur, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4351), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4458), so as to reapportion the board of education election 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65099","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1728463,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetowah 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, and 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, Seminole Nation, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Shawnee Tribe, and all tribes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65116","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1728465,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"City of Decatur; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; homestead exemption; provide","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 a period of 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 $62,000.00; to provide a homestead exemption from City of Decatur independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for a period of 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65101","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1728469,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; 115th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 115th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65114","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1728470,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65117","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1728472,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Higher Education Interpersonal Violence Advisory Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to postsecondary education, so as to provide for policies and procedures regarding sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking and requirements therefor; to provide for notice; to create the Higher Education Interpersonal Violence Advisory Commission; to provide for membership and duties thereof; to provide for a survey and requirements therefor; to provide for confidential resource advisors and requirements and duties thereof; to provide for reporting and confidentiality; to provide for prevention and awareness programming; to provide for training requirements; to provide for immunity; to provide for memoranda of understanding; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65095","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1728473,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Seminole County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Seminole 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65108","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728475,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Early 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 Early 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65122","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728478,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"City of Hampton; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Hampton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65103","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1728480,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Thomasville, City of; City Council and Board of Education; reapportion districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5051), as amended, so as to reapportion the city council and board of education election 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65105","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1728482,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Seminole 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 Seminole 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65107","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728484,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $10,000.00","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes for city purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of said city, excluding land in excess of one acre, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4675), so as to increase the exemption from $2,000.00 to $10,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65090","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1728485,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Simmons, Major General Randall V., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Randall V. Simmons Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65113","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1728488,"bill_number":"HR411","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 commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65097","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1728490,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Miller County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Miller 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65125","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728492,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 2-6, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2-6, 2023, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65121","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1728494,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Quitman 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 Quitman 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65106","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728496,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Klingshirn, Kristin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Kristin Klingshirn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65140","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1728498,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Smith, William Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Harold Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65133","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1728501,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"Waymer, Dr. Robert Weston; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Weston Waymer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65111","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1728502,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"Kaleb Driggers Highway; Brantley County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Kaleb Driggers and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65110","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1728505,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"The Indian community in the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Indian community in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65112","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1728506,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Worth, Corporal Derrell; career as a game warden in service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Derrell Worth for his career as a game warden in service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65143","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1728508,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Miller 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 Miller 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65126","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728510,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Howard, Jon B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jon B. Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65118","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728512,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"Cruz, Alichia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Alichia Cruz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65136","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1728515,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $10,000.00","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes for any city purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of said city who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 25, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4194), so as to increase the exemption from $2,000.00 to $10,000.00; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65089","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1728517,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Early 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 Early 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65123","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1728518,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Local government; authorize expansion of boundaries of a county site in certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to change or removal of county site, so as to authorize the expansion of the boundaries of a county site in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65124","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1728520,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"City of Hampton; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Hampton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are both under 65 years of age and totally 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 a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-19","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65102","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1728521,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from the City of Sugar Hill 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 whose income does not exceed $10,000.00 per annum and who are disabled or who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65091","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1729727,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Smyrna, City of; annexation of certain territory; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65152","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1729729,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"O'Brien, Minister Darragh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minister Darragh O'Brien on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65145","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1729731,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"State government; require preparation and distribution of a regulatory impact analysis prior to adopting, amending, or repealing any regulatory rule","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 concerning administrative procedure, so as to require the preparation and distribution of a regulatory impact analysis by state agencies prior to such agencies adopting, amending, or repealing any regulatory rule; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65153","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1729733,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"Forest City Juniors; Forest City Gun Club; winning the 2022 Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Forest City Juniors of the Forest City Gun Club for winning the 2022 Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65158","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1729734,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"Foxx, Porsche; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Porsche Foxx; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65146","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1729736,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Social Circle, City of; city councilmembers; reapportion election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Social Circle, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3627), as amended, so as to reapportion the city councilmembers election 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65155","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1729738,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Capitol Conservation Day; recognize February 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Capitol Conservation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65171","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1729740,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"Emerson, Archie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Archie Emerson for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65165","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1729742,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Catoosa County; homestead exemption; unremarried surviving spouse of a person granted the exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from all Catoosa County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or over, approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4051), so as to provide that the unremarried surviving spouse of a person granted the exemption provided for in this Act shall continue to receive such exemption following the death of the original grantee, provided that such surviving spouse is 70 years of age or older; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65167","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1729744,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Dooly County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2922), 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 for the remainder of the terms to which they were elected; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65156","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1729746,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"Armuchee High School Lady Indians; winning the 2022-2023 GHSA Class A Cheerleading State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Armuchee High School Lady Indians for winning the 2022-2023 GHSA Class A Cheerleading State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65157","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1729748,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Buford, City of; adopt by reference a certain map","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Buford, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4622), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4082), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65161","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1729750,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"Armuchee High School Indians; winning the 2022 GHSA Class A Division I Cross Country State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Armuchee High School Indians for winning the 2022 GHSA Class A Division I Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65160","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1729751,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Savannah, City of; implement a limitation on number of terms the aldermen may serve","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending the several Acts relating to and incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, approved March 17, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3998), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3995), so as to implement a limitation on the number of terms the aldermen may serve; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65163","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1729753,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 8, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8, 2023, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65164","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1729758,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Shorter, Mrs. Lecura Marie Threadcraft; 100th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Lecura Marie Threadcraft Shorter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65159","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1729759,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Klingshirn, Kristin; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Kristin Klingshirn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65147","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1729761,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"Yadudu, Captain Rabiu Hamisu; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65169","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1729763,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Dooly 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 Dooly County, approved August 18, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 373), 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65154","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1729765,"bill_number":"HB702","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65162","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1729767,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Thomaston, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomaston; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65151","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1729769,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Williams, Wendy F.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Wendy F. Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65149","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1729771,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Cruz, Alichia; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Alichia Cruz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65148","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1729772,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"Shaw, Niecey; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Niecey Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65150","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1729775,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"Senate EMS Reform Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate EMS Reform Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65172","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1729776,"bill_number":"SR268","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":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65166","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1729778,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Forsh, Chester; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chester Forsh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65173","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1729780,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Adejube, Mr. Bishop Adeyinka; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bishop Adeyinka Adejube; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65168","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1729782,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"International Diaspora Day; recognize March 13, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2023, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65170","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1729784,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"City of Forsyth; provisions related to the powers of the city manager related to appointment of department heads; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Forsyth, approved May 5, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3542), so as to revise provisions related to the powers of the city manager related to appointment of department heads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65144","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1731382,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"Senate Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65202","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1731384,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2023; recognize; Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 14, 2023, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65193","sponsor":"Doug Stoner"},
{"bill_id":1731386,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65198","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1731388,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia's Workforce; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Expanding Georgia's Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65174","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1731390,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; October 2-6, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2-6, 2023, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65190","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1731395,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"Fasan, Dr. Florence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Florence Fasan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65186","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1731397,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Milton, City of; city council; change description of election districts","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to change the description of the election districts for the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65181","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1731398,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Special license plates; amateur radio station license holders; 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 amateur radio station license holders; to provide for qualifications; to provide for design of such plate; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65182","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1731400,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"Schwarz III, George; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending George Schwarz III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65178","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1731403,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Hall, Dr. Yassin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Yassin Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65187","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1731405,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Taylor Sr., Roy Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Edward Taylor Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65176","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1731409,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Milton, City of; mayor and councilmembers; modify provisions related to compensation","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 provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-06-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65180","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1731411,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"County Boards of Health; operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to provide that operational policies and procedures of the Department of Public Health apply to local personnel; to authorize the department to establish health districts; to revise the manner of selection and qualifications of district health directors; to provide for a chief medical officer for a health district under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Act 383","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65177","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1731413,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Howard, Jon B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jon B. Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65199","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1731416,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need Reform; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65179","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1731418,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Levitas, Elliott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elliott Levitas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65185","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1731420,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Georgia College & State University Day; recognize March 9, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2023, as Georgia College & State University Day at the state capitol and inviting Georgia College President Mrs. Cathy Cox to be recognized by the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65195","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1731424,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"House Study Committee on the Okefenokee Swamp; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Okefenokee Swamp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65184","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1731426,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Coweta County; Board of Education; provide compensation","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the Coweta County Board of Education; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-06-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65183","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1731428,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"GoVoteGA Day; recognize March 22, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2023, as GoVoteGA Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65201","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1731430,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 115th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65203","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1731432,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Province of Sindh; status as a sister state with Georgia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Province of Sindh's status as a sister state with Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65192","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1731434,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"State of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State of Israel upon its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65197","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1731438,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Albany State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Albany State University upon its 120th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65200","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1731441,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Ashley M. Norris, and the Grand Marshal of the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade, George F. Schwarz, III.; on the upcoming occasion of the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Ashley M. Norris, and the Grand Marshal of the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade, George F. Schwarz III, on the upcoming occasion of the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65189","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1731442,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Garren, Alexa; outstanding performance at the 2022 National Derby Rallies and 2022 World Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Alexa Garren for her outstanding performance at the 2022 National Derby Rallies and 2022 World Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65188","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1731444,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Yadudu, Captain Rabiu Hamisu; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65194","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1731447,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Ellijay, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Ellijay 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65196","sponsor":"Johnny Chastain"},
{"bill_id":1731448,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"National Water Safety Month; recognize May 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2023 as National Water Safety Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65175","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1731450,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"Nathaniel William Clark Day in the State of Georgia; March 12, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2023, as Nathaniel William Clark Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65191","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1732855,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"House interns for the 2023 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House interns for the 2023 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65221","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1732856,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"Doug Blevins Agency; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Doug Blevins Agency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65219","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1732857,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Lumpkin County; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Lumpkin 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65216","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1732858,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"Thomas, Pierre \"P\" and Kevin \"Coach K\" Lee; executives and co-founders of Quality Control Music Label; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pierre \"P\" Thomas and Kevin \"Coach K\" Lee, executives and co-founders of Quality Control Music label; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65228","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1732859,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; 2023 Scouts Day at the Capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia upon the 2023 Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65225","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1732860,"bill_number":"HR468","title":"Johnson, Kwame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kwame Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65235","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1732861,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce upon its 10th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65220","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1732862,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"Senate Study Committee on an Equity Impact Tool for Legislation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on an Equity Impact Tool for Legislation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65212","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1732863,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"Carter, President James Earl, Jr.; honor and celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life of President James Earl Carter Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65218","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1732864,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"Gallagher, Rincon City K-9 Police Officer Ian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rincon City K-9 Police Officer Ian Gallagher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65222","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1732865,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Roddie, Wenderria; Rex Mill Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wenderria Roddie, Rex Mill Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65238","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1732866,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia); BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 21, 2023, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65223","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1732867,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"Lewis, Krista; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Krista Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65234","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1732868,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Town of Camak; new charter; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Camak; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority and structure of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65204","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1732869,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"Global Impact Academy's CTI Chapter; winning the Georgia CTI Fall Conference; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Global Impact Academy's CTI Chapter for winning the Georgia CTI Fall Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65239","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1732870,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"North Hall Middle School boys' cross country team; winning the 2022 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School boys' cross country team for winning the 2022 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65232","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1732871,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Forsyth, City of; powers of city manager; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Forsyth, approved May 5, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3542), so as to revise provisions related to the powers of the city manager related to appointment of department heads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 636","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65209","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1732872,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"AmeriCorps Week Georgia; March 12-18, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12-18, 2023, as AmeriCorps Week Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65224","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1732873,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"Glanville, Courtenay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Courtenay Glanville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65206","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1732874,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"Georgia SERVES Day at the state capitol; March 15, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15, 2023, as Georgia SERVES Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65226","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1732875,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65208","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1732876,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"March of Dimes; 85th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending March of Dimes upon its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65236","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1732877,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"Smith, Maverick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maverick Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65231","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1732878,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Caston, Ms. Arthena; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Arthena Caston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65205","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1732879,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"State of Israel; 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State of Israel upon its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65233","sponsor":"Esther Panitch"},
{"bill_id":1732880,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"Balogun, Ayodeji Ibrahim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65207","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1732881,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Schley County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Schley County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, 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 for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65210","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1732882,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Way III, Samuel Albert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel Albert Way III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65213","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1732883,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"Leslie-Gaynor, Robertha; Morrow Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robertha Leslie-Gaynor, Morrow Middle School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65237","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1732884,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Gwinnett County; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $8,000.00","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption of $4,000.00 from all county school district ad valorem taxation, except taxes levied to retire bonded indebtedness, which applies to the homestead of each resident of the Gwinnett County school district actually occupied by the owner as a residence and homestead, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4199), so as to increase said homestead exemption to $8,000.00; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65211","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1732885,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"North Hall Middle School girls' cross country team; winning the 2022 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School girls' cross country team for winning the 2022 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65230","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1732886,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day; fourth Wednesday in February; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65214","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1732887,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"Habersham EMC Lineman Rodeo Team; first place overall winners in the REA Electric Co-Op Division at the International Lineman's Rodeo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating the Habersham EMC Lineman Rodeo Team on being named first place overall winners in the REA Electric Co-Op Division at the International Lineman's Rodeo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65229","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1732888,"bill_number":"HR450","title":"Coxe, Jacqueline Ramseur Jetton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jacqueline Ramseur Jetton Coxe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65217","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1732889,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Quality Basic Education; calculation and distribution of funds to local units of administration for student transportation programs; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to program weights and funding requirements under Quality Basic Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65215","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1732890,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Lovett, Denim; crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Denim Lovett on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65227","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1735498,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Department of Public Health; appointment of a state surgeon general; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for the appointment of a state surgeon general; to provide for qualifications and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65241","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1735573,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"CPR Training; increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need of such training; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65240","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1739135,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"Senate Study Committee on Recycling Efficiency and Economic Development; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Recycling Efficiency and Economic Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65289","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1739136,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Hearn, William Aaron, Christopher Rong-Guang Chen, and Cooper Jacob Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Aaron Hearn, Christopher Rong-Guang Chen, and Cooper Jacob Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65270","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1739137,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19","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, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65257","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1739138,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Grabowski, Major General Thomas F.; grand occasion of his retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Thomas F. Grabowski upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65269","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1739139,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Senate Study Committee on Excessive Vehicle Noise and Related Crimes; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Excessive Vehicle Noise and Related Crimes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65245","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1739140,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"Shaw, Niecey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Niecey Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65273","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1739141,"bill_number":"HB721","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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65259","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1739142,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in the Tree Care Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65253","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1739143,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Public Service Commission; pursue actions to protect 2,700,000 electricity customers from unjustly paying; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to pursue actions to protect 2,700,000 electricity customers from unjustly paying for construction mistakes, delays, and work corrections on Units 3 and 4 at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant and to prohibit Georgia Power from profiting on these construction mistakes, delays, and work corrections; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65279","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1739144,"bill_number":"HB718","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65256","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1739145,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee; induct former Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct former Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65266","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1739146,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"John Milledge Academy Varsity Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the John Milledge Academy Varsity Football Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65271","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1739147,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Walton County; Board of Commissioners; chairperson; reduce base salary and clarify compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a change in the compensation of certain Walton County officers, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3924), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4362), so as to reduce the base salary for the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Walton County and to otherwise clarify the compensation to be paid to said chairperson; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65264","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1739148,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3520), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65260","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1739149,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Forsyth County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Forsyth County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, through tax year 2035, in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65255","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1739150,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Gates, Sierra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sierra Gates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65275","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1739151,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"McIntosh County; Board of Education; modify compensation of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a method of compensating the chairperson and members of the board of education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5231), and by an Act approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4442), so as to modify the compensation of the chairperson and members of the board of education of McIntosh County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65261","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1739152,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Armuchee High School Lady Indians; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Armuchee High School Lady Indians for winning the 2022-2023 GHSA Class A Cheerleading State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65242","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1739153,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Habersham EMC Lineman Rodeo Team; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating the Habersham EMC Lineman Rodeo Team on being named first place overall winners in the REA Electric Co-Op Division at the International Lineman's Rodeo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65288","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1739155,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"City of Port Wentworth; to levy an excise tax; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Port Wentworth 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":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-30","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65254","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1739157,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival for its outstanding efforts to foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and country of Japan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65282","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1739158,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Nurses Day; recognize March 16, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2023, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65296","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1739159,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal Memorial Bridge; Henry County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Pastor Spencer T. O'Neal and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65267","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1739160,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Darien, City of; increase a residency requirement to one year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Darien, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4328), as amended, so as to increase a residency requirement to one year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65265","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1739161,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Durrah, Bishop Wilfred, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Wilfred Durrah, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65272","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1739162,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"Armuchee High School Indians; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Armuchee High School Indians for winning the 2022 GHSA Class A Division I Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65247","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1739163,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Congress; ensure spouses of active duty service members are able to obtain the retirement benefits that they have earned; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact legislation to ensure that spouses of active duty service members are able to obtain the retirement benefits that they have earned by combining vesting service across multiple public pension plans and for President Joe Biden to sign that legislation into law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65268","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1739164,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"Symone, MiAsia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending MiAsia Symone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65278","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1739165,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"Bailey Jr., Roland \"Champ\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roland \"Champ\" Bailey Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65295","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1739166,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Rossville, City of; mayor or councilperson; provide method of filling vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Rossville, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2819), as amended, so as to provide for the method of filling vacancies of the mayor or councilperson; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65250","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1739167,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Verner, Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dorothy Verner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65248","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1739168,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Polk County; board of elections and registration; expand board to five members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Polk County and provide for its powers and duties, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4652), 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 board members; to update provisions relating to filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65249","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1739169,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"Bailey, Destiny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Destiny Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65276","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1739170,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Rockdale County; compensation of the chairperson and commissioners; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Rockdale County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2817), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4757), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65244","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1739171,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"McIntosh County; redevelopment and other powers; referendum; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize McIntosh County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65243","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1739172,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Stokes, Ralph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ralph Stokes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65291","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1739173,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Pi Day; recognize March 14, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2023, as Pi Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65293","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1739175,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"March of Dimes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending March of Dimes upon its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65287","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1739176,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"RSV Immunization Technologies; vaccines and monoclonal antibodies within the federal VFC program; support the inclusion","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the inclusion of new RSV immunization technologies, including vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, within the federal VFC program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65284","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1739177,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Franklin County; Board of Education; provide for compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relative to the Board of Education of Franklin County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3753), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65251","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1739178,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Early County School District; ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; extend the expiration date","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), as amended, so as to extend the expiration date of the exemption; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65294","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1739179,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Thomson, City of; mayor and city councilmembers; provide staggered elections","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, so as to provide for staggered elections of the mayor and city councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to modernize provisions regarding elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65262","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1739180,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Tomlinson, Reverend Eddie J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Eddie J. Tomlinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65280","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1739181,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"Hayes, Sydni; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Sydni Hayes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65246","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1739183,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Cave Spring, City of; revise and modernize charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Cave Spring, approved April 28, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 3872), as amended, so as to revise and modernize the charter of such city; to abolish the office of mayor; to create the office of city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city council and the city manager; to provide for related matters; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65252","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1739184,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"Smith-Harris, Yandy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yandy Smith-Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65277","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1739185,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Schley County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Schley County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65281","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1739186,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Board of Education of Dodge 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 Dodge County, approved March 6, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3507), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 17, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4542), 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65290","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1739187,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"House Study Committee on Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65285","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1739188,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"Hiram Hornets; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Hiram Hornets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65286","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1739189,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Randolph County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Randolph 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65258","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1739190,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Jackson, Dr. Donna W.; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Donna W. Jackson upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65274","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1739191,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Walton County; Board of Commissioners; powers and compensation of chairperson; revise provisions","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, so as to revise provisions related to the powers and compensation of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65263","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1739192,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Jenkins, Jabez and Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jabez and Christopher Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65283","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1739193,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Headd, Pastor Avery; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Avery Headd on the occasion of his 28th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65292","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1741104,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"George Walton Academy Lady Bulldogs; winning the 2023 Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the George Walton Academy Lady Bulldogs for winning the 2023 Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65317","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1741105,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Hiawassee, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hiawassee 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65307","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1741107,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"Levengood, J. Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Michael Levengood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65324","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1741108,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Clark, Mr. David Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. David Robert Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65339","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1741109,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Civil Air Patrol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65340","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1741111,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"Kamau, Mayor Khalid; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Khalid Kamau on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65352","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741113,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"House Study Committee on Education Funding Mechanisms; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Education Funding Mechanisms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65311","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1741114,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Human, Kimberly; Woodland High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kimberly Human, Woodland High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65325","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1741115,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team; winning the IA/Division I 2022 Cross Country State championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls' cross country team on winning the 1A/Division 1 2022 Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65328","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1741117,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"GALEO; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending GALEO upon the occasion of their 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65299","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1741118,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"Rules of the Senate; amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65351","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1741120,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"Alessandroni, Father Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Father Thomas Alessandroni; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65322","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1741122,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"DeKalb County; tax commissioner; election and filling of vacancies; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to abolish the offices of tax-receiver and tax-collector of DeKalb County, Georgia, and to create the office of County Tax-Commissioner of DeKalb County, Georgia, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 558), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to the election and filling of vacancies for the office of tax commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65303","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1741123,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Preston, City of; clarify that the territory formerly included within the boundaries of the city is subject to governance by the Unified Government of Webster County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Preston in the County of Webster, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4127), as amended; to thereby clarify that the territory formerly included within the boundaries of the city is subject to governance by the governing authority of the Unified Government of Webster County, Georgia; to provide for the devolution of all assets and obligations of the City of Preston to the Unified Government of Webster County, Georgia; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65306","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1741124,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"National College Resources Foundation; 19th Annual Atlanta Black College Expo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National College Resources Foundation upon its 19th Annual Atlanta Black College Expo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65319","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1741127,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Quitman County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Quitman 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65304","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1741128,"bill_number":"HR494","title":"Whitehead, Luke; Unity Christian School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Luke Whitehead, Unity Christian School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65316","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1741130,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"East Georgia Cancer Coalition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the East Georgia Cancer Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65323","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1741131,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Commission of the Unified Government of Webster County; readopt and revise laws","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to readopt and revise the laws pertaining to the Commission of the Unified Government of Webster County, Georgia; to provide for statutes as a municipal corporation and county; to provide for powers of the unified government; to provide for tax districts; to provide for the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65312","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1741133,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"Kamala Harris Day; first Friday of October of each year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vice President Kamala Harris and recognizing the first Friday of October of each year as \"Kamala Harris Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65310","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1741134,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Fulton County; ad valorem taxes for county purposes; seniors have to reapply for such exemption every two years; remove the requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and whose household income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3945), so as to remove the requirement for seniors to have to reapply for such exemption every two years; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-05","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65332","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1741136,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Payne, Susan; Unity Christian School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Payne, Unity Christian School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65329","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1741137,"bill_number":"SR332","title":"Essel, Henrietta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henrietta Essel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65344","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741139,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Senator Stephen B. Henson Interchange; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Senator Stephen B. Henson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65333","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1741140,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Ralston, Honorable David; 73rd Speaker of the House of Representatives of this great state; honor and condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of the Honorable David Ralston, 73rd Speaker of the House of Representatives of this great state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65297","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1741142,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Dollar, Pastors Creflo and Taffi; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Creflo Dollar and Pastor Taffi Dollar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65341","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741143,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Williams, Mayor Vince; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Vince Williams on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65348","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741145,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"Muslim Advocacy Day; recognize March 16, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2023, as Muslim Advocacy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65335","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1741146,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports; an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; 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":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65320","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1741148,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Avery, Mayor Mario B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Mario B. Avery on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65342","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741149,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"Essel, Isaac; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Isaac Essel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65350","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741150,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"\"Muslim American Heritage Month\" in Georgia; month of July each year; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of July each year as \"Muslim American Heritage Month\" in Georgia; to provide for ceremonies and programs; to make certain legislative observations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65330","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1741152,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Richmond County; letting contracts and opening bids; revise provisions","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 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4077), so as to revise provisions relating to letting contracts and opening bids; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65305","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1741153,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"Smaila, Ambassador Amina Amira; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Amina Amira Smaila; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65349","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741155,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Columbia County; Board of Elections; revise provisions for appointment and nomination of board members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections for Columbia County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved March 23, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4180), as amended, so as to revise provisions for the appointment of board members; to provide for the nomination of certain potential board members; to update provisions relating to the certification of such appointments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65302","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1741156,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"Parker, Joseph; Woodland High School's 2023 Star Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Parker, Woodland High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65318","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1741158,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"Thornton, Charles Elliot; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Elliot Thornton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65343","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741159,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"Parkside Elementary School; exemplary performance and sportsmanship during the school's 2023 Penny Wars; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the students of Parkside Elementary School for their exemplary performance and sportsmanship during the school's 2023 Penny Wars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65321","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1741161,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"House Rural Development Council; reauthorize","description":"A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the House Rural Development Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65309","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1741162,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Webster County; Board of Commissioners; clarify governing authority is the Unified Government of Webster County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to create a board of commissioners of Webster County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3559), as amended; to thereby clarify that the governing authority of said county is the Unified Government of Webster County, Georgia; to provide for the devolution of all assets and obligations of said board of commissioners to the Unified Government of Webster County, Georgia; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65300","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1741164,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Brookhaven, City of; DeKalb County; modify amount of base year homestead exemption","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, particularly by an Act approved on May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4439), so as to modify the amount of the base year homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65301","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1741166,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Muslim American Heritage Month; recognize July 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 2023 as Muslim American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65337","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1741167,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Benefits of Solar Energy in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Benefits of Solar Energy in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65298","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1741168,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65334","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1741170,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Broom, Mayor Bianca Motley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Bianca Motley Broom on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65345","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741171,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"Ingraham, Mayor Deana Holiday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65346","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741173,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Clayton, Lieutenant Colonel Duane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Duane Clayton upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65336","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1741175,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"Robinson, Mayor Rochelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Rochelle Robinson on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65347","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1741177,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Flau'jae Johnson Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Flau'jae Johnson and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65314","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1741178,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Coach Forsh Road; Douglas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Chester 'Coach' Forsh and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65331","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1741179,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"Judge Willie Lovett Jr. Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Willie Lovett Jr. and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65313","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1741181,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Ben Hill County; board of elections and registration; appointment of board members; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Ben Hill County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4989), so as to revise provisions relating to the appointment of board members; to revise provisions relating to filling vacancies on the board; to revise provisions as to the compensation of board members; to redesignate the chief executive officer of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65308","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1741183,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"E. Larry McDuffie Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. E. Larry McDuffie and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65315","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1741184,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"Bowen, Tom; Cartersville High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tom Bowen, Cartersville High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65326","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1741186,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"Nunez, Omar; Cartersville High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Omar Nunez, Cartersville High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65327","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1741187,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Barakoti, Sushma; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sushma Barakoti; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65338","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1742865,"bill_number":"HR511","title":"Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia; March 2023; raise awareness of the need for research, screening programs, and access to care for individuals who suffer from chronic kidney disease; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2023 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia in order to raise awareness of the need for research, screening programs, and access to care for individuals who suffer from chronic kidney disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65370","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1742867,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Podiatry Day; recognize March 15, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15, 2023, as Podiatry Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65380","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1742869,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"Employment First Georgia Council; develop recommendations on how to transition current use of sub-minimum wage practices to employment options for people with developmental disabilities; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging members of the Employment First Georgia 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":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65365","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1742872,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Purebred Dog Day; recognize May 1, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognizing May 1, 2023, as Purebred Dog Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65381","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1742875,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"Georgia SERVES Day; recognize March 15, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15, 2023, as Georgia SERVES Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65354","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1742877,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; retirement benefit amounts payable to former legislators upon retirement and to currently retired legislators","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 match the retirement benefit amounts payable to former legislators upon retirement and to currently retired legislators in retirement to those benefits which are payable upon retirement to legislators who are in office on or after January 1, 2022; 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":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65382","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1742880,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Attorney General; bring forward a claim before the Supreme Court regarding the boundary dispute between Georgia and Tennessee; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Attorney General of Georgia to bring forward a claim before the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the boundary dispute between the State of Georgia and the State of Tennessee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65360","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1742882,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Los Vecinos de Buford Highway; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Los Vecinos de Buford Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65371","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1742884,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Kinsey, Michael Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Scott Kinsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65374","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1742887,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65364","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1742890,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"Morris Brown College Day; recognize March 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, as Morris Brown College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65379","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1742893,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Hinesville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hinesville 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65358","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1742895,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Clark, Mr. David Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. David Robert Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65377","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1742898,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"Levitas, Elliott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elliott Levitas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65353","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1742901,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Rockdale County; Board of Commissioners; increase board to five members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Rockdale County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2817), as amended, so as to increase the board of commissioners to five members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65359","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1742903,"bill_number":"HR513","title":"RudHil Companies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending RudHil Companies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65372","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1742906,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; receiving the Chief V. Kenneth Elmore Memorial Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council for receiving the Chief V. Kenneth Elmore Memorial Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65376","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1742909,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Choe, Hyeyoung; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hyeyoung Choe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65375","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1742911,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"LifeLink of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeLink of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65373","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1742913,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Clay County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Clay 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65366","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1742917,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Private Review Agents; health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification of private review agents, so as to provide for health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements under certain circumstances; to provide for an annual filing; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65367","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1742919,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Task Force on Workforce and Safety Net Integration; create","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 the Task Force on Workforce and Safety Net Integration; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for membership and appointment of members; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a report and recommendations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65356","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1742923,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"AmeriCorps Week Georgia; recognize March 12-18, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12-18, 2023, as AmeriCorps Week Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65355","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1742924,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"Community Champions Initiative; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the Community Champions Initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65378","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1742926,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change salary of chief deputy clerk and clerk","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6017), 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65357","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1742930,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; March 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65369","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1742932,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"Mohammad Inamullah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mohammad Inamullah and the Glitter of Hope Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65363","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1742934,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"City of Hampton; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from the City of Hampton 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 who are 62 years of age or older and under 68 years of age; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65362","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1742938,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65368","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1742940,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"City of Hampton; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from the City of Hampton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $50.000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 68 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65361","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1743501,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"World Down Syndrome Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65406","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1743503,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"Winter, Lashley Wendel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lashley Wendel Winter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65412","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743505,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"Pickens, Mychal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mychal Pickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65415","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743507,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"Orange, Cleophas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cleophas Orange; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65394","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1743509,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Kappa Omega Chapter; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating and commending Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Kappa Omega Chapter for 100 years of service to all mankind; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65419","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":1743512,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"Caesar, Julius; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julius Caesar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65407","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743514,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Health; provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65385","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1743516,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"City of Powder Springs; update the boundaries of the city; adopt by reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to adopt by reference a certain map 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65399","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1743518,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Heritage Day; recognize March 20, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2023, 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":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65422","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1743521,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Marshall Rancifer Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Marshall Rancifer and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65393","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1743522,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Wilkinson County Warriors; winning the 2022-2023 GHSA Class A Division II Boys State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilkinson County Warriors for winning the 2022-2023 GHSA Class A Division II Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65417","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1743525,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"Federal VFC program; inclusion of new RSV immunization technologies, including vaccines and monoclonal antibodies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the inclusion of new RSV immunization technologies, including vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, within the federal VFC program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65405","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1743526,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; recognize March 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65420","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1743529,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; provide Special Humanitarian Parole for Cameroonian refugees; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to take swift action to provide Special Humanitarian Parole for Cameroonian refugees facing abuse, medical negligence, and racial discrimination at the hands of the United States immigration system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65389","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743532,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"Longville, Shobia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shobia Longville; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65414","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743533,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Employees' Retirement System; include certain compensation supplements in calculation of earnable compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to include certain compensation supplements in the calculation of \"earnable compensation\"; 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":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65386","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1743536,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"Hycon, Ernest; outstanding career as a musician; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ernest Hycon on his outstanding career as a musician; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65409","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743538,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Williams, Keianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keianna Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65418","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1743540,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Gwinnett County; ad valorem tax; additional homestead exemption of $2000.00 for certain public service employees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide an additional homestead exemption from Gwinnett County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $2,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are certain public service employees; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65388","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1743542,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Special license plates; Southern University Alumni; 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 Southern University Alumni; 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":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65387","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1743544,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"Jamida Orange Memorial Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Jamida Orange and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65392","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1743547,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"World Down Syndrome Day; recognize March 21, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65397","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1743549,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Vince Dooley Memorial Intersection; Clarke County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Vincent Joseph Dooley and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65390","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1743551,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65421","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1743553,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"Zion Episcopal Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zion Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65408","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1743556,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Haralson County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Haralson 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 needs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65396","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1743558,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Reed, Glen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glen Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65416","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1743560,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Sean P. Kornacki Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Sean P. Kornacki and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65400","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1743562,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"Taylor, Pastor Gary K., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Gary K. Taylor Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65403","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1743565,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"Balogun, Ayodeji Ibrahim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65410","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743567,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"Cleaver, Naomi and Casey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Naomi and Casey Cleaver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65402","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1743569,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Thornton, SFC William \"Butch\"; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending SFC William \"Butch\" Thornton upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65404","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1743571,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"Holt, Donald \"Donnie\" Curtis, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald \"Donnie\" Curtis Holt Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65401","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1743573,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"Empire Board of Realtists Day; recognize March 13, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2023, as Empire Board of Realtists Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65398","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1743576,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Hart 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 Hart County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4215), 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65383","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1743577,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Henry, Patricia; Atlanta Caribbean Carnival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Patricia Henry and recognizing the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65413","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1743580,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Gray, Carolyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65411","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1743583,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Hart County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Board of Commissioners of Hart County, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4232), 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65384","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1743584,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"Atlanta Public Schools; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Atlanta Public Schools upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65423","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1743587,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"City of Hampton; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Hampton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65395","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1743588,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"PFC John W. Adams Memorial Highway; Greene County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of PFC John W. Adams and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65391","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1744557,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"Johnson, Cora; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cora Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65491","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1744558,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Broom, Mayor Bianca Motley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Bianca Motley Broom on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65510","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1744559,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65453","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744560,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Crimes and offenses; criminal abortion; immaculate conception clause; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-140 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal abortion, so as to enact the ''immaculate conception\" clause; to provide for equal application and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65481","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1744561,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65502","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1744562,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Elections and Primaries; challenging the qualifications of a person applying to register to vote or any person whose name appears on the list of 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 challenging the qualifications of a person applying to register to vote or any person whose name appears on the list of electors; to provide for grounds; to provide for required documentation relating to such challenges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65517","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1744563,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Blackshear, City of; city council; decrease size to five members; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blackshear, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4091), as amended, so as to decrease the size of the city council from six to five members; to update provisions relating to elections, meetings, organization, and voting of the city council; to change the description of the council districts; to revise provisions relating to city rules and regulations related to employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65474","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1744564,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"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 for a comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fair housing; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide for the protection of the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 and Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations generally and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination in private and public employment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65442","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1744565,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Atlanta, City of; Board of Education; qualifications for membership; remove certain limitations","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 remove limitations on qualifications for membership on said board related to working for other boards of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65478","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1744566,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Ranger, Town of; repeal Act to provide new charter; transfer duties to Gordon County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Ranger in the County of Gordon, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979 p. 4208); to provide for transfer of duties and obligations to Gordon County; to provide for transfer of all legal rights, privileges, and assets to Gordon 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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65459","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1744567,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Dealer License Plates and Temporary Operating Permits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Dealer License Plates and Temporary Operating Permits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65525","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1744568,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Brooks County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Brooks County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65466","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1744569,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Henry County Airport Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Henry County Airport Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65470","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1744570,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Tunnel Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Tunnel Hill ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 for each resident of the City of Tunnel Hill who is 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $40,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65447","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744571,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"State Board of Education; election of members by members of the House of Representatives and Senate; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the election of members of the State Board of Education by the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts are embraced or partly embraced by each congressional district of this state; to provide for appointment of the State School Superintendent by the State Board of Education and other matters relative to the foregoing changes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65524","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1744572,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"House Study Committee on Licensing of the Tree Care Industry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Licensing of the Tree Care Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65523","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744573,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Georgia Data Privacy 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 prohibit a manufacturer of consumer electronic devices from allowing consumers to opt out of certain data collection by third parties unless the consumer can opt of the same data collection by the manufacturer; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement, limitations, exclusions, construction, and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65484","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744574,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"Opal G. Crawford Barron Memorial Roundabout; Lumpkin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Opal Gibson Crawford Barron and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65485","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1744575,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Tunnel Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Tunnel Hill ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 for each resident of the City of Tunnel Hill who is 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65439","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744576,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Gwinnett County; Board of Commissioners; provide 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 update provisions related to the compensation of commissioners; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Act 215","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65463","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1744577,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"319th Transportation Company of the Central Savannah River Area; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 319th Transportation Company of the Central Savannah River Area; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65513","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1744578,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; repeal a homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County ad valorem taxes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over and whose gross household income exceeds $40,000.00, approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4132), so as to repeal such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65436","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744579,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Whitfield County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Whitfield County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $40,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65475","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744580,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; close certain homestead exemption to new applicants","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County ad valorem taxes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over and whose gross household income does not exceed $40,000.00, approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4127), so as to close such exemption to new applications; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65454","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744581,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Sawyer, Lauren Kristara; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lauren Kristara Sawyer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65493","sponsor":"Ruwa Romman"},
{"bill_id":1744582,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Moreland, Town of; Recorder's Court; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Moreland, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5053), as amended, so as to repeal provisions related to the Recorder's Court; to establish a municipal court; to provide for judges of such court; to provide for convening, jurisdiction, and powers of such court; to provide for appeals; to provide for rules of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65469","sponsor":"David Jenkins"},
{"bill_id":1744583,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"Widow's and Widower's Day at the Capitol; March 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, as Widow's and Widower's Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65507","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1744584,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Newton County; the income cap and exemption provided to citizens who are 65 years of age or older; homestead exemption; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing homestead exemptions from Newton County and Newton County School District ad valorem taxation, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4328), so as to increase the income cap and exemption provided to citizens who are 65 years of age or older from Newton County School District ad valorem taxation; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65432","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744585,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Fulton Technology and Energy Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Fulton Technology and Energy Enhancement Authority, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3612), so as to revise the short title; to rename the authority; to provide for a new board for the authority; to terminate the terms of existing board members; to revise provisions related to the appointment of board members; to provide for the removal of board members; to revise definitions; to provide for a student advisory panel; to provide for eligibility and application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65518","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1744586,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"Orange, Jamida; Women's History Month; honor and condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jamida Orange during Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65495","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1744587,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Whitfield County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; revise homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Whitfield County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4538), so as to revise the exemption amount; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65437","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744588,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Shorey, Al; Darlington High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Al Shorey, Darlington High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65501","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1744589,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Peachtree City, City of; annex certain properties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new city charter for Peachtree City, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4801), as amended, so as to annex certain properties into the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65445","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1744590,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"Hebron Christian Lions girls' basketball team; winning the 2023 GHSA 3A State Girls Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Hebron Christian Lions girls' basketball team for winning the 2023 GHSA 3A State Girls Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65499","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1744591,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead 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 a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65450","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744592,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Verniero, Honorable Colonel Dr. Samuel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the accomplishments of the Honorable Colonel Dr. Samuel Verniero through his life's work and his Verniero Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65508","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1744593,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Leadership Academy; sponsored by the DeKalb County Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Academy sponsored by the DeKalb County Chapter of 100 Black Men of America Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65503","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1744594,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"Work of law enforcement agencies; combat fentanyl epidemic; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the work of law enforcement agencies in the State of Georgia to combat the fentanyl epidemic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65486","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1744595,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $3,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for the automatic increase of such exemption to $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county on January 1, 2035; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65452","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744596,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee 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 school district who are 75 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65456","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744597,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Whitfield County; School District; increase homestead exemption amount and income ceiling","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Whitfield County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older and whose annual incomes do not exceed $15,000.00, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3734), as amended by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4455), so as to provide for an increase in the exemption amount and the income ceiling; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65473","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744598,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"House Study Committee on Workforce Innovation and Development; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Workforce Innovation and Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65527","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1744599,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"Levengood, J. Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Michael Levengood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65515","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1744600,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County; provisions relating to the compensation of the chief magistrate; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3907), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4725), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65425","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744601,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"Little Zion Baptist Church; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Little Zion Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65498","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1744602,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Yang, Haoyu; Darlington High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haoyu Yang, Darlington High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65500","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1744603,"bill_number":"HR547","title":"House Study Committee on Rural Medical Personnel Recruitment; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Rural Medical Personnel Recruitment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65487","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1744604,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Paulding County; Board of Education; filling vacancies; revise provisions","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 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4151), so as to revise provisions related to filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65465","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1744605,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Parks; rename Stone Mountain Memorial Association as Stone Mountain Park Association","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to rename the Stone Mountain Memorial Association as the Stone Mountain Park Association; to remove references to the Confederacy; to amend Title 45 and Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees and state government, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65480","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1744606,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Tyrone, Town of; Fayette County; deannex certain properties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to repeal and replace the charter of the Town of Tyrone, in Fayette County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3876), as amended, so as to deannex certain properties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65446","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1744607,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Suwanee, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3609), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65476","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1744608,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"Irvin, Kenneth Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kenneth Eugene Irvin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65494","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1744609,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"State Court of Rockdale County; compensation of the judges of said court; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3679), so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65424","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744610,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Cohutta, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Cohutta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 for each resident of the City of Cohutta who is 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65457","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744611,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Glynn County; State Court; change compensation of solicitor general","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3553), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; to provide that the solicitor general shall be a full-time position; to provide for staffing of such solicitor's office; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65464","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1744612,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $3,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for the automatic increase of such exemption to $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county on January 1, 2035; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65455","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744613,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Oliver, Matthew; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65490","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1744614,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Mableton, City of; deannex certain properties from corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mableton, approved May 9, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6049), so as to deannex certain properties from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65519","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1744615,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; repeal a homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1999, and $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2000, for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $15,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3568), so as to repeal such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65477","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744616,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"Spectrum Autism Support Group's 25th Anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Spectrum Autism Support Group's 25th Anniversary and recognizing its provision of support, education, and resources to individuals and families impacted by autism in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65489","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1744617,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Whitfield County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Whitfield County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $250,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65438","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744618,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Crimes and offenses; restrictions on performance of abortions; medical oath protection clause; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-141 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the performance of abortions, availability of records, civil cause of action, and affirmative defenses, so as to enact the ''medical oath protection\" clause; to provide for review of alleged medical professional misconduct prior to adjudication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65482","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1744619,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Joseph, Jennie; Founder of Commonsense Childbirth, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennie Joseph, Founder of Commonsense Childbirth Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65506","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1744620,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"Senate American Korean Friendship Caucus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Senate American Korean Friendship Caucus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65433","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1744621,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of a distinctive license plate for owners of ambulances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle license fees and classes, so as to provide for issuance of a distinctive license plate for owners of ambulances; to provide for design, display, and transfer of such license plates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65522","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1744622,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Irwin County; Board of Commissioners; compensation; revise provisions","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, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the board of commissioners; to revise provisions relating to appointment of the clerk of the board of commissioners; to provide for the appointment of a county administrator; to provide for the powers and duties of the county administrator; to revise provisions relating to the superintendent of roads and bridges; to repeal provisions relating to providing an automobile to the chairperson when serving as superintendent of roads and bridges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-05","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2023-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65460","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1744623,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Dalton, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Dalton independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3763), so as to increase such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65448","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744624,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"City of Watkinsville Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Watkinsville Public Facilities Authority; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations and their negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65434","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744625,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Ludowici, City of; change description of council districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Ludowici, approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 701), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4246), so as to change the description of the council districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65443","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1744626,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Forsyth County; Board of Registrations and Elections; start and end date of member terms; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the start and end date of board member terms; to eliminate time limitations on former board members holding elected office; to revise the compensation of the board members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65462","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1744627,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Atlanta Board of Education; qualifications for membership on said board related to working for other boards of education; remove limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4341), so as to remove limitations on qualifications for membership on said board related to working for other boards of education; to reapportion the board of education election 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":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65430","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1744628,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; repeal homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 1999, and $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2000, for certain residents of that county who have annual incomes not exceeding $15,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3576), so as to repeal such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65451","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744629,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Greene County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Greene County; provide for the dissolution and reactivation of districts under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65471","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1744630,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Morganton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Morganton; to provide for reincorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, election, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications of such authority; to provide for conflicts of interest and holding other offices; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65520","sponsor":"Johnny Chastain"},
{"bill_id":1744631,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"Morris Brown College Day; recognize March 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, as Morris Brown College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65511","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1744632,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"Gwinnett Chatt Outreach; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gwinnett Chatt Outreach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65514","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1744633,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Dalton, City of; ad valorem tax; increase income cap and homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes and a homestead exemption from City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $75,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Dalton who is 65 years of age or over and whose annual net income does not exceed $20,000.00, approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4104), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4480), so as to increase the income cap and the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65444","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744634,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Effects of Cannabis Use; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Effects of Cannabis Use; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65429","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1744635,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65497","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1744636,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Cohutta, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Cohutta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 for each resident of the City of Cohutta who is 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $40,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65435","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744637,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Cephas, Fred; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fred Cephas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65492","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1744638,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Dillard, City of; eliminate one council post","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Dillard in the County of Rabun, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2451), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3762) so as to eliminate one council post in the city; to provide for continuation in office of current councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65468","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744639,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Henry County Building and Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Henry County Building and Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Henry County or any municipality or political subdivision within Henry County for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; 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":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65467","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1744640,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; postretirement benefit adjustments shall be issued to members who became members on or after July 1, 2009; provide","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 provide that postretirement benefit adjustments shall be issued to members who became members on or after July 1, 2009, in the same manner as other members; to provide for adjustments based on prior years; 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":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65509","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1744641,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"Truth and Union Lodge #594; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Truth and Union Lodge #594; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65488","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1744642,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Safer States Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other safety inspections and regulations, so as to prohibit the use of certain chemical flame retardants; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65521","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1744643,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Twiggs County; School District; increase income cap on homestead exemption granted to certain residents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a $15,000.00 homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the Twiggs County School District for residents who are 62 years of age or older and whose net income does not exceed $15,000.00, approved April 17, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6502), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4834), so as to increase the income cap on the homestead exemption granted to certain residents of the school district who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65528","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1744644,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Festival of Navroz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the festival of Navroz as well as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65516","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1744645,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"Conn, Clifford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clifford Conn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65505","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1744646,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Probate Court of Rockdale County; compensation of such judge; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3969), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65428","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744647,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Education; minimum salaries of special education teachers who meet certain criteria shall be 110 percent of the minimum salary; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum salary schedules in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that the minimum salaries of special education teachers who meet certain criteria shall be 110 percent of the minimum salary such teacher would otherwise qualify for on the schedule of minimum salaries established by the State Board of Education; to provide for qualifications; to revise provisions for local salary supplements; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65440","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1744648,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Dalton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; increase homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3766), so as to increase such exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-03","last_action_date":"2023-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65472","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744649,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Juvenile Court of Rockdale County; judge; supplementary compensation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the supplementary compensation of the judge of the juvenile court of Rockdale County; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65431","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744650,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Professional counselors; authorize applicants enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing exam; provisions","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 authorize applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65479","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1744651,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Public Health, Department of; Low THC Oil Patient Registry; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to revise provisions relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to provide for online payment for registration cards; to provide for registry cards to be delivered through certified mail; to require physicians to see a registered patient every six months; to require physicians to complete an education course relating to low THC oil prior to certifying any patients; to prohibit employers from discriminating against an employee based on his or her status as a registered patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65483","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1744652,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Rockdale County; compensation of the coroner; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the coroner of Rockdale County in lieu of a fee system of compensation, approved April 4, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2505), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4751), so as to change the compensation of the coroner; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-07-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65427","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1744653,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Social Circle, City of; School District; provide new boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the charter for the Academy of Social Circle and to create a body politic known as the School District of Social Circle, approved April 29, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4557), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4196), 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65461","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1744654,"bill_number":"HR566","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia's COVID-19 Response and Future Pandemic Preparedness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia's COVID-19 Response and Future Pandemic Preparedness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65526","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1744655,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Bacon County; State 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 State Court of Bacon 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 needs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65458","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1744656,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment; time frames for HIV testing; 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 for time frames for HIV testing; to provide for additional testing; to provide for disclosure of test results; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65512","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1744657,"bill_number":"SR353","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":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65426","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1744658,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Dalton, City of; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase income cap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Dalton ad valorem taxes for city purposes and a homestead exemption from City of Dalton Independent School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $75,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for each resident of the City of Dalton who is 65 years of age or over and whose annual net income does not exceed $20,000.00, approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4104), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000; so as to increase the income cap; to increase the exemption from ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65441","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1744659,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Oconee County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Oconee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 75 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-04-27","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65449","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1744660,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Twiggs County; ad valorem tax; increase income cap on homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act restating and reenacting a certain homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied for county and school purposes and a certain homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied for county purposes in Twiggs County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3935), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4359), so as to increase the amount of the income cap on the exemption granted to certain residents 62 years of age or older; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65529","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1744661,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"Valley of Columbus; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; centennial anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Valley of Columbus, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, upon its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65496","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1744662,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"Johnson, Charles S., IV.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles S. Johnson IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65504","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1745249,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Professions and businesses; electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 change certain provisions relating to certain professions practicing in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65538","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1745250,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"Magistrate court system; 40th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 40th anniversary of the magistrate court system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65542","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1745252,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"Baker, Samuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sammy Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65565","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1745253,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"2023 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Award finalists, the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipient for their accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Award finalists, the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipient for their accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65543","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1745255,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"Heard County Lady Braves softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heard County Lady Braves softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65541","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745256,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"John Milledge Academy Varsity Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the John Milledge Academy Varsity Football Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65530","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1745258,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"Zhang, Melanie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melanie Zhang, Miss Greater Atlanta 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65578","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1745260,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"Manous, Carrington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carrington Manous, Miss Greater Atlanta Teen 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65582","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1745261,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"The Georgia Cup Day; March 26, 2023; celebrating The Georgia Cup's 26th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2023, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrating The Georgia Cup's 26th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65545","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1745262,"bill_number":"SB322","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 O.C.G.A., 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 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 569","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65581","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1745264,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"Senate Study Committee on Railway Safety; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Railway Safety; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65583","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1745266,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"Murray, Ty; winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ty Murray on winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65551","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745267,"bill_number":"HR569","title":"Martin, Cedric Juan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cedric Juan Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65539","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1745269,"bill_number":"HB812","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 O.C.G.A., 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":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65575","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1745270,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"Levy, Jacob; winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Levy on winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65554","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745272,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease; improvement of care; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the improvement of the care of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65568","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1745273,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"Black Men and Boys Day at the Capitol; March 22, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2023, as Black Men and Boys Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65556","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1745274,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"Graber, Pearce Samuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Pearce Samuel Graber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65557","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1745276,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"State Printing and Documents; a victim centered address confidentiality program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to provide for a victim centered address confidentiality program; to provide for application to such program; to provide for designation of confidential addresses; to provide for certification of program participants; to provide for renewal and cancellation of certifications; to provide for disclosures; to provide for real property records; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 582","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65588","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1745278,"bill_number":"HR570","title":"Norwood, Dorothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dorothy Norwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65540","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1745280,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65569","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1745281,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"United States Congress; pass S-576 The Railway Safety Act of 2023; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass S-576 The Railway Safety Act of 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65572","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1745283,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"Rach, Riley Wolfe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Riley Wolfe Rach, Miss Capital City Teen 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65580","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1745284,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Wicks, Major (Ret.) Kenya Uganda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major (Ret.) Kenya Uganda Wicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65584","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1745286,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Piedmont Academy Girls' Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Piedmont Academy girls' basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65531","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1745287,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Terrell County Land Bank Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Terrell County Land Bank Authority; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for the appointment, membership, terms of office, powers, duties, and authority of the board; to provide for the removal of board members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-05-01","last_action_date":"2023-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65534","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1745289,"bill_number":"HR598","title":"Georgia Tax Tribunal; vest judicial power; provide for venue and jurisdiction - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to vest judicial power of the state in the Georgia Tax Tribunal; to provide for venue and jurisdiction of the Georgia Tax Tribunal; to provide for concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts; to provide for judges of the Georgia Tax Tribunal and their qualifications; to provide for vacancies; 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":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65574","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1745290,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"Transit Day at the state capitol; March 20, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2023, as Transit Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65561","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1745292,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"Senate Study Committee on Rural Medical Personnel Recruitment; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Rural Medical Personnel Recruitment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65533","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1745293,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"Kittila, Audrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Audrey Kittila, Miss Atlanta 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65576","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1745295,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Central High School wrestling team; winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Central High School wrestling team for winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes. A RESOLUTION","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65553","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745297,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"Heard County Middle School boys' basketball team; winning the West Georgia Middle School AA Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heard County Middle School boys' basketball team for winning the West Georgia Middle School AA Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65548","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745298,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts; 50th Anniversary Day in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 4, 2023, as the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts 50th Anniversary Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65564","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1745300,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"Cline, Mara Eva; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mara Eva Cline, Miss Atlanta Teen 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65579","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1745301,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Protections for Consumers Using Self-service Storage Facilities Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to warehousemen, so as to establish specific protections for consumers using a self-service storage facility; to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensing, so as to provide for certain disclosures by a limited licensee offering coverage for personal property stored at a self-service storage facility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65573","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1745302,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Piedmont Academy girls' basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Piedmont Academy girls' basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65566","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1745304,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"Ware County High School Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Ware County High School football team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 5A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65586","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1745305,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Special Districts for Fire Protection Services; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties only, so as to create special districts for fire protection services; to provide legislative findings; to authorize the activation of such special districts; to prohibit municipalities from undertaking certain powers within such special districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65587","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1745307,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Victims of communism; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the victims of communism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65558","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1745308,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Harth, Terry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Terry Harth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65567","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1745310,"bill_number":"HR568","title":"House Study Committee on Dentists and Dental Hygienists; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Dentists and Dental Hygienists; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65537","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1745312,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Ad valorem tax; increase a statewide exemption for tangible personal property","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 increase a statewide ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65535","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1745314,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"Carrollton High School debate team; winning the 2023 GFCA State Debate Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carrollton High School debate team for winning the 2023 GFCA State Debate Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65550","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745315,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"Swan, Takosha M. and \"The Veteran Anthem\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Takosha M. Swan and \"The Veteran Anthem\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65560","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1745317,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65546","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1745318,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"2023 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Award finalists, the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipient for their accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Award finalists, the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2023 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipient for their accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65544","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1745320,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"North Paulding Wolfpack; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Paulding Wolfpack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65570","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1745321,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Nudd, Graycen; Georgia's 2023 Distinguished Young Woman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Graycen Nudd, Georgia's 2023 Distinguished Young Woman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65563","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1745323,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Swann, Gabe; winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabe Swann on winning the 2023 State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65552","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745324,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"Fludd, Carolyn K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn K. Fludd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65585","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1745326,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Kappa Omega Chapter; 100 years of service to all mankind; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating and commending Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Kappa Omega Chapter for 100 years of service to all mankind; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65562","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1745327,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"Foster, Shequita; South Atlanta High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shequita Foster, South Atlanta High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65555","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1745329,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"North Paulding Varsity Women's Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Paulding varsity women's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65571","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1745330,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"Minnie Melton Saxton Memorial Highway; Clayton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Minnie Melton Saxton and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65532","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1745332,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Morgan Oil Company; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Morgan Oil Company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65549","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1745333,"bill_number":"HR589","title":"Inauguration of the Atlanta Branch of the America Korea United Society; March 26, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the inauguration of the Atlanta Branch of the America Korea United Society on March 26, 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65559","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1745335,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Occupational therapists; perform dry needling as a physical agent modality if certain training and education requirements are met; authorize","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 authorize occupational therapists to perform dry needling as a physical agent modality if certain training and education requirements are met; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65536","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1745336,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"GoVoteGA Day at the Capitol; March 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, as GoVoteGA Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65547","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1745338,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"Schipof, Tara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tara Schipof, Miss Capital City 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65577","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1746001,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Farmworker Awareness Week; recognize March 25-31, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25-31, 2023, as Farmworker Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65594","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1746005,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Dispensing Opticians; employee of a licensed physician or optometrist who is under the direct or real-time supervision of a licensed optician; exempt from licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dispensing opticians, so as to exempt from licensure an employee of a licensed physician or optometrist who is under the direct or real-time supervision of a licensed optician; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65589","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1746010,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"DeKalb Day; recognize March 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, as DeKalb Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65600","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1746015,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Community Champions Initiative; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the Community Champions Initiative created by Union County Commissioner Lamar Paris and City of Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65590","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1746020,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; 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, Seminole Nation, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Shawnee Tribe, and all tribes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65591","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1746025,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"King's Ridge Christian School Men's Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the King's Ridge Christian School men's basketball team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class A Division 1 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65598","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1746029,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Creation of a Robust Wagering Ecosystem in the State of Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Creation of a Robust Wagering Ecosystem in the State of Georgia; to study the efficacy of a gaming commission for current and future forms of gambling in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65599","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1746035,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Retirement and Pensions; Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; permit","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 permit certain persons who would otherwise be required to be members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions; to prohibit transfers of creditable service; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65596","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1746040,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Seydel, Laura Turner; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Laura Turner Seydel for her exceptional service to the City of Atlanta and the United States through her work and collaborative efforts with organizations that address urgent environmental challenges affecting our life support system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65597","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1746044,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Airports; definition; to prohibit the construction, alteration, or growth of structures or trees within a certain area; 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 for a definition; to prohibit the construction, alteration, or growth of structures or trees within a certain area of an airport; to classify such activity as a public nuisance and to authorize abatement; to require the adoption of local land use and zoning ordinances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65595","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1746049,"bill_number":"SR390","title":"National Credit Education Month; recognize March 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2023 as National Credit Education Month and commend those organizations that focus on financial literacy education such as The Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Georgia's Own Credit Union, JPMorgan Chase, and The Master Playbook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65593","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1746054,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Jewish Family & Career Services Volunteers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the volunteers of Jewish Family & Career Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65592","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1746869,"bill_number":"HR643","title":"Uplevel Communications; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Uplevel Communications; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65665","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1746870,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"Charlayne Hunter-Gault Parkway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Charlayne Hunter-Gault and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65619","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1746872,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; provisions; revise","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 revise many provisions of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; to revise provisions related to eligibility and full-time employment; to revise provisions related to the appointment, terms of office, and duties of the board of trustees; to provide for related matters; to provide for conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 562","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65614","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1746873,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Board of Natural Resources; repeal a minimum and maximum allowable fee for motor vehicle emissions inspections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-9-46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to powers and duties of Board of Natural Resources, designation of commissioner or director as board's agent, and power and duties of director, so as to repeal a minimum and maximum allowable fee for motor vehicle emissions inspections; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to inspections by officers of Department of Public Safety, so as to repeal such article; to require vehicle equipment inspections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65612","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1746874,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"Georgia Congressional Delegation; assist in finding reasonable solutions to protect North Atlantic right whales and coastal culture and economy; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Congressional Delegation to assist in finding reasonable solutions to protect North Atlantic right whales and Georgia's coastal culture and economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65686","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1746876,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Boynton, Dr. Maria; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maria Boynton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65622","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1746877,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Courts; special grand jury impaneling procedures; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special purpose grand juries, so as to revise provisions regarding special grand jury impaneling procedures; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65608","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746879,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Legislative Retirement System; match benefit amounts payable to former legislators to currently retired legislators who are in office on or after January 1, 2022","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 match the retirement benefit amounts payable to former legislators upon retirement and to currently retired legislators in retirement to those benefits which are payable upon retirement to legislators who are in office on or after January 1, 2022; 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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65685","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1746880,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"University System of Georgia Board of Regents; 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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65611","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746881,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Municipalities; incorporation; additional preconditions and procedures; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide additional preconditions and procedures for the incorporation of new municipalities; to prohibit creation of unincorporated islands in cityhood bills; to prohibit the creation of limited-service municipalities; to provide new requirements for on service levels provided by all municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65603","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1746882,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"State Law Enforcement Officers Plan; establish","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 establish the State Law Enforcement Officer Plan to offer enhanced benefits for electing state law enforcement officers; to provide for irrevocable elections; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for deferred retirement option plan accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; 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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65678","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1746884,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"Sims-Alvarado, Dr. Karcheik; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65674","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1746885,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Transportation, Department of; method of selection of commissioner by General Assembly; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers of the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for the method of selection of the commissioner of transportation by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65684","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1746886,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Revenue and taxation; repeal certain income tax credits","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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65609","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746888,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"Naghise, Representative Letitia \"Tish\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Letitia \"Tish\" Naghise; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65676","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1746889,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Charter Day; recognize February 14, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as the Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Charter Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65624","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1746891,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"Atlanta Humane Society, Athens Area Humane Society, and Atlanta Beagle Rescue; efforts to help rescue beagles from animal testing; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the efforts of Atlanta Humane Society, Athens Area Humane Society, and Atlanta Beagle Rescue to help rescue beagles from animal testing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65654","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1746892,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"Naghise, Representative Letitia \"Tish\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Letitia \"Tish\" Naghise; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65627","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1746893,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"Onobrakpeya, Bruce Paul Obomeyoma; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Paul Obomeyoma Onobrakpeya; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65666","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1746895,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Jacobs, President Bonita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President Bonita Jacobs of North Georgia College and State University upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65601","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1746896,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"Stallings, Amanda; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Amanda Stallings for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65640","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1746897,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Elections; preferential treatment during advance voting to voters 65 years of age or older, pregnant, accompanied by children 5 years or under or with special needs regardless of age; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for preferential treatment during advance voting to voters who are 65 years of age or older, pregnant, accompanied by children of five years of age or under, or accompanied by children with special needs regardless of age; to provide for preferential treatment during certain hours on election day to voters who are pregnant, accompanied by children of five years of age or under, or accompanied by children with special needs regardless of age; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65682","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1746898,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Hooks, Jones; Executive Director of Jekyll Island Authority; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jekyll Island Authority Executive Director Jones Hooks on his outstanding public service and retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65618","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1746900,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"Bauerle, Jack; proud native of Glenside, Pennsylvania, but a Georgia Bulldog through and through - for his unprecedented tenure and success in leading the University of Georgia's swimming and diving programs to worldwide acclaim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jack Bauerle-proud native of Glenside, Pennsylvania, but a Georgia Bulldog through and through-for his unprecedented tenure and success in leading the University of Georgia's swimming and diving programs to worldwide acclaim; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65632","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1746901,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Commissioner of Transportation; change selection process - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the selection process for the commissioner of transportation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65687","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1746903,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"Venable, Dr. Margaret H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Margaret H. Venable; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65680","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1746904,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"House Study Committee on Certificate of Need Modernization; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Certificate of Need Modernization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65620","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1746905,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Priester, Reverend Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Bill Priester for his faithful 50 years of service to the community and people of Flat Creek Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65617","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1746907,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"Maxwell, Shyneka; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shyneka Maxwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65661","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1746908,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2023; recognize the power of reading to young children every day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, 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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65637","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1746909,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the historical tribes that once called Georgia their home, including the Yuchi Tribe, Chickasaw Nation, Miccosukee Tribe of Florida; and 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, Seminole Nation Shawnee Tribe, and all tribes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65660","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1746911,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Ali, Muhammad; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering Muhammad Ali; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65642","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1746912,"bill_number":"HR627","title":"Cephas, Fred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fred Cephas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65649","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1746914,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"Y'Hudah-Green, City of Pine Lake Chief of Police Sarai; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending City of Pine Lake Chief of Police Sarai Y'Hudah-Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65648","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746915,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"DeKalb Day; March 23, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, as DeKalb Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65644","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1746916,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"Bleckley County High School One Act Program; coming in 1st place in the One Act Play Competition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School One Act Program for coming in first place in the One Act Play Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65638","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1746918,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"Stafford, Randy; Rome High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Randy Stafford, Rome High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65656","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1746919,"bill_number":"HR623","title":"Smith, Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Madison Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65645","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1746920,"bill_number":"HR624","title":"Community Legacy, Leaders, and Activist Day; April 7, 2023; to acknowledge unsung heroic leaders and activists for their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 7, 2023, as Community Legacy, Leaders, and Activist Day to acknowledge unsung heroic leaders and activists for their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65646","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746922,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Income tax credit; certain manufacturing and telecommunications facilities; qualified investment property; revise definition","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 income taxes, so as to revise the definition of the term \"qualified investment property\" with respect to income tax credits for certain manufacturing and telecommunications facilities; 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":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65604","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1746923,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"J. A. Jones Shipyard; 80-year anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 80-year anniversary of the establishment of the J.A. Jones Shipyard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65643","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1746925,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"Flynt, Fabersha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fabersha Flynt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65651","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1746926,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"Jain, Arun; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arun Jain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65671","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1746927,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Calloway, Pastor Earl L., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Earl L. Calloway Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65658","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1746928,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"Joint Teacher Recruitment and Retention Initiative of the Cobb County School District and Coweta County School System; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the Joint Teacher Recruitment and Retention Initiative of the Cobb County School District and Coweta County School System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65625","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1746930,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Municipalities; minimum service delivery requirements for new corporations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for minimum service delivery requirements for new municipal corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65606","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746931,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"Badu, Dr. Sonnie, First Lady Annie Badu, and The Rock Hill Church family; contributions to the community and commitment to furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sonnie Badu, First Lady Annie Badu, and The Rock Hill Church family for their contributions to the community and their commitment to furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65663","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1746933,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Georgia Association of Convenience Stores as well as its members and employees; essential to the communities they serve and commending them for their contributions to Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores as well as its members and employees as essential to the communities they serve and commending them for their contributions to Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65636","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1746934,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Williams, Reverend Dr. Thomas E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Thomas E. Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65602","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1746935,"bill_number":"HB819","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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65610","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746937,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"Wilburn, Dean Wellie S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dean Wellie S. Wilburn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65662","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1746938,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"Niazi, Imran; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Imran Niazi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65670","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1746939,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"Smaila, Ambassador Amina Amira; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Amina Amira Smaila; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65669","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1746941,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"Patel, Harshad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Humanity Institute and founder Harshad Patel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65623","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1746942,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Judicial Retirement System; require certain counties to supplement retirement benefits paid to the circuit's superior court judges and district attorneys","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 Judicial Retirement System, so as to require certain counties that comprise single county judicial circuits to supplement the retirement benefits paid to the circuit's superior court judges and district attorneys; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65681","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1746943,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Garg, Shriya; Rome High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shriya Garg, Rome High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65657","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1746945,"bill_number":"HR612","title":"Duggal, Om; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Om Duggal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65634","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1746946,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"House Study Committee on Funding for the Technical College System of Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Funding for the Technical College System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65621","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1746948,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Legislative Retirement System; increase retirement benefit amounts payable to certain legislators","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 benefit amounts payable to certain legislators upon retirement; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65677","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1746949,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"Parrish, Corporal Jerry A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Jerry A. Parrish; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65631","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1746950,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Teachers Retirement System; creditable service for teaching service outside the state while married to an active member of the armed forces; 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 for creditable service in the retirement system for certain members based on their teaching service outside this state while married to active duty members of the United States armed forces; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to define \"external teaching service\"; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65613","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1746952,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention is age appropriate and medically accurate; 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 and medically accurate; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65615","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1746953,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Oli, Zoe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zoe Oli; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65675","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1746954,"bill_number":"HB816","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":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65607","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746956,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"Crooked Creek Baptist Church; occasion of its 220th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crooked Creek Baptist Church on the occasion of its 220th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65652","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1746957,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Peterson, Calvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Calvin Peterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65629","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1746958,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC); educating and preparing its students for success in their future careers; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the work of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) in educating and preparing its students for success in their future careers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65628","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1746960,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"House of Representatives; ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65616","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1746961,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Taylor, Gwendolyn S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gwendolyn S. Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65633","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1746962,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"University of Georgia Student Government Leadership Day at the state capitol; 03/23/23; commending the student leaders of the Student Government Association of the University of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the student leaders of the Student Government Association of the University of Georgia and recognizing March 23, 2023, as University of Georgia Student Government Leadership Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65650","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1746964,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"Green Love Kitchen; eighth anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Green Love Kitchen upon its eighth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65639","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1746965,"bill_number":"HR625","title":"Bozeman-Davis, Ruby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruby Bozeman-Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65647","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1746967,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Ajani, Salmaan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salmaan Ajani; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65667","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1746968,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Speed, Banks County Sheriff Carlton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65659","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1746969,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"Festival of Navroz as well as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the festival of Navroz as well as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65655","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1746970,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"Cessna, Chance; United States of America's Ms. Georgia 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chance Cessna, United States of America's Ms. Georgia 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65664","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1746972,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Community Champions Initiative; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the Community Champions Initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65605","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1746973,"bill_number":"SR405","title":"Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65673","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1746974,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"Taylor, Reverend Dr. Clayton Eugene, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Clayton Eugene Taylor Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65635","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1746976,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Wilson, Erika; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Erika Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65626","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1746977,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"\"Law Enforcement Unit Accreditation Act\" enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to revise the investigatory powers of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date contingent upon appropriations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65672","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1746979,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Cook, Jennie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jennie Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65641","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1746980,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Newland, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Newland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65653","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1746981,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"EC Bullets-Gravley 14U Fast-pitch Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the EC Bullets-Gravley 14U Fast-pitch Softball Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65630","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1746983,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Crimes and offenses; livestock theft; increased penalties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-8-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock theft, so as to provide for increased penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65683","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1746984,"bill_number":"HR646","title":"Anueyiagu, Dr. Okey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Okey Anueyiagu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65668","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1746985,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"National Council of Negro Women; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Council of Negro Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65679","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1748384,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"Alphas of Atlanta, Inc.; seventh annual #AlphaDerbyWeekend; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Alphas of Atlanta Inc. upon their seventh annual #AlphaDerbyWeekend; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65741","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1748385,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Hill, Richmond D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richmond D. Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65771","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1748386,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"Clark, Dr. Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Bill Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65734","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748387,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65750","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1748388,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"McClary, Kam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kam McClary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65735","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1748390,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"Taylor-Smith, JaShai; Toney Elementary School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending JaShai Taylor-Smith, Toney Elementary School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65739","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1748391,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"William Alfred Fountain High School Alumni; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the alumni of the William Alfred Fountain High School upon the sixth annual Fountain High School Alumni Breakfast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65692","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1748392,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Minors; establishment of trust accounts for certain minors who are employed or compensated; require","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 require the establishment of trust accounts for certain minors who are employed or compensated; to provide for requirements related to such trust accounts; 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":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65769","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1748393,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"Georgia High School Dems; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia High School Dems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65723","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748395,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"Bryant, Abby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Abby Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65745","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1748396,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Riley, Kevin; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin Riley upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65736","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1748397,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"Freeman, Toni; South Paulding High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Toni Freeman, South Paulding High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65754","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1748398,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Third Annual Yoruba Cultural Days Celebration in Georgia; recognize May 15-16, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Third Annual Yoruba Cultural Days Celebration in Georgia on May 15-16, 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65705","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1748399,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Swearingen, Myles, Maya Reese, Macy McKenzie, Maya McKenzie, Madison Mitchko, Allison Lee, Maya Ballerstedt, and Kahmara Landrum; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Myles Swearingen, Maya Reese, Macy McKenzie, Maya McKenzie, Madison Mitchko, Allison Lee, Maya Ballerstedt, and Kahmara Landrum; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65765","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1748400,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"Smith-Shelman, Dr. Quiana; Toney Elementary School's 2023 Support Staff of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Quiana Smith-Shelman, Toney Elementary School's 2023 Support Staff of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65740","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1748402,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"Condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65760","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1748403,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Social Work 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 enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Social Work 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 provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65772","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1748404,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"Senate Study Committee on Access to Podiatrists and Limb Saving Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Access to Podiatrists and Limb Saving Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65701","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1748405,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Morgan, Dr. Jayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jayne Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65728","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748407,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Ashe, Robert L., III.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert L. Ashe III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65752","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1748408,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Kang, Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Kang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65712","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748409,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"Glass, Robin; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robin Glass upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65730","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1748410,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Oba Oluwu of Owu Kingdom Professor Saka Matemilola; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending His Royal Majesty, the Oba Oluwu of Owu Kingdom Professor Saka Matemilola; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65706","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1748411,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Employees' Retirement System and Public School Employees Retirement System; reduce certain waiting periods and application deadlines for establishment or reestablishment of creditable service","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 reduce certain waiting periods and application deadlines for the establishment or reestablishment of creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and the Public School Employees Retirement System; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65699","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1748413,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Hooks, Jekyll Island Authority Executive Director Jones; outstanding public service and retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jekyll Island Authority Executive Director Jones Hooks on his outstanding public service and retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65747","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1748414,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs; the certification of recovery residences; 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 provide for the certification of recovery residences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65708","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1748415,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"Morehouse School of Medicine; providing opportunities through its Physician Assistant program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morehouse School of Medicine for providing opportunities through its Physician Assistant program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65751","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1748416,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"Mercy Care Clinic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Mercy Care Clinic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65729","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748418,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Buildings and housing; comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide comprehensive state civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fair housing, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to protect the right to equal enjoyment of and privileges to public accommodations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 and Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations generally and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination in private and public employment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65694","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1748419,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"Eady, Samuel \"Sammy\" H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Samuel \"Sammy\" H. Eady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65719","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1748420,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"McDonald, Cadet Corporal Lauren Wylie, IV.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cadet Corporal Lauren Wylie McDonald IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65757","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1748421,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Georgia High School Association; move golf to the fall season; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia High School Association to move golf to the fall season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65775","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1748422,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars; winning the 2022 GIAA Class AA Softball State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars for winning the 2022 GIAA Class AA Softball State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65722","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1748424,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Hubbard-Brooks, Dr. Delores; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Delores Hubbard-Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65704","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1748425,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease; support the improvement","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the improvement of the care of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65691","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1748426,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"Whisenant, Kennedy; Miss Collegiate America 2022; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennedy Whisenant, Miss Collegiate America 2022; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65744","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1748427,"bill_number":"HR685","title":"Rohan, Douglas B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Douglas B. Rohan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65742","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1748428,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"Primitive Baptists in the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Primitive Baptists in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65700","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1748430,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Evidence; grooming of a child to engage in sexual conduct to be considered admissible evidence in criminal proceedings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-414 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to evidence of similar transaction crimes in child molestation cases, so as to provide for the grooming of a child to engage in sexual conduct be considered admissible evidence in criminal proceedings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65703","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1748431,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"Dhyani, Avi; dedication and hard work; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avi Dhyani for his dedication and hard work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65724","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748432,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Huynh, Victoria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victoria Huynh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65720","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748433,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Gallo, Alexander John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexander John Gallo for his service to God, his family, and his country; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65689","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1748435,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"Edmondson, Reverend Dr. Willie T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Willie T. Edmondson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65731","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1748436,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Walraven, Wesley; 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient Wesley Walraven; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65762","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1748437,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"Schiphof, Tara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tara Schiphof, Miss Capital City 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65688","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1748438,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"Russaw, Rachel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachel Russaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65738","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1748439,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Women's Golf Day; June 6, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2023, as Women's Golf Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65714","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1748441,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Public Service Commission; members elected from election districts instead of state wide; provide","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 provide for members of the Public Service Commission to be elected from election districts instead of state wide; 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 related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65774","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1748442,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"Davis, Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65718","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1748443,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Education; provide safety of students; require multiple occupancy restrooms and changing areas designated for exclusive use by males or females","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 elementary and secondary school students, so as to provide for the safety of students; to require multiple occupancy restrooms and changing areas in public schools to be designated for exclusive use by males or females; to provide for reasonable accommodations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for public school and local school system policies; to provide for sleeping quarter arrangements on overnight field trips; to provide for investigation of complaints of noncompliance by the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for sanctions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65758","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1748444,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"Dempsey, Gaines and Amy; 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipients, Gaines and Amy Dempsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65761","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1748446,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Anderson, Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tim Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65726","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748447,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Contractors; eligibility for licensure without examination; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and general contractors, so as to change certain provisions as to eligibility for licensure without examination; to eliminate certain exceptions; to change a definition; to change cross-references to eliminated provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65698","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1748448,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"National Black Radio Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Black Radio Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65732","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1748449,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"Wilson Creek Girl Scouts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wilson Creek Girl Scouts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65727","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748450,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Rockdale County Board of Commissioners; hire a professional county manager or administrator to oversee the day-today operations; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners to hire a professional county manager or administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65702","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1748451,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"Stanley, Pastor Reginald O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Reginald O. Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65748","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1748453,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Dogs; protections for dogs kept outdoors; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dogs, so as to provide protections for dogs kept outdoors; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain requirements for unattended dogs kept outdoors; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, so as to provide for jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65690","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1748454,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"Georgia's working women; contributions toward building strong families and supporting Georgia's economy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting Georgia's economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65743","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1748455,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"Reach Out and Read Day; recognize March 23, 2023","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2023, 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":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65696","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1748456,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Kimbrough, Amos; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amos Kimbrough on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65756","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1748458,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"Folsom, Thomasenor Ballard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a great educator and honoring the life and memory of Thomasenor Ballard Folsom; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65707","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1748459,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Northview High School Robotics Team; winning the FIRST Peachtree District Albany Qualifier; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Northview High School Robotics Team for winning the FIRST Peachtree District Albany Qualifier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65725","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748460,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"Elbert County Comprehensive High School Chorus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert County Comprehensive High School Chorus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65716","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1748461,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Employees' Retirement System; create an option for the full-time employment of beneficiaries under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to create an option for the full-time employment of beneficiaries under certain circumstances; 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":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65709","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1748463,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"GA Youth Justice Coalition; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the GA Youth Justice Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65711","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748464,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"Powell, Deb and the Johns Creek Progressives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Powell and the Johns Creek Progressives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65721","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748465,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club programs; sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club programs, which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65755","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1748466,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"Higginbotham, Leah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Leah Higginbotham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65746","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1748467,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Poder Latinx in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Poder Latinx in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65749","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1748469,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"Ford, Gittings, and Kane Jewelers; 2023 Honor Business Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Honor Business Award recipient Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65763","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1748470,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Lang, Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Lang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65710","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1748471,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"Justus, Hudson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Hudson Justus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65695","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1748472,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"GPS Air; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending GPS Air; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65766","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1748474,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Women Veterans Day; June 12, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65717","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1748475,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Relationship between the United States and Greece; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the relationship between the United States and Greece; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65713","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1748476,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"Mitcham, Mary Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Ann Mitcham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65693","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1748477,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Thaw, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Thaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65715","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1748478,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"Jafar, Masjid and Al-Rahmah Community Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Masjid Jafar and Al-Rahmah Community Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65733","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1748479,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Abdullah, Samia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samia Abdullah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65770","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1748481,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Forsyth County; Board of Registrations and Elections; start and end date of member terms; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the start and end date of board member terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65759","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1748482,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Torts; right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of a minor; 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 as pertaining to torts, so as to provide for a right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of a minor or who knowingly or negligently allows, permits, encourages, or requires a minor to be present while another engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of such minor; to provide for defenses; to provide for damages; to provide for limitations; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65773","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1748483,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Legislative Retirement System; match benefit amounts payable to former legislators to currently retired legislators who are in office on or after January 1, 2022","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 match the retirement benefit amounts payable to former legislators upon retirement and to currently retired legislators in retirement to those benefits which are payable upon retirement to legislators who are in office on or after January 1, 2022; 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":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65697","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1748484,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"Mants, Robert \"Bob\", Jr.; contributions to society; condolences and honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Bob\" Mants Jr. for his contributions to society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65768","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1748486,"bill_number":"HR705","title":"Sanker, Kelly; 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient, Kelly Sanker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65764","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1748487,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"Wilson, Victor; outstanding service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victor Wilson on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65753","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1748488,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"Paschall, Evita; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Evita Paschall for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65737","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1748489,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"Williams, Reverend Dr. Thomas E.; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Thomas E. Williams upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65767","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1749159,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Governor Brian Kemp, Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and the Georgia General Assembly; create Georgia Commission on Slavery; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Governor Brian Kemp, Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and the Georgia General Assembly to swiftly create a long overdue state agency known as the Georgia Commission on Slavery, similar to the nearly 40-year-old Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65776","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1749172,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Country of Bangladesh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Country of Bangladesh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65778","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1749185,"bill_number":"SR425","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":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65777","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1749812,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Shultz, Commen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Commen Shultz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65826","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1749813,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Ampomah, Diana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Diana Ampomah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65795","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749815,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Goldwire, Mother Thelma Roper; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mother Thelma Roper Goldwire; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65796","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1749816,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"Jew-hatred in all of its forms and resolving to end the persecution and discrimination against the Jewish community; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Jew-hatred in all of its forms and resolving to end the persecution and discrimination against the Jewish community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65822","sponsor":"Esther Panitch"},
{"bill_id":1749818,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"Martin, Reverend Dr. Kenneth B.; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Kenneth B. Martin upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65797","sponsor":"Karlton Howard"},
{"bill_id":1749819,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Physical therapists; granting licenses and disciplining licenses; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise provisions regarding granting licenses and disciplining licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65824","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1749821,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Travis, Jacob; Model High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacob Travis, Model High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65834","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749822,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"UGA School of Law LL.M. students Alexandra F. \"Lexa\" Lampe, John A. Omotunde, & Tatyana Popovkina; winning the tenth LL.M. International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition & Olha Kaliuzhna; competition's best oralist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating University of Georgia School of Law LL.M. students Alexandra F. \"Lexa\" Lampe, John A. Omotunde, and Tatyana Popovkina for winning the tenth LL.M. International Commercial & Investment Arbitration Moot Competition and Olha Kaliuzhna for being named the competition's best oralist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65809","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":1749824,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"Jacobs, President Bonita; North Georgia College and State University; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending President Bonita Jacobs of North Georgia College and State University upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65802","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1749825,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"Brown, Honorable Thomas E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Thomas E. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65788","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1749827,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"Akrayee, Heleen; Coosa High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Heleen Akrayee, Coosa High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65816","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749828,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia; 03/13-17/23; commending the school board for Clayton County Public Schools; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 13-17, 2023, as School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia and commending the school board for Clayton County Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65803","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1749830,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"Yarbrough, David; Chattooga High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Yarbrough, Chattooga High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65832","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749831,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"Matemilola, Professor Saka; His Royal Majesty; the Oba Oluwu of Owu Kingdom; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending His Royal Majesty, the Oba Oluwu of Owu Kingdom Professor Saka Matemilola; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65805","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749833,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Lewis, Reverend Alvin, Jr.; steps down after 42 years as pastor of Mays Grove Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Reverend Alvin Lewis Jr. as he steps down after 42 years as pastor of Mays Grove Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65800","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1749835,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Kwarteng, Kwabena Poku; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kwabena Poku Kwarteng; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65806","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749836,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Rogers, Keenan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keenan Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65781","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1749838,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Lithonia Chapter #3280 of AARP, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring Lithonia Chapter #3280 of AARP Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65831","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1749839,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales for consumption on the premises in locally designated special entertainment districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in locally designated special entertainment districts; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65783","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1749841,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Representative Edward \"Mickey\" Stephens Memorial Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Representative Edward \"Mickey\" Stephens and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65821","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1749842,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Public Safety, Department of; authorize enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through use of an automated vehicle weight detection system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Motor Carrier Compliance Division of the Department of Public Safety and dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, respectively, so as to authorize the enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through the use of an automated vehicle weight detection system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65836","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1749844,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of Ga. Dept. of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Ga. Regional Cancer Coalition, & the Susan Jolley Awareness Program; contributions to cervical cancer education & awareness; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium as part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65787","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1749845,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"Patel, Tanish; Trion High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tanish Patel, Trion High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65817","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749847,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Mays, Director Fred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Director Fred Mays; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65780","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1749848,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Hubbard-Brooks, Dr. Delores; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Delores Hubbard-Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65820","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1749850,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Dortch, Mr. Tommy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tommy Dortch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65825","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1749851,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Education; require local school systems to annually notify employees whether social security taxes will be withheld from their pay and eligibility of certain benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to annually notify employees whether social security taxes will be withheld from their pay and whether they are eligible to be included in certain benefits, pension, or retirement plans; to provide for public school employees to receive information regarding pension and retirement plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65823","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1749853,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"Crews, Brandy; going above and beyond to save the life of a citizen in need; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandy Crews for going above and beyond to save the life of a citizen in need; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65792","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1749854,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"Rose, Colonel (Ret.) Ron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel (Ret.) Ron Rose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65810","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749856,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"Mays, Director Fred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Director Fred Mays; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65808","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1749858,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Vital records; issuance of Certificate of Foreign Birth by state registrar without a judicial order if certain criteria are satisfied; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for the issuance of a \"Certificate of Foreign Birth\" by the state registrar without a judicial order if certain criteria are satisfied; to provide for necessary forms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65785","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1749859,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"Bryant, Laura; Trion High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laura Bryant, Trion High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65833","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749861,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Warden, Cristin; 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient, Cristin Warden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65801","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749862,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"Villatoro, Jeremy; Chattooga High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jeremy Villatoro, Chattooga High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65818","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749864,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Phillips, Melissa; 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient, Melissa Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65815","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749865,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Brown, First Sergeant (Ret.) Franklin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending First Sergeant (Ret.) Franklin Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65812","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749867,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Practice of Nutrition and Dietetics 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 repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the \"Dietetics Practice Act\"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65784","sponsor":"Ginny Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":1749868,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"Thompson, Sgt. Terry \"Poncho\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Terry \"Poncho\" Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65790","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1749870,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Hart County Chapter #2006 of AARP, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring Hart County Chapter #2006 of AARP Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65807","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1749871,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"Armster, Master Sergeant (Ret.) Joyce; receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Master Sergeant (Ret.) Joyce Armster for receiving the 2023 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65786","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1749873,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Windom, Laura; Coosa High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laura Windom, Coosa High School's 2023 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65835","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749874,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Payne, Mr. Robert Lewis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Lewis Payne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65791","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1749876,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Georgia Shoot First Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-12-71 of the O.C.G.A., relating to duties of grand jury, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to justification and excuse, so as to revise and repeal certain provisions regarding justification and the use of force; to amend Code Section 17-7-52, relating to procedure for indictment or special presentment of peace officer for crime in performance of duties, notification, and rights of officer, so as to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts, so as repeal and reserve certain provisions and provide for a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65782","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1749877,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"Third Annual Yoruba Cultural Days Celebration in Georgia; May 15-16, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Third Annual Yoruba Cultural Days Celebration in Georgia on May 15-16, 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65811","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749879,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce; Leadership Waycross program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce and their Leadership Waycross program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65799","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1749881,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Positive impact of golf on the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the positive economic impact of golf on the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65804","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1749882,"bill_number":"HR755","title":"Mayor Donna L. Sartor Day; March 21, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2023, as Mayor Donya L. Sartor Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65830","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1749884,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"Quality Rated Week in Georgia; April 24-28, 2023; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 24-28, 2023, as Quality Rated Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65819","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1749885,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"Wickersham, Dr. Mary Eleanor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Mary Eleanor Wickersham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65813","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1749887,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Robinson, Jack; Model High School's 2023 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack Robinson, Model High School's 2023 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65814","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749888,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Stanley, Reverend Robert J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Robert J. Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65798","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1749890,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"Mitcham, Mary Ann; more than 15 years of extraordinary contributions and devotion to the betterment of others in the City of Hampton and Henry County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Ann Mitcham for her more than 15 years of extraordinary contributions and devotion to the betterment of others in the City of Hampton and Henry County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65827","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1749891,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"J.C. Murphy High School Class of 1973; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the J.C. Murphy High School Class of 1973; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65828","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1749893,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"Rutledge, Melissa; 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Heart of the Community Award recipient, Melissa Rutledge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65829","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1749894,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"Adejube, Mr. Bishop Adeyinka; CEO of International Trade Exchange, LLC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Mr. Bishop Adeyinka Adejube, CEO of International Trade Exchange LLC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65794","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1749896,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Golf; positive economic impact on the State of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the positive economic impact of golf on the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65779","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1749897,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"Howard, G. Robert \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of G. Robert \"Bob\" Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65793","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1749899,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"Ferguson, Solomon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Solomon Ferguson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65789","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1752021,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Elections; government transparency and campaign finance; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-5-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise 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":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65839","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1752023,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Crimes and offenses; regulation of bona fide coin operated amusement machines; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses and state government, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to the regulation of bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65838","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1752024,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Stingray Allstars - Scarlet; winning the Atlanta Athletic Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Stingray Allstars - Scarlet for winning the Atlanta Athletic Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65837","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1785187,"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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Immediately Transmitted to Senate","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65848","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1785190,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Senate Rules; adopt","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Georgia Senate for the 2023 special session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65846","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1785193,"bill_number":"HR1","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":"Passed","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Immediately Transmitted to Senate","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65844","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1785196,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"State Court of Turner County; district attorney of the judicial circuit shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions on or after January 1, 2024; perform the duties of the office of solicitor-general","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Turner County, approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4074), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2024, the district attorney of the judicial circuit within which Turner County is located shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions brought in the State Court of Turner County and shall perform the duties of the office of solicitor-general of the state court; to provide that no election shall be held for 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":"2023-12-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-12-18","last_action_date":"2023-12-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65867","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1785200,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"\"Georgia Senate Redistricting Act of 2023\"; 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 for the continuation of present members of the Senate; 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 a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65855","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1785202,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Barrow County; Board of Education; filling vacancies; revise a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing authority for members of the Board of Education of Barrow County, approved April 19, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3851), so as to revise a provision relating to filling vacancies on the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-12-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-12-18","last_action_date":"2023-12-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65856","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1785206,"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":"2023-11-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65847","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1785208,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Carter, Mrs. Rosalynn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Rosalynn Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65861","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1785211,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Hamas terrorism; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Hamas terrorism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65859","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1785215,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Georgia House of Representatives Redistricting Act of 2023; 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 for the contingent nature of this Act and the circumstances under which it shall or shall not apply, according to the enforceability of prior provisions under federal law; to provide for the continuation of present members; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-12-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-12-08","last_action_date":"2023-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65850","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1785218,"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":"2023-11-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65845","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1785221,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Chatham County; designation of electors for community improvement districts wholly within municipalities; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Chatham County and in each municipality therein, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4931), so as to revise provisions relating to designation of electors for districts wholly within municipalities; to authorize additional elected members of district boards; to revise qualifications for board members; to update provisions relating to cooperation with municipal governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-12-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-12-18","last_action_date":"2023-12-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65857","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1785223,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Carter, Rosalynn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rosalynn Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65866","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1785227,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Orders","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order Nos. 09.12.23.01, 10.06.23.01, and 11.08.23.01 suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65849","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1785231,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Garden City; City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-12-19","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2023-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65858","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1785233,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"\"Georgia Senate Redistricting Act of 2023\"; 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 for the contingent nature of this Act and the circumstances under which it shall or shall not apply, according to the enforceability of prior provisions under federal law; to provide for the continuation of present Senators; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-12-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-12-08","last_action_date":"2023-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65851","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1785236,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Hamas terrorism; condemn; Jewish people; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Hamas terrorism, expressing our support for the Jewish people; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65860","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1785239,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Nation of Israel and the Jewish People; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Nation of Israel and the Jewish people as well as condemning terroristic attacks upon the Nation of Israel and antisemitic acts and speech in the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65854","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1785242,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"\"Georgia Congressional Redistricting Act of 2023\"; 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 for the contingent nature of this Act and the circumstances under which it shall or shall not apply, according to the enforceability of prior provisions under federal law; to provide for the continuation of present members of the United States House of Representatives; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-12-08","last_action":"Effective Date 2023-12-08","last_action_date":"2023-12-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65853","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1785244,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"\"Georgia Senate Redistricting Act of 2023\"; 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 for the contingent nature of this Act and the circumstances under which it shall or shall not apply, according to the enforceability of prior provisions under federal law; to provide for the continuation of present Senators; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65852","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1785406,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Landlord and tenant; local governments regulating amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single-family or multiple-unit residential rental property; repeal prohibition","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 repeal the prohibition on local governments regulating the amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single-family or multiple-unit residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-22","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2023-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65841","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1785462,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Safe Storage Tax Credit 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 provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; 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":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2023-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65862","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1785519,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Urgent Insulin Safety Net Program 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 make insulin accessible to individuals who are in urgent need of a short-term affordable insulin supply; to provide for a pharmacy to dispense one additional short-term affordable urgent insulin supply under certain conditions; to require the Department of Community Health to develop an application form, an information sheet, and satisfaction surveys regarding such program; to require a manufacturer of insulin to establish procedures to make insulin available under such program; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65863","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1785575,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Sales and use tax; sale of food and food ingredients to individual consumers for off-premises human consumption; 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 the sale of food and food ingredients to individual consumers for off-premises human consumption from all local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-22","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2023-11-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65840","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1785632,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990; repeal","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 repeal the \"Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990\"; to remove provisions making students convicted of certain drug offenses ineligible for loans, scholarships, and grants; to provide that students shall not be deemed ineligible for HOPE scholarships or grants based solely on certain convictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65842","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1785688,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Continuing Insulin Safety Net 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 make insulin accessible, under certain conditions, to an eligible individual who needs an affordable supply of insulin for up to one year, with the option to renew annually; to allow the pharmacy to collect a co-payment not to exceed $75.00 for insulin dispensed through such program; to provide for re-orders and renewals; to provide for the development of an application form, an information sheet, and satisfaction surveys; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65864","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1785744,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Property; nonjudicial foreclosure on mortgages on real estate when the mortgagor is 65 years of age or older or an adult for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to foreclosure, so as to prohibit nonjudicial foreclosures on mortgages on real estate when the mortgagor is 65 years of age or older or an adult for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed; to provide for legislative intent; to revise the definition of the term 'debtor' for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65843","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1785757,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas; Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65869","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1785767,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Atlanta Public Safety Training Center; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and condemning acts of violence and domestic terrorism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65874","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1785776,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Love, Denese Lynetta; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Denese Lynetta Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65873","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1785785,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"McDonough, City of; bicentennial; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the City of McDonough, Georgia, upon its bicentennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65872","sponsor":"Regina Lewis-Ward"},
{"bill_id":1785794,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Darden, Dr. Linnie Louis, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Linnie Louis Darden Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65868","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1785804,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Adeleke, David Adedeji; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Adedeji Adeleke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65871","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1785812,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Hammet, Melanie; outstanding public service as mayor of Pine Lake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melanie Hammet on her outstanding public service as the mayor of Pine Lake; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65870","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1785890,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Blechinger, Linda; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda Blechinger on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65883","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1785891,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Wynn, James Edward \" Sonny\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Edward \"Sonny\" Wynn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65886","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1785892,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Cohen, Marc; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marc Cohen on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65882","sponsor":"Gregg Kennard"},
{"bill_id":1785893,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Evans, Power; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Power Evans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65884","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1785894,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Wilush, Diane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Diane Wilush on her outstanding service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65888","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1785895,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Smith-Dixon, Ms. Lois; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65880","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1785896,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Adedeji Adeleke, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Adedeji Adeleke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65877","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1785897,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Couch, Ms. Nancy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Nancy Couch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65885","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1785898,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Children in foster care; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for children in foster care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65889","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1785899,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church; 120th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church on the occasion of its 120th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65881","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1785900,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65878","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1785901,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Barthelemy, Bryce Aiden; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bryce Aiden Barthelemy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65879","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1785902,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Wisenbaker, Ms. Sandra Nadeau; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sandra Nadeau Wisenbaker for her dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia as the Solicitor-General of Coweta County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65887","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1789187,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Dollar, Alvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alvin Dollar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65901","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1789188,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Farah, Julian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Julian Farah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65898","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1789189,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Baranco, Grené; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grené Baranco; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65902","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1789190,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Flowers, Liz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liz Flowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65895","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1789191,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Ida Lubin, Rose; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rose Ida Lubin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65890","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1789192,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Georgia Congressional Redistricting Act of 2023; 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 provisions of a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-12-06","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65892","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1789193,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Kaye, Mitchell Adam, III; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Mitchell Adam Kaye, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65897","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1789194,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Children in foster care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending children in foster care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65899","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1789195,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Bailey, Radcliffe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and artistic legacy of Radcliffe Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65896","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1789196,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Under21 The Band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Under21 The Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65900","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1789197,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Georgia House of Representatives Redistricting Act of 2023; 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 for the continuation of present members; 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 a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2023-12-06","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65891","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1789503,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Williams, Reverend Dr. Joseph L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65904","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1789504,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Walton High School Varsity Coed Competition Cheerleading Squad; winning 2023 GHSA Competition Cheerleading State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Walton High School Varsity Coed Competition Cheerleading Squad for winning the 2023 GHSA Competition Cheerleading State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65909","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1789505,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Smith-Dixon, Ms. Lois; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ms. Lois Smith-Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65903","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1789506,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Wilson, Dr. Jute; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jute Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65906","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1789507,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Banks, Peter Louis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peter Louis Banks on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65907","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1789508,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Beard, Dorian James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorian James Beard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65908","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1789509,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Sebastian, Councilmember Jaceey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Councilmember Jaceey Sebastian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65905","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1789705,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Insurance; consumers requiring insulin; reduce out-of-pocket costs","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 related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2023-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65893","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1789730,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of an alternative state identification card by the Department of Driver Services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of an alternative state identification card by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for application standards and required documentation for issuance of such identification cards; to provide for contents and format for such identification cards; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65875","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1789755,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Revenue and taxation; repeal income 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 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":"2023-11-30","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2023-11-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65876","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1789781,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Menstrual products; require certain labeling on packages","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food, drugs, and cosmetics, so as to require certain labeling on packages containing menstrual products; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65894","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1789807,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Riley, Herman Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herman Lee Riley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-12-06","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2023-12-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65911","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1790312,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Fluellyn, Marci; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marci Fluellyn on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65910","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1791060,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Godwin, Betty Camp; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Betty Camp Godwin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65914","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1791065,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Kinney, Dr. A. Demoine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. A. Demoine Kinney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65916","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1791071,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Horton, Steve; Mayor of Covington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Horton on his outstanding public service as the Mayor of Covington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65919","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1791076,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Decatur, City of; bicentennial; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and celebrating the City of Decatur on its bicentennial; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65918","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1791081,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Livsey, Thomas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Livsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65913","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1791087,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Williams, Reverend Dr. Joseph L.; 25th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Joseph L. Williams on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65915","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1791091,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-12-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2023-12-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2023/X1","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65917","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1797192,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; promulgate standards of conduct and rules for the commission's governance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Act 368","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65920","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1800480,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Schools; automated external defibrillators; 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 automated external defibrillators in all schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of emergency action plans to address a person in cardiac arrest; to provide for internal response teams; to provide for practice drills; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65945","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1800482,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"State government; observe standard time; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that this state shall at all times observe the standard time of the United States; to exempt this state from the daylight saving advancement of time provisions of the United States Code; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65941","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1800483,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Bainbridge, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Bainbridge 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 433","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65929","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1800484,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"Fearless Fund; 2023 Venture Capital Summit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fearless Fund upon their 2023 Venture Capital Summit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65932","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1800486,"bill_number":"HR763","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":"2024-01-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65927","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1800487,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Board of Education of Cobb County; education districts; change the description","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 March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), 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 a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-01-30","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65953","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1800489,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"Acuña Jr., Ronald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald Acuña Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65954","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1800490,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Lamar County; school district ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lamar County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a specified five-year phase-in period for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3702), so as to increase such homestead exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 434","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65935","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1800492,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Banking and finance; update terminology; revise procedures; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of banks and trust companies; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of banks and trust companies; to revise procedures concerning approval of banks and trust companies; to revise provisions concerning certain loans made by credit unions; to remove a requirement that certain mortgage brokers register with the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for certain requirements of foreign banks; to provide for refund of installment loan closing fees; to revise requirements of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for exceptions; to revise the definition of bona fide discount points; to conform cross-references; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65947","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1800493,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Bloomingdale, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Bloomingdale, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3439), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3888), 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":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65938","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1800494,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Courts; juvenile treatment court divisions; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create juvenile treatment court divisions; to provide alternative adjudication to the traditional judicial system; to provide definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of juvenile treatment court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65944","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1800496,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"State Board of Pardons and Paroles; 80th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65933","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1800497,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Miller County, State Court; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the State Court of Miller County, approved March 2, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 538), and all amendatory Acts thereto, so as to abolish the State Court of Miller County; to provide for cessation of elections for Judge of the State Court of Miller County and the Solicitor of the State Court of Miller County; to provide for the disposition of matters pending in the State Court of Miller County; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Act 362","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65930","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1800499,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Administration of Mental Health; Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; allow for certain officials","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, so as to allow for certain officials on the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensing provisions relative to professional counselors, so as to authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to waive certain requirements for applicants licensed in other jurisdictions; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65952","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1800500,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"City of Mulberry; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry; to provide a charter; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-02-13","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65934","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1800502,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Emir, Yunice J.; inaugural Essence Power 40 List; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yunice J. Emir and congratulating her on her inclusion in the inaugural Essence Power 40 List; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65931","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1800503,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Medical professionals; rural assistance; expand service cancelable loan program for health care providers to include dental students","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical professionals for rural assistance, so as to expand the service cancelable loan program for physicians and other health care providers in underserved areas to include dental students; to provide for criteria; to provide for length of loans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65943","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1800504,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Georgia Commission on Slavery; Governor Brian Kemp, Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and the Georgia General Assembly create a long overdue state agency; urge (PF)","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Governor Brian Kemp, Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and the Georgia General Assembly to swiftly create a long overdue state agency known as the Georgia Commission on Slavery, similar to the nearly 40-year-old Georgia Commission on the Holocaust; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65925","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1800506,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Mulberry, City of; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mulberry; to provide a charter; to provide for legislative findings; 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, term limits, vacancies, compensation, expenses, to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the City of Mulberry; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65940","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1800507,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Georgia Colonel; appoint honorary title for life; authorize the Governor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal aides-de-camp, appointments, commissions, length of service, and duties, so as to authorize the Governor to appoint honorary Georgia Colonels for life; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 608","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65949","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1800509,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules; commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first flight","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65939","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1800510,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Firearms; persons convicted of family violence offenses cannot possess or purchase; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide that persons convicted of family violence offenses or subject to family violence temporary protective orders cannot receive, possess, transport, purchase, or transfer firearms; 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":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65946","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1800512,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"\"Safeguarding Adopted Children from Sexual Violence Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to expressly include relationship by adoption; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 561","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65951","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1800513,"bill_number":"SR430","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":"2024-01-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65922","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1800514,"bill_number":"HR762","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":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65926","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1800516,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Ad valorem tax; qualified disabled veterans; clarify applicability of homestead exemption to spouses and minor children","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veteran, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, persons eligible without application, and retroactive award, so as to clarify the applicability of such homestead exemption to spouses and minor children; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65942","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1800517,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Pike County Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65936","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1800519,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Homestead option sales tax (HOST); levying tax while levying a joint county and municipal sales and use tax; repeal prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part I of Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the homestead option sales tax (HOST), so as to repeal the prohibition against levying a homestead option sales and use tax (HOST) while levying a joint county and municipal sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65928","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1800520,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Sergiy Samchynskyy and Yuliya Basarab; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sergiy Samchynskyy and Yuliya Basarab, who immigrated from Ukraine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65924","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1800521,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Immediately Transmitted to Senate","last_action_date":"2024-01-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65923","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1800523,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"Free and fair elections are foundational to our democratic republic; recognize; commemorate all who died or were injured on January 6th 2021","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing that free and fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power are foundational to our democratic republic and commemorating all who died or were injured on January 6, 2021, including the law enforcement officers who bravely defended the United States capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65948","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1800524,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"\"Helping Firefighters Beat Cancer Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum requirements, equipment and clothing, and insurance relative to local fire departments generally, so as to revise qualifications for insurance coverage for firefighters diagnosed with cancer; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 563","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65950","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1800525,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Bartow 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 Bartow 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65937","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1807841,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Special license plates; Samford University alumni; 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 alumni of Samford University; 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":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65970","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1807842,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"State Defense Force; per diem pay of $25 for every day of eligible service performed; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Defense Force, so as to require per diem pay of no less than $25.00 a day for every day of eligible service performed; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65963","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1807843,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Professions and businesses; military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-1-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for transitioning members of the armed forces, so as to allow military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state to obtain employment in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65964","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1807844,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; prohibit posting of booking photograph until individual is convicted","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of arrest booking photographs prohibited, so as to prohibit the release or posting of a booking photograph unless and until the individual depicted therein is convicted; to provide for booking photograph removal; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65966","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1807845,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Parental Waiver Save My Young Life Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency relative to the juvenile code, so as to enact the \"Parental Waiver Save My Young Life Act\"; to provide for parental waiver for participation in diversion programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65975","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1807846,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Ad valorem tax; agricultural purposes under certain circumstances; provide state-wide homestead 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 tax exemptions relative to property tax exemptions and deferrals, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for the full value of a homestead used for agricultural purposes under certain circumstances; 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 short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65979","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1807847,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"House Study Committee on the Elimination of State Income Tax; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Elimination of State Income Tax; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65971","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1807848,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to revise committee names; to repeal provisions relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; to make conforming changes throughout the Code; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 609","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65958","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1807849,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Laws and statutes; artificial intelligence and automated decision tools; provide for protections against discrimination","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to provide for protections against discrimination by artificial intelligence and automated decision tools; to prohibit certain defenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure Innovation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65976","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1807850,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Douglas Judicial Circuit; provide for a fourth 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 a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Douglas Judicial Circuit; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Douglas 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65968","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1807851,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Uniform rules of the road; proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for proper procedure for passing a postal service vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65962","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1807852,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Probate Court of Crisp County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Crisp 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 699","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65955","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1807853,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"West Georgia Judicial Circuit; new judicial 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 West Georgia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Carroll County and Heard County; to transfer certain judges from the Coweta Judicial Circuit to the West Georgia Judicial Circuit; 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 the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65960","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1807855,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Together Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65956","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1807856,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; firearm safes and firearm safety devices; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearm safes and firearm safety devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Act 497","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65957","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1807857,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"Madden, Jamie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamie Madden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65972","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1807858,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"State government; county boards of health 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 teleconferences, so as to authorize county boards of health to conduct meetings via teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65967","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1807859,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Insurance; suspend a motor vehicle liability policy or buy a motor vehicle liability policy with reduced coverage when a vehicle is inoperable; permit","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 permit an individual to suspend a motor vehicle liability policy or buy a motor vehicle liability policy with reduced coverage when a vehicle is inoperable; to provide for a short title; 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 permit the suspension or reduction of insurance coverage when a motor vehicle is inoperable without the cancellation of registration of such vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65978","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1807860,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Chattooga County; ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Act 360","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65961","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1807861,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; standards of conduct and rules; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentiality, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65965","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1807862,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Income tax; certain social extracurricular expenses for home school students; 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 a tax credit for certain social extracurricular expenses incurred by taxpayers for the benefit of home school students; to define a term; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65977","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1807863,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Property; clerks of superior courts to require identification for recording of deeds; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to authorize clerks of superior courts to require identification for the recording of deeds and other instruments; to provide requirements therefor; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65974","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1807864,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Community Association Transparency and Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require declarants, developers, or other establishing entities to provide for budgets and reserve account funding for maintenance of community amenities; to require performance and maintenance bonds for community amenities; to implement requirements and procedures for turnover and transition from declarants, developers, or other establishing entities to property owners comprising the community association; to provide for civil causes of action for violations; to provide for civil penalties for violations and the recovery of litigation costs; 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":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65969","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1807865,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Child Abuse Records; child abuse and neglect registries; authorize the disclosure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse records, so as to authorize the disclosure or use of information from child abuse and neglect registries by the Department of Human Services to locate, recover, or provide services to a child determined to be missing or a victim of sexual exploitation; to provide for access to records concerning reports of child abuse and missing or exploited children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-08","last_action":"Act 373","last_action_date":"2024-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65959","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1807866,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Insurance; use of artificial intelligence in making certain decisions regarding coverage; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in making certain decisions regarding insurance coverage; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in making certain decisions regarding healthcare; to provide for the Georgia Composite Medical Board to promulgate related rules; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public assistance, so as to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in making certain decisions regarding public assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Technology and Infrastructure Innovation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65973","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1810649,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Tifton Judicial Circuit; provide for a third judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Tifton Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Tifton 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":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65997","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1810650,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Tillery, Jeffery Scott \"Scotty\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffery Scott \"Scotty\" Tillery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65981","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1810651,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Cemetery and funeral services; additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots; 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66002","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1810652,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Department of Administrative Services; companies owned or operated by Iran 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 Iran 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66013","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1810653,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Minors; civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors without performing age verification; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to create a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors without performing age verification; to require that age verification information not be retained; to provide for standards for liability; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66001","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1810654,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 25, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2024, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66019","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1810655,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Income tax; deduction for members of State Defense Force in good standing; 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, so as to provide an income tax deduction for members of the State Defense Force in good standing; to provide for the amount of such deduction; to provide for the manner of claiming such deduction; to provide for rules and regulations; 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65987","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1810657,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Wills, trusts and administration of estates; provide for electronic wills; provisions","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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65990","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1810658,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Notification of Suspicious or Unusual Deaths; individual had not been seen by a physician prior to death; revise the period","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification of suspicious or unusual deaths, court ordered medical examiner's inquiry, and written report of inquiry, so as to revise the period for which an individual had not been seen by a physician prior to death to be considered an unattended death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 477","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66015","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1810659,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; additional 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 an additional judge of the superior courts of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66014","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1810660,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66018","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1810661,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"Bremer, Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karen Bremer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66020","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1810662,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"Board of Regents; nursing course credit to students who receive military education and training as combat medic; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to offer nursing course credit to students who receive military education and training required for service as a combat medic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65993","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1810664,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Motor vehicles; responsibilities for encountering funeral procession on two-lane highway; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of way for operators of motor vehicles, so as to revise responsibilities of motor vehicle operators when encountering a funeral procession on a two-lane highway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65998","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1810665,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Basset, Jack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack Basset; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66007","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1810666,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Safe Teens 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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to authorize local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to offer driver education as an elective course; to provide for funding from local funds, student fees subject to waiver, and state funding subject to appropriations; to provide for rules and regulations for the allocation of state funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66012","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1810667,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Shears, Jamal; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamal Shears; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66022","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1810668,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"State government; fees that may be charged for the disclosure of certain public records; provide an 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 a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65991","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1810669,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"\"Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A, relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for social media platform access by minors; to require local boards of education to adopt, implement, and enforce social media policies; to authorize the Attorney General and the Department of Education to consult with and assist local boards of education in the development and implementation of such policies; to require social medial platforms to provide certain information to parents upon request; to provide for enforcement authority of the Attorney General; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 463","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66023","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1810671,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Sale of Consumable Hemp Products; individuals under the age of 21 years; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to prohibit the purchase or possession of consumable hemp products by individuals under the age of 21 years; to prohibit the misrepresentation of an individual's age or identification in order to purchase consumable hemp products; to require the postage of certain signs concerning the legal age to purchase consumable hemp products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66017","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1810672,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Food service establishments; certain food products be disclosed as containing cell cultured meat and plant based meat alternatives; require","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 require that certain food products be disclosed as containing cell cultured meat, plant based meat alternatives, or both; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65999","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1810673,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Zoning procedures; provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; repeal","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 as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to repeal provisions authorizing administrative officers to exercise zoning powers; to repeal provisions authorizing quasi-judicial boards and agencies to hear and render decisions on applications for special administrative permits and conditional permits; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65995","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1810674,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; restriction and seal of First Offenders Act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; to amend Code Section 42-8-62.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limiting public access to First Offender Act status, petitioning, and sealing record, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of first offender sentences at the time of sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66000","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1810675,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; 116th International Founders' Day; 01/15/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2024, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s 116th International Founders' Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66011","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1810676,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; setting of millage rates; revise provisions","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 revise provisions related to the setting of millage rates; to limit the application of the freezing of the assessed value as a result of an appeal; to limit the application of a temporary reduction in the taxes owed when a taxpayer appeals to superior court and does not participate in the settlement conference; to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead is more than 3 percent from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66016","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1810677,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"State income tax; net capital gain or losses derived from sales or exchange of precious metals; 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 taxation any net capital gains or losses derived from the sale or exchange of precious metals in the form of bullion or coins; 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65984","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1810679,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Hadley, Steve; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Steve Hadley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66008","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1810680,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"Sampson, Shanterria Shellman Alston; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shanterria Shellman Alston Sampson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66010","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1810681,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Medical Freedom Act; enact","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 provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65986","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1810682,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"Theus, Peggy Usher; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Peggy Usher Theus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66005","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1810683,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"EmPATH Georgia Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the establishment of a grant program for the purpose of creating emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing (EmPATH) units in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for administration of such grant program; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for certification of EmPATH units; to provide for an appropriations contingency; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for exclusions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66004","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1810684,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program; establish","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 establish the Refugee and International Students Equalization (RISE) program to provide for funding and wraparound services for eligible students; to provide for the definition of \"international student\"; to establish a program weight and teacher-student ratio for the RISE program in the QBE funding formula; 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65989","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1810686,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"Thomas, Eric D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric D. Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66009","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1810687,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Probate Court of Dooly County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Dooly 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 622","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65982","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1810688,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Domestic relations; process by which individuals may change their married surname to previous surname following divorce; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to provide for a process by which individuals may change their married surname to a prior surname or the given surname on their birth certificate following a divorce; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65985","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1810689,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Elections; prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers","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 bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65983","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1810690,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Motor vehicles; define multipurpose off-highway vehicle; subclassify for ad valorem tax purposes","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 \"multipurpose off-highway vehicle\"; 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 motor homes, so as to define \"multipurpose off-highway vehicle\" and subclassify such vehicles for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide that such vehicles shall not be returned or taxed for ad valorem taxation purposes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66003","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1810691,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Brady Law regulations; voluntary do not sell list for firearms; establish","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 establishment of a voluntary do not sell list for firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and conditions for registration and removal from such list; to provide for penalties; to provide for limitation on the records relating to registration or removal; to provide for forms and 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65992","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1810693,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Public Health, Department of; identify funding for research to improve our understanding of disease pathology and treatments for autoimmune diseases; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Public Health to identify funding for research to improve our understanding of disease pathology and provide diagnostic tools and potential new treatments and interventions for people living with an autoimmune disease; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65996","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1810694,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Venable, John Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Michael Venable; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66006","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1810695,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"School Violence Reduction and Safety 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 QBE funding assistance to eligible public schools to reduce school violence and improve school safety and security; to provide for eligibility; to provide for the calculation and maximum amount of such funding; to provide for policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements; 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":"2024-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65988","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1810696,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 610","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65980","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1810697,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Professions and businesses; contractors; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 change certain provisions relating to certain professions practicing in this state; to change certain provisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65994","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1810698,"bill_number":"SR441","title":"Woods, Marcus; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcus Woods; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66021","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1812212,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"Naming of the Coach Donald Stitcher Gymnasium; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the naming of the Coach Donald Stitcher Gymnasium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66046","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1812215,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"State Election Board; appoint Rick Jeffares","description":"A RESOLUTION appointing Rick Jeffares to the State Election Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66031","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1812218,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"National Guard Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2024, as National Guard Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66056","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1812220,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"High, Angela; recipient of the New Administrator of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela High, recipient of the New Administrator of The Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66052","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812223,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"Piper, Barbie; recipient of the LPN of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbie Piper, recipient of the LPN of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66048","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812225,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66041","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1812228,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Weaver, Sheila; recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Administrative Support Leadership award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheila Weaver, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Administrative Support Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66055","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812231,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Highways, Bridges, and Ferries; duties when death results from an accident upon a highway in certain instances; allow for delegation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries; to amend weight and dimension requirements for modular unit transporters; to amend Code Section 45-16-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of power by coroner or county medical examiner and qualifications of those authorized to perform examinations, so as to allow for delegation of duties when death results from an accident upon a highway in certain instances; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Act 367","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66061","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1812233,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Martin, Tammie; recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Nurse Case Manager Leadership award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tammie Martin, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Nurse Case Manager Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66053","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812236,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Game and fish; fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, so as to authorize fluorescent pink hunting outer garments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66039","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1812239,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"Johnson, Antonia \"Toni\"; recipient of the Social Services Professional of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antonia \"Toni\" Johnson, recipient of the Social Services Professional of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66043","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812241,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Motor Vehicle Equipment and Inspection; standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 611","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66060","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1812244,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), 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":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66025","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1812247,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; 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":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66027","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1812249,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Brooks, Karol; recipient of the Activity Director of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karol Brooks, recipient of the Activity Director of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66044","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812252,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Protecting Religious Assembly in States of Emergency (PRAISE) Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to emergency management, so as to prohibit any governmental entity from discriminating against and closing a place of worship during an emergency; to provide for civil relief and damages; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66037","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1812254,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Sean's 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 issuance of a special license plate for individuals with a physical, mental, or neurological condition which impedes the ability to communicate; to provide for notation of such condition upon a driver's license; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66034","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1812257,"bill_number":"HR788","title":"Ogoo, Agnes; recipient of the RN of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Agnes Ogoo, recipient of the RN of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66047","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812259,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"Huff, Renae; recipient of the Activities Assistant of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Renae Huff, recipient of the Activities Assistant of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66045","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812262,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Rebecca Martin Home and Garden Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rebecca Martin Home and Garden Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66057","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1812266,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), 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":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66026","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1812269,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66024","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1812271,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 351, approved May 5, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 264), 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-02-29","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66029","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1812274,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"Cooper, Jill; recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jill Cooper, recipient of the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66058","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812277,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Forest Park, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Forest Park 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 435","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66032","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1812279,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Kelley, Jennifer; recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion of Long Term Care award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Kelley, recipient of the Emergency Preparedness Champion of Long Term Care Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66049","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812282,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Second Chance Workforce Act; enact","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 issuance of certificates by a court for purposes of demonstrating rehabilitation and good moral character;to amend Code Section 24-4-419 of the O.C.G.A., relating to admissibility of criminal history record information of an employee or former employee; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses; to amend Code Section 44-5-150 of the O.C.G.A., relating to search and notification for information identifying anatomical gift donor status; to amend Code Section 51-1-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to presumption of due care in hiring of person pardoned or who has obtained a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-02","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66038","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1812285,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; 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":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-07","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66030","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1812287,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"Davis, Jackie; recipient of the CNA of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jackie Davis, recipient of the CNA of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66051","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812290,"bill_number":"HR783","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; 01/31/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66042","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1812292,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Insurance; discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the administration of provider administered drugs; prohibit insurers","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 discriminating against certain healthcare facilities and providers in connection with the procurement, delivery, and administration of provider administered drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for violation; to provide for construction; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66035","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1812295,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Crimes and offenses; entrance upon property of another without consent shall be an offense of criminal trespass; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide that entrance upon property of another without consent shall be an offense of criminal trespass; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66033","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1812297,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"Georgia Aerospace Day; recognize January 16, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation and recognizing January 16, 2024, as Georgia Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66062","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1812300,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; 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":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66028","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1812303,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Kombou, Yves; recipient of the Engineering & Environmental Services Champion of Long Term Care award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yves Kombou, recipient of the Engineering & Environmental Services Champion of Long Term Care Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66059","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812306,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"Grogan, Dunwoody Police Chief William J. \"Billy\"; Georgia's 2023-2024 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dunwoody Police Chief William J. \"Billy\" Grogan as Georgia's 2023-2024 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66040","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1812308,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Norris, David Thad; recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Social Worker Case Manager Leadership award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Thad Norris, recipient of the Elderly & Disabled Waiver Case Management Social Worker Case Manager Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66054","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812311,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Sloan, Joann, recipient of the Administrator of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joann Sloan, recipient of the Administrator of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66050","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1812314,"bill_number":"HR780","title":"Only citizens of the United States have right to vote in elections in Georgia; clarify - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to clarify that only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2024-01-11","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66036","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1813241,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit certain drivers from possessing weapons in ride share vehicle; preclude ride share network services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to preclude ride share network services from prohibiting certain ride share drivers from possessing weapons in a motor vehicle used for purposes of the ride share network service; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66073","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1813242,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Crimes and offenses; sexual extortion; provide enhanced penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-92 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual extortion, so as to provide for enhanced penalties; to provide for a civil action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66081","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1813243,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Courts; private attorney appointed to act as district attorney pro tempore; revise compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-18-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of substitute for absent or disqualified district attorney, so as to revise the compensation of private attorneys appointed to act as district attorney pro tempore; to provide for such attorneys to be compensated $250.00 per hour for each certified hour worked, subject to a cap; to provide for such cap; to provide for certification by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of such hours worked by such attorneys; to provide for such attorneys to engage the services of private counsel, paralegals, and legal interns and to provide for their compensation; to provide for funding of such compensation; to provide for reimbursement of actual expenses incurred; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66064","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1813244,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Elections and Primaries; use of ranked-choice voting; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections and primaries, so as to prohibit the use of ranked-choice voting; to provide for certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66092","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1813245,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Elections; voting devices 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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66091","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1813246,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Law enforcement agencies; prohibit posting of booking photo until convicted","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-1-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of arrest booking photographs prohibited, so as to prohibit the release or posting of a booking photograph unless and until the individual is convicted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66066","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1813247,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Luedke, Dalton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dalton Luedke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66077","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1813248,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Income tax; exclude net capital gains","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 taxation net capital gains; 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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66065","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1813249,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of drug-induced homicide; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to murder, malice murder, felony murder, and murder in the second degree, so as to provide for the offense of drug-induced homicide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66068","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1813250,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Specialized Land Transactions; protections of homeowners in community associations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections of homeowners in community associations; to revise provisions concerning the foreclosure of liens by condominium associations and property owner's associations; to provide definitions; to provide for annual registration of community associations and related fees; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66088","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1813251,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"State employees' health insurance plan; protection for covered persons when an in-network hospital becomes out-of-network prior to the end of year plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide protection for covered persons under a state health plan when an in-network hospital becomes out-of-network prior to the end of the plan year; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66084","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1813252,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Motor vehicles; submission of proof of completion of certain courses by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as require submission of proof of completion of certain courses by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; to provide that completion of such courses shall be credited toward any reinstatement requirements for drivers whose licenses were suspended for certain offenses; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66075","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1813253,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Sale and use tax; firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; exempt sales","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66082","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1813254,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Elections; prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers","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 bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66090","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1813255,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"Local government; temporary loans are payable from end of calendar year to 12 months of initial funding date; change date - 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 of this state are payable in full from the end of the calendar year to within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loans; 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":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66093","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1813256,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Courts; compensation received by superior court judges; modify provisions; create Judicial System Compensation Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions concerning superior courts, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by superior court judges; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to create the Judicial System Compensation Commission; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to laws and statutes, so as to temporarily suspend the operation of local laws that use a superior court judge's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to preserve the authority of the General Assembly to amend or repeal such suspended local laws; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66089","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1813257,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Self-service storage facilities; enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide for enforcement of unsigned rental agreements under certain circumstances; to provide for the execution and delivery of a rental agreement via email; to provide for the vacating of and removal of personal property from self-storage service facilities by occupants under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66070","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1813258,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"State Ethics Commission; posting or publishing on the internet the personally identifying information of judges; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit the State Ethics Commission from posting or publishing on the internet the personally identifying information of judges; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66067","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1813259,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Senior Stabilization Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits for certain senior citizens; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66074","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1813260,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"International Holocaust Remembrance Day; recognize January 27, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66087","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1813261,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; require retail stores 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 retail stores to accept cash for purchases; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66079","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1813262,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"McGruder, Mary Helen and Dr. John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Helen and Dr. John McGruder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66076","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1813263,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; revise date by which homestead exemptions must be applied for","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 date by which homestead exemptions must be applied for; 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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66083","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1813264,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Specialty license plates; supporting advocacy and promotion of strict interpretations of the United States Constitution; 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 advocacy and promotion of strict interpretation of the United States Constitution with a portion of funds collected to be disbursed to the Foundation for Moral Law, 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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66069","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1813265,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Education; capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include pre-kindergarten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66080","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1813266,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Lindenmayer, Captain Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Jim Lindenmayer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66078","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1813267,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"State Election Board; remove the Secretary of State; authorize the board to investigate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Election Board, so as to remove the Secretary of State from the board; to authorize the board to investigate the Secretary of State; to require the Secretary of State to cooperate with certain investigations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66094","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1813268,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for a conviction through the use of speed devices; provide","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 standards for a conviction through the use of speed devices; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate such devices; to provide for admissible evidence for refuting a violation of speed limit through the use of speed detection devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66071","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1813269,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Cosmetologists and Barbers; persons performing certain limited responsibilities; exempt from licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists and barbers, so as to exempt from licensure persons performing certain limited responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters: to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 556","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66063","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1813270,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Health; limb salvage protocol and treatment to prevent amputation in whole or in part, due to diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or other medical conditions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 33, 43, and 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, insurance, professions and businesses, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for a limb salvage protocol and treatment to prevent or delay limb amputation in whole or in part, due to diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or other medical conditions; to require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies to provide for a limb salvage protocol; to require the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to establish a limb salvage protocol and treatment; to mandate the state health benefit plan to cover healthcare services related to a limb salvage protocol or treatment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66086","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1813271,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Education; provide safety of students; require multiple occupancy restrooms and changing areas designated for exclusive use by males or females","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 elementary and secondary school students, so as to provide for the safety of students; to require multiple occupancy restrooms and changing areas in public schools to be designated for exclusive use by males or females; to provide for reasonable accommodations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for public school and local school system policies; to provide for sleeping quarter arrangements on overnight field trips; to provide for investigation of complaints of noncompliance by the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for sanctions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for rules and regulations; 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":"2024-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66072","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1813272,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Special district mass transportation sales and use tax; intergovernmental agreements; revise requirements","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 revise requirements for intergovernmental agreements between counties and qualified municipalities for collection of such tax; to provide for standards for disbursement of proceeds for municipalities absent from an intergovernmental agreement; to revise the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and all qualified municipalities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66085","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1817829,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"Mitchell, Malcolm; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Malcolm Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66095","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1821837,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"\"Protecting Georgians Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions under the \"Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act,\" so as to amend the definition of \"pattern of racketeering activity\" to include felonies and certain misdemeanors which meet criteria for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition punishment, so as to include additional offenses under the definition of \"designated misdemeanor\"; to include political affiliation or belief as contributing factors for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-18","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66097","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1821844,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Capital Outlay Funds; used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that capital outlay funds may be used for educational facilities for voluntary pre-kindergarten programs provided by the school system; to provide that student projection counts may include pre-kindergarten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66098","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1821850,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium as part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathway, 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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66099","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1821857,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; recognize February 7 to 14, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2024, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66096","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1823308,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"Atlanta Vibe Professional Women's Indoor Volleyball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Vibe professional women's indoor volleyball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66100","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1824506,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Georgia Indoor Air Quality Act; enact","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 city, county, and state buildings; 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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66126","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1824512,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"State Workforce Development Board; publish a High-demand Career List most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Workforce Development Board, so as to require the State Workforce Development Board to develop, approve, and annually publish a High-demand Career List identifying those careers most critical to the state's current and future workforce needs; to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for conforming changes; to require the Office of Student Achievement to work in consultation with the State Workforce Development Board to audit and report on the effectiveness of employment, wage attainment, and retention of students in programs that align with the High-demand Career List; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66168","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1824517,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Lewis, Haley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Haley Lewis, the 2023 Employee of the Year for the Department of Community Supervision; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66189","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1824523,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66128","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1824529,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"Bailey, Jack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jack Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66141","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1824533,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Elections; use of ballot drop boxes; eliminate authorization","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 authorization for the use of ballot drop boxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66134","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824539,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"Letteney, Chief John; outstanding public service in law enforcement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief John Letteney on his outstanding public service in law enforcement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66150","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1824545,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"Moss, Phillippa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Phillippa Moss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66142","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1824550,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"\"Daniel D. Podsiadly, Jr. Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of workers' compensation; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers, firemen, prison guards, and publicly employed emergency medical technicians, so as to provide compensation to eligible peace officers from the State Indemnification Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66198","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1824556,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Meetings Open to the Public; authorized nonemergency teleconference meetings in which members of nonstatewide agencies participate; increase the number","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 teleconferences, so as to increase the number of authorized nonemergency teleconference meetings in which members of nonstatewide agencies can participate each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66110","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1824561,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship; victims of human trafficking are eligible; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, so as to provide that victims of human trafficking are eligible for such scholarship; to provide for the designation of REACH scholars; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66127","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1824567,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Georgia Public Safety Training Center law enforcement unit; establishment; 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 establishment of a Georgia Public Safety Training Center law enforcement unit; to provide for jurisdiction, powers, and duties for peace officers appointed to such unit; to authorize the issuance of motor vehicles, uniforms, and weaponry to such peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66133","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1824573,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Conasauga Judicial Circuit; designation of chief judge; terms of office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Conasauga 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66112","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1824578,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; abolish; O.C.G.A.; remove cross-references and make conforming changes","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 abolish the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to provide for the transfer of outstanding obligations and liabilities and assets of such corporation; to amend Titles 2, 7, 12, 20, 26, 33, 43, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, banking and finance, conservation and natural resources, education, food, drugs, and cosmetics, insurance, professions and businesses, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove cross-references and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-06-30","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66171","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1824584,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Human Trafficking Hotline Information; certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in business and on internet, so as to require certain establishments to post human trafficking hotline information; to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide for human trafficking awareness training for board members; to provide for inspections of massage therapy practices; to require licensees to display a photograph along with their massage therapy practice licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Act 489","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66191","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1824590,"bill_number":"HB955","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66109","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1824595,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Buildings and housing; exempt agricultural structures from permitting fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, so as to exempt agricultural structures from permitting fees; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66167","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1824601,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; 02/07-14/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2024, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66154","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1824606,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Meadows, Wilmond \"Antoine\"; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilmond \"Antoine \" Meadows on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66184","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1824612,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"Cheatham, Kiesha; outstanding public service as an emergency management specialist; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kiesha Cheatham on her outstanding public service as an emergency management specialist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66185","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1824618,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Tobin, Gabrielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabrielle Tobin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66144","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1824623,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"Wilson, Colonel Jeremy; exceptional military career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Jeremy Wilson on his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66151","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824629,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Elections; number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; expand","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 expand the number of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide for percentages of risk limits; to provide procedures for selection of contests subject to risk-limiting audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66163","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1824635,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Cuthbertson, Lieutenant Colonel Robert C.; exceptional military career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Robert C. Cuthbertson for his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66152","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824640,"bill_number":"SR450","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66103","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1824646,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"Congress; allow certain benefits to be used for purchasing menstrual products; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to allow certain benefits to be used for purchasing menstrual products; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66129","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1824652,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Fort Oglethorpe, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fort Oglethorpe to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66157","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1824657,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Education; notification to parents and legal guardians of public school students of the right to receive email notification each time their child obtains school library materials; 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 notification to parents and legal guardians of public school students of the right to receive email notification each time their child obtains school library materials; to identify materials that are subject to the complaint resolution policy for materials \"harmful to minors,\" as set forth in Code Section 20-2-324.6; to provide for definitions; to repeal Code Section 20-2-720, relating to inspection of students' records by parents, for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66131","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1824663,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Elections; election interference with a deep fake; establish criminal offense","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 establish the criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for punishment; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66172","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1824668,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"State Election Board; call for nomination and election of chairperson","description":"A RESOLUTION to call for the nomination and election of the chairperson of the State Election Board; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66102","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1824674,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"University of Georgia 4-H Program; Thomas Holt, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2023-2024 4-H leadership teams and award winners and recognizing 02/14/24, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Thomas Holt, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2023-2024 4-H leadership teams and award winners and recognizing February 14, 2024, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66143","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1824680,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Habersham County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment, collection, and distribution of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Habersham County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of such technology fee funds; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66106","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1824685,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"Rockmart Yellowjackets Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rockmart Yellowjackets football team on their outstanding 2023 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66111","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1824691,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Tenant Protection and Rental Notice Enhancement Act; enact","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 for 60 days' notice of rental increase; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66121","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1824697,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of education 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 March 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 5274), 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 a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66175","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1824702,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Right to Register and Vote; clarify -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to clarify that only citizens of the United States shall have a right to vote in elections in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66139","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824708,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Emanuel 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 Emanuel County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Emanuel County on and after January 1, 2025; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66108","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1824713,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Government Transparency and Campaign Finance; foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign committees; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide for definitions; to require agents of foreign principals to register with the State Ethics Commissioner; to provide for registration requirements; to require agents of foreign principals to disclose to government agencies and the General Assembly when such agents are advocating on behalf of a foreign principal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V12","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66138","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824719,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Bartow 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 Bartow 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66165","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1824725,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Columbia County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees as part of court cost; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Columbia 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66114","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1824730,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Elections; ballots used in optical scan voting systems shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; 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 ballots used in optical scan voting systems shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide that ballots used in ballot marking devices shall use paper with a visible watermark security feature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66162","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1824736,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2023 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and the 2023 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66146","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1824742,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; certain goods designed and customarily used for child-rearing; 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 the sale or use of certain goods designed and customarily used for child-rearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66200","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1824747,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Water, ports and watercraft; penalties for failing to remove abandoned vessel; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to revise penalties for failing to remove an abandoned vessel; to provide for notice; to provide for appeal and hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66113","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1824753,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"Baranko, Katrina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katrina Baranko; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66140","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1824758,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Jones, Kyle M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle M. Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66192","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824764,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"State Government; employee representation by a labor organization for employers to receive certain economic development incentives from the state; provide requirements","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 requirements relative to employee representation by a labor organization for employers to receive certain economic development incentives from the state; to provide for definitions; to provide for a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 418","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66132","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1824770,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"Hill, Judge Kellie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Kellie Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66199","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824775,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Inclusive Public Service Act; enact","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 inclusivity training for such professions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66120","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1824781,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"2023 Raider National Champions (Mixed Team); congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Military College and congratulating the preparatory school's JROTC team on being the 2023 Raider National Champions (Mixed Team); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66137","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824787,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"Atlanta Vibe; professional women's indoor volleyball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Vibe professional women's indoor volleyball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66153","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1824792,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"Ledbetter, Esq., Darryl Orlando; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Darryl Orlando Ledbetter, Esq.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66196","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824798,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Income tax; certain retirement income received from long-term public service as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or communications 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 from state income tax, so as to exclude from Georgia taxable net income certain retirement income received by a taxpayer from long-term public service as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or communications officer; to provide for limitations; to require proof of service; to define a term; 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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66158","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1824804,"bill_number":"SR455","title":"Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day; recognize February 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66176","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1824809,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"McIntyre, Sgt. Marc Andrew; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Marc Andrew McIntyre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66186","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1824815,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"Magee, Yolanda Hollins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yolanda Hollins Magee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66177","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1824820,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Secretary of State; establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper 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 primaries and elections generally, so as to require the Secretary of State to establish and maintain a state-wide system for the posting of scanned paper ballots; to provide for minimum resolution requirements for such scans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66159","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1824826,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"International Holocaust Remembrance Day; January 27, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2024, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66155","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1824832,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Houston Judicial Circuit; provide for fourth judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Houston Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Houston 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66116","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1824837,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Abraham, Julius G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julius G. Abraham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66193","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824843,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"Rudder, Command Sergeant Major Brandon B.; exceptional military career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Command Sergeant Major Brandon B. Rudder for his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66148","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824849,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Towns County; Board of Education; compensation of board; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Towns County, approved February 18, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3806), so as to revise provisions for the compensation 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66105","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1824854,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"Senate Special Committee on Investigations; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Special Committee on Investigations; to provide for the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and materials; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66194","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1824860,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Hannah, Mayor Betty; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Betty Hannah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66181","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1824865,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Firearm Safe Handling and Secure Storage Tax Credit 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 provide for a tax credit for certain eligible expenses incurred for firearm safe handling instructional courses and firearm secure storage devices; to provide for an aggregate annual cap; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for credit preapproval by the department; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for automatic repeal; 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":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66156","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1824871,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"McCord, Charles M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles M. McCord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66195","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824877,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Education; grants; revise definition of qualified local school system school by reducing the minimum required millage rate or equivalent millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-165 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equalization grants, annual calculations, and allocation, so as to revise the definition of the term \"qualified local school system school\" by reducing the minimum required millage rate or equivalent millage rate from 14 mills to 10 mills; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66173","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1824882,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"Walton, Helen Rouse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Helen Rouse Walton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66178","sponsor":"Karlton Howard"},
{"bill_id":1824888,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Douglas 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 Douglas 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66104","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1824894,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Georgia K-5 Social and Emotional Health Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the health of elementary and secondary school students, so as to provide for a pilot program involving students in grades kindergarten through five in up to ten pilot schools during the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years; to provide for certain school mental health professionals at pilot schools; to provide for services by school mental health professionals; to provide for a pilot program coordinator and evaluator; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66119","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1824899,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Magistrate courts; increase amount of court claims from $15,000.00 to $50,000.00","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to magistrate courts, so as to increase the amount of magistrate court claims from $15,000.00 to $50,000.00; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66123","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1824905,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Metzger, Makia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Makia Metzger on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66197","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824910,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"Easterseals and all its Georgia chapters; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Easterseals and all its Georgia chapters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66179","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1824916,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"\"Tax Expenditures Transparency Act of 2024\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to revise provisions related to the adoption and contents of general appropriations bills; to revise provisions for certain economic analyses; to revise the legislative review of taxation; to provide a definition; to establish the Joint Committee on Taxation and Economic Development; to provide for membership, officers, meetings, authority, reports, cooperation, and expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 419","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66136","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1824922,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Evidence; creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness available, so as to provide that creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66188","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1824927,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Employee Empowerment and Transparency Act; enact","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 a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66166","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1824933,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Motor Vehicles; issuance of license plates commemorating the United States of America's semiquincentennial; 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 issuance of license plates commemorating the United States of America's semiquincentennial; to provide for the selection of the design for such license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 480","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66161","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1824939,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"\"Property Tax Relief Act of 2024\"; enact","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 statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the lesser of 3 percent or the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66125","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1824944,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Braille American Flag Monument Honoring Blind Veterans Act of Georgia; enact","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 within the capitol building or grounds of a braille American flag as a monument honoring blind veterans in Georgia and the United States; to provide for a short title; to provide for design, procurement, and placement of the monument; to provide that placement of the monument shall comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66122","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1824950,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"State Workgroup to Increase Chronic Disease Information and Screenings in Communities of Color; support creation","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66130","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1824956,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66187","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1824961,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"Hester, Lance; outstanding public service as an emergency medical services provider; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lance Hester on his outstanding public service as an emergency medical services provider; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66183","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1824967,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Motor vehicles; procedure for passing stationary vehicles on certain highways; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for procedure for passing stationary vehicles on certain highways; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66115","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1824972,"bill_number":"HR805","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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66101","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1824978,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Lions Day; recognize February 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Lions Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66135","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1824984,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"Austin, Colonel Marc J.; exceptional military career; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Marc J. Austin for his exceptional military career; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66145","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1824989,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Brown, Judge Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Angela Brown on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66190","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1824995,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission; repeal and reserve Code Section 15-18-32","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 relative to prosecuting attorneys, so as to repeal and reserve Code Section 15-18-32, relating to the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, authority, membership, ex parte communications, governance, disciplinary actions, confidentially, and privileged nature; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66169","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1825001,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Menlo, City of; future mayors and councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms of office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4132), so as to provide that future mayors and councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms of office; to provide for municipal general elections in odd-numbered years; to provide for interim terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66117","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1825006,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Transparency and Accountability in Asset Forfeiture Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations, so as to provide that the Office of the Attorney General establishes and maintains a public website regarding seized and forfeited property; to provide a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for violation and penalty; to provide for exemptions in certain circumstances; to provide for reports; to provide for the disbursement of funds; to provide for fees; to provide for disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66118","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1825012,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Georgia Child Performer Empowerment and Protection Act; enact","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 require the establishment of blocked trust accounts for minors rendering artistic or creative services in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to investigate and determine conditions of employment of child performers prior to the commencement of such employment; to provide for requirements related to blocked trust accounts for child performers; to provide for requirements related to such accounts for minors engaged in video content on online platforms; 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":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66124","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1825017,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Uniform rules of the road; operators of bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-291 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic laws applicable to bicycles, operation upon paved shoulder, and signaling of right hand turns, so as to authorize operators of bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66164","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1825023,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"Georgia FFA Association; FFA Day at the state capitol; 02/20/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association and recognizing February 20, 2024, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66180","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1825029,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Elections; prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers","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 bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66160","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1825034,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Calhoun County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Calhoun County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, 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 provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66107","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1825040,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide for an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; to provide for annual reports of such; to provide for the authority to develop and establish certain policies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66174","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1825046,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 6A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66149","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1825051,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Insurance, Department of; Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update practices","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 25 and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety and insurance, respectively, so as to update the practices of the Department of Insurance and the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for the off-duty use of motor vehicles by certain law enforcement officers; to repeal a life insurance reserves requirement for small companies for accreditation purposes; to allow for the continuation of coverage of a developmentally disabled or physically disabled dependent child under certain policies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66170","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1825057,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its Georgia chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66182","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1825062,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; 111 years of service; 01/29/24, as Delta Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its 111 years of service and recognizing January 29, 2024, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66147","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1826203,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Juvenile Code; improve timely permanent placement of a child removed from their home; clarify requirements","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 clarify requirements of parents, DFCS, and court in order to improve timely permanent placement of a child removed from their home; to provide for a hearing to be held prior to a dependent child's fifteenth month in foster care to review a determination of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services not to petition to terminate parental rights; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 421","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66204","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1826204,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Lottery for education; bona fide coin operated amusement machines; provide redemption through gift cards at automated kiosks under certain conditions","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 redemption for successful play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines through gift cards at automated kiosks under certain conditions; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66220","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1826205,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"2024 Lunar New Year Celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66239","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1826207,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Houston Judicial Circuit; provide for fourth judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fourth judge of the superior courts of the Houston Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authorities of the counties comprising the Houston 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66210","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1826208,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Lincoln County; board of elections and registration; meetings; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute and reestablish the board of elections and registration for Lincoln County, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4161), so as to revise provisions relating to meetings of said board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66241","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1826209,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"House Study Committee on Dominion Election Equipment; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Dominion Election Equipment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66208","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1826210,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Ayers, Margaret Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Lee Ayers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66226","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1826212,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"McIntyre, Sgt. Marc Andrew; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Marc Andrew McIntyre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66243","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1826213,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"Ceek to Fulfill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ceek to Fulfill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66232","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1826214,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Larché, Diane; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Diane Larché; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66225","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1826215,"bill_number":"HR848","title":"Latino Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2024, as Latino Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66235","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1826217,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Insurance; every health benefit policy shall provide coverage for rabies immune globulin and vaccinations administered after potential exposure to rabies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require that every health benefit policy shall provide coverage for rabies immune globulin and vaccinations administered after potential exposure to rabies; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66223","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1826218,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"\"Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021\"; land surveyor interns and professional land surveyors; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act of 2021,\" so as to change provisions relating to land surveyor interns and professional land surveyors; to provide for educational requirements; to provide for apprenticeships; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66202","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1826219,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Volleyball Team; winning the 2023 Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Volleyball Team on winning the 2023 Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66229","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1826220,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Penal institutions; provide jailers with arrest powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to jails, so as to provide jailers with arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66214","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1826222,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"\"Assuring Quality in Government Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that certain state offices provide callers with the opportunity to complete an automated satisfaction survey; to provide for the contents of such survey; to provide for certain reports and information; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66244","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1826223,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Local government; provide new category of district titled \"special rural district\"; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to provide for a new category of district; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for new authority for the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for application procedures; to provide for authority to seek state and federal funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66217","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1826224,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; add commissioner of veterans service","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, so as to add the commissioner of veterans service as a member of such council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 420","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66203","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1826225,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Pierce County High School Bears Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County High School Bears football team on their 2023 State 2A football championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66251","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1826227,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Gilmer County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Gilmer 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 623","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66250","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1826228,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Cates, Reverend Roy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Roy Cates on the occasion of his 44th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66249","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1826229,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program; extend sunset provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6C of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program, so as to extend the sunset provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66209","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1826230,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Cheri, Neko; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Neko Cheri; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66234","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1826232,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Motor vehicles; require disqualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon receipt of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a positive drug test","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disqualification from driving and action required after suspending, revoking, or canceling license or nonresident privileges, so as to require disqualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon receipt of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a positive drug test, an adulterated or substituted drug test, or a report of a refusal to submit to such test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66215","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1826233,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"Khan, Masood; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Masood Khan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66231","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1826234,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Lincoln County; compensation of tax commissioner; remove provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Lincoln County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Lincoln County, approved December 17, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 2604), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4478), so as to remove provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66242","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1826235,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Korean American Day at the state capitol; January 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2024, as Korean American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66228","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1826237,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Education; administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that predicts success in the military to certain public school students; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require the administration of a nationally recognized multiple-aptitude battery assessment that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military to public school students in grades 11 and 12 who choose to participate; to prohibit the use of assessment results in education accountability programs; to provide for parents and guardians to opt their children out of participating in such assessments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66213","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1826238,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Jackson County; school district ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jackson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66221","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1826239,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; 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 that presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit the compelling of a licensee to produce a wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66219","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1826240,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"United States Capitol Law Enforcement; protecting the United States Capitol and legislators during the attack on January 6, 2021; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the United States Capitol Law Enforcement for protecting the United States Capitol and legislators during the attack on January 6, 2021; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66238","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1826242,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Crimes and offenses; grooming a minor for indecent purposes; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses related to minors generally, so as to provide for the offense of grooming a minor for indecent purposes; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66211","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1826243,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Badyal, Yohance; Cynthia Bai; students at Alpharetta High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yohance Badyal and Cynthia Bai; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66240","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1826244,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Reproductive freedom; provide that every individual has the right and such right shall not be denied by a state interest - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest; to limit the purpose of a compelling state interest; to provide for severability; 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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66207","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1826245,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Jackson County; school district ad valorem tax for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Jackson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3758), as amended, so as to increase the amounts and income limit of such homestead exemptions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 445","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66222","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1826246,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Revenue and taxation; taxes for educational purposes shall be excluded in computing the limitation on the total amount of local sales and use taxes which may be levied; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of political subdivisions from imposing various taxes, ceiling on local sales and use taxes, and taxation of mobile telecommunications, so as to provide that taxes for educational purposes shall be excluded in computing the limitation on the total amount of local sales and use taxes which may be levied; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66218","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1826247,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy; issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-10A-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for marriage and family therapists; to provide a definition; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 557","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66201","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1826248,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Courts and Social Services; licensing of qualified residential treatment programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the courts and social services, respectively, so as to provide for the licensing of qualified residential treatment programs; to revise the definition of \"qualified residential treatment program\" to conform with federal law; 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":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Act 382","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66206","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1826249,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Motor Vehicle Liability Policies; uninsured motorist coverage; increase the minimum","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 increase the minimum uninsured motorist coverage required under motor vehicle liability policies; 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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66246","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1826251,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"Broadwater Sr.; Marvin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marvin Broadwater Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66205","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1826252,"bill_number":"HB1009","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 a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to prohibit public officers or employees from enforcing or providing assistance for the enforcement of federal laws or actions relative to firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for hearings; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for attorney's fees and costs; to waive sovereign immunity; to provide for applicability; 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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66248","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1826253,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"Syed, Dilawar; positive impact on small businesses; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dilawar Syed for his positive impact on small businesses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66236","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1826254,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Torts; negligent operations of a vessel; revise liability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 51 and 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating torts and waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to revise liability for the negligent operation of a vessel; to require boat liveries to obtain and maintain certain insurance; to provide for notice of insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66212","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1826256,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Elections; prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; 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 prohibit bar codes, QR codes, and other machine codes on ballots printed by electronic ballot markers; to provide for third-party security audits of electronic ballot markers; to eliminate authorization for the use of ballot drop boxes; to provide that out-of-state documents are not acceptable forms of identification for voters; to revise provisions relating to precertification tabulation audits; to revise the time for holding runoffs in general and primary elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66216","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1826257,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"\"School Chaplains Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-182 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, so as to authorize local school systems and public schools to employ or accept as a volunteer school chaplains; to provide that school chaplains shall provide support, services, and programs for students as assigned; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66247","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1826258,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Simmons, Tyler Jesse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Jesse Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66227","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1826259,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Trafficking of Persons; increased sentences for persons convicted of trafficking a minor or a developmentally disabled person for sexual servitude; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, so as to provide for increased sentences for persons convicted of trafficking a minor or a developmentally disabled person for sexual servitude; 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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66245","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1826260,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Education; local school systems or public schools issuing identification cards to include certain information regarding suicide prevention resources; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-779.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suicide prevention and awareness training in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems or public schools issuing identification cards to include certain information regarding suicide prevention resources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66224","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1826261,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination of the Task Force for Global Health; headquartered in Decatur, Georgia; commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a health threat for Georgians, the United States, and globally; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination of the Task Force for Global Health, headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, for their commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a health threat for Georgians, the United States, and globally; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66237","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1826262,"bill_number":"HR843","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":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66230","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1826263,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"Green, Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kevin Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66233","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1827752,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Sales and Use Tax; special district mass transportation; requirements for intergovernmental agreements between counties; revise","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 revise requirements for intergovernmental agreements between counties and qualified municipalities for collection of such tax; to provide for standards for disbursement of proceeds for municipalities absent from an intergovernmental agreement; to revise the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and all qualified municipalities; to provide for definitions; 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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66264","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1827753,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"Keith Jackson Memorial Intersection \"Whoa Nellie\"; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Keith Jackson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66271","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1827754,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2024; 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 6, 2024, 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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66295","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1827755,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"National Career Readiness Certificate; Pulaski, Peach, Houston, and other middle Georgia counties; honor efforts by becoming a certified work ready community","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the efforts of Pulaski, Peach, Houston, and other middle Georgia counties in their efforts through ACT to give the local workforce a competitive advantage to support and grow existing businesses and attract new businesses by becoming a certified work ready community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66254","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1827756,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"Brown, Kornisha McGill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kornisha McGill Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66293","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1827757,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Atlanta; impact on the Hispanic community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the work of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Atlanta and their impact on the Hispanic community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66290","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1827758,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Public officers and employees; increase number of hours permitted for paid parental leave","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel administration relative to public officers and employees, so as to increase the number of hours permitted for paid parental leave; to specify that individuals employed full time by local education agencies are eligible employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66255","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1827759,"bill_number":"SR476","title":"Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66281","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1827760,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Income tax; reduce rate of 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, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to reduce the rate of the tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66260","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1827761,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"To amend Titles 20, 36, 43, and 50, related to libraries, education, governmental entities, professions and business; acceptance and use of funds from the American Library Association prohibit under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to libraries; 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 Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal Chapter 24, relating to librarians; 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 the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66273","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1827762,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Education; repeal requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to repeal the requirement of screening of public school children for scoliosis; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise the state health officer's authorization to issue standing orders; to repeal provisions relating to the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program; to revise a definition; to repeal provisions relating to a pilot program for preexposure prophylaxis drug assistance or services; to repeal provisions relating to control of mass gatherings; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal a provision requiring the Department of Public Health to inspect facilities; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66304","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1827763,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66277","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1827764,"bill_number":"HR868","title":"2024 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Recognition and Awards finalists, the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders Recognition and Awards finalists, the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder Award finalists, and the 2024 Georgia Single Parent Ruth Brewster Endurance Award recipients for their accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66297","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1827765,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Georgia Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade and crimes and offenses respectively, so as to provide for protections of persons who own, purchase, or engage in the business of selling firearms; to prohibit financial institutions from requiring the use of a firearms code that distinguishes firearms retailers from other retailers; to prohibit discrimination against firearms retailers by financial institutions through the use of a firearms code; to prohibit the disclosure of certain financial records by financial institutions; to provide for petitions to the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations; to prohibit persons or government entities from keeping registries of firearms or owners of firearms; to provide for construction; to provide definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66265","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1827766,"bill_number":"SR479","title":"Cedartown High School Game Day Cheerleaders; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedartown High School Game Day Cheerleaders for winning the GHSA 3A-4A Division State Game Day Cheerleaders 2023 Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66315","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1827767,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI); impact on the medical profession, the Indian Diaspora, and its local communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI) for its impact on the medical profession, the Indian Diaspora, and its local communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66291","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1827768,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Insurance; prohibit insurer from canceling or refusing to renew any property or casualty policy; provisions","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 canceling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew any property or casualty insurance policy solely because the applicant or insured inquires about or submits a claim for which no payment is made; 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":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66256","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1827769,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Domestic relations; safe places for newborns; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise provisions relating to safe places for newborns; to authorize ambulance services to accept physical custody of a newborn; to authorize the placement of newborn safety devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for transport of newborns to nearest medical facility; to provide for specifications for newborn safety devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66306","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1827770,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Public Officers and Employees; development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor practices relative to public officers and employees, so as to provide for the development and administration of the State of Georgia as a Model Employer (GAME) Program for the recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of qualified individuals with disabilities at all levels and for all occupations; to establish state policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain duties of the State ADA Coordinator; to establish the elements of the GAME Program; to provide for the development of plans by state agencies; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 558","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66275","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1827771,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; provide mandatory reappraisal of parcels","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 mandatory reappraisal of parcels; to require estimated roll-back rate information on annual notices of current assessment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66307","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1827772,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Income tax; increase amount of dependent 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 relative to income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the dependent exemption; 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":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66268","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1827773,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"\"Restricting Explicit and Adult-designated Educational Resources (READER) 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 O.C.G.A., relating to miscellaneous provisions of the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact the \"Restricting Explicit and Adult-designated Educational Resources (READER) Act\"; to provide for definitions, including definitions for the terms \"harmful to minors,\" \"restricted materials,\" and \"sexually explicit materials\"; to require the State Board of Education to establish standards for the designation of restricted materials by local boards of education, standards for the use and restriction of instructional materials, and standards for the use and restriction of public school library collection materials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66311","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1827774,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"Houston County Bears baseball team; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 6A State Baseball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Houston County Bears baseball team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 6A State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66283","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1827775,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Education; the possession of opioid antagonists in schools; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize the possession of opioid antagonists in schools; to define a term; to authorize schools to maintain a stock supply of opioid antagonists; to authorize trained school personnel to administer opioid antagonists and carry opioid antagonists on their person; to provide for immunity; to provide for activation of the emergency medical services system and notification of emergency contacts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 462","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66312","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1827776,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings when the accused has an intellectual disability in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for pretrial proceedings when the accused has an intellectual disability in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought; to provide for a definition; to provide for notice when the accused will claim an intellectual disability at trial; to provide for a standard of review; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66259","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1827777,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Tomlin, Marlene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marlene Tomlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66288","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1827778,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Cherokee County School District; full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Act 359","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66299","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1827779,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Identification Cards; certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures; 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 that personal identification card applications of certain applicants who are either homeless or in the legal custody of the Division of Family and Children Services do not require signatures by the applicant's parent, guardian, or responsible adult; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to children and youth services, so as to authorize the Department of Human Services to establish programs that will provide a child or youth entering foster care with a photograph; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 467","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB387/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66282","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1827780,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"Easterseals and its Georgia Chapters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Easterseals and all its Georgia chapters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66276","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1827781,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Georgia Chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent North America (GA APPNA); impact on the medical profession, the Pakistani Diaspora, and their local communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent North America (GA APPNA) for their impact on the medical profession, the Pakistani Diaspora, and their local communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66289","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1827782,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"Weizenecker, Dr. Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Richard Weizenecker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66314","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1827783,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Economic Development; Georgia State-wide Music Office; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to enact the \"Georgia State-wide Music Office Act\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia State-wide Music Office; to provide for administration of the office; to provide for duties of the office; to create the Georgia Music Advisory Council; to provide for membership, terms, and filling of vacancies; to provide for administration of the council; to provide for duties of the council; to provide for the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66313","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1827784,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"City of South Fulton Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of South Fulton 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66261","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1827786,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Georgia Squatter Reform Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to include when a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or premises; to provide a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for a violation and penalty; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to provide for the submission of a property affidavit in magistrate court; to provide that proceedings regarding a writ of possession are not required to be jury trials; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-24","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66263","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1827787,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Revenue Shortfall Reserve; maximum percentage of net revenue; repeal limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to repeal the limitation on the maximum percentage of net revenue allowed to be held in the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66262","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1827788,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Property Owner Rights and Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions relative to property, so as to repeal certain provisions for liens on condominiums and lots related to collection of property association fees and assessments; to provide a short title; to make conforming changes related to certain liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66308","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1827789,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"Inspiredu; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Inspiredu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66296","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1827790,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Income tax; match tax rate imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers","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 income taxes, so as to match the rate of the tax imposed on corporations to that imposed on individual taxpayers; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66270","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1827791,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Georgia National Guard; adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, privileges, and prohibitions, so as to provide for the adjutant general to be the official sponsor of the state sponsored life insurance program for the Georgia National Guard; to provide a definition; to provide for duties for the adjutant general regarding the program; to provide for the National Guard Association of Georgia to select the insurer for the program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Act 488","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66298","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1827792,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Atlanta Alumnae Chapter; 100 years; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its 100 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66287","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1827793,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"County Boards of Health; requirements to qualify as a soil classifier to conduct soil investigations and prepare soil reports; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to change the necessary experience requirements to qualify as a soil classifier to conduct soil investigations and prepare soil reports for an on-site sewage management system; to revise the definition of \"soil classifier\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66301","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1827794,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Wilcox County; Board of Education; provide compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the compensation of the Wilcox County Board of Education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66257","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1827795,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"Booker, Mrs. Juanita Carson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Juanita Carson Booker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66294","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1827796,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66252","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1827797,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66253","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1827798,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Gwinnett Chamber Day; recognize February 6, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, as Gwinnett Chamber Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66285","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1827799,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Colton-McNeill Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cruelty to children, so as to enact the \"Colton-McNeill Act\"; to provide for sentencing of a person convicted of cruelty to children in the first or second degree against a disabled minor; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66269","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1827800,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Health; newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require the newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66305","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1827801,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Elections; criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation; establish","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 establish the criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for punishment; to provide for the State Election Board to publish results of investigations into such offenses; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66300","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1827802,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemption, so as to increase the amount of a statewide homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66266","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1827803,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Income tax credit; military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to revise the military zones that qualify for designation as less developed areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66267","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1827804,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66284","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1827805,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"State government; Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; 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 Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby as the official soap box derby of the State of Georgia; to provide for promotion of the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66302","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1827806,"bill_number":"HR870","title":"Congress; renew or extend the Affordable Connectivity Program through 2024; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to renew or extend the Affordable Connectivity Program through 2024 so that all qualifying households in Georgia will have access to affordable high-speed internet service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66310","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1827807,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 14, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program, Thomas Holt, Melanie Biersmith, and the 2023-2024 4-H leadership teams and award winners and recognizing February 14, 2024, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66272","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1827808,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"State Government; regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; authorize and provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to change certain provisions relating; to increase funding to the state's Pre-K programs; to provide for the corporation to engage in certain activities related to sports betting; to provide for a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee from the definition of \"bet\"; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; 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":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB386/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66316","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1827809,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Cherokee County; homestead exemption; provide full value exemption for senior and disabled residents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $16,000.00 and who are 62 years of age or over, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3677), as amended, so as to provide for a full value exemption for senior and disabled residents; to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66278","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1827810,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"FBI Atlanta Citizens Academy Alumni Association; helping the community by promoting an understanding of public safety and security; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the FBI Atlanta Citizens Academy Alumni Association for helping the community by promoting an understanding of public safety and security; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66286","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1827811,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; quality legal representation for parents, children and youth, and child welfare agencies at all stages of child welfare proceedings; urge partnership","description":"A RESOLUTION urging partnership among the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services, and the boards of commissioners for all Georgia counties to promote the provision of quality legal representation for parents, children and youth, and child welfare agencies at all stages of child welfare proceedings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66274","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1827812,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Stallion, Reverend Dr. David L., Sr.; 8th pastoral anniversary at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. David L. Stallion Sr. on the occasion of his eighth pastoral anniversary at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66292","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1827813,"bill_number":"HR869","title":"Secretary of State; keep Donald John Trump off any ballots related to nomination of candidates for election to Office of President; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Secretary of State to keep Donald John Trump off any and all ballots related to the nomination of candidates for or election to the Office of President of the United States as he is disqualified from holding office pursuant to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66309","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1827814,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Woodstock, City of; homestead exemption; provide residency requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all City of Woodstock ad valorem taxes for city purposes for the full value of the homestead after a two-year phase-in period for certain residents of that city who are 62 years of age or older, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3793), so as to provide for a residency requirement and grandfathering of certain residents; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-02-19","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66258","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1827815,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; require in 2026-2027 school year","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 beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at least a half-credit computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; to require that such course shall not include virtual or remote instruction, subject to an exception; to provide for such exception; to revise legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66303","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1827816,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Health, Local Government, and Property; regulations and protections of cemeteries and burial grounds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 36, and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, local government, and property, respectively, so as to provide regulations and protections of cemeteries and burial grounds; to revise procedures concerning the issuance of permits for the disinterment and reinterment of human remains; to provide for a civil action regarding the ability to enter upon land for the purpose of discovering ancestral grave sites and conducting genealogical research in connection with ancestral grave sites; to provide definitions; to provide statutory construction; to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66280","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829042,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"Gotcha Covered Blankets program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gotcha Covered Blankets program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66371","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1829044,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Pape, Sierra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sierra Pape; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66325","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1829046,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Hardnett, Pastor Dequindrae; 16th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Dequindrae Hardnett on the occasion of his 16th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66366","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1829048,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"First flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft; 70th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66355","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1829050,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority; maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-7-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority, membership, and powers, so as to increase the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness of the authority; to authorize the authority to condemn public property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66334","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1829052,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"Allen, Grady; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66376","sponsor":"Karlton Howard"},
{"bill_id":1829054,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; encourage and state expectations","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 encourage and state expectations for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, and local boards of education to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and units of the Technical College System of Georgia for awarding postsecondary course credits that are transferrable between the university system and the technical college system and between units thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 552","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66321","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1829056,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"Clark, Mr. Darrell Lee; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Darrell Lee Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66344","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1829058,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Utility Worker Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for protections for utility workers; to provide for a definition; to provide for enhanced penalties for simple assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, and aggravated battery committed upon utility workers in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66317","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1829060,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Prince Avenue Christian School football team; winning the GHSA Single A-Division I Varsity Football State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Prince Avenue Christian School football team for winning the GHSA Single A-Division I Varsity Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66374","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1829061,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"Willis, Fani T.; district attorney for Atlanta Judicial Circuit; impeachment charges; vote","description":"A RESOLUTION voting impeachment charges against Fani T. Willis, district attorney for the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66326","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1829063,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Forsyth County delegation in the House of Representatives; preserving the current total homestead exemption provided to certain senior citizen residents of the Forsyth County school district; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the commitment of the Forsyth County delegation in the House of Representatives to preserving the current total homestead exemption provided to certain senior citizen residents of the Forsyth County school district; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66365","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1829065,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Smith, Bobby \"Blue\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby \"Blue\" Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66390","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1829067,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Education; require schools to give notice and receive consent prior to providing students with sexual orientation or gender identity instruction; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require each school in this state that receives state funding for education to give notice and receive written consent prior to providing students in kindergarten through grade 12 with sexual orientation or gender identity instruction; to prohibit nurses, counselors, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel employed by schools in this state that receive state funding for education from knowingly encouraging or coercing a student under the age of 18 years to withhold from his or her parent or legal guardian that his or her perception of his or her gender is inconsistent with his or her sex or from knowingly withholding from the parent or legal guardian of a student under the age of 18 years information related to his or her perception that his or her gender is inconsistent with his or her sex; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66338","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1829069,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66346","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1829071,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"Self-Direction Day; recognize February 15, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Self-Direction Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66388","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1829073,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of reproductive battery; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to provide for the offense of reproductive battery; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide that consent to an anonymous donor is not a defense; to provide for the tolling of statute of limitations; to provide for civil actions; to provide for revocation of license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66331","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1829075,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Contracts; increase dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts for public works, so as to increase the dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to increase the dollar value trigger of certain considerations related to in-state purchasing preferences for certain contracts and purchases; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to increase the dollar value related to when certain school construction contracts must be subject to competitive bidding; to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public works bidding; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66337","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1829077,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; course of instruction in pregnancy, health, and human development for students in grades nine through 12; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescribed courses with respect to competencies and core curriculum under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require a course of instruction in pregnancy, health, and human development for students in grades nine through 12; to require that such course of instruction be included in the course of instruction regarding health and physical education; to require the State Board of Education to consult with the Department of Public Health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66328","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1829079,"bill_number":"SR481","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":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66322","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1829081,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Bueno Energy Drink; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bueno Energy Drink; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66362","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1829082,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Taiwan; its 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66381","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1829084,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66383","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1829086,"bill_number":"HR878","title":"Sheridan, Phoenix; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Phoenix Sheridan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66353","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1829088,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"Wadkins, Robert \"Bob\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Bob\" Wadkins, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66351","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1829090,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Black Maternal Health Statistics; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Black maternal health statistics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66384","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1829092,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Pharmacies; board regulates sale and supply of opioid antagonists through vending machines; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous drugs, so as to expand the exemption of naloxone from the definition of a dangerous drug to include any opioid antagonist when used for drug overdose prevention; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize the board of pharmacy to regulate the sale and supply of opioid antagonists through vending machines; to provide that practitioners may dispense and supply opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities; to repeal the requirement that an opioid antagonist must have a prescription in order for a individual who administers it to have civil, criminal, and professional immunity; to provide immunity for harm reduction organizations that supply opioid antagonists to certain individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66327","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1829094,"bill_number":"HR879","title":"Georgia Cancer Control Consortium; part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathway, 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 as part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathway, 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66354","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1829096,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Elections; political committees shall require disclosures on content or postings made by social media personalities that are paid for by such candidate or committee; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, or political action committees shall require disclosures on content or postings made by social media personalities that are paid for by such candidate or committee; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66332","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1829098,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health; create","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 create the Georgia Commission on Maternal and Infant Health; to provide for its composition, membership, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a definition; to provide for funding; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66330","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1829100,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Georgia Joint Defense Commission; commission's operations; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission, so as to revise the commission's operations; to expand the commission's membership; to revise the term lengths of commission members; to revise definitions; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to authorize the Department of Economic Development to assist the Georgia Joint Defense Commission in certain activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Act 481","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66341","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1829102,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"State holidays; fourth Friday in November as National Sugarcane Syrup 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 the fourth Friday in November of each year as \"National Sugarcane Syrup Day\" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66318","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1829103,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"Cobb County Sheriff's Office; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cobb County Sheriff's Office; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66329","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1829105,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Mortgage lenders and brokers; prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads","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 prohibit unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66333","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1829107,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Hall, Senior Paster Dr. Darrell E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Senior Pastor Dr. Darrell E. Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66369","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1829109,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66386","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1829111,"bill_number":"HR877","title":"LaVoy, Jacob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jacob LaVoy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66352","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1829113,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"St. Pierre, Amy Wald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Amy Wald St. Pierre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66391","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1829115,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"Watkins, Mr. Joseph Samuel; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Joseph Samuel Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66345","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1829117,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Murphy, Late Thomas B.; 69th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives; 100th anniversary of his birth; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the late Thomas B. Murphy, 69th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, on the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66348","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1829119,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Public Water Systems; Board of Natural Resources' authority to require the regulation of fluoridation of potable public water supplies; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public water systems, so as to remove the Board of Natural Resources' authority to require the regulation of fluoridation of potable public water supplies in certain incorporated communities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66385","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1829121,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"The Vietnamese Women's Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Vietnamese Women's Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66363","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1829122,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; implement recommendations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the juvenile code, so as to implement the recommendations of the Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; to provide for annual reporting to the General Assembly of certain de-identified data from juvenile court clerks relating to foster children who are in need of services or delinquent; to remove the service of summons by publication requirement at the adjudication phase in dependency proceedings; to repeal Code Section 15-11-163, relating to interlocutory order of disposition when summons served by publication; to provide that the petition to terminate parental rights be immediately filed and docketed without delay when presented to the juvenile court clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 468","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66342","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1829124,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"Minix, Deputy Eric Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Eric Anthony Minix; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66387","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1829126,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"Galloway, Honorable Rachel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Rachel Galloway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66356","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1829128,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Income tax; reduction of state income tax over time; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual tax rates, credit for withholding and other payments, and applicability to estates and trusts, so as to revise provisions for the reduction of the state income tax over time; to remove certain conditions for such rate reduction; 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66343","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1829130,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Sudduth, Division Chief Keith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Division Chief Keith Sudduth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66367","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1829132,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"Ghioto, Samuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Samuel Ghioto; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66350","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1829134,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Health; advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to order home healthcare services; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to repeal the prohibition on delegating to advanced practice registered nurses the authority to sign death certificates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66339","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1829136,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"University of North Georgia women's softball team; winning the 2023 NCAA Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of North Georgia women's softball team for winning the 2023 NCAA Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66368","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1829138,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Prince Avenue Fastpitch Softball Team; winning the 2023 GHSA Class A Division One State Softball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Prince Avenue Fastpitch Softball Team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class A Division One State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66373","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1829140,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"Jacobs, Dr. Tom; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Tom Jacobs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66349","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1829142,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66320","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1829143,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"Hedgecoth, Jama; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jama Hedgecoth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66378","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1829145,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"City of Locust Grove; corporate limits of such city; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Act 369","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66323","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829147,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"First Responder Building Mapping Information System; grant program to fund the creation of school mapping data; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide first responder building mapping information system, so as to establish a grant program to fund the creation of school mapping data for inclusion in the state-wide first responder building mapping information system; to provide for standards for school mapping data; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66380","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1829149,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"Toscano de Leger, Veronica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Toscano de Leger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66360","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1829151,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Individual Tax Rates; reduction of the state income tax over time; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual tax rates, credit for withholding and other payments, and applicability to estates and trusts, so as to revise provisions for the reduction of the state income tax over time; to remove certain conditions for such rate reduction; 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66377","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1829153,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"University of North Georgia Women's Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of North Georgia women's softball team for winning the 2023 NCAA Division II Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66364","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1829155,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Blockchain Basics Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, 36, 46, and 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, local government, public utilities and public transportation, and taxation and revenue, respectively, so as to provide protections relating to the generation and use of virtual currency; to exclude virtual currency mining activities from money transmission licensure requirements; to provide liability protections for persons engaged in such activities; to exclude such activities from the definition of a security; to prohibit local governments from imposing certain restrictions on such activities; to prohibit discriminatory electricity rates; to exclude from taxation net capital gains or losses derived from certain transactions involving virtual currency; to exclude from taxation the sale or lease of certain equipment to be used by virtual currency mining businesses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66336","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1829157,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"\"Completion Special Schools Act\"; certain students to be enrolled in a completion special school; lower the age of eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31C of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Completion Special Schools Act,\" so as to lower the age of eligibility from 18 to 16 for certain students to be enrolled in a completion special school; to revise definitions; to provide for reports of cohort graduation rates by local school system and by completion special school; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66379","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1829159,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"Wear Red Day; February 1, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2024, as Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66370","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1829161,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Yousaf, Hamza; 1st elected ethnic minority and Muslim First Minister of Scotland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hamza Yousaf for being the first elected ethnic minority and Muslim First Minister of Scotland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66358","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1829163,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Kwan, Honorable Rosaline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Rosaline Kwan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66357","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1829164,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"Blanks, Graham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Graham Blanks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66372","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1829166,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; documenting of certain information in incidents of family violence; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require the documenting of certain information in incidents of family violence; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66382","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1829168,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"General Assembly; members elected in 2026 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 2026 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2024 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66319","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1829170,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Gwinnett County; Recorders Court; modify how clerk of court is appointed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4297) and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5149), so as to modify how the clerk of court is appointed; to revise provisions relating to the bonding and insuring of said clerk; to change the compensation of the judge pro hac vice; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66335","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1829172,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"Government Liaison Office of Guanajuato in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Government Liaison Office of Guanajuato in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66361","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1829174,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Special License Plates; supporting the advocacy and promotion of strict interpretation of the United States Constitution with a portion of funds collected; 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 advocacy and promotion of strict interpretation of the United States Constitution with a portion of funds collected to be disbursed to the Foundation for Moral Law, 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":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66347","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1829176,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Instruction Permits; restrictions upon the operation of Class C motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; revise","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 revise restrictions upon the operation of Class C 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66340","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1829178,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Sergiy Samchynskyy and Yuliya Basarab; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sergiy Samchynskyy and Yuliya Basarab, who immigrated from Ukraine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66324","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1829180,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; 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 other state symbols, so as to designate cornbread as the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66389","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1829182,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"Inka, Apu; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Apu Inka; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66359","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1829183,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Hyman, Traves; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Traves Hyman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66375","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1829783,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Elections; preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; 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 preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; to remove requirements for voters to require assistance in casting absentee ballots; to provide for preferential treatment during certain hours on election day to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; to remove requirements for voters to require assistance in voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66407","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829786,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"Gibeling Jr., Robert \"Bob\" Walter; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert \"Bob\" Walter Gibeling Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66425","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1829789,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Insurance Business Transfer Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 52 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to assumption reinsurance agreements, so as to enact the \"Insurance Business Transfer Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for court authority; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for an application procedure; to provide for court review of a petition; to provide for ongoing jurisdiction by the court; to provide for court approval; to provide for appeal; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for ongoing oversight by the Commissioner; to provide for certain fees and costs to be borne by the applicant; to provide for compensation, costs, and expenses of the independent expert and any consultants to be borne jointly by the transferring insurer and assuming insurer; to provide for dismissal of petition; to provide for construction; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66398","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1829791,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Professions and Businesses; administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to administrative and civil sanctions against charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents for certain violations; to provide for suspension and revocation of registrations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 612","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66429","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1829794,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize January 31, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66392","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1829796,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; 02/13/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66414","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1829799,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"Jenkins, Clemmie C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clemmie C. Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66426","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1829801,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"Russell, William A. (Bill), III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William A. (Bill) Russell III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66416","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1829804,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Fapohunda, Dr. Tope; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tope Fapohunda; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66405","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1829806,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66418","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1829809,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Leftwich, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating William Leftwich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66410","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1829811,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"Third Infantry Division Day at the state capitol; January 31, 2024; Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Third Infantry Division of the United States Army at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and recognizing January 31, 2024, as Third Infantry Division Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66408","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1829814,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"Career and Technical Education Month; February 2024; Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 22, 2024, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66413","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1829816,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Maternal Health Awareness Day; January 23, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2024, as Maternal Health Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66409","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1829819,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Dunwoody Police Chief William J. \"Billy\" Grogan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dunwoody Police Chief William J. \"Billy\" Grogan as Georgia's 2023-2024 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66395","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1829821,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"Golden Isle Greenway; official corridor in Georgia; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the Golden Isle Greenway as an official corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66401","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1829824,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day in the State of Georgia; February 7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66412","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1829826,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"Favors, Cashmere; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Cashmere Favors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66432","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1829829,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"Darden, Bertha Mae Newkirt; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bertha Mae Newkirt Darden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66427","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1829831,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Revenue and taxation; limitation on leased property as to certain entities; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, residential transitional property, application procedures, penalties for breach of covenant, classification on tax digest, and annual report, so as to remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66419","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1829834,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Wheeler, Martha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Martha Wheeler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66403","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1829836,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"Wims, Fountain B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fountain B. Wims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66417","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1829839,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Delta Day; recognize January 29, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its 111 years of service and recognizing January 29, 2024, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66424","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1829842,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Mission: Readiness and its membership in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mission: Readiness and its membership in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66394","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1829844,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"Hall, Trevor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66411","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1829847,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Mortgages; senior and disabled persons foreclosure protection fund and project; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure on mortgages, so as to provide for a senior and disabled persons foreclosure protection fund and project; to provide for a data base; to provide for the purpose of the project; to provide for fees; to provide for distribution of funds; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for an extension of a filing date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66400","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1829849,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Professions and businesses; licensure as a professional counselor or associate professional counselor; change certain education requirements","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 relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide for and change definitions; to change certain education requirements for licensure as a professional counselor or associate professional counselor; to provide for privileged communications with clients; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66399","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1829852,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"State government; prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit governmental agencies from using central bank digital currency as payment and from participating in testing the use of such currency; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66420","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1829854,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Wear Red Day; recognize February 1, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2024, as Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66423","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1829857,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing January 30, 2024, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66415","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1829859,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Albany-Dougherty County Day; recognize January 30, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing January 30, 2024, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66428","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1829862,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"Larché, Diane; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Diane Larché; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66433","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1829865,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"Macon Day; recognize February 1, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2024, as Macon Day at the state capitol and commending and congratulating Leadership Macon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66402","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1829867,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"Several nurses at Piedmont Henry Hospital; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending several nurses at Piedmont Henry Hospital; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66404","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1829870,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Georgia Eviction 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 Eviction Records Restriction Act\"; to provide that certain records of dispossessory actions during the COVID-19 public health emergency may be sealed from the public; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66422","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1829872,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day; recognize January 29, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2024, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66430","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1829875,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Rear Admiral Casey W. Coane, U.S. Navy (Ret.); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rear Admiral Casey W. Coane, U.S. Navy (Ret.); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66393","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1829878,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"\"Bridging the Gap for ALS and Chronic Kidney Disease Act of 2024\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 43 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medicare supplement insurance, so as to provide for medicare supplement policies to be issued and renewed for individuals under 65 years of age who are eligible by reason of disability under federal law; to provide for open enrollment periods; to prohibit an insurer from charging premium rates for such policies for such individuals that exceed premium rates charged for individuals who are 65 years of age; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66396","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1829880,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Rosa Parks Day; recognize February 5, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mrs. Rosa Parks and recognizing February 5, 2024, as Rosa Parks Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66431","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1829883,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Motor vehicles; issuance of refusal to sign citation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-13-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to signature on citations required, effect of failure to sign, exemption for out-of-state drivers, and electronic capture of signature, so as to provide for the issuance of refusal to sign citation; to provide for penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66421","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1829885,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Licensing of Veterinarians; certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians generally, so as to exempt certain sterilization services performed by out-of-state veterinarians from licensing requirements; to provide for temporary licenses for out-of-state veterinarians; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 469","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66397","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1829888,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"Sea, Dr. Tamika; Shannon Mayfield; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tamika Sea and Shannon Mayfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66406","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1831264,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Trion, Town of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the Town of Trion to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66455","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1831265,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Georgia Grown Trail: 98; Banks, Jackson, and Madison counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 98; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66469","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1831267,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"Brunswick Kiwanis; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brunswick Kiwanis upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66482","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1831268,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Coburn, Melody Michelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melody Michelle Coburn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66434","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1831269,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Chattooga County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Chattooga 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66450","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1831271,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Agriculture; acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Act 496","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66460","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1831272,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"Williams, Palmer, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Palmer Williams Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66480","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1831274,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Buescher, Cathy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cathy Buescher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66495","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1831275,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to create a grant program to provide funding to eligible institutions for additional behavioral health workforce training positions; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for funding sources; to provide for applications; to provide for funding limitations; to create a behavioral health provider loan repayment program; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts with program participants; to provide for payment criteria; to provide for maximum amounts; to provide for prioritization of applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66490","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1831277,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Controlled substances; enhanced penalties for certain persons; provisions","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 regulation of controlled substances, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for certain persons who manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with the intent to distribute any controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or marijuana when such violation involves the manufacturing, delivering, distributing, dispensing, administering, selling, or possessing with intent to distribute to a person 14 years of age or younger; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66444","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1831278,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Racketeering; prosecution when the charging instrument alleges violation of certain offenses; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited racketeering activities, so as to prohibit prosecution when the charging instrument alleges violation of certain offenses; to provide that pending prosecutions containing such offenses be discharged and dismissed; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66438","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1831280,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Summerville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Summerville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66449","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1831281,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"\"Police Registration Oversight for Tracking Enforcement and Capture Technology (PROTECT) Act\"; enact","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 authorize the use of automated recognition technology for the issuance of a civil monetary penalty for the ownership of a motor vehicle operated without proper insurance or with an expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to authorize prosecuting attorneys, district attorneys, and solicitors-general to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the issuance of a civil monetary penalty for the ownership of a motor vehicle operated without proper insurance or with an expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration; 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":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66435","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1831282,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"\"Personal Privacy Protection Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to prohibit the collecting of certain personal information; to prohibit the release of certain personal information; to create exceptions; to exclude certain information from state open records laws; to create the crime of improper collection or disclosure of personal information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 613","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66439","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1831284,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Notaries Public; modernization of certain legal, notarial, and court services using electronic means; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of the practice of law and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for the modernization of certain legal, notarial, and court services using electronic means; to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability, including compensatory and other damages; to provide for class action lawsuits; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66496","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1831285,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day; recognize January 31, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66494","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1831287,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Day; recognize February 8, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Keep Georgia Beautiful Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66470","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1831288,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Georgia Wine Month; recognize March 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Georgia Wine Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66440","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1831290,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Support Georgia Family Caregivers 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 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 a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66445","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1831291,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Jefferson, City of; homestead exemption; revise existing exemptions and add new exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Jefferson independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4353), as amended, so as to revise existing exemptions and add a new exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66456","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1831292,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Georgia Tenant Protection and Mediation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for residential eviction diversion programs for disabled and low-income persons; to provide a short title; 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 dispossessory proceedings; 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":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66447","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1831294,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"Charlie Curry Memorial Bridge; Terrell County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Charlie Curry, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66443","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1831295,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Terrell 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 Terrell County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Terrell County on and after January 1, 2025; 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":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-02-19","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66463","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1831297,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"De-escalation Right To Know Law; enact","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 require a law enforcement officer making a traffic stop to provide the operator with the purpose of the stop upon request after such operator displays his or her driver's license; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66462","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1831298,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66483","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1831300,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Ad valorem tax; assessment of standing timber; authorize disclosure of records to State Forestry Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assessment of standing timber, penalty for failure to timely report, effect of reduction of property tax digest, and supplemental assessment, so as to authorize the disclosure of records to the State Forestry Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66461","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1831301,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Ruby Freeman and Wandrea \"Shaye\" Moss; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ruby Freeman and Wandrea \"Shaye\" Moss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66459","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1831303,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"Guerrero, Tony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tony Guerrero; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66486","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1831304,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66489","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1831305,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Elections; revise certain definitions; 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to remove authority of the Attorney General to establish and maintain a telephone hotline; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 repeal certain provisions making scanned ballot images public 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":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66448","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1831307,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; percentage limitation as to the amount of the investments an electric membership corporation may make; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 565","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66472","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1831308,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"Greenbriar Children's Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greenbriar Children's Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66441","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1831310,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"Atlanta Jewish Film Festival; 24th year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and recognizing its 24th year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66484","sponsor":"Esther Panitch"},
{"bill_id":1831311,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Fazili, Sameera; public policy work on economic, industrial, and supply chain issues; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sameera Fazili for her public policy work on economic, industrial, and supply chain issues; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66475","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1831312,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Public Health, Department of; Temporary Youth Behavioral Health Services Program; create","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 create the Temporary Youth Behavioral Health Services Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the department; to provide for program requirements; to provide for behavioral health care provider reimbursement requirements; to provide for funding contingency; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66453","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1831314,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Health; drug repository program; revise definitions; provide for pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratios","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the drug repository program, so as to revise definitions; to provide for pharmacist to pharmacy technician ratios in the program; to require reverse drug distributors to make and document diligent efforts to donate drugs rather than destroy them; to provide for substitution of drugs in some instances; to provide for the intent of the General Assembly with respect to settlement funds received by the state relating to prescription drugs; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales to or by certain eligible recipients; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-23","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66464","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1831316,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Jackson, Cameron; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cameron Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66471","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1831317,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Fertility Preservation for Chronic Conditions Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policies to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a necessary medical treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; to provide for definitions; 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":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66454","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1831318,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Chattooga County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, 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 provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66451","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1831320,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Forsyth County Civil Service System Act; revise provisions exempting certain employees of the sheriff from the civil service system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4038), so as to revise provisions exempting certain employees of the sheriff from the civil service system and from any rights, protections, privileges, or right of appeal under the civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 639","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66466","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1831321,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; February, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2024, as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66481","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1831323,"bill_number":"HB1058","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 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66446","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1831324,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"Doan, Le Dam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Le Dam Doan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66487","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1831325,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Buildings and housing; provide circumstances under which a manufactured or mobile home shall become real property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for manufactured or mobile homes, so as to provide for additional circumstances under which a manufactured or mobile home shall become real property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66468","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1831327,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"2024 Bayard-Rustin/Audre Lorde Breakfast; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 2024 Bayard-Rustin/Audre Lorde Breakfast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66476","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1831328,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Elections; provisions relating to dates for certain special elections related to sales and use taxes; revise","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 certain special elections related to sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66436","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1831330,"bill_number":"HR932","title":"Perry High School Panthers football team; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Perry High School Panthers football team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66485","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1831331,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Hubert, Zack and Camilla; honor legacy","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Zack and Camilla Hubert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66474","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1831333,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"Gunby, Collette Lewis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Collette Lewis Gunby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66473","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1831334,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Notaries public; state agencies shall accept certain notarial acts performed in another state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide that state agencies shall accept certain notarial acts performed in another state; to provide for definitions; to provide that a notarial act may be exercised in any county in this state; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66467","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1831336,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; basic and in-service training courses on animal fighting and recognition of animal abuse; 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 generally, so as to establish basic and in-service training courses on animal fighting and recognition of animal abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66457","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1831337,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Bynum, Dr. Juanita; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Juanita Bynum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66479","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1831338,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"Georgia PlanFirst communities; several cities upon their designation; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66442","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1831340,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Trauma Informed School Counselors 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 trauma informed school counselors in Georgia's public schools; to provide for the repeal of provisions for state funding for school counselors; to provide for state funding for one trauma informed school counselor for every 150 full-time equivalent students; to provide for assessing the fidelity of training and implementation for individuals who receive such endorsement; 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":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66452","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1831341,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Moses, Edwin; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Edwin Moses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66492","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1831343,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Obstruction of Public Administration; offense of transmitting a false public alarm; enhance penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to enhance penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm; to revise restitution provisions for such offense; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Act 512","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66477","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1831344,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Education; maintenance and placement of one or more automated external defibrillators in certain public schools; 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 the maintenance and placement of one or more automated external defibrillators in certain public schools in accordance with such school's cardiac emergency response plan (CERP); to require such plans to incorporate evidence based core elements and standards; to provide for guidelines to be included in such plans; to provide for the involvement of local healthcare and emergency management agencies; to provide for public schools to seek funding assistance for the purchase of automated external defibrillators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66491","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1831346,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Naim, Dr. Syed Rashid; academic impact on the students of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Syed Rashid Naim for his academic impact on the students of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66478","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1831347,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Local government; zoning; repeal additional hearing and notice provisions regarding halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, or other facilities for treatment of drug dependency","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, so as to repeal additional hearing and notice provisions regarding halfway houses, drug rehabilitation centers, or other facilities for treatment of drug dependency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66465","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1831348,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Reporting of Accidents; timing and documentation of such reports; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of accidents relative to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks and removal from service of such equipment involved in accident; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses; to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 22 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employee hazardous chemical protection and right to know; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 614","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66437","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1831350,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66497","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1831351,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Nurses; provision relating to the administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetists; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to revise a provision relating to the administration of anesthesia by certified registered nurse anesthetists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66458","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1831353,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; May 5 - 11, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 5 to 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66488","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1831354,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"West Georgia Judicial Circuit; 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 West Georgia Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Carroll County and Heard County; 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 the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the West Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 615","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66493","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1832611,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"'Infrastructure and Community Development Act'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB435/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66546","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1832612,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"City of Chamblee Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Chamblee Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to provide for the validation of such bonds and to fix the venue for jurisdiction of actions relating to any provision of this Act; to provide for immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence; to provide that the property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale; to provide that certain moneys are trust funds; to provide that this Act shall be liberally construed; to define the scope of the authority's operation; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1085/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66517","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1832613,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"2024 Miss Atlanta Competition; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the winners of the 2024 Miss Atlanta Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66544","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1832614,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"Smith, Mitchell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66541","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1832615,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"\"Small Business Protection Act of 2024\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 28, 31, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, health, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for procedures and processes concerning the enactment of legislation and the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for the preparation and submission of small business impact analyses for bills introduced during sessions of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66503","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1832616,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Georgia Military College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Military College; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66536","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1832617,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"State Representative Calvin Smyre Interchange; Muscogee County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Calvin Smyre and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66527","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1832618,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Education; public schools to permit students to engage in privately initiated religious speech and activities; repeal and reenact provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 21 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to brief period of quiet reflection, so as to repeal and reenact provisions relating to the authority of public schools to permit students to engage in privately initiated religious speech and activities, subject to certain conditions; to prohibit public schools from promoting or favoring religion, in general, or any particular religious viewpoint, custom, practice, expression, or activity or attempting to persuade public school students to participate in religious speech or activities or to refrain from doing so; to provide for public school personnel to participate in privately initiated religious speech and activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1082/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66514","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1832619,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; provisions; recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through eight; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through eight; to provide a definition for \"recess\"; to provide for policies relating to recess; to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to submit such policies to the State Board of Education; to provide for statutory construction and to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66509","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1832620,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; requirements for joining of a motor carrier and motor carrier's insurer to a cause of action; revise","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 revise requirements for joining of a motor carrier and motor carrier's insurer to a cause of action; to provide for subrogation for unpaid final judgments relative to causes of action involving motor carriers; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 616","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66498","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1832621,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Civil Practice Act; certain factors from consideration in discovery determinations; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions and discovery under the Civil Practice Act, so as to remove certain factors from consideration in discovery determinations; to repeal Code Section 9-11-26.1, relating to deposition from officers and protective orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66504","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1832622,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Technical and adult education; expand jurisdiction of campus police officers and other security personnel","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to expand the jurisdiction of campus police officers and other security personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1089/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66522","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1832623,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"Williams, Joseph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66500","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1832624,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Nonprofit Corporations; enact \"Donor Intent Protection Act\"; provide definitions; charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for nonprofit corporations, so as to enact the \"Donor Intent Protection Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit charitable organizations from violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, subject to exceptions; to provide for a cause of action; to provide for a limitations period; to provide for venue; to provide for remedies; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 423","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66542","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1832625,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Torts; a cap on damages recoverable against foster parents in personal injury actions involving the use of a motor vehicle by a child; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to provide for a cap on damages recoverable against foster parents in personal injury actions involving the use of a motor vehicle by a child where the liability of the foster parent is based solely upon application of the family-purpose car doctrine or the negligent entrustment doctrine; to provide that such cap shall be the policy limits of the applicable motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, subject to conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66501","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1832626,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Community Health, Department of; Georgia Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE); establish and implement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as create a new adult day center licensure exclusion; to authorize the Department of Community Health to establish and implement the Georgia Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as part of the state's medical assistance program; to provide for definitions; to exempt PACE organizations from the requirement to obtain a certificate of authority as a health maintenance organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66510","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1832627,"bill_number":"SR528","title":"Harkness, Mr. Alan; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Alan Harkness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66534","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1832628,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Commerce and Trade; disclosure requirements for advertisements for legal services and for drugs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and food, drugs, and cosmetics, respectively, so as to provide for disclosure requirements for advertisements for legal services and for drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66502","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1832629,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Clayton County; compensation of chief magistrate; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the chief magistrate of Clayton County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4411), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4136), so as to revise provisions regarding compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1091/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66524","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1832630,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Agriculture; prohibit acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to prohibit the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for civil actions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for disclosures; to provide for affidavits of compliance; to create provisions for enforcement by the Attorney General or appropriate district attorney; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1093/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66530","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1832631,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Crawford, Carol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66539","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1832632,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Income tax; contributions to foster child support organizations; expand 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 income taxes, so as to expand the tax credit for contributions to foster child support organizations to allow such organizations to include as qualified expenditures wraparound and mentorship services for justice involved youth; to expand the wraparound services that are qualified expenditures; to provide for such tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for reporting requirements; to remove the prohibition of allowing such a tax credit for qualified contributions that were utilized as a deduction or exemption from taxable income; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1090/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66523","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1832633,"bill_number":"HR943","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":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66537","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1832634,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Nuisances; provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally, so as to provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public; 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":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1079/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66511","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1832635,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Barrow County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1087/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66520","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1832636,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow local authorization and regulation of the sale for consumption on the premises on a certain number of Sundays during the calendar year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on a certain number of Sundays during the calendar year; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1092/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66525","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1832637,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Community Health, Department of; adult residential mental health services licensing; extend grace periods","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adult residential mental health services licensing, so as to extend grace periods applicable to the Department of Community Health, including creation and promulgation of rules and regulations and the issuance of a one-time provisional license; to extend the grace period for adult residential mental health programs to obtain licensure and the time during which they may continue to operate before being deemed an \"unlicensed adult residential mental health program\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-23","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1083/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66515","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1832638,"bill_number":"SR530","title":"Turner, Walt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walt Turner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66532","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1832639,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Glascock County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Glascock County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, terms, and removal of members; to provide for a supervisor of elections; to provide for vacancies; to provide for certification; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for the conduct of primaries and elections; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to allow for joint primaries; to provide for meetings; 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 700","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB434/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66543","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1832640,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety; provisions for rebuttable presumptions of risk by claimants in certain COVID-19 liability claims; revise","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 revise provisions for rebuttable presumptions of risk by claimants in certain COVID-19 liability claims by repealing certain warning requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 422","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66506","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1832641,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Barrow County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1088/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66521","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1832642,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"Empire Board of Realtists® Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empire Board of Realtists® Inc. upon its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66507","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1832643,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"Goodman, Nora Wood; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nora Wood Goodman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66535","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1832644,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"Tymchuk, Mary Eloise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Eloise Tymchuk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66505","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1832645,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"Senate Study Committee on Veterans' Mental Health and Housing; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Veterans' Mental Health and Housing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66531","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1832646,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Walker, Catherine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Catherine Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66529","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1832647,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Waynesboro, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Waynesboro, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1080/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66512","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1832648,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Health; provide mandatory preeclampsia biomarker testing for pregnant women during their first prenatal visit","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 for mandatory preeclampsia biomarker testing for pregnant women during their first prenatal visit; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for preeclampsia biomarker testing for pregnant women during their first prenatal visit and as deemed necessary and ordered by an attending physician thereafter; to amend Code Section 49-4-159.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to biomarker testing for Medicaid recipients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1081/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66513","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1832649,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"Kennebrew, Versandra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Versandra Kennebrew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66533","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1832650,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 5-9, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 5-9, 2024, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66540","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1832651,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Barrow County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Barrow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens with certain maximum incomes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1086/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66519","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1832652,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"State Representative Maretta Mitchell Taylor Interchange; Muscogee County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Maretta Mitchell Taylor and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66526","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1832653,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"Dyslexia Day; recognize January 31, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66508","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1832654,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"Global Minority Entrepreneurs Week; April 1-7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION naming April 1 through 7, 2024, as Global Minority Entrepreneurs Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66538","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1832655,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Chattooga County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chattooga County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, 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 provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal 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":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66516","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1832656,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day; recognize February 12, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2024, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66499","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1832657,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Community Development Districts; provide general law for the creation and comprehensive regulation; authorize General Assembly -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the creation and comprehensive regulation of community development districts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66545","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1832658,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"McGee, Dell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dell McGee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66518","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1832659,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"United States Constitution; ratify an amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION ratifying an Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66528","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1834320,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Driver education training; remove availability of online courses without an instructor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver education training courses, so as to remove the availability of online courses without an instructor for purposes of driver education training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66554","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1834323,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; require cash overpayments to be remitted by merchants in the form of store credit under certain circumstances","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 cash overpayments to be remitted by merchants in the form of store credit under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1101/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66558","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1834326,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Civil practice; provide for surviving relatives in wrongful death actions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tolling of limitations, so as to provide for the surviving relatives in wrongful death actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1109/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66573","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1834330,"bill_number":"HR967","title":"Tucker, Stan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stan Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66597","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1834333,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Crimes and offenses; dating violence protective orders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offense of violating family violence order and penalty, so as to provide for dating violence protective orders; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1110/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66574","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1834336,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"'Accelerated Career Diploma Program'; ACE Grants pilot program; establish and provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the Accelerated Career Diploma Program; to provide a short title; to establish and provide for the ACE Grants pilot program; to make conforming changes; to extend an 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":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 559","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB440/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66563","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1834341,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Farm Use Vehicles; define a term","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 vehicles, so as to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Act 500","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB436/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66547","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1834344,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"State Health Planning and Development; after a certain date, certificate of need requirements shall not apply to institutional health services; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to provide that after a certain date, certificate of need requirements shall not apply to institutional health services, health care facilities, clinical health services, or any other health care related service or expenditure in counties with a population of less than 35,000; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB442/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66565","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1834347,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Murrer, Evan and Jax; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Evan and Jax Murrer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66605","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1834351,"bill_number":"HR955","title":"Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers; 45th anniversary of the program in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers on the 45th anniversary of the program in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66585","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1834354,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"Sports Betting; Georgia General Assembly provide by law for sports betting and casino gambling in this state by July 2, 2025; authorize and require -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize and require that the Georgia General Assembly provide by law for sports betting and casino gambling in this state by July 2, 2025; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such sports betting and casino gambling; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66610","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1834358,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Tybee Island, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Tybee Island 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1106/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66569","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1834362,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Department of Agriculture; enforce certain criminal laws; authorize","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 authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for definitions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to require the posting of certain signs concerning the legal age to purchase consumable hemp products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB437/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66548","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1834365,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Sanctuary State Deportation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal extradition, so as to provide for a determination by the Department of Public Safety of whether persons with a terminated or completed sentence or term of sentence near completion for a conviction are present in the United States illegally; to provide for reporting of such persons to the Attorney General; to require the Attorney General to petition for a writ to transfer such persons to a sanctuary state; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations upon issuance of such writs; to provide for consent to a transfer by such persons; to require transfer of such persons after issuance of a writ of transfer to a sanctuary state; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1102/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66561","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1834369,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"Johnston, Vickie Renee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vickie Renee Johnston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66550","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1834372,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Crimes and offenses; knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; provide for the crime of criminal trespass","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the crime of criminal trespass upon the knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1099/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66556","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1834375,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"Southeast Bulloch Flag Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southeast Bulloch Flag Football Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66599","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1834381,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Oyeneye, Adeseun; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adeseun Oyeneye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66593","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1834384,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Revenue, Department of; authorize use of electronic notifications and communications to motor vehicle owners; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to authorize the use of electronic notifications and communications by the Department of Revenue to motor vehicle owners relative to motor vehicle registration and certificates of title upon consent; to provide for standards and conditions to obtain such consent; to provide for the issuance of vehicle registration and license plates for government owned vehicles; to provide for exceptions; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the establishment of a system for the electronic storage and transfer of certificates of title; to authorize the transfer of certificates of title or granting of security interests therein electronically; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1100/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66557","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1834387,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"Kopel, Leslie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leslie Kopel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66583","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1834391,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"Bantan, Asa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Asa Bantan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66592","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1834394,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Rumbaugh, Thaden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thaden Rumbaugh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66604","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1834398,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates; 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 retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates on alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the premises; to provide a definition; to provide certain conditions and requirements for the offering of such discounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB444/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66609","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1834402,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"\"Our Money United\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending \"Our Money United\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66595","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1834405,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Crimes and offenses; storage of a firearm within motor vehicle or vessel; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide for the storage of a firearm within a motor vehicle or vessel; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions to the standards for the carrying of weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1111/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66575","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1834409,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Mental health; provide 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","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":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1107/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66570","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1834412,"bill_number":"HR966","title":"Atlanta Fire Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Fire Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66596","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1834416,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Georgia First Generation Foundation (Georgia FirstGen); helping first-generation students achieve a post-secondary education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia First Generation Foundation (Georgia FirstGen) for helping first-generation students achieve a post-secondary education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66587","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1834420,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Housing authorities; deemed to be political subdivisions of this state; provide","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 relative to housing authorities, so as to provide that housing authorities are deemed to be political subdivisions of the state; to provide that housing authorities enjoy the same sovereign immunity as that enjoyed by the counties and cities of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1108/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66571","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1834423,"bill_number":"HR968","title":"Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66598","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1834426,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Georgia Psychological Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Psychological Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66580","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1834430,"bill_number":"SR536","title":"Georgia Hearing Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66559","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1834433,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66607","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1834439,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"Wisenbaker, Ms. Sandra Nadeau; dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia as the Solicitor-General of Coweta County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sandra Nadeau Wisenbaker for her dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia as the Solicitor-General of Coweta County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66586","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1834443,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"City of Atlanta; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $100,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 624","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB439/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66562","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1834446,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"Milteer, Le'Dor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Le'Dor Milteer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66591","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1834450,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"Junkin, Deb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Junkin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66581","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1834453,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Rotary Club of Newnan; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rotary Club of Newnan upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66584","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1834457,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor; official cultural and historic corridor in in Georgia; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor as an official cultural and historic corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66572","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1834461,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Burning Flames; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Burning Flames; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66589","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1834464,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require the commissioner of corrections to report certain information regarding the immigration status, offenses, and home countries of persons who are confined under the authority of the Department of Corrections; to provide for standard procedures for intake and booking of aliens and foreign nationals; to provide for quarterly reports by jailers regarding foreign born inmates; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1105/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66568","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1834467,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Elections; remove Secretary of State from State Election Board; attach to State Accounting Office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the elections and primaries generally, so as to remove the Secretary of State from the State Election Board; to provide that the board shall be administratively attached to the State Accounting Office; to provide for the hiring and qualifications of investigators; so as to authorize the board to investigate the election division of the Secretary of State's office; to authorize the board to issue letters of instruction and letters of reprimand; to provide for circumstances when such letters are appropriate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1112/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66576","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1834471,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"Mealing, Angellette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angellette Mealing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66602","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1834475,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Income tax; exempt all retirement income received as retirement benefits in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components","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 from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from 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":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1103/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66566","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1834478,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2024, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66579","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1834482,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Bridging the Gap for ALS and Chronic Kidney Disease Act of 2024; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 43 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medicare supplement insurance, so as to provide for medicare supplement policies to be issued and renewed for individuals under 65 years of age who are eligible by reason of disability under federal law; to provide for open enrollment periods; to prohibit an insurer from charging premium rates for such policies for such individuals that exceed premium rates charged for individuals who are 65 years of age; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1098/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66555","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1834485,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; address mental health risks for student athletes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to address mental health risks for student athletes; to provide for mental health screenings in addition to or in conjunction with preparticipation physical examinations for student athletes; to provide for guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate public school and participating private school student athletes, their parents or guardians, school personnel, and coaches about screening student athletes for mental health risks and raising awareness of mental health resources available to student athletes; to provide for definitions; to provide for informational meetings; to require annual review by coaches; to provide for limited liability; to encourage additional implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1104/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66567","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1834489,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"Willis, Rex \"RJ\", Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rex \"RJ\" Willis, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66600","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1834492,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Baldwin County; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-02-19","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1094/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66551","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1834497,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Administration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.; publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66549","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1834501,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Rabun County; Waterfall Capital of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66606","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1834504,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"Bowers, Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Bowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66582","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1834507,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; June 27, 2024; Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; June 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 27 as Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and recognizing June as Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66603","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1834511,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"Burks, Beverly; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Burks on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66590","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1834515,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"Perimeter College at Georgia State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Perimeter College at Georgia State University on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66577","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1834518,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Abatement of Nuisances; inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events: provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abatement of nuisances generally, so as to provide for inclusion of claims against promoters and organizers for costs incurred by local governments due to unpermitted events in complaints filed on behalf of the public; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-08","last_action":"Act 374","last_action_date":"2024-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB443/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66608","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1834522,"bill_number":"HR964","title":"Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; January 31, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66594","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1834525,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Georgia Public Schools; to operate or facilitate separate teams for members of each gender where selection for such teams is based upon competitive fairness or student safety; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to authorize Georgia public schools to operate or facilitate separate teams for members of each gender where selection for such teams is based upon competitive fairness or student safety; to repeal a grant of discretionary authority to athletic association executive oversight committees; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB438/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66560","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1834529,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Beard, Phillip; work and impact on the City of Buford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Phillip Beard for his work and impact on the City of Buford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66588","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1834533,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Thomas-Smith, Teresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresa Thomas-Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66601","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1834537,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"The Links, Incorporated; Georgia Links Day at the capitol; 02/05/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated and recognizing February 5, 2024, as the Georgia Links Day At The Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66578","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1834540,"bill_number":"SB441","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 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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB441/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66564","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1834543,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Professional licensing boards; continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; establish","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 establish on behalf of professional licensing boards under the jurisdiction of the office of the Secretary of State a continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; to provide for definitions; to require compliance with continuing education requirements prior to the issuance of certain licenses; to provide for the adoption 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1096/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66553","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1834548,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Baldwin County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin 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":"2024-02-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1095/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66552","sponsor":"Kenneth Vance"},
{"bill_id":1835476,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Department of Education; provide to parents and guardians of students entering the sixth grade information regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require the Department of Education to provide to parents and guardians of students entering the sixth grade information regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations in print and electronic form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB445/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66611","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1835477,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; February 5, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66640","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1835478,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Education; needs based financial aid program; provide for a definition","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 the needs based financial aid program, so as to provide for a definition; to extend an automatic repealer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1124/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66653","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1835479,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Elections; increase penalty for use of violence to interfere with duties of poll or election workers or prevent electors from 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 increase the penalty for the use of violence to interfere with the duties of poll or election workers or prevent electors from voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1118/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66626","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1835480,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Transit Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2024, as Transit Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66649","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1835481,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Colorectal Cancer Screenings; change of the minimum age; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the changing of the minimum age of colorectal cancer screenings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66619","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1835482,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"Morehouse School of Medicine; providing opportunities through its Physician Assistant program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morehouse School of Medicine for providing opportunities through its Physician Assistant program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66644","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1835483,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Motor vehicles; standards for alteration and operation with modified suspension systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicle equipment and inspection, so as to provide for standards for the alteration and operation of motor vehicles with modified suspension systems; to revise definitions; to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle with broken suspension system springs; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1119/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66630","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1835484,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Georgia State University Athletic Department; accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66648","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1835485,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Handicapped persons; require establishment of an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team in each judicial circuit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to require the establishment of an Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team in each judicial circuit; to provide for an exception; to establish the Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Coordinator Program within the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; to provide for dissemination of information created by the coalition to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1123/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66652","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1835486,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian American Advancing Justice--Atlanta in Georgia; 11th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of the Asian American Advocacy Fund and Asian American Advancing Justice--Atlanta in Georgia on their 11th annual Asian American Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66642","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1835487,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr. Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66627","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1835488,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; February 5, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Effingham County Day at the capitol and saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66643","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1835489,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Income tax credit; rehabilitation of historic structures; extend sunset date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to expand the criteria for historic homes to qualify for such credits; to increase the aggregate caps for credits related to historic structures other than historic homes; to provide for a five-year carry-forward period for credits for historic structures other than historic homes; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; 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":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1134/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66663","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1835490,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"\"Georgia Restaurant Franchise Relations Act\"; a franchisor may not terminate a franchise except under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the \"Georgia Restaurant Franchise Relations Act\"; to define certain terms; to provide that a franchisor may not terminate a franchise except under certain circumstances; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB447/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66614","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1835491,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"America's Borders; increased protections; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting increased protections for America's borders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66620","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1835492,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Crimes and offenses; criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; provide for immunity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsibility relative to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for immunity from criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; 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 that a person's failure to prevail at an immunity hearing for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking shall not be relevant to vacatur proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1130/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66659","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1835493,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Georgia Women's Bill of Rights; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to enact the \"Georgia Women's Bill of Rights\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide a specification for the gathering of vital statistics; to amend Titles 15, 17, 20, 40, 44, 49, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, criminal procedure, education, motor vehicles and traffic, property, social services, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1128/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66657","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1835494,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Elections; period of advance voting; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the period of advance voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB446/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66613","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1835495,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"Sullivan, Blake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blake Sullivan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66631","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1835496,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"King, Dexter Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dexter Scott King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66639","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1835497,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Certified Nursing Aid; certain military medical personnel from an examination requirement; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certification as nursing aid and employer sponsored training and competency examination program,to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to personnel regarding emergency medical services; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensed practical nurses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Act 486","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB449/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66664","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1835498,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Housing, employment, and insurance; prohibit misuse of consumer reports; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 33, and 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, insurance, and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to prohibit the misuse of consumer reports for housing, employment, and insurance purposes; to require an insurer to disclose that it may obtain credit information from a consumer report for an insurance renewal; to require an insurer to notify an applicant or insured prior to taking an adverse action based on credit information in a consumer report; to provide an opportunity for an applicant or insured to inform the insurer of extenuating circumstances; to require an insurer to address any response from an applicant or insured regarding extenuating circumstances; to provide for a public awareness campaign; to provide for a complaint procedure and information sharing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1132/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66661","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1835499,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Law enforcement officers; expand eligibility to serve as a peace officer to United States nationals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for appointment or certification of persons as peace officers and preemployment attendance at basic training course and \"employment related information\" defined, so as to expand eligibility to serve as a peace officer to United States nationals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1117/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66625","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1835500,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Senate Colorectal Cancer Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Colorectal Cancer Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66629","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1835501,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"Georgia Arts Day; recognize February 5, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Georgia Arts Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66667","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1835502,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"State of Georgia; actions to combat the illegal invasion; supporting","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting actions to combat the illegal invasion of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66615","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1835503,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Agriculture, Department of; enforce certain criminal laws; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to agriculture, so as to authorize the Department of Agriculture to enforce certain criminal laws; to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for the amendment of regulatory plans submitted to the secretary of agriculture of the United States; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products to individuals under the age of 21 years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1127/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66656","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1835504,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Local government; suspending or prohibiting the continued use of property as a short-term rental unit by a property owner under certain circumstances; 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 suspending or prohibiting the continued use of property as a short-term rental unit by a property owner under certain circumstances; to provide definitions; to provide for suspension or prohibition of short-term rentals by a particular property owner for certain violations; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity for a cause of action against local governments that seeks declaratory and injunctive relief; to provide for attorney's fees and costs of litigation; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1121/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66650","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1835505,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Courts; property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates; neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 5, 15, 44, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, courts, property, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, respectively, so as to clarify that neither superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 5 over any nonappealable order of a probate court subject to such chapter; to provide for de novo proceeding with the right to a jury trial of certain probate court final judgments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB450/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66665","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1835506,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Harlem High School Bulldogs Baseball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Harlem High School Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class AAA State Baseball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66617","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1835507,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"Moffett, Sgt. Breonna Alexsondria; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66634","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1835508,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Education; evidence based suicide awareness and training programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for evidence based suicide awareness and training programs; to provide for a definition; to provide for evidence based youth violence prevention training programs; to provide for student violence prevention clubs; to provide for local policies for anonymous reporting; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1131/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66660","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1835509,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; staff development; require training programs for local boards of education to include certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to staff development under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require training programs for local boards of education to include certain provisions; to require annual completion of such training program; to require such program to be delivered by certain providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1133/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66662","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1835510,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to enact the \"Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for data collection from certain insurers, insurance rating organizations, and state agencies; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for data analysis; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1114/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66622","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1835511,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Todd, Christy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christy Todd, the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66647","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1835512,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Georgia Hearing Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66636","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1835513,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"Thomas, \"Able\" Mable; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending \"Able\" Mable Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66641","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1835514,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Banking and Finance and Property; regulations of motor vehicle title pawn transactions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 and 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance and property respectively, so as to provide for regulations of motor vehicle title pawn transactions; to prohibit local governments from adopting conflicting or more restrictive regulations relating to pawn transactions; to prohibit motor vehicle title pawn transactions without a license; to prohibit motor vehicle title pawn transactions involving certain members of the military or their dependents; to require certain disclosures with respect to motor vehicle title pawn transactions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB452/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66668","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1835515,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"Senate Transmitted House","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66612","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1835516,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Schmelz, Mrs. Mildred; 2024 Distinguished Older Georgian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mildred Schmelz, the 2024 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66645","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1835517,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Cedar Grove High School Saints football team of the DeKalb School District; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 3A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedar Grove High School Saints football team of the DeKalb County School District for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 3A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66637","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1835518,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Veteran Benefits; place certain requirement on the Department of Veterans Service","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 veteran benefits, so as to place certain requirement on the Department of Veterans Service; to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to create a voluntary loan program at certain financial institutions to assist veterans; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48, relating to reimbursement relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions from income taxes; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB451/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66666","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1835519,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Several living legends of music and theater; celebration of Black History Month; their contributions to Georgia, the country, and the world; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending several living legends of music and theater in celebration of Black History Month and their contributions to Georgia, the country, and the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66635","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1835520,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"Freeman, Gloria Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gloria Elizabeth Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66646","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1835521,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Personal Privacy Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state printing and documents, so as to prohibit the collecting of certain personal information; to prohibit the release of certain personal information; to create exceptions; to exclude certain information from state open records laws; to create the crime of improper collection or disclosure of personal information; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1113/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66621","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1835522,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"Lewis, Jimmie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmie Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66616","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1835523,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Smith, Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66633","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1835524,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Crimes and offenses; criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; provide for defense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsibility relative to defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for defense in any criminal prosecution for offenses committed as a victim of human trafficking; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1129/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66658","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1835525,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Jackson County EMS's operation; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of Jackson County EMS's operation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66638","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1835526,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Mercer Law Day; recognize February 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mercer University School of Law upon its 150th anniversary and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Mercer Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Commending the Mercer University School of Law upon its 150th anniversary and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Mercer Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66628","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1835527,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Motor vehicles; enforcement of speeding in school zones through automated traffic enforcement safety devices; repeal all law","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 repeal all law relative to enforcement of speeding in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for conforming changes; to prohibit a local governing body or law enforcement agency from entering into or renewing a contract that provides for enforcement of laws relative to speeding in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; 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":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1126/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66655","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1835528,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Income tax credit; rehabilitation of historic structures; home portion; extend sunset date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the historic home portion of the tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal of such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1116/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66624","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1835529,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Labor and industrial relations; phase out payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities","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 phase out the payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities; to repeal provisions concerning exemptions to the state minimum wage law for persons with disabilities; to provide that no employer shall utilize a certificate issued by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 214(c) to pay individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1125/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66654","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1835530,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; 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","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 701","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB448/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66618","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1835531,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Sales and use tax; revise provisions for maximum allowable tax rate; remove prohibition of simultaneously levying a LOST and a HOST","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 revise provisions for the maximum allowable sales and use tax rate; to remove the prohibition of simultaneously levying a LOST and a HOST; to phase out certain local sales taxes and authorize a new flexible penny local option sales tax ('FLOST'); to provide for audits and reports; to provide for the withholding of funds by the state under certain circumstances; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), so as to remove provisions exempting certain retail sales and use taxes from the cap on local sales taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1115/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66623","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1835532,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Ad valorem tax; post-appeal valuation freeze; exclude certain residential properties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-299 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments against unreturned personal property, penalty for unreturned property, and changing real property values established by appeal in prior year or stipulated by agreement, so as to exclude certain residential properties from a post-appeal valuation freeze; 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":"2024-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1120/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66632","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1835533,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Education; provide for funding requirements to apply to local agencies; charter schools; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary and elementary education, so as to provide for funding requirements to apply to local education agencies; to provide for one superintendent for each state charter school; to provide for funding for local and state charter school principals; to increase opportunities for students to attend and be enrolled in the public schools where their parents or guardians are employed, including charter schools, regardless of school attendance zone or school system residency; to limit the application of certain state charter school conflict of interest provisions to executive-level employees, rather than all employees, of local boards of education or local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-23","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1122/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66651","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1837791,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Firefighters Recognition Day; recognize February 6, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 6, 2024, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66670","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1837792,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"REALTOR® Day; recognize February 8, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and recognizing February 8, 2024, as REALTOR® Day at the Dome; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66671","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1837793,"bill_number":"SR549","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 6, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, 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":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66669","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1839132,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"Teague, Reverend Duncan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Duncan Teague on the occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66689","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1839134,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Motor vehicles; notation of certain medical conditions and disabilities on driver's licenses; 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 notation of certain medical conditions and disabilities on driver's licenses; to require police officers to consider certain medical conditions and disabilities when investigating persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to provide for the determination and verification of such conditions or disabilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1168/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66751","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1839137,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Lester, Temple; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Temple Lester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66680","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1839140,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Pressley, Onie; Columbia Elementary School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Onie Pressley, Columbia Elementary School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66729","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1839143,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Harris, Frederic Alan \"Fred\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Frederic Alan \"Fred\" Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66722","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1839146,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Libraries; board of regents to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to libraries, so as to require the board of regents to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB458/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66685","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1839149,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Public Utilities and Public Transportation; a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies; reestablish","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 reestablish a consumer utility counsel to represent consumers in matters before the Public Service Commission or other agencies concerning public utilities; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB457/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66682","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1839152,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"Land, Delmar Laselle, Jr.; named Gilmer County Citizen of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delmar Laselle Land, Jr., on being named the Gilmer County Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66730","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1839154,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Catoosa County Public Schools Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending members of the Catoosa County Public Schools Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66725","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1839157,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Haralson County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; homestead exemption; increase amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Haralson County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who have annual incomes not exceeding $10,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4087), as amended, so as to increase the amount of the exemption and repeal a maximum income restriction; to provide for a definition; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-03-26","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1140/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66696","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1839160,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Telfair County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1143/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66699","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1839163,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Elections; certain persons disqualified from holding office pursuant to operation of the United States Constitution shall not be nominated or elected to office; 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 that certain persons disqualified from holding office pursuant to operation of the United States Constitution shall not be nominated or elected to office; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vacation of office, so as to provide for vacation of office by operation of certain provisions of the United States Constitution or by engaging in activities that could result in a person being defined as a subversive person; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1159/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66742","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1839167,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"Read Aloud Day; recognize February 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Read Aloud Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66688","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1839170,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; violation of statute limiting certain rent increases is an unlawful business practice; 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, the \"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,\" so as provide that a violation of the statute limiting certain rent increases is an unlawful business practice; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for defense in eviction actions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1157/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66740","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1839173,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Environmental Protection Division; investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1169/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66752","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1839175,"bill_number":"HR1006","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":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66726","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1839178,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"Riggs, Randy K.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Randy K. Riggs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66718","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1839181,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2024, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66724","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1839184,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1164/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66747","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1839187,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; EPD to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ground-water use generally, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1146/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66705","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1839190,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"State Senatorial Districts; six district numbers without changing any district boundaries; redesignate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts, approved December 8, 2023, 2023 Special Session SB 1EX/Act No. 1EX, so as to redesignate six district numbers without changing any district boundaries; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB461/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66704","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1839193,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2024; 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 enact \"The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2024\"; to provide definitions; to allow customers of an electric utility to aggregate demand from multiple locations and subscribe to certain off-site solar facilities; to provide for nondiscriminatory interconnection of such facilities; to provide for consumer protections for customers; to allow customers to access their own meter usage and provide such usage data to authorized third parties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1152/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66711","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1839196,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Paulding County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Paulding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1148/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66707","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1839198,"bill_number":"SR557","title":"Moore, Charles W.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Charles W. Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66681","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":1839202,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"Perimeter College at Georgia State University; grand occasion of its 60th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Perimeter College at Georgia State University on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66733","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1839205,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"McFather, Sarah Lynn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sarah Lynn McFather; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66717","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1839208,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Medical assistance; maternal screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; mandate Medicaid coverage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to mandate Medicaid coverage when pediatricians offer and perform maternal screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1154/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66715","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1839211,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU); recognize February 2, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2024, as Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU) at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66687","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1839214,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"Avarita Laurel Hanson, Esq.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Avarita Laurel Hanson, Esq.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66684","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1839217,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Telfair County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Telfair County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead up to a maximum amount; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1141/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66697","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1839219,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Local government; require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly","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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1149/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66708","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1839222,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1162/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66745","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1839225,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Income tax; exempt all retirement income received as retirement benefits in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components","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 from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from 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":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1161/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66744","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1839228,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Professions and businesses; change certain requirements for issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of armed forces to conform to federal law","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 requirements for the issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces to conform to federal law; to conform certain requirements for license by endorsement for certain professions to those of spouses of active or transitioning members of the armed forces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1144/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66700","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1839231,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"Black Business Expansion Day; February 5, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2024, as Black Business Expansion Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66736","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1839234,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Invest Georgia Fund; provide additional factor that the fund administrator shall consider in the selection of venture capital funds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-10-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fund administrator and investments relative to the Invest Georgia Fund, so as to provide for an additional factor that the fund administrator shall consider in the selection of venture capital funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1138/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66694","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1839238,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Crimes and offenses; stalking and aggravated stalking can be committed both directly and indirectly; clarify","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1136/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66692","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1839241,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"\"Civics Education and Portraits in Patriotism 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 develop a comprehensive civics education program for students in kindergarten through grade 12; to require the Department of Education, in consultation with the Georgia Commission on Civics Education, to curate oral history resources to be known as \"Portraits in Patriotism\" as part of such civics education program and develop civics education program workshops for public school personnel; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB459/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66690","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1839243,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Georgia Foundation for Public Education; prioritizing low-performing schools applicable to the award of grants to public schools by a nonprofit corporation; remove a provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to remove a provision prioritizing low-performing schools applicable to the award of grants to public schools by a nonprofit corporation incorporated by the Georgia Foundation for Public Education for such purpose; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1167/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66750","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1839246,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"National Conference of State Legislatures; 50th anniversary in 2025; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66731","sponsor":"Leesa Hagan"},
{"bill_id":1839249,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings; prohibit disclosure of grand juror names","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to form of indictment by grand jury, so as to prohibit the disclosure of grand juror names; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1137/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66693","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1839252,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"\"Defend the Guard Act\"; enact","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 regarding state militia generally, so as to require an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the state militia by the United States Congress before members of the Georgia National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat or combat support operations; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB462/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66713","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1839255,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"National Cancer Prevention Month; 02/24; recognize; Dr. Jandria \"Jan\" Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and commending Dr. Jandria \"Jan\" Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66719","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1839258,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Juvenile Court of Gordon County; transfer probation and intake services to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to transfer probation and intake services of the Juvenile Court of Gordon County to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to Code Section 15-11-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 617","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB453/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66675","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1839261,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"Boone, Pastor Dwight; occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Dwight Boone and congratulating him on the occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66728","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1839263,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Medical Assistance; provisions to comply with federal law; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-148 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery of medical assistance from third party liable for sickness, injury, disease, or disability, so as to revise certain provisions to comply with federal law; to bar liable third-party payers from refusing payment solely because a health care item or service did not receive prior authorization; to require a third-party payer to respond to a state inquiry regarding a health care claim within 90 days; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB455/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66678","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1839266,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Alimony and Child Support; guidelines for child support award calculations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, so as to provide for guidelines for child support award calculations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 618","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB454/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66676","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1839269,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"National Cancer Prevention Month; February 2024; recognize; Dr. Makeeta Rayton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and commending Dr. Makeeta Rayton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66720","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1839273,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Leave No Child Hungry 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 free meals to public school students enrolled in after-school education programs or summer school education programs; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1139/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66695","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1839276,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66723","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1839279,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; 02/11-17/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-17, 2024, as Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66734","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1839282,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Stand With Survivors Day; recognize February 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66673","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1839285,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"University of Georgia Women's Soccer team; outstanding 2023 season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Women's Soccer team for an outstanding 2023 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66727","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1839287,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"Georgia Justice Project; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Justice Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66712","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1839290,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Act; maternal screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; mandate coverage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-58.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Newborn Baby and Mother Protection Act,\" minimum health policy coverage, prohibited actions by insurance providers, and required notice to mother, so as to mandate coverage when pediatricians offer and provide mothers with screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1155/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66716","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1839293,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Dexter, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Dexter; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1135/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66691","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1839296,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; replace chairperson of the Governor's Office of Children and Families with the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership, vacancies, and membership not bar to holding public office, so as to replace the chairperson of the Governor's Office of Children and Families with the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1165/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66748","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1839299,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Central Caregiver Registry; disabled persons to the registry; add","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 add disabled persons to the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 619","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB456/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66679","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1839302,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Retirement and Pensions; Peach Save plan; creation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide for the creation of the Peach Save plan, a defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for a date for the establishment of the plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB463/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66753","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1839306,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Professions and businesses; remove residency requirement for issuance of licenses by endorsement for certain professions","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 remove the residency requirement for the issuance of licenses by endorsement for certain professions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1142/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66698","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1839308,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1163/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66746","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1839311,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Landlord and tenant; restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; repeal Code Section 44-7-19","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, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1156/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66739","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1839314,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"Snellings, Mr. Reshard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Reshard Snellings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66735","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1839317,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"Deputy Tyee Browne Memorial 1.7 Miles; Crisp County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Tyee Browne and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66701","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1839320,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Domestic relations; postmajority child support when child is enrolled in and attending an institution of postsecondary education; authorize","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 authorize postmajority child support when such child is enrolled in and attending an institution of postsecondary education; to provide for conditions and requirements; to require courts to consider certain factors when determining the amount of such support; to provide for enforcement of such support; 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":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1158/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66741","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1839323,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Georgia Association of REALTORS®; REALTOR® Day at the Dome; 02/08/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and recognizing February 8, 2024, as REALTOR® Day at the Dome; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66721","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1839326,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Paulding County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Paulding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1147/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66706","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1839329,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants; number that a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; prov.; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise provisions relating to the number of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants that a physician can authorize and supervise at any one time; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB460/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66702","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1839331,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Homeowners Protection Act; enact","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 enact the \"Homeowners Protection Act\"; to provide for a rental intention affidavit regarding dispossessory proceedings; to provide for removal of affidavit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1153/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66714","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1839334,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"GreyStone Power Corporation; outstanding service to its members; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending GreyStone Power Corporation for outstanding service to its members; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66732","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1839337,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Special license plates; Southern University Alumni; 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 alumni of Southern University; 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":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1151/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66710","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1839341,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day; recognize April 8, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 8, 2024, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66683","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1839344,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Atlanta, 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 Atlanta ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $50,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1166/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66749","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1839347,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Bartow County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption for education purposes; increase income cap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes for education purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are disabled and who do not have a gross income from all sources, including Social Security and any other retirement or disability income and including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $20,000.00 per annum for the immediately preceding year, approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4900), so as to increase the income cap to $36,000.00; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1145/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66703","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1839350,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"FFA Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia FFA Association and recognizing February 20, 2024, as FFA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66677","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1839352,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"National Vending Day in the State of Georgia; March 7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as National Vending Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66737","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1839355,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Motor vehicles; fingerprints shall not be obtained for offenses relating to window tinting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-73.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tinting of windows or windshields of motor vehicles, so as to provide that fingerprints shall not be obtained for offenses relating to operation of a motor vehicle with unauthorized levels of window or windshield tinting or unlawful installation of such; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1150/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66709","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1839358,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"Lions Day; recognize February 8, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Lions Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66674","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1839361,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; recognize February 8, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66672","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1839364,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"Restaurant industry of Georgia; State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 21, 2024, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66738","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1839367,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Donor Day; recognize February 15, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66686","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1839370,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Crimes and offenses; prohibit sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, or manufacture of certain firearms and magazines","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit the sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, or manufacture of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for the continued possession of certain firearms and magazines; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1160/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66743","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1840461,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Physical therapists; granting licenses and disciplining licensees; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise provisions regarding granting licenses and disciplining licensees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1175/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66765","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1840464,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Income tax credit; film, gaming, video, or digital production; revise a definition","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 income tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, so as to revise a definition; to provide for an application requirement; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1180/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66775","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1840467,"bill_number":"SR565","title":"Carson, Donald Clinton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald Clinton Carson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66754","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1840470,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU) at the state capitol; 02/20/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU) at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66787","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1840473,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Stiltner, Elmer Tony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elmer Tony Stiltner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66768","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1840477,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; February 8, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2024, as Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66790","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1840480,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2024, as Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66786","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1840483,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Sanders, Sergeant Kennedy Ladon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant Kennedy Ladon Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66785","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1840486,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Insurance; coverage of infant formula when a woman is medically unable to breastfeed; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 33, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, insurance, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for coverage of infant formula when a woman is medically unable to breastfeed; to provide for definitions; to provide for the compilation and posting of information; to provide for coverage under private insurance policies; to provide for coverage under the state health benefit plan; to provide for coverage under the state Medicaid 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":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1176/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66771","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1840489,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Education; local school systems to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; 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 provide certain information to parents and guardians of students in grades six through 12 on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes whenever other health information is provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1183/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66779","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1840493,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Waterfall Capital of Georgia; recognize Rabun County","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as the Waterfall Capital of Georgia, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66757","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1840497,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Georgia Utility Transparency 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 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1178/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66773","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1840500,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds base year value; 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 tax exemption, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval by local governing authorities and referenda; 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 contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1177/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66772","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1840502,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"Atlanta Dream; recognizing February 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Dream and recognizing February 7, 2024, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66802","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1840506,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Obscenity and Related Offenses; limitations of defense that a sexually exploitive visual medium is digitally altered; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obscenity and related offenses, so as to provide for limitations of defense that a sexually exploitive visual medium is digitally altered for the offense of sexual exploitation of children; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB466/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66803","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1840509,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Revenue and taxation; statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds the inflation rate; 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 tax exemption, so as to provide for a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for approval by local governing authorities; 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 contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1185/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66781","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1840512,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE); PAGE Day at the state capitol; 02/20/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 20, 2024, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66789","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1840515,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Cockeram, Toni; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Toni Cockeram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66793","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1840518,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"Georgia's Community Service Boards; Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Community Service Boards and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Community Service Boards Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66796","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1840521,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"Perry High School Panthers Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Perry High School Panthers football team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66755","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1840525,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"Representative Joe Wilkinson Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Joe Wilkinson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66767","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1840529,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"Shammas, Ivan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ivan Shammas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66800","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1840532,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Water rights; public trust doctrine; remove references","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide that members of the public have the right to use all navigable streams as highways and for hunting and fishing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1172/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66762","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1840535,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Game and fish; authorize taking channel catfish and flathead catfish by bow and arrow state wide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fishing with bow and arrow, so as to authorize taking channel catfish and flathead catfish by bow and arrow state wide; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1173/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66763","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1840538,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Public Health, Department of; require certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists","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 that certain state government buildings, courthouses, and university buildings maintain and make accessible opioid antagonists; to provide for definitions; to provide for the identification, development, and dissemination of educational materials and for the development of a model policy for training individuals on emergency opioid antagonist administration by the department; to provide that certain government entities shall establish and implement an internal policy; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1170/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66760","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1840541,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"Postell, Richard; Henry County Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Richard Postell on being named Henry County Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66797","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1840544,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Insurance; step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under health benefit plans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment by health benefit plans of step therapy protocols, exception process, time requirements, appeals, construction, and application, so as to provide that step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under health benefit plans; to provide a definition; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that step therapy protocols may not be required for medications prescribed for the treatment of serious mental illness under Medicaid; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1179/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66774","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1840547,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"Yeager, Joe; outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Yeager on his outstanding public service with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66798","sponsor":"Jordan Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1840550,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"Morris, Raheem; selection as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raheem Morris upon his selection as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66791","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1840553,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Bailey, Charles; occasion of his retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Bailey upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66794","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1840557,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Income tax; limit carry-forward periods of certain income tax 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 limit the carry-forward periods of certain income tax credits; to provide for expirations of certain credits; to amend Code Sections 3-6-70, 33-8-13, 48-5C-1, 48-8-3, and 48-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from excise tax on wine, exemption of certain insurance companies from taxes, definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report relative to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, state sales and use tax exemptions, and excise tax imposed, rates for tobacco and vaping products, exemptions, collection and payment, and tax separately identified, respectively, so as to provide for sunset dates; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2025-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1181/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66776","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1840561,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"NAACP National Office; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the NAACP National Office; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66795","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1840564,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Local government; option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds the inflation rate; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the inflation rate from the adjusted base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Receded from Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66784","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1840567,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"Malloy, Travis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Malloy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66801","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1840570,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"Taiwan; its 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":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66788","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1840574,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"America's borders; support increased protections","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting increased protections for America's borders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66766","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1840577,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Sales and use tax; clothing and school related supplies during the last two weeks of July each year; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the last two weeks of July each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1171/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66761","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1840580,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Crimes and offenses; change references to assistance and guide dogs to service dogs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16, Chapter 4 of Title 30, and Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, rights of persons with disabilities, and uniform rules of the road, respectively, so as to change references to assistance and guide dogs to service dogs; to provide for definitions and conforming changes; to provide for a criminal penalty for a person who causes death or physical harm to a service dog; to provide for exceptions; to revise provisions relating to the use and training of service dogs; to provide for a penalty for persons who misrepresent the need for a service dog; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1187/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66783","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1840582,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Homicide; the felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; provide","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 felony offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the offense; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the sentencing court from suspending, probating, deferring, or withholding any portion of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment; to prohibit merger; to provide for an exception; to provide for burden of proof; 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":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Act 504","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB465/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66769","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1840586,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Glass, Christine Lowe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christine Lowe Glass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66756","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1840589,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Education Coordinating Council; school and school system ratings; provisions","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 clarify that ratings are a single numerical score based on indicators of quality of learning for each public school and school system in the state; to require timely publication of such scores; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1186/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66782","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1840593,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Local government; option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes when current year assessed value exceeds base year value; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for local governments to have the option to offer a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to any amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year value of such homestead as provided by general law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66777","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1840596,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Evidence; privilege for participation in victim centered programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges relative to evidence, so as to provide a privilege for participation in victim centered programs; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for civil immunity for facilitators in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1184/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66780","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1840599,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"Causey, Eldred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Eldred Causey on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66758","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1840602,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Income tax; low-income housing tax credits; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 and Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance and income taxes, respectively, so as to revise the low-income housing tax credits; to provide that such tax credits shall be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credits; to reduce the amount of such credits for certain projects; to authorize such credits in an amount equal to the federal credit for certain projects; to provide for definitions; to provide for open records; 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":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1182/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66778","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1840606,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Castan, Dan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dan Castan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66799","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1840609,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and the Urban League of the River Valley Young Professionals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66792","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1840612,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Harris County Public Improvements Authority; revise purpose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Harris County Public Improvements Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4052), so as to revise the purpose of the authority; to revise a definition; to provide for the acquisition of property through condemnation; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1174/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66764","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1840615,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"School Supplies for Teachers Program; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to teachers and other school personnel, so as to establish the School Supplies for Teachers Program, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and the availability of other funds for such purpose; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-23","last_action":"Act 461","last_action_date":"2024-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB464/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66770","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1840618,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"Senate Supporting Safety and Welfare of All Individuals in Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Supporting Safety and Welfare of All Individuals in Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66759","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1841998,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; authorize creation of data base to make certain information available about multifamily complexes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Community Affairs, so as to authorize the creation of a data base to make certain information available about multifamily complexes; to provide a definition; to provide for a purpose; to provide for the information the data base shall contain; to provide for public access to the data base; to provide for the promulgation of rules for the development, management, and maintenance of the data base; to prohibit the department from posting information on the data base that is not voluntarily provided; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1210/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66843","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1841999,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Unsolicited Inquiries; notices of solicitation including monetary offers; penalty; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to unsolicited inquiries, so as to provide for notices of solicitation including monetary offers; to provide for a penalty; to amend Code Section 13-8-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts contravening public policy generally, so as to render certain contacts accompanying unsolicited offers from unlicensed individuals void; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to require electronic filing of deeds and other instruments by certain unlicensed and unregulated individuals; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB474/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66836","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1842000,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Proceedings Against Intruders; notice of vacancy; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to create a notice of vacancy; to provide for removal of unlawful occupants on land or tenements; to require certain law enforcement agencies to act; to provide for a deadline for such; to provide for mandamus relief; to provide for an award of attorney's fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB470/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66807","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1842001,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66872","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1842003,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66877","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1842004,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Southeast Bulloch Flag Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southeast Bulloch Flag Football Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66824","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1842005,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"\"College Success 529 Expansion Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to increase the maximum amount of contributions allowed per beneficiary of savings trust accounts for higher education expenses; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Disagreed Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB469/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66806","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1842006,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant and congratulating the 2023 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66817","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1842008,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Criminal procedure; considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 allow the court to choose not to impose the death penalty or life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for retroactive parole consideration of inmates serving prison sentences for a crime committed when they were less than 18 years of age; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1214/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66864","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1842009,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Clayton Class of 2024; Leadership Clayton Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Clayton Class of 2024 and recognizing February 8, 2024, as Leadership Clayton Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66874","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1842010,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"National Conference of State Legislatures; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66830","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1842011,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Commerce and trade; form executed via electronic signature; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the O.C.G.A., relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions that are deemed unlawful, so as to provide that failure of a business or entity to provide or offer to provide a written copy of any form which a consumer or client executes via electronic signature is declared to be unlawful as an unfair or deceptive practice; to amend Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes involving identity fraud, so as to revise a definition; to provide that any person engaged in any business which involves the collection of consumer or client signatures via an electronic signature pad or similar mechanism shall have a duty to maintain such signature in a manner that is secure against unauthorized disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1206/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66832","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1842013,"bill_number":"SB478","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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB478/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66878","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1842014,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Income tax; expand revitalization zone tax credits to include rehabilitation of historic residential structures","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 income taxes, so as to expand the revitalization zone tax credits to include rehabilitation of historic residential structures; to authorize the extension of a designation as a revitalization zone; to authorize areas to be designated as revitalization zones more than once; to provide that no new designations or extensions shall be made after a certain date; to provide for information sharing; to extend a provision for an automatic repeal; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1197/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66818","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1842015,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"State Board of Education; three-year pilot immersive writing program for eligible public elementary schools; establish","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 State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot immersive writing program for eligible public elementary schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for grant funds for eligible public schools to develop and implement immersive writing programs for students in grades two through four; to provide for applications and selection to participate in the pilot program; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1198/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66819","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1842016,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Insurance; medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; require coverage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require coverage for medically necessary expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1204/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66826","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1842017,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"Iranian people; desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state sponsored terrorism by the Iranian government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66868","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1842019,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club programs; sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club programs, which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66875","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1842020,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"McKinney, James Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Harold McKinney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66849","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1842021,"bill_number":"HR1054","title":"Franklin, H. Lehman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending H. Lehman Franklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1054/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66857","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1842022,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"State government; auditor produce certain monthly and annual reports ; replace requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of statistics on architectural and engineering firms doing business with the state and ineligibility of firms, so as to replace the requirement that the state auditor produce certain monthly reports with the requirement that he or she produce annual reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1199/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66820","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1842024,"bill_number":"HR1042","title":"Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Judicial System Compensation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66841","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1842025,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; provisions relating to the disposition of fines, penalties; change","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 disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected under Chapter 8, relating to employment security; to provide exceptions; to require that the Commissioner of Labor maintain and make available 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB475/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66845","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1842026,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"Georgia's working women; contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia economy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's working women for their contributions toward building strong families and supporting the Georgia economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66876","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1842027,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Secretary of State; division director to issue licenses in certain instances; authorize","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 authorize the division director within the office of the Secretary of State to issue licenses in instances when the requirements for licensure have been met and the professional licensing board fails to act within a certain time period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1190/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66810","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1842029,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"Lunar New Year Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Lunar New Year Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66854","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1842030,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Education; in-state tuition for certain noncitizen students; 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 in-state tuition for certain noncitizen students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB476/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66844","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1842031,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"Fancher, Andrew \"Drew\" Parkes; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andrew \"Drew\" Parkes Fancher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66848","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1842032,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Ethan's law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dependency proceedings, so as to enact \"Ethan's Law\"; to provide limitations on ordering a child to be sent to a reunification program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1209/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66840","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1842034,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"\"Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act\"; consumer personal data in this state; protect the privacy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to enact the \"Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act\"; to protect the privacy of consumer personal data in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB473/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66835","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1842035,"bill_number":"SR579","title":"Sports Betting; Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; authorize -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66880","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1842036,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Professions and Businesses; certain licenses and certificates issued by certain professional licensing boards; change the expiration and renewal dates","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 the expiration and renewal dates for certain licenses and certificates issued by certain professional licensing boards; to provide for exceptions and for applicability; to provide for the division director within the office of the Secretary of State to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate such provisions; to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB471/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66828","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1842037,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"Kitchens-Thurmond, Phyliss; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phyliss Kitchens-Thurmond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66858","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1842038,"bill_number":"HR1057","title":"Hodges, Carlton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carlton Hodges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66862","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1842040,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Baldwin County; staggered terms for the board of commissioners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4786), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for initial terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Act 370","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB468/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66805","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1842041,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"New Americans Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66851","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1842042,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Sales and use tax; certain high-technology data center equipment; prohibit issuance of new certificates of exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to prohibit the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; to revise the new quality job requirement for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1192/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66812","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1842043,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Secondary Metals Recyclers; applicability of the definition of the term \"used, detached catalytic converters\" to said article; 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 for applicability of the definition of the term \"used, detached catalytic converters\" to said article; to remove the exception for used, detached catalytic converters from the application of said article; to provide for certain registration requirements for secondary metals recyclers; to provide for the use of certain registration fees; to provide for records and reporting; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB479/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66879","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1842045,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Public utilities; certain utilities to allocate a portion of their revenue to a Georgians First Fund; provisions","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 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 Public Service Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1196/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66816","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1842046,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Baldwin County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baldwin County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, 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 provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB467/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66804","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1842047,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Sales Tax; educational purposes; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that sales tax for educational purposes may be used and shall be expended for the procurement of materials, supplies, and instructional supports to be used for educational purposes in the classroom; to provide that such purchases shall comprise not more than 15 percent of the local school system's total expenditure of proceeds of the tax; 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66827","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1842048,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"State employees; commencement of employment for purposes of eligibility for health insurance coverage and flexible employee benefit plans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employees' insurance and benefits plans for public officers and state employees, so as to provide for a determination of the date of commencement of employment of certain employees for the purposes of eligibility for health insurance coverage and flexible employee benefit plans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1213/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66863","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1842050,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; February 22, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66859","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1842051,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Elections; leadership committees; repeal provisions of law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to repeal provisions of law regarding leadership committees; to provide for the termination of current leadership committees; to provide for the disposition of funds held by such committees; to provide for certain registration and reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1191/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66811","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1842052,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"Small businesses; Women Owned Business Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending small businesses and recognizing March 5, 2024, as Women Owned Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66871","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1842053,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Dispossessory proceedings; authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, constables, or marshals to execute writs of possession; provisions","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 authorize landlords to use certain off-duty sheriffs, constables, or marshals to execute writs of possession in certain circumstances if a sheriff, constable, or marshal is not able to execute a writ within 30 days of the landlord's initial request; to provide for sheriffs, constables, and marshals to maintain lists of such authorized off-duty sheriffs, constables, and marshals in their jurisdictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-24","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1203/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66825","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1842054,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; 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 pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; to provide for reimbursement; to provide for doula qualifications; to provide for a report; to provide for termination of the pilot project and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1216/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66866","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1842056,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings; calculation of years of vesting service for certain elected officials; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings, so as to provide for the calculation of the years of vesting service for certain elected 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1212/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66861","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1842057,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Engineers Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Engineers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66853","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1842058,"bill_number":"HB1215","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 healthcare 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1215/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66865","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1842059,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); 40 years of service; Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; March 03/07/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 40 years of service and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66869","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1842061,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"\"Combating Organized Retail Crime Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 36 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online marketplace requirements, so as to revise certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 564","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB472/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66829","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1842062,"bill_number":"HR1041","title":"Local government; adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within the county for taxation; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66834","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1842063,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Equality in Financial Services Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deceptive or unfair practices, so as to prohibit discrimination in the provision of financial services; to require that financial institutions produce requested statements of specific reasons for the denial, restriction, or termination of services; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1205/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66831","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1842064,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"State Board of Education; procedures for student transfers between local school systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-293 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student attending school in system other than system of student's residence, so as to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for student transfers between local school systems; to provide that only the receiving local school system shall have the authority to grant or refuse permission for such transfers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1194/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66814","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1842066,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66856","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1842067,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Criminal procedure; vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-10-21 and 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacating of sentence for trafficking victim defendants and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for the vacating of sentences of victims of trafficking sentenced under Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to first offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-24","last_action_date":"2024-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1201/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66822","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1842068,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Congress; call convention to set term limits on members elected to the House of Representatives; apply","description":"A RESOLUTION applying to the United States Congress to 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66842","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1842069,"bill_number":"HR1040","title":"Sam Clark Memorial Highway; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Samuel Thomas Clark and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66833","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1842071,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66837","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1842072,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Peace officers; extend time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer may be sought","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 extend the time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer of a peace officer may be sought; to remove partial reimbursement of such training expenses; to limit total training expenses to certain costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1188/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66808","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1842073,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Motor vehicles; require operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require the operation of flashing or revolving amber lights upon certain vehicles; to provide for penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1193/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66813","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1842074,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Elections; proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; 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 proofing of ballots by local superintendents in certain races; to provide candidates the opportunity to review and verify such candidates' identifying information on such ballots prior to its printing or programming; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1207/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66838","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1842075,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Local government; employees holding interest in redevelopment activities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to revise provisions related to prohibitions on employees holding interest in redevelopment activities and areas so as to limit such prohibition to employees whose job responsibilities are related to such activities or areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1202/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66823","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1842077,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"Harris, Nancy; outstanding public service as mayor of Duluth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nancy Harris on her outstanding public service as mayor of Duluth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66850","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1842078,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Income tax; workforce-ready graduates employed in high-tech full-time jobs in rural counties; 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 income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for workforce-ready graduates employed in high-tech full-time jobs in rural counties in this state; to require the Department of Labor to establish certain criteria; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for definitions; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1195/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66815","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1842079,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Barwick, City of; municipal court to collect a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Barwick, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3699), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1189/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66809","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1842080,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Housing, education, and labor; prohibit discrimination based on natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8, Chapter 1 of Title 20, Chapter 1 of Title 34, and Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, general provisions regarding education, general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, and labor practices relative to public officers and employees, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles; to provide for definitions; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1208/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66839","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1842082,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Retirement and Pensions; creation of the Peach Save plan, a defined contribution retirement plan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide for the creation of the Peach Save plan, a defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB477/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66846","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1842083,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"The Vibha Dream Mile; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending The Vibha Dream Mile upon its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66855","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1842084,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Motor vehicles; defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program; revise authorized fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to revise the authorized fees relating to such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1200/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66821","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1842085,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Black maternal health statistics; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Black maternal health statistics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66870","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1842087,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; 02/12/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2024, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66873","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1842088,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Crimes and offenses; exclude lawful good faith bargaining from the definition of criminal extortion","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, so as to exclude lawful good faith bargaining from the definition of criminal 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 certain not for profit organizations; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees, so as to repeal and reserve Article 1, relating to strikes by public 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":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1211/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66860","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1842089,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"Massey, PFC Hester Givens; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of PFC Hester Givens Massey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66847","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1842090,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Clayton County; limit power to deny county services to any resident on the basis of any private debts owed by the resident to another private party","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to restrict and limit the powers of Clayton County to deny county services to a resident of such county on the basis of any private debts owed by the resident to another private party; to recite constitutional authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1217/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66867","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1842091,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"Together Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Together Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66852","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1843352,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"State's Employee Benefit Plan Council; establish health savings accounts and continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state's Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to require such council to establish health savings accounts and to continually provide for education or salary reductions for such accounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB484/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66893","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1843353,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for student loan repayment for mental health and substance use professionals serving in certain capacities; to provide for definitions; to authorize the board to approve applications; to provide for eligibility requirements; to provide for loan repayment agreements and conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for appropriations contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Act 381","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB480/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66883","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1843354,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state; Kia Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Kia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66905","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1843355,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"Vietnamese American Community of Georgia; 30th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Vietnamese American Community of Georgia and congratulating it on its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66914","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1843356,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"Speech; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Speech; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66908","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1843357,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"Causey, Eldred; occasion of his 100th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Eldred Causey on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66904","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1843358,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; establishment; definitions; collaboration with state licensing boards; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System; to provide for definitions; to provide for collaboration with state licensing boards; to provide for a publicly accessible website; to provide for collection of data from state licensing boards; to provide for specified data; to provide for seeking of funding sources; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB481/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66882","sponsor":"Mike Hodges"},
{"bill_id":1843359,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; February 11-17, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11-17, 2024, as Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66907","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1843361,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"Long, Brianna; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brianna Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66902","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1843362,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"State holidays; designate appropriate date of each year as Lunar New Year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the appropriate date of each year as the \"Lunar New Year\" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1222/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66891","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1843363,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Sumter County; board of education and school superintendent; compensation of said board; revise","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), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of said board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB482/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66884","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1843364,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Trial upon Accusation; certain offenses be charged by accusation of the district attorney; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-70.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trial upon accusation in certain felony and misdemeanor cases and trial upon plea of guilty or nolo contendere, so as to allow that certain offenses be charged by accusation of the district attorney; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB485/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66919","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1843365,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"Virguez, Luis; Virguez Law; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Luis Virguez and Virguez Law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66915","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1843366,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976; provide for a new prohibited act","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, the 'Georgia Soil Amendment Act of 1976,' so as to provide for a new prohibited act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1223/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66892","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1843367,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"Air Evac Lifeteam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Air Evac Lifeteam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66881","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1843368,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Transportation, Department of; pilot program to determine the efficacy of traffic laws relating to excessive noise levels; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state, county, and municipal road systems, so as to provide for a pilot program to determine the efficacy of enforcement of traffic laws relating to excessive noise levels emitted from a motor vehicle by noise detection technology that produces recorded images; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon such pilot program; to provide for a civil monetary penalty; to provide for the method for submission of complaints; to provide for recommendations; to provide for reporting to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1219/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66886","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1843370,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"Dr. Robert F. Sullivan Memorial Highway; Franklin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Robert F. Sullivan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66917","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1843371,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"F. J. Torras Causeway; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of the F.J. Torras Causeway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66912","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1843372,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Public Service Commission; subject certain companies providing water service to regulation by the commission","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 jurisdiction, powers, and duties generally of the Public Service Commission, so as to subject certain companies providing water service in this state to regulation by the commission; to provide for exclusions and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1220/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66887","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1843373,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"Thurmond, Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Thurmond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66894","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1843374,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia; NFIB's Small Business Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2024, as NFIB's Small Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66906","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1843375,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Georgia Asian Times; 20th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Asian Times and congratulating it on its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66913","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1843376,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Sales and use tax; joint county and municipal sales and use tax (LOST); negotiations for the distribution of tax proceeds; revise provisions","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 (LOST), so as to revise provisions related to negotiations for the distribution of tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1225/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66897","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1843377,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"Johnson High School Knights; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Soccer Championship and the 2023 National Soccer Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Johnson High School Knights for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 4A State Soccer Championship and the 2023 National Soccer Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66916","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1843379,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Georgia Released Time Education Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance, so as to provide for public school students to be permitted to attend courses in religious moral instruction provided by a person or organization independently of a public school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for students to receive academic credit for such courses; to require local education agencies to adopt certain policies; to prohibit students who participate in such courses from being counted as absent from school; to provide for a definition; 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":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1226/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66898","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1843380,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Thurmond, Michael L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael L. Thurmond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66911","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1843381,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"House Study Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Workforce for Georgia's Growing Economy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Workforce for Georgia's Growing Economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66901","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1843382,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Local government; procedures for the acquisition of certain professional services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public works bidding, so as to provide procedures for the acquisition of certain professional services by local governments; to provide definitions; to provide exceptions; to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise by counties of power to contract generally, so as to revise provisions related to the acquisition of certain professional services; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise by municipalities of power to contract generally, so as to revise provisions related to the acquisition of certain professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1228/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66900","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1843383,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Prescribed Fire Awareness Week; February 5-9, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5-9, 2024, as Prescribed Fire Awareness Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66909","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1843384,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Minors; enter into the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; definitions; provisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to enter into the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the provisions of the compact; to provide for the present compact to remain in effect until the effective date of the new compact and to provide for automatic repeal; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 425","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB483/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66890","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1843385,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Georgia Unlawful Squatting Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to include when a person enters a land or premises for purposes of residing on such land or premises; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1227/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66899","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1843386,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"State Board of Education; procedures for student transfers between local school systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-293 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student attending school in system other than system of student's residence, so as to require the State Board of Education to provide for procedures for student transfers between local school systems; to provide that only the receiving local school system shall have the authority to grant or refuse permission for such transfers; to provide for caps on tuition that can be charged to a student by an enrolling local unit of administration; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1221/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66888","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1843388,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Postsecondary education; revise definition of approved school; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 5 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of \"approved school\"; to provide increased grant amounts for eligible students enrolled in certain programs that are directly related to high-demand jobs or career fields, as designated by the Georgia Student Finance 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":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1224/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66896","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1843389,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Mike Gibbs Memorial Highway; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Mike Gibbs and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66889","sponsor":"Johnny Chastain"},
{"bill_id":1843390,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Wills, trusts and administration of estates; notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to probate, so as to provide notice to beneficiaries of a testate estate; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1218/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66885","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1843391,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"Dennard, Richard Marion; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Marion Dennard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66903","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1843392,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"Engineers Day; recognize February 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Engineers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66918","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1843393,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Omega Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as Omega Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66910","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1843394,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Vidalia High School Game Day Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Vidalia High School Game Day Cheerleading Team for winning the GHSA Division AA-A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66895","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1845214,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"Afterschool Day; recognize February 14, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2024, as Afterschool Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66938","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1845215,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act of 2024; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to update and modernize various statutes in the commercial code relating to commercial transactions in order to maintain uniformity in this state's statutes governing commercial transactions as recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; to establish commercial law for transactions involving digital assets; to provide for a short title; to renumber Article 12 as Article 13; to add a new Article 12 to the commercial code pertaining to controllable electronic records; to add a new Article 12A pertaining to transitional provisions; to make conforming amendments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1240/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66939","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1845216,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; facial recognition technology; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide for the use and limitations of use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in this state; to provide for procedures for the use of such software; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for requests for assistance to other law enforcement agencies; to provide for certain releases and indemnities with regard to such requests for assistance; to provide for certain auditing; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1245/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66950","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1845217,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory 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 enact the \"Georgia Nicotine Vapor Products Directory Act\"; to provide for definitions; to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish and maintain a directory of nicotine vapor products authorized for sale in this state; to prohibit the sale of any nicotine vapor product not listed in the directory; to provide for compliance checks; to provide for civil penalties and enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; to require the Commissioner to provide an annual report to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1260/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66973","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1845218,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 22, 2024; recognize; law enforcement officers in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66984","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1845219,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Elections; reasonable charge for challenges to applications for voter registration; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a reasonable charge for challenges to applications for voter registration; to provide for a reasonable charge for challenges to lists of electors; to provide for estimation of fees; to provide for recovery of fees; to provide for up-front payment of fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1254/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66964","sponsor":"Saira Draper"},
{"bill_id":1845220,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"\"Addy's Law\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school buses for elementary and secondary education, so as to provide standards for the establishment of school bus routes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB492/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66969","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1845221,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Clayton County Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Clayton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1242/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66947","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1845223,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Postsecondary education; allow academically successful students to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility","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 and award amount, to allow academically successful students who are concurrently seeking a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to allow academically successful students who commence a graduate program at an eligible postsecondary institution within 18 months of earning a baccalaureate degree to use the full number of hours of HOPE scholarship eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1231/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66923","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1845224,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Queen Ahneva Ahneva; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Queen Ahneva Ahneva; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66956","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1845225,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Edison, City of; municipal court to collect a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Edison, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3751), so as to authorize the municipal court to collect a technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1230/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66922","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1845226,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"Burke, Community Supervision Officer Christopher; Department of Community Supervision 2023 Officer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer Christopher Burke, the Department of Community Supervision 2023 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66982","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1845227,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; 01/31/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 31, 2024, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66997","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1845228,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Agriculture; agricultural commodity commissions; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-8-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding agricultural commodity commissions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1237/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66930","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1845229,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Pattillo, Dr. Roland A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Roland A. Pattillo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66998","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1845230,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"BOMA Georgia Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 20, 2024, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66937","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1845232,"bill_number":"HR1085","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 Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton Counties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66974","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1845233,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and who families continually educate and advocate; commend; Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 14, 2024, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66996","sponsor":"Doug Stoner"},
{"bill_id":1845234,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Elbert County; ad valorem tax for county purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1250/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66960","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1845235,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; duties related to review and approval for travel expenses; transfer from state auditor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-30, relating to travel expenses of judges of the superior courts, so as to transfer from the state auditor to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia duties related to review and approval of travel expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1251/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66961","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1845236,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"Wardley, Evangelist Lillian Richardson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Evangelist Lillian Richardson Wardley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66976","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1845237,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Dalton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for penalties; to provide for an independent school system; to provide for public utilities; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for fire and police departments and chiefs thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for prior ordinances and pending matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1229/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66921","sponsor":"Kasey Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":1845238,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia upon the 2024 Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66936","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1845239,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Elbert County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1248/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66958","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1845241,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Barrow County's 2024 STAR Students and STAR Teachers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Barrow County's 2024 STAR Students and STAR Teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66995","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1845242,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Sunday Wine Bar and Wine Shop Act; enact","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 local governing authorities to allow Sunday sales at wine bars or wine shops; to provide a definition; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1232/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66924","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1845243,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Motor vehicles; vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; 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 vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions from certain federal requirements for certain vehicles and equipment; to authorize the issuance of certificates of title for self-propelled cranes; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1235/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66927","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1845244,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day at the state capitol; 02/28/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2024, as the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66991","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1845245,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Trademarks; streaming services to comply with certain provisions of federal copyright law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and use of trademarks and service marks, so as to provide for streaming services to comply with certain provisions of federal copyright law; to provide for a definition; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1259/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66972","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1845246,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Smith, Bobby \"Blue\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby \"Blue\" Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66977","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1845247,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Health; prohibit smoking and vaping inside any motor vehicle when a person who is under 18 years of age is present","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking and vaping inside any motor vehicle when a person who is under 18 years of age is present; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1252/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66962","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1845248,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Elbert County; ad valorem tax for county purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Elbert County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1249/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66959","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1845250,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Raymond IV, Usher; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Usher Raymond IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66920","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1845251,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Motor vehicles and property; notice requirements and forms of payments for fees relative to towing and storage firms; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 40 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and property, respectively, so as to clarify notice requirements and forms of payments for fees relative to towing and storage firms; to provide for a towing and storage firm to send all owners a required notification letter within five days; to provide for forms of payment as cash, credit card, and debit card with no additional charge; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1261/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67001","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1845252,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"Gignilliat, Arthur M., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur M. Gignilliat Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66978","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1845253,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Mercer University School of Law; 150th anniversary; Mercer Law Day at the state capitol; 02/13/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Mercer University School of Law upon its 150th anniversary and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Mercer Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66989","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1845254,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club Programs; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement and Engage Club programs, which sponsor Youth Assembly among other programs that cultivate youth civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66955","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1845255,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Professions and businesses; qualifying brokers at property management firms to ensure timely responses to homeowner requests for documents; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to require qualifying brokers at property management firms to ensure timely responses to homeowner requests for documents; to provide for authorization; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1258/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66971","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1845256,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Elections; uniform election equipment; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for uniform election equipment in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for voter privacy; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for testing of voting equipment and software; to provide for audits of election results and procedures therefor; to require the promulgation of certain rules and regulations by the State Election Board; to provide for minimum requirements and form of information on electronic ballot markers; to provide for access to ballot images; to provide for the time for certifying elections; to provide for precertification audits; to provide for entitlement to and methods for recounts; to provide for sanctions for certain election violations; 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":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1256/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66966","sponsor":"Samuel Park"},
{"bill_id":1845257,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Property Tax Exemptions; state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for aircraft used exclusively for the aerial application of fertilizers, pesticides; 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 exclusively 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB488/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66953","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1845258,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 22, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month and February 22, 2024, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66946","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1845260,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"The Terry Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for preparation and filing of transcript of evidence and proceedings where appellant designates matter to be omitted from record on appeal and extensions of time for completion of transcript, so as to provide for transcript requests; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1255/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66965","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1845261,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; revise composition of governing council for regional commissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regional commissions, so as to revise the composition of the governing council for regional commissions; to provide for the training of members thereof; to provide for terms of office, filling of vacancies, and appointment of successors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1253/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66963","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1845262,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"Henry, Lt. Col. Eugene, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lt. Col. Eugene Henry Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66975","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1845263,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Seed-Capital Fund; businesses in which state may invest fund moneys; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to revise the businesses in which the state may invest fund moneys; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal Article 2, relating to the Invest Georgia Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1257/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66970","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1845264,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Cobb County Sheriff's Office; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cobb County Sheriff's Office; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66994","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1845265,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"Benson, Alex; his company Born to Compete; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alex Benson and his company, Born To Compete; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66985","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1845266,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Special license plates; honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting 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 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1238/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66931","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1845267,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Motor Vehicles and Traffic; felony offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; 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 felony offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB490/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66954","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1845269,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"Moses, Edwin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Edwin Moses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66983","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1845270,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"Cedartown High School Game Day Cheerleaders; winning the GHSA 3A-4A Division State Game Day Cheerleaders 2023 Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedartown High School Game Day Cheerleaders for winning the GHSA 3A-4A Division State Game Day Cheerleaders 2023 Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66986","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1845271,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Douglas County; State Court; add third judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Douglas County, approved April 1, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3606), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3847), and an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3863), so as to add a third judge for the State Court of Douglas County; to provide for the appointment of the initial additional judge and the election of successors; to provide for terms of office of said additional judge and successors to such judge; to update certain provisions to account for additional judges; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1236/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66929","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1845272,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Dean, Oliver L., II; Region VI 2024 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Oliver L. Dean II, Region VI 2024 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66988","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1845273,"bill_number":"HB1247","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 record owners to retain title; to provide for joint ownership; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1247/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66957","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1845274,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"Mullins, Broughton \"Bo\" Chappell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Broughton \"Bo\" Chappell Mullins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66967","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1845275,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"Americus-Sumter County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Americus-Sumter County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66990","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1845276,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"State Symbols; blueberry as the official state berry; 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 other state symbols, so as to designate the blueberry as the official state berry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB489/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66945","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1845278,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66987","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1845279,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"NFIB's Small Business Day; recognize February 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2024, as NFIB's Small Business Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66941","sponsor":"Larry Walker"},
{"bill_id":1845280,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Georgia's Animal Shelters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's animal shelters and rescue staff and volunteers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66934","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1845281,"bill_number":"SR600","title":"Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU); recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Clark Atlanta University Day (CAU) at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66993","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1845282,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Clarence Lee \"Mutt\" Rhodes, Jr. Memorial Interchange; Greene County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Clarence Lee \"Mutt\" Rhodes, Jr., and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66928","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1845283,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"New Americans Day; recognize February 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2024, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66942","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1845284,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Fire departments; authorize levy and collection of extraterritorial taxes and fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local fire departments generally, so as to expressly authorize the levy and collection of extraterritorial taxes and fees to support local fire departments; to provide that such powers are in addition to and supplemental of any other authorizations currently provided by law; to establish limits on such extraterritorial taxes and fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1233/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66925","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1845285,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"Killings, Emma Jean Gore; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Erma Jean Gore Killings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66979","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1845287,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Licensed Pharmacist; Georgia State Board of Pharmacy to increase the maximum ratio of pharmacists; authorize","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 authorize the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy to increase the maximum ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians in closed-door pharmacies that provide central prescription filling services to retail pharmacies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB491/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66968","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1845288,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Thomas, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Thomas, Stephenson High School's 2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66935","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1845289,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Funeral Directors and Estabishments; funeral directors be licensed embalmers; remove the requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to remove the requirement that funeral directors be licensed embalmers; to provide separate examination requirements for funeral directors and embalmers; to change certain provisions relating to the apprenticeship requirements of funeral directors and embalmers; to revise provisions concerning the licensure of funeral directors and embalmers by reciprocity; to make the provisions concerning the reinstatement of licenses applicable to embalmers; ws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB486/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66933","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1845290,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Medical Assistance; 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 Medicaid expansion; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission of requests for waivers, amendments to waivers, and state plan amendments; to provide for Medicaid waiver expansion; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative notification and approval; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB487/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66943","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1845291,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"Georgia Green Industry Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66952","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1845292,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Georgia Intellectual Property Protection 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 the establishment of dispute financing provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for conflicts of interest in certain circumstances; to provide for financier limitations; to provide for certain disclosures with foreign entities; to provide for indemnification by dispute financiers; to provide for penalties; to provide for application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1244/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66949","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1845293,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Fielding, Ashley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ashley Fielding on her outstanding public service in numerous capacities with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66944","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1845294,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; additional penalties for registered sexual offenders; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender risk review board, so as to provide for additional penalties for registered sexual offenders convicted of photographing a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian; to provide that such persons are prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system with the intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person without his or her consent; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 426","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB493/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67000","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1845296,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Smyrna, City of; revise compensation of mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3951), so as to revise the compensation of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1241/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66940","sponsor":"Doug Stoner"},
{"bill_id":1845297,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of clerk","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3675), so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1243/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66948","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1845298,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Cobb County; State Court; change compensation of judges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4317), 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1246/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66951","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1845299,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Hudson, Jennifer Toliver; Toney Elementary School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Toliver Hudson, Toney Elementary School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66992","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1845300,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"Morehouse College; Morehouse Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Morehouse College and recognizing February 14, 2024, as Morehouse Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66999","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1845301,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"Jackson, Cameron; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cameron Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66980","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1845302,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Motor vehicles; operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; 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 operation of miniature on-road vehicles on certain highways; to provide for standards for registration of such vehicles; to provide for issuance of license plates for miniature on-road vehicles; to provide for an annual licensing fee for such vehicles; to provide for issuance of certificates of title by the Department of Revenue for such vehicles; to provide for equipment and operating standards for such vehicles; to provide local authorities with the power to prohibit operation of miniature on-road vehicles; to require posting of notice of such prohibition upon highways; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1239/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66932","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1845303,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Motor vehicles; conditions, procedures, and limitations for issuance of temporary operating permits; 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 conditions, procedures, and limitations for issuance of temporary operating permits for motor vehicles; to amend Code Section 43-47-8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to license applications for used motor vehicle dealers and used motor vehicle parts dealers, prerequisites, license fees, renewal, training or test, supplemental licenses, bonds, insurance, suspension for conviction or false statement, and meetings, so as to provide for issuance or renewal of a license for certain used motor vehicle dealers; to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to provide for enhanced penalty for an owner of a passive entity that fails to pay alternative ad valorem tax; to provide for a definition; 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":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1234/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66926","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1845304,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"Students of Morehouse College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the students of Morehouse College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66981","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1846308,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"Baker, Henry C., Sr.; Ethel Virginia Almeda Ogden Baker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry C. Baker, Sr., and Ethel Virginia Almeda Ogden Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67046","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1846309,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Department of Administrative Services; state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; 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 state agencies from contracting for advertising or marketing services with certain companies or from supporting certain companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB502/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67043","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1846310,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"General Assembly; prefiling of proposed bills and resolutions; repeal provisions","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 repeal provisions relating to the prefiling of proposed bills and resolutions; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1275/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67037","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1846311,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Lawhorne Memorial Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Kristi Jayne, Karolyn \"Karri\" Marie, and Tabbatha Rene' Lawhorne and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67041","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1846312,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Kemp, Gerald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Gerald Kemp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67051","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1846313,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Education; High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; redesignate","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 redesignate the High-demand Career Initiatives Program as the High Demand Apprenticeship Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to amend Code Section 20-2-161.4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to accessing HOPE scholarship funds for dual enrolled students and termination, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 560","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB497/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67019","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1846314,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia; Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 5, 2024, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67052","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1846315,"bill_number":"HR1109","title":"Neal \"Waldo\" McIntyre Jr. Memorial Bridge; Irwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Neal \"Waldo\" McIntyre, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1109/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67008","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1846316,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"'Georgia Hemp Farming Act'; hemp products; regulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the 'Georgia Hemp Farming Act,' so as to regulate hemp products; to provide for definitions; to prohibit persons from performing certain activities without licenses; to provide for penalties; to revise disqualifications for a hemp grower license; to revise disqualifications for a hemp processor permit; to revise the annual fee for such a permit; to provide for the issuance of retail consumable hemp establishment licenses; to provide for the issuance of wholesale consumable hemp licenses; to provide for the issuance of manufacturer licenses; to provide for the registration of laboratories; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Act 498","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB494/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67002","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1846317,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; fees; clarify language","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 the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to clarify language related to fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1272/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67030","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1846319,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"Clyde Vernon Moore Memorial Bridge; Irwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of First Lieutenant Clyde Vernon Moore and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67009","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1846320,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"Georgia's lineworkers; Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 8, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 8, 2024, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67049","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1846321,"bill_number":"HR1115","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67014","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1846322,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2024, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67056","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1846323,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Percy Scott, Jr. Memorial Highway; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Percy Scott, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67010","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1846324,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1266/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67024","sponsor":"Dale Washburn"},
{"bill_id":1846325,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Stephen Day Memorial Interchange; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Stephen Day and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67011","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1846327,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Coordinated and Comprehensive Planning and Service Delivery by Counties and Municipalities; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coordinated and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise provisions for establishing, negotiating, reviewing, revising, and filing local government service delivery strategies; to require the development of state-wide mapping standards; to revise the dispute resolution process; to revise provisions related to sanctions; to require and limit the promulgation of 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB499/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67022","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1846328,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Board of Homeland Security; development of a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6, Chapter 80 of Title 36, Article 2A of Chapter 3 of Title 38, and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation; provisions applicable to counties, municipalities, corporations, and other governmental entities; general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing; and the Board of Homeland Security, respectively, so as to provide for the development of a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems by the Board of Homeland Security; to exempt records relating to the development of an approved unmanned aircraft system list from the Open Records Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1277/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67044","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1846329,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67050","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1846330,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Sales tax; educational purposes; used and expended for the benefit of public charter schools located within local school systems; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that sales tax for educational purposes may be used and expended for the benefit of public charter schools located within local school systems; 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":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67013","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1846331,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate collard greens as the official state greens, with \"potlikka\" as the official state dipping sauce of the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1278/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67060","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1846332,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"Manous, Carrington; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carrington Manous, Miss Cobb County's Teen 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67036","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1846333,"bill_number":"HR1116","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 Houston County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Paulding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Walker County; and authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in White County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67039","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1846334,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Georgia Tax Court Act of 2025; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to repeal Chapter 13A, relating to tax tribunals; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to provide for the application of Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act,' discovery, and attendance of witnesses; to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to declaratory judgments; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity procedure; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments; to amend Code Section 15-21-209 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state operation assessment against adult entertainment establishments, determination of obligation, use of funds, and administration, Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, and Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to administrative procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1267/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67025","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1846336,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; term of validity of a registration card; provide","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 provide for the term of validity of a registration card; to provide for delivery of registration cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 620","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB495/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67003","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1846337,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"Raymond, Usher, IV; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Usher Raymond IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67054","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1846338,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"Preface Project and its founder, Jonathan Sung An Terrence \"JT\" Wu; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Preface Project and its founder, Jonathan Sung An Terrence \"JT\" Wu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67032","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1846339,"bill_number":"SR603","title":"Georgia State University Athletic Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR603/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67018","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1846340,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"Dawson, Jonathan Ezra; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Jonathan Ezra Dawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67004","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1846341,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"State veterinary education; student loan forgiveness program; provide limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend part 6A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state veterinary education, so as to provide for limits on the student loan forgiveness program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1274/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67034","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1846342,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"Grant Park Conservancy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Grant Park Conservancy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67057","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1846343,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"Most Worshipful Prince Hall Butler Lodge #226; 120th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 120th anniversary of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Butler Lodge #226; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67053","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1846344,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 20, 2024, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67048","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1846345,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such council; to provide for reporting of activities; to provide for compensation; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB498/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67020","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1846346,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"General Assembly; restrict, regulate, or prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from approving any increase in tuition; authorize -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to by general law restrict, regulate, or prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from approving any increase in tuition or student fees of more than 3 percent greater than the amount of such tuition or student fee for the preceding academic 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":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67015","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1846347,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Gainesville, City of; ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1271/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67029","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1846348,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Georgia High School NIL Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and minors, respectively, so as to provide for high school student athletes and prospective student athletes to receive name, image, or likeness compensation; to provide for applicability; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1276/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67038","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1846349,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"First Senior Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the First Senior Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67058","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1846350,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Logan Wade Memorial Intersection; Gwinnett County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Logan James Wade and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67040","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1846351,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Act 375","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB496/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67017","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1846353,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"Bryant, Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67055","sponsor":"Tanya Miller"},
{"bill_id":1846354,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"Jennings, Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Jennings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67059","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1846355,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Gainesville, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Gainesville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1269/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67027","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1846356,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Health; certain requirements relating to subclasses of ground ambulance services; 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 certain requirements relating to subclasses of ground ambulance services; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB500/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67031","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1846357,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Georgia Environmental Justice Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to require all state entities to consider and report on environmental justice concerns prior to taking certain state actions; to create the Environmental Justice Commission; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; 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 this state shall be excluded from any state funded program or activity because of race, color, or national origin; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1263/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67006","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1846358,"bill_number":"HR1113","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 Appling, Barrow, Clarke, Colquitt, Cobb, Dade, Douglas, Fulton, Laurens, Newton, Paulding, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Telfair, Troup, and Walton 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67012","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":1846359,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Hall County; ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1270/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67028","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1846360,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Education; provide for a cause of action by aggrieved students against local education agencies for breach of duty to provide an adequate public education","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 a cause of action by aggrieved students against local education agencies for breach of the duty to provide for an adequate public education; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 36, Chapter 21 of Title 50, and Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims, and judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, respectively, so as to provide for a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for breach of the duty to provide for an adequate public education; to provide for related matters; 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":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1262/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67005","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1846361,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Revenue and taxation; taxpayers make certain voluntary contributions through income tax payment and refund process 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":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1265/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67023","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1846362,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"Kittila, Audrey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audrey Kittila, Miss Cobb County 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67035","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1846363,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Evans County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Evans 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-12-31","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1273/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67033","sponsor":"William Werkheiser"},
{"bill_id":1846364,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA); CASA Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 15, 2024, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67047","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1846365,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"CASA Day; recognize February 15, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 15, 2024, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67021","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1846366,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 21, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 21, 2024, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67016","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1846367,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Hall County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide new homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from Hall County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1268/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67026","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1846368,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Professions and businesses; establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; authorize","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 authorize the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; to provide for funding or gifts in kind; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1264/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67007","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1846369,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"\"Foundations of Law Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 19A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American history recognition and significant documents, so as to authorize public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments; to provide for the display of the Ten Commandments in each public elementary and secondary school classroom in this state, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly or other available funding; to provide for specifications for such displays; to authorize the expenditure of public funds for the purchase of such displays; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB501/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67042","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1846370,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"Congress; pass Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act of 2023 or the \"Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023\" (H.R. 5074); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67045","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1847542,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"Princess Trahlyta; dedicate a roundabout in her memory","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Princess Trahlyta and dedicating a roundabout in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 708","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67061","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1848616,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"House Study Committee on Credit Card Fee on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67081","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1848617,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Local government; prohibit municipal courts from holding proceedings on the Juneteenth state holiday","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 general provisions for municipal courts, so as to prohibit municipal courts from holding proceedings on the Juneteenth state holiday; 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":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1288/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67091","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1848618,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Administrative Office of the Courts; accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; 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 for duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts relative to accessibility of certain personal information of state and federal judges, justices, and spouses thereof; to amend Code Section 36-32-40 of the O.C.GA., relating to creation of Council of Municipal Court Judges, membership and organization, purpose, expenses, contracts, assistance to council, and members not ineligible to hold office of judge, so as to require submission of certain information to the Council of Magistrate Court Judges; to provide for and revise 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 584","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB508/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67099","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1848619,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Tarver, Ed; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ed Tarver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67089","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1848621,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Willis, Brother Robert \"Bob\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brother Robert \"Bob\" Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67108","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1848622,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Victims of Human Trafficking Fund; allocation of certain additional penalties and assessments; provide -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may provide for the allocation of certain additional penalties and assessments to the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund for the purpose of providing care and rehabilitative and social services to individuals in this state who have been or may be sexually exploited; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67085","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1848623,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"Outstanding Atlanta Day; recognize February 27, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Outstanding Atlanta for its dedication to honoring the service, leadership, and achievement of Atlanta young professionals and recognizing February 27, 2024, as Outstanding Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67123","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1848625,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Property; clerks of superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to require that the clerks of the superior courts obtain photographic identification cards of individuals who present deeds or other instruments for recording; to require such clerks retain certain information relating to deeds or other instruments presented for recording; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to amend Titles 23 and 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equity and torts, respectively, so as to provide remedies for fraudulently recorded deeds or other instruments; to provide for the recovery of costs and attorney's fees in certain quiet title actions; to provide for a civil cause of action for the recording of fraudulent or forged deeds or other instruments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-02","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1292/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67096","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1848626,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"Keel, Brooks A., PhD; dedicated service to advancing higher education in the state of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks A. Keel, PhD, for his dedicated service to advancing higher education in the State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67117","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1848627,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Juvenile code; use of deadly weapon; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the juvenile code, so as to revise a provision relating to the use of a deadly weapon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1283/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67074","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1848629,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Preface Project; founder Jonathan Sung An Terrence \"JT\" Wu; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Preface Project and its founder, Jonathan Sung An Terrence \"JT\" Wu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67110","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1848630,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Lary Jack Moree Memorial Bridge; Worth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Lary Jack Moree and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67063","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1848631,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Property; liens on condominiums and lots related to collection of property association fees and assessments; repeal certain provisions","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 relative to property, so as to repeal certain provisions for liens on condominiums and lots related to collection of property association fees and assessments; to make conforming changes related to certain liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1287/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67080","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1848633,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"Poder Latinx in Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of Poder Latinx in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67121","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1848634,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Dept. of Natural Resources, Dept. of Economic Dev., and Dept. of Community Affairs; cooperate in crafting strategies to promote outdoor recreation; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Economic Development, and Department of Community Affairs to cooperate in crafting strategies to promote outdoor recreation in the State of Georgia and establish Georgia as a top destination for outdoor recreation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67122","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1848635,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"General Assembly; law for sports betting, pari-mutuel betting, and casino gambling; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting, pari-mutuel betting, and casino gambling in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of 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":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67095","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1848637,"bill_number":"HR1147","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":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67111","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1848638,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"Joseph, Carver; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carver Joseph; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67114","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1848639,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"Simmons, Brother Dr. William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brother Dr. William Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67107","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1848641,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"American Korean Friendship Society Inc.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the American Korean Friendship Society Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67067","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1848642,"bill_number":"SR615","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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67084","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1848643,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Hospitals and Related Institutions; required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; provisions; revise","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 required publication by hospital of certain financial documents on its website; to provide for uniform reporting requirements; to require hospitals to annually provide the Uniform Resource Locator for the webpage containing the financial documents; to provide for increased penalties for noncompliance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 427","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB505/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67068","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1848645,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67065","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1848646,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"Willis, Zoe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zoe Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67102","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1848647,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1282/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67073","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1848649,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Income tax credit; business enterprises for leased motor vehicles; repeal and reserve","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 repeal and reserve an income tax credit for business enterprises for leased motor vehicles; to exempt from sales and use taxation property used in construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing by nonprofit organizations; to repeal sales and use tax exemptions for certain admissions to view film or videotapes and the sale of certain machinery and equipment used to improve air quality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1291/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67094","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1848650,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"Anthony, Elizabeth \"Libby\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth \"Libby\" Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67101","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1848651,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Office of Planning and Budget; web-based applications for tax receipts and a state budget simulator; provide for creation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to provide for the creation of web-based applications for tax receipts and a state budget simulator; to provide for requirements for such applications; to provide for a limitation on use; to provide for coordination on implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1293/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67097","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1848653,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Muscogee County; School District; revise how vacancies on board are filled","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, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6629), so as to revise how vacancies on said board are filled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1280/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67072","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1848654,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"Hall, Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wayne Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67113","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1848655,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Safety Belts in Passenger Vehicles; occupants of a passenger vehicle, whether in a front seat or back seat, shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to provide that all occupants of a passenger vehicle, whether in a front seat or back seat, shall be restrained by a seat safety belt; to provide for an exception for children under eight who are properly restrained; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB510/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67090","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1848656,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"King, Audrey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audrey King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67075","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1848659,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Columbus, City of; Recorder's 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 Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia; 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 automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1281/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67071","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1848660,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"Shaheed Dibosh and International Mother Language Day; recognize February 21, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2024, as Shaheed Dibosh and International Mother Language Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67120","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1848661,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit sale of mufflers and other equipment intended to produce excessive noise when installed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to prohibit the sale of mufflers and other equipment intended to produce excessive noise when installed on certain motor vehicles; to prohibit the operation of certain motor vehicles that produce excessive noise; to provide for a penalty; to provide for admissible evidence in the prosecution of a violation; to provide for establishment of a list of approved noise level detection devices; 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":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1285/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67078","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1848663,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, and Related Offenses; required human trafficking training program for hotels; provide","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 provide for a required human trafficking training program for hotels; to provide for definitions; to provide for retraining; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB514/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67082","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1848664,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; course of study in sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention instruction is age appropriate and provides instruction on consent and intimate partner violence and abuse","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 require that any course of study in sex education and HIV/AIDS prevention instruction is age appropriate and provides instruction on consent and intimate partner violence and abuse; to establish new requirements on the prescribed course for human trafficking awareness; to require the course on awareness and prevention of sex abuse and assault be taught through the twelfth grade; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1290/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67093","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1848665,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Sweetwater Mission; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sweetwater Mission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67087","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1848667,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Residential and General Contractors; the general contractor license as a commercial general contractor license; rename","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 amend Chapter 41, relating to residential and general contractors; to rename the general contractor license as a commercial general contractor license and to make conforming amendments throughout; to change certain provisions relating to the membership, qualifications, terms, and meetings of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 583","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB503/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67062","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1848668,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at state capitol; 02/15/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Georgia Federation of Democratic Women in Blue Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67116","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1848669,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Victims of Human Trafficking Fund and the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, so as to create the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund and the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund Commission; to amend Code Section 16-6-13.3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil forfeiture of proceeds and property, so as to provide for the forfeiture of proceeds or money which is used, intended for use, used in any manner to facilitate, or derived from the criminal offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB512/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67086","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1848671,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Sexual Offenses; provisions of Code Section 16-6-16; 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 that the provisions of Code Section 16-6-16, relating to masturbation for hire, shall be applicable only to persons above a certain age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB513/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67083","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1848672,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Representative Democracy Enforcement Act; enact","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 enact the Representative Democracy Enforcement Act; to provide that direct initiative petitions petition sponsors shall be campaign committees pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A.; to prohibit the use of public funds in advocating for or against direct initiative and referendum petitions; to authorize rule making; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1279/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67070","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1848673,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"Several cities designated as Georgia PlanFirst communities; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67109","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1848675,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Bird-Pickens, Lisset; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisset Bird-Pickens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67115","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1848676,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"League of Women Voters of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67106","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1848677,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"Godwin, Mayor Boze; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Boze Godwin on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67112","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1848679,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"State of Georgia; people have the power to enact, repeal, or amend general statutory law by direct initiative and referendum process; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Georgia shall have the power to enact, repeal, or amend general statutory law by direct initiative and referendum process; to provide for amendments to the Constitution by direct initiative process; to provide procedures and restrictions connected therewith; to provide exceptions; to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional statutory procedures not in conflict with the provisions herein; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67069","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1848680,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"Georgia Hemp Farming Act; regulate hemp products","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the 'Georgia Hemp Farming Act,' so as to regulate hemp products; to provide for definitions; to prohibit persons from performing certain activities without licenses; to provide for penalties; to revise disqualifications for a hemp grower license; to revise disqualifications for a hemp processor permit; to revise the annual fee for such a permit; to provide for the issuance of retail consumable hemp establishment licenses; to provide for the issuance of wholesale consumable hemp licenses; to provide for the issuance of manufacturer licenses; to provide for the registration of laboratories; to revise provisions concerning violations; to conform terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1286/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67079","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1848681,"bill_number":"SR610","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize February 22, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67064","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1848683,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"King, Dexter Scott; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Dexter Scott King, the cherished son of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, and acknowledging his immeasurable contributions to the advancement of civil rights and social justice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67118","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1848684,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"Senate Public Utility Once Source Billing of Local Governments Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Public Utility Once Source Billing of Local Governments Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67100","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1848685,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Roberts, Morris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morris Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67103","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1848687,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit operation of certain vehicles on certain highways that qualify as dangerous","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 prohibit the operation of certain vehicles on certain highways that qualify as dangerous; to provide for a definition; to require the installation by the Department of Transportation of official traffic-control devices at the entrance and upon such highways; to provide for violation and punishment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1289/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67092","sponsor":"Stan Gunter"},
{"bill_id":1848688,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Education; establishment of school bus routes; provide suggested standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 and Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school buses for elementary and secondary education and duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, respectively, so as to provide suggested standards for the establishment of school bus routes; to enhance the penalties for meeting or overtaking a school bus; to provide for notification to insurance carriers upon issuance of a second or subsequent civil monetary penalty for such violations; 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":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1284/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67077","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1848689,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Donor Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Donor Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67104","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1848691,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"PAGE Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 20, 2024, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67119","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1848692,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2024, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67105","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1848693,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Special License Plates; \"America First\" specialty license plate; establish","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 establish an \"America First\" specialty license plate; to provide for conditions for the production of such license plates; to provide for discontinuing the manufacture of such license plates in certain instances; to provide for the disposition of funds to the general fund; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB507/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67076","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1848695,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"\"Combating Threats from China Act of 2024 - Higher Education\"; enact","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 require quarterly reports regarding certain funding received from individuals or entities related to China; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB511/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67088","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1848696,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Education; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and any public postsecondary institution from asking applicants whether they have been arrested, charges; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to postsecondary education generally, so as to prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and any public postsecondary institution from asking applicants whether they have been arrested, charged, or convicted of certain crimes; to provide for the permitted uses of criminal history record information for admitted students; to provide for conditions for such use; to provide for penalties; to provide for admissibility of criminal history record information in certain civil actions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB509/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67098","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1848697,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Warren County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Warren County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 625","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB504/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67066","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1849791,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"Valwood School Varsity Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Valwood School Varsity Football Team on winning the 2023 GIAA 3A Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67143","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1849792,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Commerce and Trade; sale of ethanol gasoline within the state; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10, 48, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to prohibit the sale of ethanol gasoline within the state; to remove ethanol from definitions allowing for tax credits and tax exemptions; to repeal a program providing grants for the promotion of E-85 gasoline; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB525/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67172","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1849793,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"Dabbs, Sr., Rufus Earl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rufus Earl Dabbs, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67142","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1849794,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, so as to authorize movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; to provide for uncontested motions to be deemed granted; to provide for review by chief judge of any judge with two uncontested motions deemed granted on his or her docket; to require management reports regarding each such review; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB506/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67135","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1849795,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Online internet safety; provide for social media age verification; provide for definitions; provide for parental permission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to provide for social media age verification; to provide for definitions; to provide for parental permission; to provide for restrictions on minor's social media account activity; to provide for parental supervision; to provide for the Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Law to investigate complaints; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for exceptions; to provide for redesignation of certain Code sections; 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1296/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67127","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1849796,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"\"Donna's Law\"; 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 the establishment of a voluntary do not sell list for firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and conditions for registration and removal from such list; to provide for penalties; to provide for limitation on the records relating to registration or removal; to provide for forms and 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB522/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67167","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1849797,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Elections; advance voting on certain Saturdays in run-off elections; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-385 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot and advance voting, so as to revise provisions relating to advance voting on certain Saturdays in run-off elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1304/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67151","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1849798,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; sales of clothing and school related supplies for limited periods of time; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies for limited periods of time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB527/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67175","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1849799,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"Brooks County; Probate Court; authorize 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 Brooks 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1298/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67129","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1849800,"bill_number":"SR631","title":"Dr. Jim Morrow Memorial Intersection; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Jim Morrow and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67153","sponsor":"Greg Dolezal"},
{"bill_id":1849801,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Ad valorem tax; intent to increase property tax; revise advertisement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-32.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification of assessed taxable value of property and method of computation, resolution or ordinance required for millage rate, and advertisement of intent to increase property tax, so as to revise the advertisement of intent to increase property 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1300/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67131","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":1849802,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Hospitals; prescribing or administering certain hormone replacement therapies and puberty blocking medications for certain purposes to minors; prohibit","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 prescribing or administering certain hormone replacement therapies and puberty blocking medications for certain purposes to minors; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to prohibit prescribing or administering certain hormone replacement therapies and puberty blocking medications for the treatment of gender dysphoria for certain purposes; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Children and Families","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB519/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67161","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1849803,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Criminal Prosecutions; immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; 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 under defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity from certain criminal prosecutions against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding defenses to tort actions, so as to provide for immunity from civil liability against law enforcement officers whose threat or use of force is justified or otherwise lawful; 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":"2024-05-02","last_action":"Act 545","last_action_date":"2024-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB517/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67144","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1849804,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Kia Day; recognize February 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Kia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67134","sponsor":"Randy Robertson"},
{"bill_id":1849805,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Dating violence protective orders; provide for substitute service when respondent is avoiding service to delay a hearing","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 provide for substitute service when respondent is avoiding service to delay a hearing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1311/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67164","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1849806,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2024; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide that persons doing business in this state shall not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water; to provide for the content and manner of the giving of such warnings; to provide for exceptions; to provide that the Governor shall publish lists of such chemicals; to authorize the Attorney General and, under specified conditions, district attorneys and other persons to seek injunctions and civil penalties; to provide for the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund and its purposes and funding; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1310/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67163","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1849807,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"Joiner, Pam; work on behalf of the children of Berrien County, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pam Joiner for her work on behalf of the children of Berrien County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67148","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1849808,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Spike Lee Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Spike Lee and recognizing February 20, 2024, as Spike Lee Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67126","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1849809,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Health; the certification of community health workers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the certification of community health workers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Community Health Worker Certification Committee; to provide for membership, powers, and duties of the committee; to provide for accreditation requirements for certified community health worker education and training programs; to provide for a certification process for certified community health workers; to provide for eligibility requirements for certified community health workers; to provide for Medicaid reimbursement and insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB524/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67171","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1849810,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"Boone, Alfonzo, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alfonzo Boone Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67149","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1849811,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Elections; advance voting; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to advance voting; to extend the period of mandatory advance voting; to revise the time for holding runoffs in general and primary elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1305/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67152","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1849812,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"\"Coach\" Jerry L. Waller, Sr. and Frances R. Waller Memorial Intersection; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Jerry Lee Waller, Sr., and Mary Frances Rogers Waller and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67160","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1849813,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Medical assistance; mandatory maternal mental health screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for Medicaid recipients; 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 mandatory maternal mental health screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for Medicaid recipients; to provide for definitions; to provide for specific points during and after pregnancy at which a woman shall receive such screening; to provide for additional screening as deemed necessary by healthcare providers; to provide for mandatory education regarding postpartum depression to women after childbirth; to authorize the department to submit necessary amendment or waiver requests to implement such screening as part of the state Medicaid program; to provide for conforming changes; 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1302/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67137","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1849814,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Special license plates; Shepherd Center; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Shepherd Center; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1303/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67139","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1849815,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Domestic Relations; provisions relating to income withholding orders; change and clarify","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 change and clarify provisions relating to income withholding orders; to provide for definitions; to align state law terminology with that of federal law by replacing the term \"income deduction order\" with \"income withholding order\"; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 428","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB520/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67166","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":1849816,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"2023 Technical College System of Georgia Awards Winners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67141","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1849817,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"\"Georgia Good Faith Grant Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to establish the Georgia Good Faith Grant Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for grant eligibility and requirements; to provide for continuing eligibility; to provide for funding; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB526/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67173","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1849818,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Georgia Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Georgia Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67146","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1849819,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Penal institutions; fair market wages for 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 fair market wages for inmate labor; to provide for tracking of inmate labor; to provide for payment for inmate labor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1307/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67156","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1849820,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"State Symbols; state floral emblem to the Sweetbay Magnolia; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to change the state floral emblem to the Sweetbay Magnolia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB518/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67159","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1849821,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"\"Classrooms First for Georgia Act\"; importance of maximizing the expenditure of public funds for the direct benefit of student learning and teaching; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of maximizing the expenditure of public funds for the direct benefit of student learning and teaching in Georgia's public schools and urging all local boards of education and other governing bodies responsible for the operation of public schools to exceed the requirements of the \"Classrooms First for Georgia Act\" and ensure that more than 65 percent of all public school expenditures are for activities directly associated with the interaction between teachers and students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67154","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1849822,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Pecou, Dr. Fahamu; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Fahamu Pecou; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67147","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1849823,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; protections for freelance workers; provide","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 protections for freelance workers; to provide for timely payment of freelance workers by hiring parties; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a complaint and information facilitating procedure; to provide for duties, powers, and authority of the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for civil enforcement; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to restrict when provisions or contracts are void; to provide for the Department of Labor to conduct a public awareness outreach campaign; to require the department to track and collect data and report results; 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB521/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67170","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1849824,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"Michael Anthony Woodall Memorial Intersection; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Michael Anthony Woodall and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67158","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1849825,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties for projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1294/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67124","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1849826,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Health; provide patients with information regarding risks of physical and psychological dependence from opioids; require prescribers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of controlled substances and student health in elementary and secondary education, respectively, so as to require prescribers to provide patients with information regarding the risks of physical and psychological dependence from opioids whenever a prescription for an opioid is issued; to require that prescribers provide patients with information about alternative treatment options and the attendant benefits and risks of such; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1306/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67155","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1849827,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Motor vehicles; provide for failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as admissible evidence in civil actions","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1295/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67125","sponsor":"Clay Pirkle"},
{"bill_id":1849828,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"Empowerment Resource Center Inc.; 13th annual Hats Off To Women symposium; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empowerment Resource Center Inc. upon its 13th annual Hats Off To Women symposium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67150","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1849829,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Baker, Henry C., Sr.; Ethel Virginia Almeda Ogden Baker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Henry C. Baker, Sr., and Ethel Virginia Almeda Ogden Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67145","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1849830,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"General Assembly; create Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that revenue derived from the regulation of safe drinking water and toxic enforcement may be dedicated for certain purposes and not deposited into the general fund; to authorize the General Assembly to create the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67165","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1849831,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"State government; agencies buy American when procuring flags of the United States or state flags; 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 state and local government agencies buy American when procuring flags of the United States or state flags; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1297/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67128","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1849832,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"Scot Hudson Memorial Intersection; Douglas County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Scot Hudson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67133","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1849833,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; criminal offenses related to material support of terrorism; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to provide for criminal offenses related to material support of terrorism; to provide for penalties; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for the creation of guidelines for law enforcement investigations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB523/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67169","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1849834,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Evidence; creative or artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness unavailable, so as to provide that creative or artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; to provide for a definition; to provide for the presumption of inadmissibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1309/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67162","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1849835,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Health; newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require the newborn screening system to include Duchenne muscular dystrophy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1301/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67136","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1849836,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"United States Government; oppose further enabling the World Health Organization; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States government to oppose further enabling the World Health Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67168","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1849837,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"Gene Tilley Highway; Bartow County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Gene R. Tilley and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67132","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1849838,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"School Social Workers Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the School Social Workers Association of Georgia for its work; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67174","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1849839,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Property; protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for protections for homeowners, condominium owners, and property owners in community associations; to provide for civil causes of action for violations; to provide for civil penalties for violations and the recovery of litigation costs; 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":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1308/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67157","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1849840,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Property; notice to owner and deed holder when another deed is filed by another party; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording relative to property, so as to provide for notice to the owner and deed holder when another deed is filed by another party; to provide for a 45 day waiting period; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1299/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67130","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1849841,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Unfair or Deceptive Practices in Consumer Transactions; making of false or misleading statements regarding the limited supply of or the duration of discounted purchase prices for consumer goods; add example","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, so as to add as an example of unfair or deceptive acts or practices the making of false or misleading statements regarding the limited supply of or the duration of discounted purchase prices for consumer goods; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB516/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67138","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1849842,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Emergency Medical Services; two-year pilot program to provide additional ambulances to certain areas of this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding emergency medical services, so as to provide for a two-year pilot program to provide additional ambulances to certain areas of this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for acquisition of the ambulances; to provide for termination of the pilot program and automatic repeal of the statute; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB515/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67140","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1850432,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day; recognize February 28, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2024, as the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67176","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1850435,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Partnership Against Domestic Violence and its CEO, Katha Blackwell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Partnership Against Domestic Violence and its CEO, Katha Blackwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67177","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851402,"bill_number":"SR651","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":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67284","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1851403,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Adairsville High School JROTC program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Adairsville High School JROTC program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67245","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1851404,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; allow for certain officials to be represented by a delegate or agent","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to allow for certain officials on the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to be represented by a delegate or agent; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services relative to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, so as to repeal a provision relating to the submission of an annual report by the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1344/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67232","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1851405,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"State government; regulation and taxation of fantasy contests; authorize and 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 authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of fantasy contests in this state; to provide for additional powers and duties of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; 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 exclude any consideration paid to a fantasy contest operator licensee from the definition of \"bet\"; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt entry fees for fantasy contests; 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":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1329/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67205","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1851406,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67258","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1851407,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Hyundai Day; recognize February 26, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hyundai Motor Group's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2024, as Hyundai Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67213","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1851408,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Department of Banking and Finance; financial Institutions; separate bidding for certain ad valorem tax foreclosure sales; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to the Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to reports of business corporations; to amend Code Section 44-14-162 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, manner of advertisement and conduct necessary for validity, and filing, to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for separate bidding for certain ad valorem tax foreclosure sales; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB541/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67290","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851409,"bill_number":"HR1202","title":"Dr. Derricka Harwell Day; February 27, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as Dr. Derricka Harwell Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1202/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67266","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851410,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Health; designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service","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 designate emergency medical services, including ambulance service, as an essential service in this state; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1314/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67187","sponsor":"Ruwa Romman"},
{"bill_id":1851411,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee; repeal Chapter 10 of Title 28","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 repeal Chapter 10, relating to the Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee, and designate it as reserved; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1318/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67191","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1851412,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"Williams, Otis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Otis Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67235","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1851413,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"County Board of Education of DeKalb County; compensation of the members of the board of education; change","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, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4094), 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 626","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB531/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67214","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1851414,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Sconiers, Rosalind; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Rosalind Sconiers for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67256","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1851415,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Cordele, City of; transition office of chairperson to at large commission member; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide that the chairperson on the effective date of this Act shall become the initial at large commission member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1316/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67189","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1851417,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Physicians; certain licensure for qualifying foreign medical graduates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, so as to provide for certain licensure for qualifying foreign medical graduates; to provide for a nonrenewable limited provisional license under certain conditions; to provide for a renewable restricted license under certain conditions; to provide for the application for full licensure under certain conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB529/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67178","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1851418,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Council on American Indian Concerns; revise membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to revise the membership of the Council on American Indian Concerns; to revise addresses of American Indian Tribes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1342/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67229","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1851419,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Crimes and offenses; immunity from prosecution and exception; provide for exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-3-24.2 and 51-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to immunity from prosecution and exception, and immunity from civil liability for threat or use of force in defense of habitation, respectively, so as to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1334/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67216","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1851420,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Health; certificate of need; revise","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 revise relative to certificate of need; 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 extend the sunset provision; 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 creation of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission; to provide for its members; to provide for its purpose and duties; to provide for assistance from experts and consultants; to provide for semiannual reports; to provide for the automatic repeal of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-19","last_action_date":"2024-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1339/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67221","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1851421,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"Authors of Beyond Boundaries: Inspiring Leaders in Business and Community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the authors of Beyond Boundaries: Inspiring Leaders in Business and Community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67248","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1851422,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage, and Bond Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain, and Livestock; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage, and Bond Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain, and Livestock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67184","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1851423,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"Velez, Janette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Janette Velez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67273","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1851424,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; veterans and other eligible persons applying for military benefits; provide certain protections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Fair Business Practices Act,\" so as to provide certain protections for veterans and other eligible persons applying for military benefits; to provide for limitations; to provide for violations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1323/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67196","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1851425,"bill_number":"HR1195","title":"Leaders of Greater Augusta, the Leadership Augusta Class of 2024, and alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program; recognizing 02/21/24, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the leaders of Greater Augusta, the Leadership Augusta Class of 2024, alumni of the Leadership Augusta Program, and those working diligently to move the Greater Augusta community forward and recognizing February 21, 2024, as Greater Augusta Day and Leadership Augusta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1195/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67259","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1851426,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Bingo; certain provisions relating to bingo games operated by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations; change","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 change certain provisions relating to bingo games operated by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations; to remove certain limitations regarding premises on which such bingo games may be held; to change certain provisions relating to the prizes and proceeds of such bingo games; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB543/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67292","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1851427,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"Sensei, Uchida; Taido Karate School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Uchida Sensei and the Taido Karate School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67236","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1851428,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Girls Empowerment Day; February 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Girls Empowerment Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67268","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851429,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Honorable Richard H. Smith Memorial Interchange; Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable Richard H. Smith and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67182","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1851430,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Water Rights; the public trust doctrine; remove references","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide legislative findings relative to the public's right to use navigable streams; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB542/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67291","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1851432,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Houston, Dr. Pat; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Pat Houston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67246","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1851433,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67181","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1851434,"bill_number":"SR650","title":"United Negro College Fund; recognize the 80th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 80th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67282","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1851435,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Davis, DJ \"Calvin da Coordinator\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DJ \"Calvin da Coordinator\" Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67243","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1851436,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; failure of a marketplace innkeeper to provide a consumer with an itemized receipt detailing certain taxes and fees is an unlawful business practice; 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, the \"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,\" so as provide that the failure of a marketplace innkeeper to provide a consumer with an itemized receipt detailing certain taxes and fees is an unlawful business practice; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB534/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67279","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1851437,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"\"The Community Services in Multifamily Housing Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202 and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, and landlord and tenant in general, respectively, so as to require landlords or managers for certain apartment buildings or complexes to provide services when certain crimes have been reported or investigated on the property; to provide for an additional declared unlawful act relative to fair housing; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB540/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67288","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851438,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Maldonado-Torres, Veronica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Veronica Maldonado-Torres; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67254","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1851439,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Buford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; lower age for exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the full value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 70 years of age or over, approved May 6, 2005, (Ga. L. 2005 p. 3893), so as to lower the age for the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1319/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67192","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1851440,"bill_number":"SR652","title":"Type 1 Diabetes Day; recognize March 14, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia residents who have type 1 diabetes and whose families continually educate and advocate and recognizing March 14, 2024, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67286","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851441,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Carn, Jean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jean Carn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67244","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1851442,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"Render, Michael S. \"Killer Mike\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael S. \"Killer Mike\" Render; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67252","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1851443,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"2023 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2023 Technical College System of Georgia awards winners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67272","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1851444,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; the placement of certificated professional personnel on the state minimum salary schedule; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the placement of certificated professional personnel on the state minimum salary schedule; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB530/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67209","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1851445,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Taxes on Tobacco and Vaping Products; rate of the tax on consumable vapor products; increase","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 increase the rate of the tax on consumable vapor products; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB537/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67285","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851446,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Amendment to the United States Constitution; ratify","description":"A RESOLUTION to ratify an amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67223","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851448,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; county and municipal agencies to employ civilian personnel to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage; authorize","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 authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a training program for civilian traffic investigators by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to authorize civilian traffic investigators to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; to provide that civilian traffic investigators utilize uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1333/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67215","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1851449,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Crimes and offenses; Schedule I, Schedule III, and Schedule IV controlled substances; provide 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 provide for certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances, Schedule III controlled substances, and Schedule IV controlled substances; to provide for certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1326/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67200","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1851450,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Mableton, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Mableton 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1337/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67219","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1851451,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"Jenkins, Tara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tara Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67276","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1851452,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Professions and businesses; credentialing of qualified behavior analysts and qualified autism services practitioner-supervisors; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to practice of applied behavior analysis, so as to provide for credentialing of qualified behavior analysts and qualified autism services practitioner-supervisors; to revise definitions; to provide for board membership; to provide for licensure qualifications; to provide for temporary licenses; 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":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1340/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67222","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1851453,"bill_number":"HR1198","title":"Peer Support and the Associated Certified Peer Specialists Workforce; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th anniversary of Peer Support and the Associated Certified Peer Specialists Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1198/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67262","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1851454,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"The Warren Huntley Day; February 22, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as The Warren Huntley Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67267","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851455,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Proceedings; jail-based competency restoration programs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon plea of mental incompetency to stand trial, so as to provide for jail-based competency restoration programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 621","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB533/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67278","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1851456,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"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 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB535/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67281","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1851457,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Charter Schools Day; recognize February 21, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2024, as Charter Schools Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67280","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1851458,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"State Ethics Commission; shall not accept or reject complaints made against candidates 60 days prior to an election; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to provide that the State Ethics Commission shall not accept or reject complaints made against candidates 60 days prior to an election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB528/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67179","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1851459,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Manous, Carrington; Miss Cobb County's Teen 2024; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carrington Manous, Miss Cobb County's Teen 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67277","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1851460,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67239","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1851461,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"No Patient Left Alone 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 healthcare facilities, so as to prohibit healthcare facilities from instituting any policy that limits patients' abilities to be visited by a legal representative as a condition precedent to obtaining or maintaining a permit to operate a healthcare facility; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for reasonable safety precautions; to authorize temporary suspension or termination of access of a legal representative; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1332/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67211","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1851463,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"\"Dietitian Licensure Compact\"; enter into an interstate compact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dietitians, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Dietitian Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians to administer the compact in this state; to authorize the board to conduct national background checks; to provide for a short title; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB536/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67283","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1851464,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Agriculture, Department of; regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations; extend effective date of provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulative authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-18","last_action_date":"2024-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1312/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67185","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1851465,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"Thompson, Keith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Keith Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67247","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1851466,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain senior citizens who volunteer with local governments; provide homestead 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 tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain senior citizens who volunteer with local governments in an amount to be determined by such local governments; 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 approval and identification of additional terms and conditions by local governing authorities; 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 contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1325/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67199","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1851467,"bill_number":"HR1201","title":"Bennett, Councilwoman Dr. Sharon Keitt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Councilwoman Dr. Sharon Keitt Bennett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1201/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67265","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851468,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"State symbols; white shrimp as official state crustacean; 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 other state symbols, so as to designate white shrimp as the official state crustacean; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1341/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67228","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1851469,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"House Study Committee on the Economic Advantages of Marijuana Legalization; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Economic Advantages of Marijuana Legalization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67225","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1851470,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Ad valorem tax; aircraft used exclusively for the aerial application of agricultural products; 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 aircraft used exclusively 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1315/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67188","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1851471,"bill_number":"HR1200","title":"Kittila, Audrey; Miss Cobb County 2024; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Audrey Kittila, Miss Cobb County 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1200/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67264","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1851472,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"Jenkins, Tara; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tara Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67201","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1851473,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Education; sex education for public school students in this state before fifth grade; prohibit","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 prohibit sex education for public school students in this state before fifth grade; to require the State Board of Education to approve age- and grade-appropriate content standards for sex education curricula; to provide for definitions; to provide for construction; to revise the \"Parents Bill of Rights\" to provide for parents to revocably opt-in to sex education for their children; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB532/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67231","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1851474,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Turman, Glynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glynn Turman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67238","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1851475,"bill_number":"HR1197","title":"Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; 02/22/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Georgia Commission on Women Champions for Change Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1197/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67261","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1851476,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"Hill, Kayla; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kayla Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67203","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1851478,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"Hyundai Motor Group's dedication to the State of Georgia; commend; Hyundai Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hyundai Motor Group's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2024, as Hyundai Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67253","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1851479,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; minimum number of basic training courses and required content for peace officers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council generally, so as to provide for a minimum number of basic training courses for peace officers and required content of such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1345/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67233","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1851480,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Moffett, Sgt. Breonna Alexsondria; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sgt. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67212","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1851481,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"General Assembly; legalize and regulate the cultivation, transportation, and sale of marijuana and marijuana-infused products; 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 the cultivation, transportation, and sale of marijuana and marijuana-infused products; to permit individuals 21 years of age or older to possess and use limited amounts of marijuana for personal use; to provide for the imposition of tax on the sale of marijuana; to provide for dedication of fees and taxes from the sale of marijuana; to provide for resentencing and record restriction for certain marijuana convictions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67224","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1851482,"bill_number":"HR1170","title":"Hilton-Jacobs, Lawrence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67234","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":1851483,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Georgia Hemp Farming Act; regulate consumable hemp products","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Hemp Farming Act,\" so as to regulate consumable hemp products; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of delta-9-THC concentration; to require such products be packaged in certain containers; to provide restrictions on the sale of consumable hemp products; to provide restrictions on advertisements of such products; to provide for a restriction on the location of retail establishments that sell such products; to provide restrictions on the advertisement or representation of such retail establishments; to conform terminology; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1322/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67195","sponsor":"Charles Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1851484,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"Mohair, Dr. Jacqueline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jacqueline Mohair; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67249","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1851485,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"Hill, Kayla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kayla Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67274","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1851486,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"Liga de Campeones program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Liga de Campeones program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67255","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1851487,"bill_number":"HR1199","title":"Georgia special education teachers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia special education teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1199/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67263","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1851488,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Elections; interfering with poll workers shall be punished as a misdemeanor; 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 interfering with poll workers shall be punished as a misdemeanor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB538/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67289","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851489,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Motor vehicles; ride share network services; liability for actions of drivers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to exempt ride share network services from vicarious liability for actions of ride share drivers by virtue of such ride share network service owning, operating, or maintaining a digital or internet network; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1324/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67198","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1851490,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"Graduates of the TIUA School of Business; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the graduates of the TIUA School of Business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67250","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1851491,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Velez, Janette; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Janette Velez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67208","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1851492,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Crimes and offenses; fornication and adultery; repeal 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 repeal provisions regarding fornication and adultery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1317/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67190","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1851494,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Haymore, Chris; outstanding public service as an educator; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Haymore on his outstanding public service as an educator; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67257","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1851495,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Georgia's All Funeral Professionals Recognition Day; designation of February 27, 2024; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of February 27, 2024, as Georgia's All Funeral Professionals Recognition Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67207","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1851496,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"Farley, Dr. Debra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Dr. Debra Farley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67269","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851497,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"Dr. Saloam Bey Day; February 24, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2024, as Dr. Saloam Bey Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67270","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1851498,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Public assistance; provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation treatments; to provide for requirements; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1343/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67230","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1851499,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Taxes on Tobacco and Vaping Products; the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; increase","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 increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB539/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67287","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1851500,"bill_number":"HR1207","title":"Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2024 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1207/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67271","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1851501,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"General Assembly; local school superintendents be elected by voters; provide - 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":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67183","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1851502,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Buford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; increase exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Buford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of the City of Buford, approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3890), so as to increase the exemption; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1320/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67193","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1851503,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Clayton State University Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing February 20, 2024, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67180","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1851504,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; table of instructional programs; add program for students living in poverty","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 add a program for students living in poverty to the table of quality basic education instructional programs with weights and student-teacher ratios; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1328/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67204","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1851505,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Criminal procedure; district attorney's office to post certain information concerning cases to the office's website if such a website exists; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of criminal procedure, so as to require each district attorney's office to post certain information concerning cases to the office's website if such a website exists; to provide for records and public disclosure if such office does not have a website; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records, so as to require certain information about pending investigations or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity to be subject to public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1331/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67210","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1851506,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Marietta, City of; public schools; provide for compensation of board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Marietta in the County of Cobb, approved December 29, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 1014), as amended particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, 3701), so as to provide for compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1327/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67202","sponsor":"Devan Seabaugh"},
{"bill_id":1851507,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Baldwin, Ms. Adrienne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ms. Adrienne Baldwin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67275","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1851509,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"Roberts, Dr. Anthony \"Tony\"; occasion of retirement in June; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Anthony \"Tony\" Roberts upon the occasion of his forthcoming retirement in June; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67242","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1851510,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"Jackson, Bishop Reginald Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67240","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1851511,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Baldwin, Adrienne; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Adrienne Baldwin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67197","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1851512,"bill_number":"HR1196","title":"Nurses Day at the state capitol; March 7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1196/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67260","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1851513,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Brack, Evangelist Willie Bell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Evangelist Willie Bell Brack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67226","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1851514,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Mableton Development Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"South Cobb Development Authority Act,\" approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to change the name of the authority to the Mableton Development Authority; to revise the short title; to revise provisions related to the selection of membership of the authority; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for the selection of board officers; to revise the geographical area of operations of the authority; to revise the purposes and objectives of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1330/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67206","sponsor":"Doug Stoner"},
{"bill_id":1851515,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Wilson, Mrs. Peggy; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mrs. Peggy Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67227","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1851516,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Gurley, Robert J. \"Bobby\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert J. \"Bobby\" Gurley, Sr., and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67237","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1851517,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Health; personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers; revise staffing requirements","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 staffing requirements for personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1335/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67217","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1851518,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University and recognizing February 20, 2024, as Clayton State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67241","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1851519,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Clayton County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of an eviction mediation program fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of an eviction mediation program fee by the Magistrate Court of Clayton County; to identify the authorized uses of such fee; to provide for the termination of such fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1313/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67186","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1851520,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968; three-year moratorium on acceptance of applications for new permits; provisions","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, the \"Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968,\" so as to provide for a three-year moratorium on the acceptance of applications for new permits by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources for surface mining utilizing dragline mining for heavy mineral sands; to prohibit tolling; to provide for administrative and judicial review and affirmation by operation of law; 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":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1338/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67220","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1851521,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Insurance; plan sponsor of health benefit plan to consent on behalf of a covered person to the electronic transmittal or electronic posting of such plan; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of a covered person to the electronic transmittal or electronic posting of such plan; to allow the covered person to opt out of such electronic transmittal or electronic posting; 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":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1336/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67218","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1851522,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Property; prohibit homeowners' associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit condominium associations, property owners' associations, and homeowners' associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices on common roofs or roof structures; to provide for burden of costs for removal and reinstallation of solar energy devices to allow for repair of common roofs or roof structures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1321/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67194","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1851523,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"2024 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol; February 29, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2024 Tech Demo Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67251","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1852442,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Dietitian Licensure Compact Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dietitians, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the \"Dietitian Licensure Compact\"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians to administer the compact in this state; to authorize the board to conduct national background checks; to provide for a short title; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1356/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67322","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1852443,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Sweat, Natalie \"Tally\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Natalie \"Tally\" Sweat; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67338","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1852444,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"Green, Whitney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Whitney Green, Lithonia High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67314","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1852445,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"House Study Committee on the Affordability and Accessibility of Georgia's Legitimation Process; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Affordability and Accessibility of Georgia's Legitimation Process; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67301","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1852446,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Jenkins, Gloria; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gloria Jenkins for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67302","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1852447,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Nicholas, Lisa; commend; Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; 03/07/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Nicholas and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67341","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1852448,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Education; students shall not be counted absent from school due to performing in certain productions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that student performers shall not be counted absent from school due to performing in certain productions, subject to certain conditions; to provide for performance certification forms and certification; to authorize the Department of Labor, in consultation with the Department of Education, to develop such certification forms and promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for authorizations by parents or guardians relating to the education records of student performers; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1350/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67308","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1852449,"bill_number":"SR666","title":"The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67352","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1852450,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Health; the practice of midwifery; 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 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 require written disclosures to clients; to provide for authorized acts and duties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB546/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67300","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1852452,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Nurses Day; recognize March 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Nurses Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67311","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1852453,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"Quinton and Mittie King; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Quinton and Mittie King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67294","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1852454,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"Peer Support and the Associated Certified Peer Specialists Workforce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Peer Support and the Associated Certified Peer Specialists Workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67297","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1852455,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; merchants from refusing to accept cash for purchases; 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 merchants from refusing to accept cash for purchases; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB548/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67346","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1852456,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"Tim Howard Bridge; Murray County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Tim Howard and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67295","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1852457,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Taylor County; Magistrate Court; assessment and collection of technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Taylor 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1347/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67304","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1852458,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Atlanta-Region Transit Link \"ATL\" Authority and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; abolish and transfer all assets to State Road and Tollway Authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 32, 36, 40, 45, 48, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, local government, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to abolish the Atlanta-Region Transit Link \"ATL\" Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and transfer all assets, obligations, liabilities, and employees of such authorities to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to abolish the Governor's Development Council; to revise the composition of the State Road and Tollway Authority; to transfer certain transit authority to the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1358/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67324","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1852459,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Atlanta Metropolitan State College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67339","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1852460,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"Nave, Matt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matt Nave; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67345","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1852462,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"State holidays; month of April as Black Women's History Month; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the month of April each year as \"Black Women's History Month\" in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for ceremonies and programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1366/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67332","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1852463,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Local government; authorize acquisition of property interests by municipal elected and appointed officials; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redevelopment powers, so as to authorize acquisition of property interests by municipal elected and appointed officials and employees in redevelopment areas with certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1348/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67305","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1852464,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Public Property; priority parking spaces for veterans on state owned properties; provide","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 provide for priority parking spaces for veterans on state owned properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for required signage; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB551/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67349","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1852465,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"Babb, Nalini; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nalini Babb, Miller Grove High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67317","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1852466,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; support for students living in poverty; provisions","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 related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1351/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67309","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1852467,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Boynton, Dr. Maria; commend; Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; 03/07/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maria Boynton and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67340","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1852468,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Elections; superintendents determine number of voting booths; 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 authorize election superintendents to determine the number of voting booths or enclosures for state-wide general elections based upon expected turnout, the number of electors who have already voted by advance voting or absentee ballot, and other relevant factors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1370/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67354","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1852469,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Crimes and offenses; distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for other matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1361/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67327","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1852470,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Frasier, Elder Henry, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elder Henry Frasier, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67336","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1852472,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"State holidays; second Monday of each August as Elected Officials Day; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to designate the second Monday of each August as Elected Officials Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1368/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67334","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1852473,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Criminal procedure; expand definition of forensic medical examination to include evidence of strangulation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to expand the definition of forensic medical examination to include evidence of strangulation, if strangulation is suspected and when qualified medical personnel are available to perform such examination; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1367/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67333","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1852474,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"Minority Health Month; recognize April","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April as Minority Health Month to encourage cholesterol screening; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67306","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1852475,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Protecting Children's Mental Health of 2024; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minors, so as to create a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that allow minors to access a social media platform without performing reasonable age verification methods; to provide for definitions; to provide for reasonable age verification requirements for commercial entities; to provide for standards for liability; to provide for exceptions; to provide that age verification information shall not be retained by commercial entities; to provide for the Attorney General's imposition of fines; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1365/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67331","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1852476,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Education; local five mill share funds; provide new deduction to be included in calculations","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 provide for a new deduction to be included in the calculation of the amount of each local school system's five mill share based on certain homestead exemptions provided by local Act; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1362/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67328","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1852477,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Child Custody Proceedings; judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent to custody of a child; 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 for judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent to 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB545/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67299","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1852478,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Motorcycle Mobility Safety 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 definitions; to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or bicycle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to remove provisions regarding height of handlebars for motorcycles; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1369/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67353","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1852479,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Motor Carriers and Commercial Motor Vehicles; the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB547/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67318","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1852480,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"State employees' health insurance plan; drugs dispensed for self-administration; provisions","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 drugs dispensed to a covered person for self-administration under a state health plan be reimbursed using a transparent, index based price, plus a dispensing fee; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1363/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67329","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1852482,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"\"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975\"; retailers from conditioning the issuance of refunds on the buyer returning goods to any place; 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 retailers from conditioning the issuance of refunds on the buyer returning goods to any place other than the retail establishment where such goods were purchased; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB549/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67347","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1852483,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"\"National Warrior Call Day\"; designate the Sunday following Veterans Day each year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the Sunday following Veterans Day each year as \"National Warrior Call Day\" in Georgia; to provide for recognition of the tragically high rate of suicides among service members and veterans; to encourage community outreach to such persons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB553/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67351","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1852484,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"Thomas, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Thomas, Stephenson High School's 2023 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67316","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1852485,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Kennesaw State University upon its 60th anniversary and Southern Polytechnic State University upon its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67296","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1852486,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Landlord and tenant; repeal prohibition on local governments regulating amount of rent; provisions","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 repeal the prohibition on local governments regulating the amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single-family or multiple-unit residential rental property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1353/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67319","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1852487,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority; repeal Act and dissolve","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Coosawattee Regional Water and Sewerage Authority, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3904), so as to repeal such Act and dissolve the authority; 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":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1346/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67303","sponsor":"Matt Barton"},
{"bill_id":1852488,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"State of Georgia; designate areas of the City of Atlanta as Nobel Peace District No. 1; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to designate areas of the City of Atlanta as Nobel Peace District No. 1; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67313","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1852489,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Speaker David E. Ralston Interstate Connector; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable David E. Ralston and dedicating an interstate connector and bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67315","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1852490,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Torts; liability of owners and occupiers of land; weapons; 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 provide that a person, business, or other entity that owns or legally controls a property and prohibits a lawful weapons carrier from possessing a concealed weapon on such property shall assume absolute custodial responsibility for the safety of such lawful weapons carrier from certain threats; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1364/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67330","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1852491,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"Wilson, Ashley; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ashley Wilson for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67335","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":1852493,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"Courtney Faith Zajdowicz Memorial Intersection; Rabun County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Courtney Faith Zajdowicz and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67293","sponsor":"Bo Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":1852494,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Controlled substances; possession of four grams or more of fentanyl; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties regarding controlled substances, so as to clarify that the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession of four grams or more of fentanyl and fentanyl analog structural class is within the prohibition of trafficking certain drugs; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1360/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67326","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1852495,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"Burke, Minister Peter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minister Peter Burke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67343","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1852496,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Pharmacists; prescribers provide certain information to patients or their representatives on Schedule II controlled substances or opioids","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide that prescribers provide certain information to patients or their representatives prior to prescribing Schedule II controlled substances or opioids; to provide definitions; to provide for procedures for the delivery and recordation of such information; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1352/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67310","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1852497,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Early Care and Education Programs; a minimum salary schedule for Georgia's Pre-K Program lead teachers, subject to appropriations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-1A-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of early care and education programs, so as to provide for a minimum salary schedule for Georgia's Pre-K Program lead teachers, subject to appropriations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB550/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67348","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1852498,"bill_number":"SB544","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 provide that arrested women submit to pregnancy testing protocols under certain circumstances; 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 revise a definition; to enact a provision regarding delayed sentencing for pregnant or postpartum female inmates; to provide for the reporting of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB544/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67298","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1852499,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"DeKalb County School District; commend; DeKalb County School District Track and Field Day at the state capitol; 02/22/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the DeKalb County School District and recognizing February 22, 2024, as DeKalb County School District Track and Field Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67344","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1852500,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Seay, Sharon; commend; Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; March 7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon Seay and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67342","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1852501,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"Graham, Charles D., Esq.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles D. Graham, Esq.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67337","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1852503,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Strategic Industrial Development Enhancement (SIDE) Tax Credit Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions and credits from state income taxes, so as to create a temporary income tax credit for certain expenditures relating to projects promoting industrial infrastructure enhancement and connectivity; to amend Code Section 16-12-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no eligibility for tax credit regarding medical cannabis, so as to remove an inapplicable cross-reference; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1357/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67323","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1852504,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Georgia State Indemnification Fund; qualification for indemnification benefits based on a public safety officer having COVID-19 at the time of death; create a presumption","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 create a presumption for the qualification for indemnification benefits based on a public safety officer having COVID-19 at the time of death, if certain requirements are met; to provide a definition; to allow applications for indemnification for such circumstances to be made during a certain time period; to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to purchase annuities for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB554/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67355","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1852505,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Attorney General; authorize and direct appointment of special prosecutor subject to certain criteria","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Attorney General, so to authorize and direct the appointment of a special prosecutor subject to certain criteria; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties and funding for a special prosecutor; to establish a special prosecution division; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1349/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67307","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1852506,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Home Based Businesses Entrepreneurship Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to revise regulatory fees for home based businesses; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1355/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67321","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1852507,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Ad valorem tax; refund for loss of property value or expenses due to failure of local governments to enforce certain laws; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous local administrative provisions, so as to provide for a refund for loss of property value or expenses incurred due to the failure of local governments to enforce certain laws, ordinances, and resolutions or due to a local government's adoption of a sanctuary policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for claims; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1359/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67325","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1852508,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Revenue and taxation; sale or use of certain child rearing and adult care products; 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 for sales and use taxes, so as to exempt the sale or use of certain child rearing and adult care products; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1354/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67320","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1852509,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"Certified Community Midwife Day; recognize February 21, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delandra Vinson, Jasmine Bradfield, Nyasha Bonner, Sarah Henderson, Crystal Hanner, Tracy Goddard-Johnson, Rachel Hart, Rhonda Nar Sanders, Melissa Renae Burgess, Paige Beckett, Beverly Maria Cranford, Tamara Taitt, Anjli Hinman, Marsha Ford, Kaci Griffin, Bethany Erby, Janisa Camille Simmons, Teri Boles, Stephanie Crunk, Meka Hall, and Morgan Karaj and recognizing February 21, 2024, as Certified Community Midwife Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67312","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1852510,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Torts; clarify liability regarding third-party criminal activity; 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 provide for legislative findings, to clarify liability regarding third-party criminal activity; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tolling of limitations, so as to change provisions relating to tolling of limitations for a civil cause of action arising from criminal activity; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1371/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67356","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1852511,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"General Assembly; Office of Legislative Counsel to prepare demographic notes for certain proposed legislation; 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":"2024-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB552/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67350","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1853574,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"House Study Committee on Combating Human Trafficking in Major Transportation Areas; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Combating Human Trafficking in Major Transportation Areas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67435","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853575,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Insurance; transportation network companies; coverage; provisions","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 revise the minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to be maintained by transportation network companies; 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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1392/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67427","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853576,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Insurance; insurer under a liability insurance policy to pay a third party and the senior lienholder under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kinds of insurance, limits of risks, and reinsurance, so as to provide for an insurer under a liability insurance policy to pay a third party and the senior lienholder under certain circumstances; 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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1385/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67385","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1853577,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; history of Black Americans; provide coursework","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for coursework and educational programs and activities on the history of Black Americans through the history of the United States and their contributions to American society; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1387/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67387","sponsor":"Solomon Adesanya"},
{"bill_id":1853578,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"Tooks, Tracey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracey Tooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67394","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1853579,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"Mohamed, Anil and Seelochney; S & A Logistics / Laparkan Shipping Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anil and Seelochney Mohamed and S & A Logistics / Laparkan Shipping Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67404","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1853580,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone Task Force; establish","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 establish the Creating Hope and a New Georgia for Everyone or CHANGE Task Force for the purpose of examining the complex issues facing urban, suburban, and rural communities in this state and finding solutions focused on labor and community development; to provide for definitions; to provide for such task force's membership, duties, and powers; to provide for a grant program, subject to appropriation; to provide for reporting; 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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1391/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67426","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853581,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Motor vehicles; transportation referral service providers and ride share network services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to provide for additional requirements upon transportation referral service providers and ride share network services relative to driver safety and hiring and the privacy of personal information for drivers and passengers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1398/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67434","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853582,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"State government; provide placement of Revolutionary War Patriots marker on state capitol building grounds","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 Revolutionary War Patriots marker upon the grounds of the state capitol building and upon the grounds of the state archives building; to provide for the approval, placement, and procurement of such markers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1379/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67373","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1853583,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Pine Mountain, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Pine Mountain; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1372/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67361","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1853584,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Jack and Jill Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26. 2024, as Jack and Jill Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67396","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1853585,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"General Assembly; creation of Children First Trust Fund ; provide by law - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Children First Trust Fund; to provide for the appropriation of moneys into such fund, including a one-time appropriation from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide that returns on such investments shall be used for financial assistance for child care services; 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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67370","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1853586,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"Guy, Pamela E.; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pamela E. Guy for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67398","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1853588,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1384/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67383","sponsor":"Brent Cox"},
{"bill_id":1853589,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"Chairman Pete Liakakis Memorial Highway; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Peter \"Pete\" Liakakis and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67408","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1853590,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"Nicholas, Lisa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Nicholas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67415","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1853591,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Income tax; exempt honorably discharged military veterans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt honorably discharged military veterans from income taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1394/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67429","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853592,"bill_number":"HR1249","title":"Nigeria-US IT Network; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nigeria-US IT Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67407","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1853593,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Francis Bright Johnson Memorial Interchange; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Francis Bright Johnson and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67409","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1853594,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Eubanks, Christopher; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Christopher Eubanks for his outstanding performance at Wimbledon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67420","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1853595,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"State tort claims; remove immunities from certain actions of law enforcement officers","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 immunities from certain actions of 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 a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1395/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67432","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853596,"bill_number":"HR1229","title":"United States Department of Veterans Affairs; additional resources for elder care, nursing home access, and expanded disabled residential programs; urge; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to provide for additional resources to address elder care, nursing home access, and expanded disabled residential programs for veteran community populations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67367","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1853597,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Georgian farmers; produce sugarcane syrup; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgian farmers who produce sugarcane syrup; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67391","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1853598,"bill_number":"SR675","title":"Sumter County Chamber of Commerce; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67390","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1853599,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"State of Georgia; import some prescription drugs from Canada to lower the cost of drug prices; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to take swift actions including enabling legislation as may be indicated to import some prescription drugs from Canada to lower the cost of drug prices in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67384","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1853600,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"Schmelz, Mrs. Mildred; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mildred Schmelz, the 2024 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67378","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1853602,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"Hill-Watson, Mary Frances; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Frances Hill-Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67392","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1853603,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Seay, Sharon L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon L. Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67416","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1853604,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Education; State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; 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 State Board of Education to establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; to provide for eligibility; to provide for assessment and reporting on the impacts of the pilot program; to authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the pilot program; to provide for waivers and variances of state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures if necessary; 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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB556/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67419","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1853605,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Rev. Dr. Hosea Williams and Rep. Juanita T. Williams Memorial Interchange; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Rev. Dr. Hosea L. Williams and Rep. Juanita T. Williams and dedicating an interchange in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67423","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1853606,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Senator Donald E. Cheeks; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Donald E. Cheeks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67410","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1853607,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize February 22, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67359","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1853608,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"Black Midwives Day in the State of Georgia; March 14, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14 as Black Midwives Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67397","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1853609,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"Blake, Dr. M. Brian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. M. Brian Blake; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67377","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1853610,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Education; minimum salary schedule for Georgia's Pre-K Program lead teachers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-1A-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of early care and education programs, so as to provide for a minimum salary schedule for Georgia's Pre-K Program lead teachers, subject to appropriations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1393/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67428","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853611,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Commerce and trade; surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; limit amount","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1386/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67386","sponsor":"Solomon Adesanya"},
{"bill_id":1853612,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Crimes and offenses; sale of low THC oils; revise penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of low THC oil and penalties, so as to revise penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1390/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67425","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853613,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Maternal, Prenatal, and Pediatric Care Access and Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67376","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1853614,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"US Army Cpl. Dewey E. Rewis Jr. Memorial Bridge; Echols County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Dewey E. Rewis, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67366","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1853615,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"Nguyen, Jenny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Nguyen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67402","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1853617,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"Assessment and Taxation; bona fide conservation use property; increase the maximum acreage to qualify -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67360","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1853618,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Education; establish standards for literacy coaches under the Professional Standards Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated professional personnel, so as to establish standards for literacy coaches under the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1381/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67380","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1853619,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Pham, Ethan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ethan Pham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67403","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1853620,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Okoro, Dr. Stanley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Stanley Okoro; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67405","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1853621,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"Fraternal Order of Police Inc. Fulton County Lodge No. 64; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police Inc. Fulton County Lodge No. 64; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67358","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1853622,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"Stokes, Juandolyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juandolyn Stokes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67413","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1853623,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"Rivarde, Monique; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Monique Rivarde for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67399","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":1853624,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Water rights; list of streams presumed to be navigable; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to provide for a list of streams presumed to be navigable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1397/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67431","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1853625,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Veterans Services, Department of; processes and procedures for the administration of certain state benefits; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans benefits, so as to authorize the Department of Veterans Service to establish processes and procedures for the administration of certain state benefits for veterans and members of a veteran's immediate family, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1389/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67389","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1853626,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Wright, Colonel Chris C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Chris C. Wright on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67357","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1853627,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Clean Energy; creation of thriving-wage green jobs, and an equitable clean energy transition; support state goal","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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67412","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1853628,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"George R. Eusner Memorial Bridge; Sumter County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. George R. Eusner and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67365","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1853629,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"Boynton, Dr. Maria; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maria Boynton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67414","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1853631,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"House Study Committee on Reducing Georgia's Dependence on BRICS States; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reducing Georgia's Dependence on BRICS States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67422","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853632,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"Baldwin, Beauty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beauty Baldwin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67406","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1853633,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Redding, Gwen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gwen Redding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67418","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1853634,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A All-Stars; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the legacy and history of the 1955 Cannon Street Y.M.C.A All-Stars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67379","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1853635,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies during the second week of August each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB555/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67375","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1853636,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Sales and use tax; exempt materials used in construction of capital outlay projects for educational purposes; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt the sale or use of materials used in construction of capital outlay projects for educational purposes that were approved and funded through a constitutionally authorized education special purpose local option sales tax; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1375/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67364","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1853637,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Acworth, approved February 17, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4052), so as to adopt by reference a certain map; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1374/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67363","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1853638,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"Haase, Kimberly; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Kimberly Haase for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67400","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1853639,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Strawter-Tanks, Tori; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tori Strawter-Tanks for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67401","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1853640,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Special license plates; honoring Okefenokee Swamp; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Okefenokee Swamp; to provide for the disposition of funds to the Georgia River Network; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1378/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67371","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1853641,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Hindu Heritage Month; recognize October 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67372","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1853642,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Motor vehicles; operation upon approach by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; 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 operation of a motor vehicle upon approach by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1380/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67374","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1853643,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"General Assembly; legalization and regulation of marijuana; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; to permit persons 21 years of age or older to purchase 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":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67424","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853645,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Putnam County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of chairperson and commissioners; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3619), so as to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the chairperson and commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1373/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67362","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1853646,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"University of North Georgia and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents; name a certain building after former Speaker David Ralston; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the University of North Georgia and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to name a certain building after former Speaker David Ralston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67433","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1853647,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"Senate Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67411","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1853648,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Education; public schools to implement an English and Spanish dual language immersion program for students in kindergarten through grade five; 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 public schools to implement an English and Spanish dual language immersion program for students in kindergarten through grade five; to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards; to provide for the Department of Education to provide guidance and technical assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1396/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67430","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1853649,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Health; use of state resources to advocate for citizens in support of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act; repeal prohibition","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 relative to health, so as to repeal the prohibition on expenditure or use of state resources to advocate for or intend to influence citizens in support of Medicaid expansion under the federal Affordable Care Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1377/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67369","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":1853650,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"Black Art In America; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the first anniversary of Black Art In America in East Point, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67421","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1853651,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Law enforcement officers; arrests without warrant; revise authority","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 authority for arrests without warrant; to authorize federal law enforcement officers; to detain persons under certain circumstances; to provide for revocation of such authority; to provide for a definition; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1383/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67382","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1853652,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"State purchasing; procurement of electric light duty vehicles over those with internal combustion engines by agencies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for the procurement of electric light duty vehicles over those with internal combustion engines by state agencies; to provide definitions; to provide for the identification and use of a calculator to determine the costs of purchasing or leasing an electric light duty vehicle over a vehicle with an internal combustion engine; to require the procurement of such an electric vehicle unless such calculator shows that a vehicle with an internal combustion engine would have a lower cost of ownership; to provide for exceptions; to provide for the submission of reports by the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1382/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67381","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1853653,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"Children in foster care; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending children in foster care; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67395","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1853654,"bill_number":"SR681","title":"Maxwell, Shyneka; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shyneka Maxwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67417","sponsor":"Michael Rhett"},
{"bill_id":1853655,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"Buff, Dr. Shannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shannon Buff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67393","sponsor":"Sharon Henderson"},
{"bill_id":1853656,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Elections; certain individuals challenging an elector's name appearing on the 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 for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1376/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67368","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1853657,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Drivers' licenses; authorize use of fingerprint scans for verification of identity for certain persons; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to authorize the use of fingerprint scans for the verification of identity and date of birth of applicants seeking a personal identification card or personal identification card for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1388/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67388","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1854088,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"Brooks A. Keel, PhD; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks A. Keel, PhD, for his dedicated service to advancing higher education in the State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and Augusta University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67437","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1854089,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"Shorter, Ms. Jenita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jenita Shorter for her three decades of outstanding service in education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67436","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1854839,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; add ulcerative colitis as a condition for treatment","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1408/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67455","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1854840,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Blakely, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Blakely; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 656","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1401/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67440","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1854841,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing generally, so as to establish a stable housing accountability program; to provide for an application process and minimum standards; to provide for the use of certain funds; to provide for disbursements; to require contracts and assurances; to revise means of appointment to the commission; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for a performance audit by the state auditor on public spending on homeless programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1410/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67457","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":1854842,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"City of Doraville; corporate limits; change","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 change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 627","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB558/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67459","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1854843,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Disabled Veterans and Blind Persons; peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions; applicants shall provide an affidavit representing that such an applicant is not subject to payment of income taxes; remove the requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disabled veterans and blind persons engaging in peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions, so as to remove the requirement that applicants for exemption from certain taxes and fees shall provide an affidavit representing that such an applicant is not subject to payment of income taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB561/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67462","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1854844,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"Georgia Peanut Month; recognize March 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2024 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67451","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1854845,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Damascus, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Damascus; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1400/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67439","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1854846,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"Blood Clot Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; March 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Blood Clot Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67496","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1854847,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"Strolling Thunder Day; recognize February 22, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67449","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1854848,"bill_number":"HR1277","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; March 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1277/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67491","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1854849,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"Russell, Eugene H., III.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Eugene H. Russell III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67482","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1854850,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Counties, Municipal Corporations, and other Governmental Entities; sovereign and governmental immunities for violation on the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive","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 waive sovereign and governmental immunities for local governments and their officials and employees for violation on the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, in Article 1 of Chapter 4, relating to general provisions of jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB559/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67461","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1854851,"bill_number":"HR1278","title":"Brasell, Heather; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Heather Brasell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1278/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67492","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1854852,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Georgia Department of Agriculture; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Agriculture upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67450","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1854853,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Georgia State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67486","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1854854,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Putnam County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Putnam County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1413/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67465","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1854855,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"Radio Station VSAM 1040; 10th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Radio Station VSAM 1040 on its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67493","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1854856,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Chatsworth, City of; certain territory into boundaries of city; provide annexation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth,\" approved August 18, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4119), 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-03-19","last_action":"Act 371","last_action_date":"2024-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1403/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67444","sponsor":"Jason Ridley"},
{"bill_id":1854857,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Mealing, William Douglas, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Douglas Mealing, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67475","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1854858,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Local government; establishing service delivery strategies; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coordinated and comprehensive planning and service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise provisions for establishing, negotiating, reviewing, revising, and filing local government service delivery strategies; to require the development of state-wide mapping standards; to revise the dispute resolution process; to revise provisions related to sanctions; to require and limit the promulgation of 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2026-01-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1407/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67454","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1854859,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"General Assembly; submission of names and residential addresses of members of the General Assembly to certain entities for purposes of inclusion of such information in motor vehicle records and the criminal justice information system; 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 relative to the General Assembly, so as to require the submission of names and residential addresses of members of the General Assembly to certain entities for purposes of inclusion of such information in motor vehicle records and the criminal justice information system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB557/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67441","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1854860,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Screven, 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 Screven, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2203), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2114), and an Act approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3949), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to revise meeting dates for the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1411/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67463","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1854861,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2024, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67485","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1854862,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"City of Peachtree Corners 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 to be wholly located within the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for the appointment and election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for debt of said districts other than bonded indebtedness; to provide for cooperation with local governments; to provide for powers of said boards; to provide for construction; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1414/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67466","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1854863,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"City of Pine Lake; restate the city's charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pine Lake, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3935), as amended, so as to restate the city's charter; to change the corporate limits of such city; to transfer powers from the mayor to the city manager and vest additional powers in the city manager; to provide for the mayor to vote in case of a tie; to provide for appointment and removal of department directors; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 629","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB562/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67470","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1854864,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"Joint Study Committee on Combating Homelessness Among Veterans; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Combating Homelessness Among Veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67458","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1854865,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"DeKalb County Day; March 4, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2024, as DeKalb County Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67483","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1854866,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Senate Transporting Students Safely Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Transporting Students Safely Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67448","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1854867,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"City of Doraville; corporate limits; change","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 change the corporate limits of such city; to provide descriptions; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 628","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB560/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67460","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1854868,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"Morrow, Dr. James R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. James R. Morrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67474","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1854869,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"Dominican Republic Independence Day; February 27, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as Dominican Republic Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67487","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1854870,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day for Georgia Students; 10/23/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 23, 2024, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day for Georgia Students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67495","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1854871,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Georgia Department of Agriculture; 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Agriculture upon its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67490","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1854872,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Law enforcement officers; cooperate with federal authorities on enforcement of immigration laws; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities on the enforcement of immigration laws; to require law enforcement agencies to apply to enter memorandums of understanding with federal authorities to enforce federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens; to provide penalties for noncompliance; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, in Article 1 of Chapter 4, relating to general provisions of jails, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests issued by the Department of Homeland Security; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1415/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67467","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1854873,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Houser, Lady Fannie Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lady Fannie Mae Houser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67476","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1854874,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Mableton, City of; deannex certain properties from corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Mableton, approved May 9, 2022 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 6049), so as to deannex certain properties from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1402/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67443","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1854875,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"McBride, Tiffany; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Tiffany McBride for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67481","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1854876,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for members of the authority; to provide for officers; to provide for personnel; to provide for meetings and a quorum; to provide for duties; to provide for powers; to provide for authority property; to provide for no personal liability of authority members for executing notes or obligations on behalf of the authority; to provide for a budget; to provide for inspections by the governing authority of the City of Warner Robins; to provide that the authority shall not bind the City of Warner Robins; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1412/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67464","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1854877,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"Nagel's Bagels; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nagel's Bagels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67479","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1854878,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; create Office of Urban Affairs","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 Office of Urban Affairs; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers and duties of such office; to provide for the position of director of such office; to provide the duties of the director; to require agencies of state and local government to cooperate and assist the director in the performance of his or her duties; to provide for related matters; to provide legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1418/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67471","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":1854879,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Pike County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Pike County Public Facilities Authority; to provide that the authority is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia; to authorize the authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, and operate certain projects, including buildings and facilities for use by Pike County, the Pike County School District, any municipality or other political subdivision located in Pike County, for its governmental, proprietary, and administrative functions; to provide for members of the authority and their terms, organization, and reimbursement; to provide for vacancies; to provide for definitions; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to define the scope of the authority's operation; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1419/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67497","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1854880,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Public utilities; certain electric suppliers to provide certain information on customer billing notices; require","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 require certain electric suppliers to provide certain information on customer billing notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1406/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67453","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":1854881,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"McNeill, Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann McNeill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67477","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1854882,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Property; duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; 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 a duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; to provide for the deduction of the costs of certain repairs from rental payments; to provide for a maximum security deposit amount; to provide for notice; to revise the time required for answers; to revise provisions concerning the effectiveness of writs of possession; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1416/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67468","sponsor":"Solomon Adesanya"},
{"bill_id":1854883,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; March 2024; recognize; the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control program; impact on increasing screenings in Federal Qualified Health Clinics in Southwest and Southeast Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and honoring the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control program for its impact on increasing screenings in Federal Qualified Health Clinics in Southwest and Southeast Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67494","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1854884,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Hardy, Lana Copeland; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Lana Copeland Hardy for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67480","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1854885,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Weizenecker, Dr. Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Richard Weizenecker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67473","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1854886,"bill_number":"HR1256","title":"House Study Committee on the Establishment of a Baby Bonds Program; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Establishment of a Baby Bonds Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67447","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1854887,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Courts; grand juries; indictment proceedings; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of grand juries, so as to provide that in any indictment proceeding before a grand jury, the accused has the right to be present during the presentation of all evidence; to provide that the accused has the right to examine the state's witnesses; to provide that the accused has the right to present evidence but is not compelled to do so; to provide that the accused is subject to cross-examination should such evidence be presented; to provide that the accused may testify but is not compelled to do so; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1417/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67469","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1854888,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"Georgia Walton & James Oglethorpe Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023-2024 Good Citizens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the George Walton & James Oglethorpe Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023-2024 Good Citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67489","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1854889,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"Property; landlord and tenant; comprehensive list of any existing damage; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security deposits, so as to provide that prior to tendering a security deposit, the tenant shall be presented with a comprehensive list of any existing damage to the premises and shall include an itemization of all fees associated with such tenant's lease; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1405/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67446","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1854890,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Torts; mental health care providers; limit liability under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to torts, so as to limit liability for mental health care providers under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to limit liability for punitive damages; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1409/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67456","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1854891,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67452","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1854892,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"King, Horace; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Horace King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67472","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1854893,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"Diwali Day; November 1, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 1, 2024, as Diwali Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67488","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1854894,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"White, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of White; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for conflict of interest and holding other offices; to provide for sale of city property; to provide for bonds for officials; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1399/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67438","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1854895,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67478","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1854896,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Civil practice; online publication to serve as an interim legal organ; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 13 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertisement regarding judicial sales, so as to provide for an online publication to serve as an interim legal organ; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1404/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67445","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1854897,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Howard, Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tim Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67442","sponsor":"Chuck Payne"},
{"bill_id":1854898,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"Yousaf, Humza; first elected ethnic minority and Muslim First Minister of Scotland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Humza Yousaf for being the first elected ethnic minority and Muslim First Minister of Scotland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67484","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1855711,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Contraception and Contraceptives; codify the right","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 codify the right to contraception and contraceptives; to provide for definitions; to provide for defenses; to provide for standards of evidence; to provide for enforceability; to provide for relief; to provide for a short title: to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB564/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67524","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1855712,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"Abilene Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abilene Baptist Church on the occasion of its 250th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67523","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1855713,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Dawson County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide homestead exemptions from Dawson County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain senior citizens; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability and eligibility; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1423/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67503","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1855714,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Right to Contraception 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 codify the right to contraception and contraceptives; to provide for definitions; to provide for defenses; to provide for standards of evidence; to provide for enforceability; to provide for relief; to provide for a short title: to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1424/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67504","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1855715,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"Mullins, Theresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Theresa Mullins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67520","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1855716,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Banks-Ware, E. Noreen; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending E. Noreen Banks-Ware for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67512","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1855717,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"Greenbrier High School Girls' Golf Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School girls' golf team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 5A State Golf Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67508","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1855718,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Dooly County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Dooly County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2922), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4149), so as to provide for compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-06-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1427/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67528","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1855719,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Johnson, Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry Johnson on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67506","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1855720,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"Stokes, Juandolyn; commend; Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; 03/07/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Juandolyn Stokes and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67521","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1855721,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Weeping Time Cultural Heritage Corridor Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purpose and powers of the authority; to provide for appointment, eligibility, and terms of members of the authority; to provide for organization, quorum, meetings, and expenses of the authority; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for agents and employees; to provide for accountability and for financial and other records; to provide for audits; to limit the powers of the authority; to provide for open meetings and public records; to provide for judicial jurisdiction; to provide that the powers of the authority are supplemental; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1425/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67509","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1855722,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Property; rent increases for seniors and veterans; provide limitations","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 limitations on rent increases for seniors and veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for defense in dispossessory actions; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1429/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67533","sponsor":"Solomon Adesanya"},
{"bill_id":1855723,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Georgia Environmental Protection Division; protect Georgia's groundwater; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to protect Georgia's groundwater and the health of its citizens by denying Georgia Power Company's waste handling permit applications regarding the disposal of coal ash under the state's coal combustion residuals rule; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67530","sponsor":"Mary Williams"},
{"bill_id":1855724,"bill_number":"HR1297","title":"Bentley, Mr. Willie James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Willie James Bentley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67532","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1855725,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Williams, Vincent, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Vincent Williams, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67517","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1855726,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Aggravated Assault; term of imprisonment and fine for commission of aggravated assault upon a public safety officer; increase the minimum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, so as to increase the minimum term of imprisonment and fine for commission of aggravated assault upon a public safety officer; to increase the minimum term of imprisonment for the commission of aggravated assault upon an emergency health worker or healthcare worker while such worker is on a hospital campus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB563/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67498","sponsor":"Timothy Bearden"},
{"bill_id":1855727,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Dawson County; ad valorem tax for county purposes for certain senior citizens; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Dawson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain senior citizens; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1422/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67502","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1855728,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Grady County radio station WGRA; occasion of its 75th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grady County radio station WGRA on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67519","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1855729,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"Brown, Dr. Sharron J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sharron J. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67522","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1855730,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Crimes and offenses; create a new felony classification for prosecutors who use certain technologies to hide work related communications from open records requests; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to create a new felony classification for prosecutors who use certain technologies to hide work related communications from open records requests; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1421/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67501","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1855731,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Health; human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a person for any purpose under law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of health, so as to provide that a human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a person for any purpose under law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB565/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67525","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1855732,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Walker, Iffat A.M.; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Iffat A.M. Walker for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67513","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1855733,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"Poe, Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Poe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67515","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1855734,"bill_number":"SR702","title":"Starks Sr., Reverend Willie Raymond; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Willie Raymond Starks Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR702/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67527","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1855735,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Unión De Asociaciones De Charros Del Estado De Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Unión De Asociaciones De Charros Del Estado De Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67516","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1855736,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Crimes and offenses; unlawfully possessing a pill press or other controlled substance counterfeiting materials; 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 for the offense of unlawfully possessing a pill press, tableting machine, an encapsulating machine, or other controlled substance counterfeiting materials; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violation and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1420/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67500","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1855737,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"Cooke, Dr. Marilyn; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Marilyn Cooke for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67518","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1855738,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67526","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1855739,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"Thompson-Sellers, Dr. Ingrid; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67531","sponsor":"Kim Schofield"},
{"bill_id":1855740,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67499","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1855741,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"King & Prince Seafood®; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending King & Prince Seafood®; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67514","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1855742,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit traffic stop on the sole basis that the person is operating a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle paraphernalia","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 prohibit a motor vehicle traffic stop on the sole basis that the person is operating a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle paraphernalia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1430/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67534","sponsor":"Solomon Adesanya"},
{"bill_id":1855743,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Crimes and offenses; criminal trespass; provide for additional acts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for additional acts committed with the intent of threatening safety or provoking violence to constitute the offense of criminal trespass; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1426/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67510","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1855744,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"Georgia Special Education Teachers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia special education teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67505","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1855745,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Hodges, Michelle; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Michelle Hodges for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67511","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1855746,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Health; prohibit pelvic and rectal examinations on unconscious patients; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to prohibit pelvic and rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without consent or a court order except in cases of emergency; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1428/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67529","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1855747,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Greenbrier High School Flag Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenbrier High School flag football team for winning the 2023 GHSA Division II Flag Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67507","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1856850,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Incorporated; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Incorporated; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67535","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1857680,"bill_number":"SR704","title":"South Fulton County Legislative Day; recognize February 27, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27, 2024, as South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR704/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67538","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1857681,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Education; sports equity coordinators appointed by local school systems; establish data base","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs, so as to establish a data base of all sports equity coordinators appointed by local school systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to university system, so as to provide that institutions of the University System of Georgia shall annually publish and submit a report concerning gender sports data to the board of regents; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide that certain postsecondary technical schools shall annually publish and submit a report concerning gender sports data to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1435/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67565","sponsor":"Shelly Hutchinson"},
{"bill_id":1857682,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Weizenecker, Dr. Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Richard Weizenecker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67555","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1857685,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Federal Government; regulatory overreach impacting the chemical industry and reevaluate proposed restrictions; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing concerns regarding regulatory overreach impacting the chemical industry and urging the federal government to reevaluate proposed restrictions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67536","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1857686,"bill_number":"HB1440","title":"Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to enact the \"Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for grant and loan programs to incentivize and attract semiconductor companies to locate or relocate to this state; to provide for research and development and advanced packaging incentives to support such relocations; to provide for the establishment and purposes of the Kemp CHIPS Economic Development Fund and the Research and Development and Advanced Packaging Incentives Fund; to establish the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Consortium to serve as an advisory body; to provide for an executive committee and its duties; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1440/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67584","sponsor":"Vance Smith"},
{"bill_id":1857688,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"State holidays; April 29 of each year as Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam 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 April 29 of each year as \"Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day\" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1433/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67543","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1857690,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Lee County; Magistrate 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 Magistrate Court of Lee 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1436/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67566","sponsor":"Bill Yearta"},
{"bill_id":1857691,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Bahnsen, Brigadier General John C. \"Doc\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brigadier General John C. \"Doc\" Bahnsen Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67558","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857693,"bill_number":"HR1314","title":"Chapman, Sheriff Joe; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Joe Chapman on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1314/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67578","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1857694,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Commissioner of Labor; state administered guest worker program; 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 a state administered guest worker program under the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide definitions; to provide for the procedures for such program and the requirements to participate in such program; to provide for authorizations to participate in such program, identification cards, and renewals of authorizations; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1432/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67542","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1857697,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Grissom, Brenda; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Brenda Grissom for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67563","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1857698,"bill_number":"HR1310","title":"Harris, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexis Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1310/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67564","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1857699,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Income tax; certain expenses by certain educators and first responders; create tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to create a tax credit for certain expenses by certain educators and first responders; to provide for definitions; to disallow related deductions; 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":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1434/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67544","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1857702,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"Ben Massell Dental Clinic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ben Massell Dental Clinic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67560","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1857703,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Carhee, Dr. Chantaye; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Chantaye Carhee for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67537","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1857705,"bill_number":"HR1312","title":"Bussey, Alice White; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Alice White Bussey for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1312/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67576","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1857707,"bill_number":"HR1319","title":"Dominguez, Jefferson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jefferson Dominguez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1319/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67583","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1857708,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"Cobb, Dave; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dave Cobb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67561","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1857711,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; sales to or by certain nonprofit organizations that provide home repair assistance to veterans; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to exempt sales to or by certain nonprofit organizations that provide home repair assistance to veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB566/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67549","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1857712,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day; recognize February 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as Dr. Indran B. Indrakrishnan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67571","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1857715,"bill_number":"SR712","title":"Monroe County Day; recognize March 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Monroe County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67551","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1857716,"bill_number":"HR1311","title":"Plemons, Jack M. \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack M. \"Bob\" Plemons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1311/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67575","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1857718,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"Dumas, Samuel L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel L. Dumas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67559","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":1857720,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"Bacon, Mother Bernice; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mother Bernice Bacon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67557","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857721,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67552","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1857724,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Special license plates; honoring Okefenokee Swamp; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate honoring the Okefenokee Swamp; to provide for the disposition of funds to the Okefenokee Swamp Park; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1439/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67574","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1857727,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Cordele, City of; transition office of chairperson to at large commission member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1438/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67568","sponsor":"Noel Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857728,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Morris Brown College Day; recognize March 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2024, as Morris Brown College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67545","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1857729,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Dooley, Barbara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Dooley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67562","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1857732,"bill_number":"HR1318","title":"Sorto, Albert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Albert Sorto; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1318/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67582","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1857734,"bill_number":"HR1316","title":"Abbott, Hilda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hilda Abbott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1316/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67580","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1857736,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Income tax credit; film; certain qualified productions that are shot in certain rural counties; provide additional credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for film, gaming, video, or digital production, so as to provide for an additional credit for certain qualified productions that are shot in certain rural counties; to require the publication of a list of such counties; to provide for an application requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1431/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67541","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1857738,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"Georgia Environmental Protection Division and DeKalb County government; resolve sewage pollution and spills; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb County government to resolve sewage pollution and spills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67553","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1857739,"bill_number":"HR1317","title":"Rivera, Alex Raul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alex Raul Rivera; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1317/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67581","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1857740,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"White, Ronald G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald G. White on his outstanding public service to higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67554","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":1857741,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Resolving to end the persecution and discrimination against the Jewish community; condemn Jew-hatred","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Jew-hatred in all of its forms and resolving to end the persecution and discrimination against the Jewish community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67573","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1857744,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Senate Rental Housing Affordability Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Rental Housing Affordability Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67547","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1857745,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Pace Day; recognize March 11, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Pace Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67550","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1857749,"bill_number":"HR1315","title":"Ruskell, Richard Clay; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Clay Ruskell upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1315/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67579","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1857750,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"Austin-Gatson, Patsy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patsy Austin-Gatson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67570","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1857752,"bill_number":"HR1313","title":"Newsom, Evan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Evan Newsom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1313/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67577","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1857753,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Magistrate Court of Lee County; technology fee; identify the authorized uses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Lee 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB567/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67572","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1857755,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"Civil Air Patrol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67569","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1857757,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"Konguep, Thierry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thierry Konguep; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67548","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1857758,"bill_number":"HR1302","title":"Jones, The Honorable Virgil Marcus, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of The Honorable Virgil Marcus Jones Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1302/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67556","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":1857761,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Insurance; require coverage for diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance and state employees' health insurance plan and post-employment health benefit fund, respectively, so as to require coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) in accordance with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines; to provide for definitions; to allow for deductibles; to prohibit special deductibles; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1437/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67567","sponsor":"Mitchell Scoggins"},
{"bill_id":1857762,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"Podiatry Day; recognize March 4, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2024, as Podiatry Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67546","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1858817,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"General Assembly; prohibit parole for illegal aliens or to prescribe the terms and conditions of parole; authorize -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to prohibit parole for illegal aliens or to prescribe the terms and conditions of parole for illegal aliens by general law; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67589","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1858818,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Small Business Advocacy Day; recognize March 5, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending small business advocacy organizations and recognizing March 5, 2024, as Small Business Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67595","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1858820,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Criminal Procedure; requirements for bail hearings for illegal aliens and removable or inadmissible aliens charged with a felony; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for requirements for bail hearings for illegal aliens and removable or inadmissible aliens charged with a felony punishable by imprisonment for one year or more; to allow certain offenses to be charged by accusation of the district attorney; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to require sheriffs, jailers, and deputies to honor immigration detainer requests; 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":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB569/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67592","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1858821,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"Georgia Airports Association Day; recognize March 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Georgia Airports Association Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67593","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":1858823,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"Georgia Children & Youth Day; recognize March 14, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the achievements and capabilities of young Georgians, and recognizing March 14, 2024, as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67539","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1858824,"bill_number":"HR1322","title":"Terry, John; service to Talbot County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Terry for his service to Talbot County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1322/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67588","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1858826,"bill_number":"HR1321","title":"Dunaway, Jan; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jan Dunaway for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1321/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67587","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1858827,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Sentencing and Imposition of Punishment; making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences; 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 in making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences, the court shall inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner's presence in the United States; 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 that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner's presence in the United States when making parole decisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB568/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67586","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1858829,"bill_number":"HR1324","title":"Blackmar, Melda Whittle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melda Whittle Blackmar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67591","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1858831,"bill_number":"HR1320","title":"EMC Engineering Services, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending EMC Engineering Services, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67585","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1858832,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"Cobb, Dave; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dave Cobb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67594","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1858834,"bill_number":"HR1323","title":"Perdue, Faye Clark; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Faye Clark Perdue for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1323/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67590","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1859501,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Thomasville, City of; reapportion board of education election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5051), as amended, so as to reapportion the board of education election 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1445/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67600","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1859504,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Clayton County; Board of Commissioners; provide code of ethics","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 provide a code of ethics; to establish a board of ethics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1444/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67599","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1859508,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Georgia Psychological Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Psychological Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67610","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1859512,"bill_number":"HR1326","title":"Maceo A. Brown Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Maceo A. Brown and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1326/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67602","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1859515,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Dodge County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Dodge County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, 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 provide duties of the chairperson; to allow for joint primaries; to authorize the conduct of municipal elections; to provide for the election supervisor; to provide compensation for board members and staff; to provide for offices, supplies, and other materials; to provide for required training; to provide for the transfer of powers, duties, facilities, and personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-12-31","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1448/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67611","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1859519,"bill_number":"HR1327","title":"Carolyn Long Banks Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Carolyn Lucille Long Banks and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1327/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67603","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1859523,"bill_number":"HR1332","title":"Ricky Dykes Intersection; Bleckley County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Richard \"Ricky\" Alan Dykes and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1332/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67612","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1859526,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Barrow County; Board of Commissioners; revise power of county manager","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. 260), so as to revise the power of the county manager in regard to employment decisions related to department directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1446/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67604","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1859529,"bill_number":"HR1331","title":"Maxwell, Shyneka; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shyneka Maxwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1331/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67609","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1859533,"bill_number":"HR1330","title":"Georgia Airports Association Day; March 7, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Georgia Airports Association Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1330/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67608","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1859539,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Statham, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Statham, Georgia; to repeal all prior charters for the City of Statham, Georgia, and enactments, local legislation or home rule amendments relating thereto made prior to the effective date of this enactment; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1447/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67605","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1859541,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Atlanta, City of; automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic; provide for operation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic in transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1443/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67598","sponsor":"Betsy Holland"},
{"bill_id":1859545,"bill_number":"HR1328","title":"Douglas \"Doug\" H. Garrison Memorial Interchange; Barrow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Douglas \"Doug\" H. Garrison and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1328/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67606","sponsor":"Holt Persinger"},
{"bill_id":1859549,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Darien, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Darien, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1442/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67597","sponsor":"Buddy DeLoach"},
{"bill_id":1859553,"bill_number":"HR1329","title":"Georgia peanut industry; commend; Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; March 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2024 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1329/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67607","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1859556,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Appling County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Appling County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 100 percent 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 $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1441/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67596","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1859560,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Simple Assault; the intent required for certain offenses of simple assault; articulate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to simple assault, so as to articulate the intent required for certain offenses of simple assault; 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":"2024-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB570/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68611","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1859563,"bill_number":"HR1325","title":"Jeff Downing Intersection; Pickens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jeff Downing and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1325/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67601","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1859971,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"Collins, Tammie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tammie Collins and congratulating her on being a 2024 recipient of the Career Women's Network Women of Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68632","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1859972,"bill_number":"HR1337","title":"Calhoun, Lieutenant Colonel Stephon, Sr. (Ret); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Stephon Calhoun, Sr., (Ret); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68637","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1859974,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Board of Natural Resources; modify powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding solid waste management, so as to modify the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; to revise definitions; to modify solid waste permitting; to provide for submission of written verification regarding compliance with local zoning and land use regulations; to remove certain restrictions on permits; to revise provisions regarding public meetings and notice; to remove outdated terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1453/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68634","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1859975,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Cochran-Johnson, Lorraine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lorraine Cochran-Johnson on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68625","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1859978,"bill_number":"HR1345","title":"McDuffie/Warren County Unit; named Ga. Forestry Commission North Ga. Unit of the Year; Berrien County Unit; named South Ga. Unit of the Year; Forest Protection Area 9; named Forest Protection Area of the Year; Jason McMullen; Forester of Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Berrien County Unit on being named the 2023 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Forest Protection Area 9 on being named the 2023 Forest Protection Area of the Year; and Jason McMullen on being named the 2023 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1345/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68645","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1859980,"bill_number":"HR1335","title":"Cameron Scroggins Memorial Bridge; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James \"Cameron\" Scroggins and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1335/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68618","sponsor":"Mike Cameron"},
{"bill_id":1859982,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"Thurmond, Phyllis Kitchens; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Phyllis Kitchens Thurmond for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68654","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1859984,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"Kyle, Susie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Susie Kyle for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68627","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1859986,"bill_number":"HR1336","title":"Representative Edward \"Mickey\" Stephens Memorial Interchange; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Representative Edward \"Mickey\" Stephens and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68636","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1859988,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; provide compensation for chairperson and 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, 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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-07-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1454/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68635","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1859991,"bill_number":"HR1350","title":"Members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade, John Forbes; occasion of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade, John Forbes, on the upcoming occasion of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1350/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68650","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1859993,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"Simmons, Shavawn P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shavawn P. Simmons on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68624","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1859995,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"Augusta-Richmond County Branch of the NAACP; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Augusta-Richmond County Branch of the NAACP; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68629","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1859998,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Jazz 91.9 WCLK; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending radio station Jazz 91.9 WCLK on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68656","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1859999,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"City of Sandersville; powers of the mayor; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 630","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB571/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68613","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":1860001,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Henry County Airport Authority; provide for ex-officio member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Henry County Airport Authority, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4389), so as to provide for an ex-officio member; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1450/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68620","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1860004,"bill_number":"HR1339","title":"White, Dr. Ronald G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ronald G. White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1339/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68639","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1860006,"bill_number":"HR1342","title":"Jones, Apostle Danita Harden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Apostle Danita Harden Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1342/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68642","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1860007,"bill_number":"HR1343","title":"Augusta-Richmond County Branch of the NAACP; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Augusta-Richmond County Branch of the NAACP; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1343/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68643","sponsor":"Karlton Howard"},
{"bill_id":1860010,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Education; annually increasing maximum age of eligibility for certain state funded special education programs to 30 years; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special education services, so as to provide for annually increasing the maximum age of eligibility for certain state funded special education programs to 30 years of age for the 2032-2033 school year and thereafter; to provide for students to remain eligible for certain special education programs for the remainder of a current school year; to condition student eligibility for certain special education programs after their twenty-third birthday on previous enrollment in a Georgia public school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1452/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68633","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1860013,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"Georgia College & State University Day; recognize March 7, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2024, as Georgia College & State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68655","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1860015,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"St. Mary's, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of St. Mary's 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 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide a specific repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1455/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68651","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1860017,"bill_number":"HR1340","title":"Campbellton Lodge #76; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Campbellton Lodge #76; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1340/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68640","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1860019,"bill_number":"HR1341","title":"Whitehead, Noreen S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noreen S Whitehead; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1341/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68641","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1860021,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"African Textile Museum; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the African Textile Museum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68653","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1860024,"bill_number":"HR1347","title":"The House of God Church Keith Dominion, Inc.; occasion of its 90th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The House of God Church Keith Dominion, Inc., on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1347/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68647","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":1860025,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Alcovy Judicial Circuit; counties that make up said judicial circuit to provide additional investigators to the district attorney; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia to be known as the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, approved March 9, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 1217), so as to authorize the counties that make up said judicial circuit to provide additional investigators to the district attorney; to provide for appointment and qualifications of such investigators; to provide for the powers of such investigators; to provide that such investigators shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 696","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB574/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68628","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1860027,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Villa Rica, City of; ineligibility of former elected officials to hold offices or employment; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to revise provisions regarding ineligibility of former elected officials to hold offices or employment or transact certain business with the city within a year of leaving office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1449/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68619","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1860030,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"McDuffie/Warren County Unit; Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2023 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Berrien County Unit on being named the 2023 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Forest Protection Area 9 on being named the 2023 Forest Protection Area of the Year; and Jason McMullen on being named the 2023 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68626","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1860033,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"A.G. Rhodes; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending A.G. Rhodes upon its 120th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68612","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1860034,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"DeKalb County School System Cedar Grove High School Saints Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the DeKalb County School System Cedar Grove High School Saints football team for winning the 2023 Class 3A Boys State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68652","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1860037,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Probate Court of Morgan County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Morgan 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 631","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB572/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68614","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1860039,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"Carter, Jr., James Coan \"Jimmy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Coan \"Jimmy\" Carter, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68657","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1860041,"bill_number":"HR1334","title":"Colonel Ben Malcom Memorial Bridge; Fayette County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel Benjamin Studdard Malcom and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1334/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68617","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1860042,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Walls, Jakequeline; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jakequeline Walls for receiving the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus' 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68631","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1860045,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"Bradshaw, Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Bradshaw on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68623","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1860047,"bill_number":"HR1338","title":"Chancey, Reverend David L.; occasion of his retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend David L. Chancey and congratulating him upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68638","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1860048,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Magistrate Court of Morgan County; the assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Morgan 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 632","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB573/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68615","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1860052,"bill_number":"HR1349","title":"Shedd, Edith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Edith Shedd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1349/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68649","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":1860054,"bill_number":"HR1346","title":"Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Center; Emergency Communications Center of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 Center on being named the Emergency Communications Center of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1346/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68646","sponsor":"Charlice Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1860056,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"Ambassador Amina Amira Smaila; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Amina Amira Smaila and thanking her for her public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68630","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1860058,"bill_number":"HR1344","title":"Bagley, Don; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don Bagley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1344/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68644","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1860060,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Georgia's Creative Economy Senate Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia's Creative Economy Senate Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68622","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1860062,"bill_number":"HR1333","title":"Van Dykes Railway Overpass; Bleckley County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jerry Van Dykes and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1333/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68616","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1860065,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Brooklet, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Brooklet; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for the exercise of powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, prohibitions, elections, terms, removal from office, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, and qualifications; to provide for a city attorney, city clerk, and other personnel; to provide for bonds for officials; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1451/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68621","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1860066,"bill_number":"HR1348","title":"Community Health Centers Day; March 14, 2024; recognize; Georgia Primary Care Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2024, as Community Health Centers Day and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1348/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68648","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1860842,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Wertheim, MD, Steven; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steven Wertheim, MD; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68660","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1860862,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"Pastor Eric Vincent Thomas; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pastor Eric Vincent Thomas' leadership at Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68659","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1860883,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Milledgeville Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Milledgeville Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 633","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB575/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68658","sponsor":"Ricky Williams"},
{"bill_id":1861520,"bill_number":"HR1363","title":"Blue and White Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Blue and White Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1363/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68689","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1861523,"bill_number":"HR1362","title":"Centennial of Scouts BSA Troop 1; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Centennial of Scouts BSA Troop 1; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1362/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68688","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1861526,"bill_number":"HR1354","title":"House Coastal Area Regional Workforce Mobility and Connectivity Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Coastal Area Regional Workforce Mobility and Connectivity Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1354/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68672","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1861530,"bill_number":"HR1352","title":"Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1352/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68670","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1861533,"bill_number":"HR1372","title":"Muscogee County School District's 2024 Teachers of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Muscogee County School District's 2024 Teachers of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1372/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68698","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1861537,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Income tax; commercial pilot or an aircraft technician; exempt taxable net income as a sign-on bonus or retention bonus","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 exempt from taxable net income certain income received by a commercial pilot or an aircraft technician as a sign-on bonus or retention bonus; 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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1457/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68666","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1861541,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Chattahoochee Hills, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Chattahoochee Hills 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1463/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68682","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1861544,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Pickens County; board of commissioners; powers, duties, and obligations; update and revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pickens County, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3704), as amended, so as to update and revise provisions relating to the powers, duties, and obligations of the board of commissioners; to revise and update provisions relating to the powers and duties of the chairperson; to revise provisions related to scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide that state law shall governing bidding and procurement; to update provisions related to keeping of the minutes and records of the board of commissioners; to revise budgeting and audit procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1458/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68667","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1861547,"bill_number":"HR1381","title":"North Hall Middle School boys' cross country team; winning the 2023 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School boys' cross country team for winning the 2023 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1381/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68707","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1861550,"bill_number":"HR1361","title":"Campbell, Herbert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1361/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68687","sponsor":"Rick Townsend"},
{"bill_id":1861554,"bill_number":"HR1390","title":"Milton Eagles Boys Golf Team; winning the 2023 GHSA 7A Boys Golf State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Milton Eagles Boys Golf Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A Boys Golf State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1390/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68716","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1861558,"bill_number":"HR1370","title":"Atlanta Influences Everything; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Influences Everything; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1370/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68696","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1861561,"bill_number":"HR1355","title":"J. Richard Smith Memorial Intersection; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James \"Richard\" Smith and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1355/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68677","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1861565,"bill_number":"HR1379","title":"Muxlow, Summer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Summer Muxlow; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1379/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68705","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1861569,"bill_number":"HR1358","title":"Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr. Roundabout; Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., and dedicating a roundabout in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1358/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68680","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1861572,"bill_number":"HR1377","title":"Georgia CORE and the Five Regional Cancer Coalitions; commend; Cancer Prevention Month in Georgia; February 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia CORE and the Five Regional Cancer Coalitions for sponsoring February as Cancer Prevention Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1377/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68703","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1861575,"bill_number":"HR1392","title":"Milton Eagles Football Team; winning the 2023 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Milton Eagles Football Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1392/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68718","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1861580,"bill_number":"HR1366","title":"Redding, Gwen; commend; Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; 03/07/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gwen Redding and recognizing March 7, 2024, as Women in Radio Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68692","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1861583,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Jackson County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Jackson County ad valorem taxes for $10,000.00 of the value of the homestead for certain residents of that county who have annual earned family incomes not exceeding $18,000.00 and who are 65 years of age or over, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4381), so as to provide for two classes of residents, to increase the exemption for each class, and to remove an income limitation; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1461/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68676","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1861586,"bill_number":"HR1364","title":"Barry, Belladay; Marina Hirsch Dantas e Silva, Maddie Hardy, Hannah Horowitz, and Karys Quarles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Belladay Barry, Marina Hirsch Dantas e Silva, Maddie Hardy, Hannah Horowitz, and Karys Quarles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68690","sponsor":"Inga Willis"},
{"bill_id":1861590,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"Lakeview Academy Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lakeview Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68663","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1861593,"bill_number":"HR1368","title":"Purebred Dog Day in the State of Georgia; May 1, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognizing May 1, 2024, as Purebred Dog Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1368/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68694","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1861596,"bill_number":"HR1384","title":"House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Assessing the Semester and Quarter Systems at USG and TCSG Institutions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1384/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68710","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1861601,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"Forbes, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Forbes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68673","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1861604,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund; exempt sale or use of diesel exhaust fuel","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for agricultural operations, establishment of Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund, audits, and annual report, so as to exempt the sale or use of diesel exhaust fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1459/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68668","sponsor":"Joe Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1861607,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"Historic Rural Church Trail; local governments and regional commissions for Regions 5, 7, and 12; establishment; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the local governments and regional commissions for Regions 5, 7, and 12, the Department of Community Affairs, and the Department of Transportation to collaborate for the establishment of a Historic Rural Church Trail; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68664","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1861611,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Mount Zion, City of; councilmembers vacating their office; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mount Zion, approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 3683), so as to revise provisions related to councilmembers vacating their office; to repeal an erroneous provision of a prior amendatory Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1456/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68665","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1861614,"bill_number":"HR1383","title":"Pace Day at the Capitol; March 11, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Pace Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1383/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68709","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1861617,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Lakeview Academy Girls Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lakeview Academy girls basketball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68662","sponsor":"Shelly Echols"},
{"bill_id":1861622,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Commerce, City of; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349), as amended; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1460/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68675","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1861626,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; recognize March 10-16, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10-16, 2024, as National Groundwater Awareness Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68674","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1861629,"bill_number":"HR1357","title":"LTC Benjamin Fred and Sandra Kitchens Christian Roundabout; Newton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Lt. Col., Ret., Benjamin Fred Christian and Mrs. Sandra Kitchens Christian and dedicating a roundabout in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1357/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68679","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1861632,"bill_number":"HR1359","title":"State of Georgia; recognize cannabis as a vital mechanism to alleviating the opioid crisis; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to recognize cannabis as a vital mechanism to alleviating the opioid crisis in the state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1359/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68685","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1861636,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Fraternal Order of Police Inc. Fulton County Lodge No. 64; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police Inc. Fulton County Lodge No. 64; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68661","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1861639,"bill_number":"HR1376","title":"Celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1376/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68702","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1861643,"bill_number":"HR1386","title":"Milton High School Theatre Company; winning the 2023 GHSA 7A One Act Play State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Theatre Company for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A One Act Play State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1386/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68712","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1861647,"bill_number":"HR1378","title":"Fil-Am Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2024, as Fil-Am Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1378/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68704","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1861652,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Duluth, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth, Georgia, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3148), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5206), 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1465/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68684","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1861655,"bill_number":"HR1369","title":"Duluth Rotary Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Duluth Rotary Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1369/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68695","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1861659,"bill_number":"HR1375","title":"Celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1375/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68701","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1861662,"bill_number":"HR1351","title":"Veterans Memorial Drive; Fulton and DeKalb Counties; 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":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1351/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68669","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":1861666,"bill_number":"HR1388","title":"American Heritage Girls (AHG); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending American Heritage Girls (AHG); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1388/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68714","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1861670,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Low THC Oil Patient Registry; add dysmenorrhea to list of conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed and used","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, semiannual reports, waiver forms, and annual review and recommendations, so as to add dysmenorrhea to the list of conditions for which medical marijuana may be prescribed and used, when such condition is diagnosed as severe or debilitating; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1464/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68683","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1861673,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Chattahoochee Hills, City of; mayor pro tempore; revise term and other provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Chattahoochee Hill Country (now known as City of Chattahoochee Hills) in Fulton County, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3821), as amended, so as to revise the term and other provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1462/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68681","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1861677,"bill_number":"HR1387","title":"Carden, Major General Tom; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Tom Carden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1387/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68713","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1861680,"bill_number":"HR1356","title":"Chemical industry; potential adverse impacts of regulatory overreach; express concern","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing concern about the potential adverse impacts of regulatory overreach on the chemical industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1356/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68678","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1861685,"bill_number":"HR1353","title":"House Study Committee on Funding for Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Funding for Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1353/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68671","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1861688,"bill_number":"HR1382","title":"Owens, Marty; Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia \"Gainesville 2024 Woman of Distinction\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marty Owens as the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia \"Gainesville 2024 Woman of Distinction\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1382/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68708","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1861691,"bill_number":"HR1365","title":"Washington, Angela; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Angela Washington for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68691","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1861695,"bill_number":"HR1367","title":"Milteer, Le'Dor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Le'Dor Milteer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1367/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68693","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1861698,"bill_number":"HR1380","title":"North Hall Middle School girls' cross country team; winning the 2023 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall Middle School girls' cross country team for winning the 2023 State Cross-Country Championship Meet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1380/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68706","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1861701,"bill_number":"HR1373","title":"Celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1373/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68699","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1861706,"bill_number":"HR1371","title":"Atlanta Fashion Week; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Fashion Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1371/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68697","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1861709,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Bobby Thomas Highway; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Bobby Thomas and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67540","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1861712,"bill_number":"HR1385","title":"Rename Shoal Creek Park III to The John Evans Legacy Park; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the renaming of Shoal Creek Park III to The John Evans Legacy Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1385/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68711","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1861716,"bill_number":"HR1391","title":"Milton Lady Eagles Lacrosse Team; winning the 2023 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton Lady Eagles Lacrosse Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 7A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1391/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68717","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1861719,"bill_number":"HR1374","title":"Celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating phenomenal women on International Women's Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1374/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68700","sponsor":"Miriam Paris"},
{"bill_id":1861722,"bill_number":"HR1389","title":"Trail Life USA; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1389/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68715","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":1861726,"bill_number":"HR1360","title":"House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1360/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68686","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862104,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Establishment of a Baby Bonds Program; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Establishment of a Baby Bonds Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Children and Families","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68731","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1862114,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Paulding County; State Court; provide additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Paulding County, approved June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3562), so as to provide an additional judge for such court; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge of such court; to provide for the election of successors; to provide for a chief judge; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1466/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68724","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1862125,"bill_number":"HR1397","title":"Redmond, Bruce; Effingham County's 2024 Georgia Farmer of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bruce Redmond, Effingham County's 2024 Georgia Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1397/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68737","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1862136,"bill_number":"HR1412","title":"South Effingham High School wrestling team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Wrestling Championships; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the South Effingham High School wrestling team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 6A State Wrestling Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1412/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68752","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1862146,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Minister Peter Burke; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minister Peter Burke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68723","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1862157,"bill_number":"HR1414","title":"Masen \"Mase\" McIntyre Memorial Bridge; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Masen \"Mase\" Aubrey McIntyre II and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1414/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68754","sponsor":"Tyler Smith"},
{"bill_id":1862168,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Gillsville, City of; revise compensation of city council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gillsville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3421), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1467/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68725","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1862178,"bill_number":"HR1398","title":"Georgia Advocates For Crime Prevention Inc. and Clayton Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Advocates For Crime Prevention Inc. and Clayton Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68738","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1862189,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"Senate Cumulative Impact of Pollution on Economic Development and Growth Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cumulative Impact of Pollution on Economic Development and Growth Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68728","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1862200,"bill_number":"HR1401","title":"Wertheim, Steven, MD; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steven Wertheim, MD; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1401/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68741","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1862210,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; recognize March 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and honoring the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control program for its impact on increasing screenings in Federal Qualified Health Clinics in Southwest and Southeast Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68727","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1862220,"bill_number":"HR1415","title":"C. Max Toles Intersection; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. C. Max Toles and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1415/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68755","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862231,"bill_number":"HR1402","title":"Strickland, Brendan, Rome High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brendan Strickland, Rome High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1402/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68742","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862242,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Ride Share Network Services and Transportation Referral Services; display of a second license plate; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ride share network services and transportation referral services, so as to require the display of a second license plate upon the front of a motor vehicle operated by a ride share driver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB576/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68719","sponsor":"Timothy Bearden"},
{"bill_id":1862252,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Riley, Laken Hope; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Laken Hope Riley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68729","sponsor":"Colton Moore"},
{"bill_id":1862263,"bill_number":"HR1403","title":"Creel, Gabriela; Unity Christian School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gabriela Creel, Unity Christian School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1403/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68743","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862274,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"North Cobb High School Lady Warriors Volleyball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Cobb High School Lady Warriors volleyball team for winning the 2023 Class 7A GHSA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68730","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1862284,"bill_number":"HR1411","title":"Silver, Jonathan; Pepperell High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Silver, Pepperell High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1411/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68751","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862295,"bill_number":"HR1396","title":"Golf Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2024, as Golf Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1396/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68736","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1862305,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Camden County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Camden 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":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-04-22","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1468/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68726","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1862316,"bill_number":"HR1405","title":"Cranford, Benjamin; Armuchee High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Benjamin Cranford, Armuchee High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1405/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68745","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862326,"bill_number":"HR1407","title":"CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1407/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68747","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1862337,"bill_number":"HR1413","title":"South Effingham High School Game Day Cheer Team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class 5A/6A State GAME Day Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the South Effingham High School Game Day Cheer Team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 5A/6A State Game Day Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1413/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68753","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":1862348,"bill_number":"HR1394","title":"Patton, Samantha \"Sam\"; winning the GHSA Wrestling State Championship title for the 2023/2024 season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha \"Sam\" Patton on winning the GHSA Wrestling State Championship title for the 2023/2024 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1394/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68734","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1862358,"bill_number":"HR1399","title":"Community Organized Relief Effort; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Organized Relief Effort; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1399/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68739","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1862369,"bill_number":"HR1408","title":"Bates, Seth; Armuchee High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Seth Bates, Armuchee High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1408/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68748","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862380,"bill_number":"HR1410","title":"\"Capitalize Georgia: Empowering Financial Futures and Business Excellence Symposium\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the \"Capitalize Georgia: Empowering Financial Futures and Business Excellence Symposium\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1410/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68750","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1862390,"bill_number":"HR1395","title":"Lundy, Grace Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace Ann Lundy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1395/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68735","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1862401,"bill_number":"HR1409","title":"Monterroso, Fernando; Pepperell High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fernando Monterroso, Pepperell High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1409/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68749","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862411,"bill_number":"HR1404","title":"Okubo, Ryan; Unity Christian School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Okubo, Unity Christian School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1404/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68744","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862422,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Senate Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68721","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1862432,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"Resolving to End the Persecution and Discrimination against the Jewish community; condemn Jew-hatred","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning Jew-hatred in all of its forms and resolving to end the persecution and discrimination against the Jewish community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68720","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1862443,"bill_number":"HR1400","title":"Winstead, Seth; Rome High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Seth Winstead, Rome High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1400/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68740","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1862454,"bill_number":"HR1393","title":"Brigham, Rannell Caringus; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rannell Caringus Brigham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1393/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68733","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1862464,"bill_number":"HR1406","title":"Alexander, Amaryllis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amaryllis Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1406/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68746","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1862475,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"Hollifield, Terry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terry Hollifield for his 53 years of outstanding service as executive director of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association, where he retired on December 31, 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68722","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1862486,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Emerson, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Emerson 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1469/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68732","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1862878,"bill_number":"HR1430","title":"Phillips-Reed, Dr. Rogsbert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1430/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68779","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1862879,"bill_number":"HR1433","title":"House Study Committee on the Eradication of Homelessness; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Eradication of Homelessness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1433/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68781","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1862880,"bill_number":"HR1419","title":"House Study Committee on Assistance Programs for Veterans Applying for Military Benefits; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Assistance Programs for Veterans Applying for Military Benefits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1419/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68766","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1862881,"bill_number":"HR1422","title":"Hollifield, Terry; 53 years of outstanding service as executive director of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association; retirement on 12/31/23; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terry Hollifield for his 53 years of outstanding service as executive director of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association, where he retired on December 31, 2023; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1422/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68771","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1862882,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"Palm, Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Palm on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68782","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1862883,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Cherokee County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Cherokee County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1471/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68765","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":1862884,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., upon its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68785","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1862885,"bill_number":"HR1428","title":"Ortega, Aceli Zenil; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Aceli Zenil Ortega for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1428/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68777","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1862886,"bill_number":"HR1417","title":"Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Dr. Roy Charles Bell and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1417/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68762","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1862887,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Fayette County; board of elections; revise composition; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the re-creation of the board of elections for Fayette County, approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3712), so as to revise the composition of the board; to revise provisions for appointment of board members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for current board members to serve out the terms to which they were appointed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1470/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68764","sponsor":"Karen Mathiak"},
{"bill_id":1862888,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"J.D. Winston Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Joseph Donald \"J.D.\" Winston and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68794","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1862889,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day; recognize March 26, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and recognizing March 26, 2024, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68791","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1862890,"bill_number":"HR1427","title":"2024 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2024 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1427/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68776","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1862891,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Moore, Sr., Dan A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dan A. Moore, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68758","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1862892,"bill_number":"HR1416","title":"House Study Committee on Felony Sentencing and Punishment in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Felony Sentencing and Punishment in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1416/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68761","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1862893,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"Sumner, Dr. Jean Rawlings; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Jean Rawlings Sumner for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68756","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":1862894,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Senate Higher Education in Prison Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Higher Education in Prison Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68787","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1862895,"bill_number":"HR1421","title":"Bentley, Heidi Charlotte; celebrating birth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Heidi Charlotte Bentley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1421/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68770","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1862896,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"Ali's Cookies; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ali's Cookies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68784","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1862897,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"Bartow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Bartow County; to provide for a short title; to provide for authorized contents of agreements and instruments of the boards generally, use of proceeds of sale of bonds, notes, etc., and subsequent issue of bonds, notes, etc.; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide for procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1472/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68790","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1862898,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Dumas, Samuel L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel L. Dumas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68792","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1862899,"bill_number":"HR1423","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; Lawrenceville Duluth Alumni Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lawrenceville Duluth Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1423/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68772","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1862900,"bill_number":"HR1424","title":"Wells, Michael; Cartersville High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Wells, Cartersville High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1424/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68773","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1862901,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"Islamic Holy Month of 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":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68760","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1862902,"bill_number":"HR1426","title":"House interns for the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House interns for the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1426/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68775","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1862903,"bill_number":"HR1425","title":"Archer, Amy; Cartersville High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amy Archer, Cartersville High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1425/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68774","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1862904,"bill_number":"HR1431","title":"Dunwoody High School Youth City Council; advocacy work and interest in civic engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dunwoody High School Youth City Council for its advocacy work and interest in civic engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1431/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68780","sponsor":"Long Tran"},
{"bill_id":1862905,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Golf Day; recognize March 13, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2024, as Golf Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68757","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1862906,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Navroz, the month of Ramadan, and the Shia Ismaili Muslim community; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the celebration of Navroz, the month of Ramadan, and the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68793","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1862907,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Red Cross Month in Georgia; recognize March 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Red Cross and recognizing March 2024 as Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68783","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1862908,"bill_number":"HR1420","title":"Jester, Candice Nicole; Region III Magnet Schools 2024 Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Candice Nicole Jester, the Region III Magnet Schools 2024 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1420/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68769","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1862909,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"State Court of DeKalb County; landlords to remove personal property following execution of writs of possession within seven days; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide for landlords to remove personal property following execution of writs of possession within seven days of such execution; to authorize the marshal to remove such property after 14 days; to authorize the marshal to appoint ex-officio assistants to the marshal; to provide for the collection of costs associated with such removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 634","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB577/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68789","sponsor":"Kim Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1862910,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"Global Sisters Speak Network; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Global Sisters Speak Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68759","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1862911,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Senator Gloria Butler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Gloria Butler for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68786","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1862912,"bill_number":"HR1432","title":"House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1432/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68768","sponsor":"Clint Crowe"},
{"bill_id":1862913,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Regulated Reasonable Use of Ground Water; revocation of permits for conversion to solar farms and reallocation of ground water capacity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-105 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulated reasonable use of ground water for farm use, permits to withdraw, obtain, or utilize, metering, and related procedures, so as to provide for revocation of permits for conversion to solar farms and reallocation of ground water capacity; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB578/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68788","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":1862914,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"Truett Cathy Day; recognize March 14","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14 as Truett Cathy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68767","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1862915,"bill_number":"HR1429","title":"De La Cruz, Cristina; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Cristina De La Cruz for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1429/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68778","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1862916,"bill_number":"HR1418","title":"House Study Committee on the Use of Local Fees to Support Affordable Housing; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Use of Local Fees to Support Affordable Housing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1418/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68763","sponsor":"Phil Olaleye"},
{"bill_id":1863377,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"Smith, James \"Richard\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James \"Richard\" Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68797","sponsor":"Timothy Bearden"},
{"bill_id":1863378,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"City of Cordele; transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Cordele, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4122), so as to transition the office of chairperson to at large commission member; to provide for a mayor to be selected by and among the commission members; to redesignate the office of vice chairperson to mayor pro tempore; to revise voting and quorum provisions related to the commission; to make conforming changes; to provide that the city manager shall recommend the annual budget to the commission in place of the chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB579/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68796","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1863379,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"Senator Valencia Seay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Valencia Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68795","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1863811,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Local government; vest regulation of dates and times for lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks","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":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1484/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68821","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1863812,"bill_number":"HR1435","title":"Economic Development, Department of; support Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia and the Department of Economic Development to support the Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund as part of the Georgia US250 Committee's observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1435/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68813","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1863813,"bill_number":"HR1459","title":"Mitchell, Hazel Carmen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hazel Carmen Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1459/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68849","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863814,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Mid-State Energy Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Mid-State Energy Authority as an institution performing an essential governmental function; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose; to provide for members of the Authority and meetings; to provide for powers of the Authority; to provide that the Authority replaces the Commission; to provide for tort immunity; to provide contracting requirements; to provide for supplemental powers; to deny taxing powers; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1478/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68805","sponsor":"Shaw Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":1863815,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"Georgia Hotel and Lodging Industry Appreciation Day; recognize March 14, 2024","description":"A BILL recognizing March 14, 2024, as Georgia Hotel and Lodging Industry Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68806","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1863816,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"DeKalb County; changes in boundaries of school district following certain annexations; revise provisions","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, particularly by an Act approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4256), so as to revise provisions related to changes in boundaries of the DeKalb County School District following certain annexations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1485/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68869","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1863817,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Oxford, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Oxford, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-06-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1477/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68804","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1863818,"bill_number":"HR1455","title":"Sparkle, Mikey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mikey Sparkle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68845","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863819,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"City of Sugar Hill, recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Sugar Hill on the occasion of its 85th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68871","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1863820,"bill_number":"HR1473","title":"Lowery, Patricia Annette; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Annette Lowery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1473/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68862","sponsor":"Dewey McClain"},
{"bill_id":1863821,"bill_number":"HR1445","title":"Hartwell Golf Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Hartwell Golf Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1445/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68835","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1863822,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Washington, City of; offices of mayor and councilmember; provide term limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Washington, Georgia, approved February 14, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2139), as amended, so as to provide for term limits for the offices of mayor and councilmember; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1483/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68820","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1863823,"bill_number":"HB1474","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 a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1474/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68801","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1863824,"bill_number":"HR1438","title":"Gordon, Walter James, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter James Gordon Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1438/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68828","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1863825,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"City of Madison; mayor's vote when the city council is electing a mayor pro tempore; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Madison, approved October 6, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 827), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4137), so as to revise provisions related to the mayor's vote when the city council is electing a mayor pro tempore; to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tempore, and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-04-22","last_action":"Act 431","last_action_date":"2024-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB580/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68799","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1863826,"bill_number":"HR1443","title":"Divisions of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; Anti-Gang Initiatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all the Divisions of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in their Anti-Gang Initiatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1443/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68833","sponsor":"Soo Hong"},
{"bill_id":1863827,"bill_number":"HB1476","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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1476/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68803","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1863828,"bill_number":"HR1463","title":"Johnson, Temeka; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Temeka Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1463/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68853","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1863829,"bill_number":"HR1469","title":"Shorey, Al; Darlington High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Al Shorey, Darlington High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1469/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68858","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1863830,"bill_number":"HR1462","title":"Georgia Hotel and Lodging Industry Appreciation Day at the state capitol; 03/14/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2024, as Georgia Hotel and Lodging Industry Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1462/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68852","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1863831,"bill_number":"HR1453","title":"Umu Igbo Unite (UIU); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Umu Igbo Unite (UIU); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1453/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68843","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1863832,"bill_number":"HR1464","title":"Beach-Gomes, Dr. Megan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Megan Beach-Gomes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1464/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68854","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1863833,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"Reach Out and Read Day; recognize March 4, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2024, 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":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68807","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1863834,"bill_number":"HR1470","title":"Jin, Oscar; Darlington High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Oscar Jin, Darlington High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1470/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68859","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1863835,"bill_number":"HR1436","title":"Grayson High School Chamber Orchestra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Grayson High School Chamber Orchestra; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1436/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68826","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863836,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; provide salaries for members","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 May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4203), so as to provide for salaries for the members of such board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-06-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1480/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68810","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1863837,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Ware 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 Ware 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2024-05-07","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2024-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1479/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68809","sponsor":"James Burchett"},
{"bill_id":1863838,"bill_number":"HR1446","title":"Benjamin, Ezron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ezron Benjamin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1446/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68836","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863839,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Chatham County; establishment of fire protection districts; repeal such Act and all amendatory Acts thereto","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Chatham County, approved March 3, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2835), so as to repeal such Act and all amendatory Acts thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1482/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68814","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1863840,"bill_number":"HR1457","title":"Georgia Tech Glee Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Tech Glee Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1457/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68847","sponsor":"Brad Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1863841,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Atlanta, City of; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of homesteads in certain designated zip codes; 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1481/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68811","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1863842,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Brookhaven, City of; change corporate limits","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 change the corporate limits of the city; to provide a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1486/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68870","sponsor":"Karen Lupton"},
{"bill_id":1863843,"bill_number":"HR1465","title":"Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association; 7th annual GWIAA Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the National Women in Agriculture Association upon its seventh annual GWIAA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1465/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68855","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1863844,"bill_number":"HR1461","title":"Williams, Dr. Dianna M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Dianna M. Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1461/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68851","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1863845,"bill_number":"HR1442","title":"Christian Business Women's Network International; outstanding contributions to empowering women in business; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Christian Business Women's Network International for outstanding contributions to empowering women in business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1442/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68832","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1863846,"bill_number":"HR1444","title":"Smith, Jay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jay Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1444/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68834","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1863847,"bill_number":"HR1441","title":"Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; tenth anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., upon its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1441/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68831","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1863848,"bill_number":"HR1450","title":"Ntumba, Dede; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dede Ntumba; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1450/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68840","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863850,"bill_number":"HR1447","title":"Mashujaa Day; October 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 20, 2024, as Mashujaa Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1447/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68837","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863851,"bill_number":"HR1454","title":"Nigerian Women Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1454/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68844","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863852,"bill_number":"HR1477","title":"House Study Committee on Offshore Wind Energy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Offshore Wind Energy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1477/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68825","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1863853,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Fort Valley, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Valley; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1473/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68800","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":1863854,"bill_number":"SR787","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":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68867","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1863855,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Firearms; election by a postsecondary education institution to allow concealed handguns upon campus; provide","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 provide for the election by a postsecondary education institution to allow concealed handguns upon campus; to require firearms safety training in order to carry handguns upon such campuses; to require storage for handguns at areas upon campus where carrying of a handgun is prohibited by law; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB581/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68815","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1863856,"bill_number":"HR1440","title":"Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia; efforts in making Georgia a top state for construction; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia for its efforts in making Georgia a top state for construction; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1440/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68830","sponsor":"Carter Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1863857,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68823","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1863858,"bill_number":"HR1451","title":"Harris, Dr. Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Angela Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1451/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68841","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863859,"bill_number":"HR1472","title":"Buff, Dr. Shannon; 2024 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shannon Buff, the 2024 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1472/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68861","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1863860,"bill_number":"HR1456","title":"Bourget, Frantz; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frantz Bourget; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1456/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68846","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863861,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"Georgia State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68808","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1863862,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Peach County Day; recognize March 18, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2024, as Peach County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68822","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1863863,"bill_number":"HR1467","title":"Mullin, Chief John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief John Mullin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1467/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68866","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1863864,"bill_number":"HR1434","title":"Ashley MacDonald Callahan Memorial Intersection; Walton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Ashley MacDonald Callahan and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1434/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68812","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1863865,"bill_number":"HR1449","title":"Eyasu, Awet; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Awet Eyasu on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1449/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68839","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863866,"bill_number":"HR1466","title":"Warbington, Chuck; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chuck Warbington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1466/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68856","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1863867,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"International Diaspora Day; recognize March 18, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2024, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68868","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1863868,"bill_number":"HR1474","title":"Lakeview Academy girls basketball team; winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lakeview Academy girls basketball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1474/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68863","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1863869,"bill_number":"HR1476","title":"Minority Health Month; April 2024; encourage cholesterol screening; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Minority Health Month to encourage cholesterol screening; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1476/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68865","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1863870,"bill_number":"HR1458","title":"Comrie, Copeland Fitzgerald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Copeland Fitzgerald Comrie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1458/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68848","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863871,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"Patterson, Dana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dana Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68818","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1863872,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Buff, Dr. Shannon; recognize","description":"A BILL recognizing and commending Dr. Shannon Buff, the 2024 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68798","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":1863873,"bill_number":"HR1437","title":"Henton, Garth Anthony Dermot; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Garth Anthony Dermot Henton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1437/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68827","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863874,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Thomas, Dawn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dawn Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68819","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1863875,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"International Day to Combat Islamophobia; recognize March 15, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 15, 2024, as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68872","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1863876,"bill_number":"HR1448","title":"Mwangi, Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Mwangi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1448/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68838","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863877,"bill_number":"HR1475","title":"Ferguson, Congressman Drew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Congressman Drew Ferguson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1475/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68864","sponsor":"Josh Bonner"},
{"bill_id":1863878,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gilmer High School's Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68816","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1863879,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"Trans Liberation Day; recognize March 26, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2024, as Trans Liberation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68824","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1863880,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Covington, 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 Covington, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4011), so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-06-01","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1475/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68802","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1863881,"bill_number":"HR1468","title":"Iron Workers Local 387; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Iron Workers Local 387 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1468/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68857","sponsor":"Doug Stoner"},
{"bill_id":1863882,"bill_number":"HR1452","title":"Prescott, Lawrence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lawrence Prescott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1452/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68842","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1863883,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Public School Property and Facilities; building inspection and code enforcement for public school educational facilities in this state; 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 building inspection and code enforcement for public school educational facilities in this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB582/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68817","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1863884,"bill_number":"HR1460","title":"Troy, Dr. Mekia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mekia Troy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1460/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68850","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1863885,"bill_number":"HR1471","title":"Lakeview Academy boys basketball team; winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lakeview Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2024 GIAA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1471/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68860","sponsor":"Matt Dubnik"},
{"bill_id":1863886,"bill_number":"HR1439","title":"Shaw, Robert Jennings \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Jennings \"Bob\" Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68829","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1864449,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Health; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of certain information to persons undergoing certain surgical or diagnostic procedures, failure to comply, exceptions, and regulations establishing standards for implementation, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for other medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1498/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68918","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1864450,"bill_number":"HB1489","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":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1489/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68879","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1864451,"bill_number":"HR1498","title":"House Study Committee on Private Water Systems; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1498/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68919","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1864452,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"Washington, Glen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glen Washington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68883","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864453,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Forsyth County; Redevelopment Powers Law; define an area where such powers may be exercised","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Forsyth County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers provided for 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 define an area where such powers may be exercised; 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1488/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68877","sponsor":"Lauren McDonald"},
{"bill_id":1864454,"bill_number":"HR1491","title":"Poplar Springs Baptist Church; occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Poplar Springs Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1491/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68908","sponsor":"Derrick McCollum"},
{"bill_id":1864455,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Smith, Dr. Yvonne L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Yvonne L. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68882","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864456,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Bheodari, Balram J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Balram J. Bheodari; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68881","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864457,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Health; human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a person; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of health, so as to provide that a human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a person for any purpose under law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1497/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68917","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1864458,"bill_number":"HR1492","title":"Hispalanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hispalanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1492/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68909","sponsor":"Reynaldo Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1864459,"bill_number":"HR1494","title":"Wilson, Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jessica Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1494/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68911","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1864460,"bill_number":"HR1486","title":"Hernandez, Dr. Natalie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Natalie Hernandez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1486/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68903","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1864461,"bill_number":"HR1487","title":"Bond, Naima; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Naima Bond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1487/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68904","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1864462,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund; State of Georgia to support; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to support the Vince Dooley Battlefield Preservation Fund as part of the Georgia US250 Committee's observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68889","sponsor":"Max Burns"},
{"bill_id":1864463,"bill_number":"HR1482","title":"Battle, Sha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sha Battle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1482/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68899","sponsor":"Rhonda Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1864464,"bill_number":"HR1478","title":"Biomedical Research Day; every third Thursday in April; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing every third Thursday in April as Biomedical Research Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1478/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68880","sponsor":"Imani Barnes"},
{"bill_id":1864465,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"McCarty, Vern Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vern Edward McCarty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68887","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1864466,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Jean, Sandra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra Jean; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68885","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864467,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Agriculture, Department of; regulatory authority; extend effective date of provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to regulation and taxation of electricity used as motor fuel and electric vehicle charging stations, approved May 2, 2023, (Ga. L. 2023, p. 376/SB 146), so as to extend the effective date of provisions relative to regulatory authority of the Department of Agriculture and revenue and taxation; to amend Article 8A of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric vehicle charging stations, so as to revise and provide for standards for display of electricity dispensed by electric vehicle charging stations; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1491/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68891","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1864468,"bill_number":"HR1496","title":"Coder, Dr. Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Kim Coder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1496/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68913","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1864469,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Georgia Board of Nursing; transmit copies of certain complaints and reports; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory reporting requirements for nurses, so as to require the Georgia Board of Nursing to transmit copies of certain complaints and reports received relating to care rendered in certain settings which requires physician involvement; to provide for a definition; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1493/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68893","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1864470,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"Georgia High School Association Student Athlete Advisory Council; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia High School Association Student Athlete Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68873","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1864471,"bill_number":"HR1479","title":"The Weeping Time; Savannah, Georgia; permanent protection of site; advocate","description":"A RESOLUTION advocating for the permanent protection of the site of The Weeping Time in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1479/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68894","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1864472,"bill_number":"HR1485","title":"Rodriguez, Daniela; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Daniela Rodriguez for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1485/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68902","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1864473,"bill_number":"HR1484","title":"Arab American Heritage Month in Georgia; April 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2024 as Arab American Heritage Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1484/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68901","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1864474,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"Wanique Khemi-Tehuti Shabazz; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wanique Khemi-Tehuti Shabazz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68878","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864475,"bill_number":"HR1483","title":"Wilson, Martine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martine Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1483/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68900","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1864476,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Garden City, City of; mayor and mayor pro tempore and organizational meetings of city council; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Garden City, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3581), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding the mayor and the mayor pro tempore and organizational meetings of the city council; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1494/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68895","sponsor":"Edna Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1864477,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Oconee County; Board of Education; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Oconee County; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal a local constitutional amendment proposed by a certain resolution act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1496/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68916","sponsor":"Marcus Wiedower"},
{"bill_id":1864478,"bill_number":"HR1495","title":"Bryant, Tiffany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffany Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1495/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68912","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1864479,"bill_number":"HR1488","title":"Moore, Shanti; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shanti Moore; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68905","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1864480,"bill_number":"HR1500","title":"Lt. Michael Stephan Vogt Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Michael Stephan Vogt and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1500/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68921","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1864481,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"Diwali Day; recognize November 1, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing November 1, 2024, as Diwali Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68874","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1864482,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Villa Rica, City of; provide that the mayor shall appoint and remove the city manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3869), so as to provide that the mayor shall appoint and remove the city manager; to provide for the city council to override such actions with a supermajority vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1487/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68876","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1864483,"bill_number":"HR1490","title":"Palm, Angela; occasion of her retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Palm on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1490/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68907","sponsor":"Chris Erwin"},
{"bill_id":1864484,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Georgia Airport Development Authority; expand purpose, function, and powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Airport Development Authority, so as to expand the purpose, function, and powers of such authority; to authorize such authority to make loans to local governments for the construction of appurtenant buildings or structures at airports in this state; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for the development of projects by such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1492/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68892","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1864485,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Sandersville, City of; revise powers of mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3733), so as to revise the powers of the mayor; to restate provisions related to the mayor pro tempore; to provide for a council-manager form of government; to provide for the selection, qualifications, and duties of the city manager; to update and restate provisions related to the administration of the city government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1495/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68915","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1864486,"bill_number":"HR1489","title":"Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); 90th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1489/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68906","sponsor":"Victor Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1864487,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Contracts; prohibit enforcement of certain covenants and restrictions on physicians in employment or partnership contracts or agreements","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 the enforcement of certain covenants and restrictions on physicians in employment or partnership contracts or agreements; to delineate covenants not to compete which are valid and enforceable; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for adjudication; 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":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1490/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68890","sponsor":"Mark Newton"},
{"bill_id":1864488,"bill_number":"HR1481","title":"St. Pierre, Amy Wald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Amy Wald St. Pierre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1481/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68898","sponsor":"Becky Evans"},
{"bill_id":1864489,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Watson, Basil Barrington; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Basil Barrington Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68886","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864490,"bill_number":"HR1501","title":"Cory \"Coco Brother\" Condrey Roundabout; Douglas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Cory \"Coco Brother\" Condrey and dedicating a roundabout in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1501/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68922","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1864491,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"City of Atlanta; operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic in transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB583/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68875","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1864492,"bill_number":"HR1497","title":"Wright, Chandra; receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Chandra Wright for receiving the 2024 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1497/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68914","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1864493,"bill_number":"HR1493","title":"U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1493/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68910","sponsor":"David Clark"},
{"bill_id":1864494,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"Brown, Delyno; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delyno Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68884","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864495,"bill_number":"HR1480","title":"King, Naomi Ruth Barber; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Naomi Ruth Barber King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1480/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68897","sponsor":"Carl Gilliard"},
{"bill_id":1864496,"bill_number":"HR1499","title":"Maria Montez Phifer Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Maria Montez Phifer and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1499/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68920","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1864497,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"Gayle, Dr. Helene D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Helene D. Gayle for her outstanding service as President of Spelman College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68896","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1864498,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its members; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its members in observance of the chapter's 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68888","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1864711,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"City of Stockbridge; new homestead exemptions; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents, certain seniors, and residents with septic systems; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for new homestead exemptions from City of Stockbridge ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents, certain seniors, and residents with septic systems; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemptions 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, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 635","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB584/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68923","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1864721,"bill_number":"SR804","title":"Pi Day; recognize March 14, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2024, as Pi Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68924","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1865173,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Powder Springs, City of; certain map to update boundaries of city; adopt by reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to adopt by reference a certain map 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1500/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68934","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":1865174,"bill_number":"HR1503","title":"Cholesterol Screening Awareness Month; February of each year; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION designating February of each year as Cholesterol Screening Awareness Month in the State of Georgia in order to raise awareness about the need for cholesterol screening; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1503/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68929","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1865175,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Spelman College Day; recognize March 20, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2024, as Spelman College Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68946","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1865176,"bill_number":"HR1515","title":"Musselwhite, Mrs. Lois; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lois Musselwhite; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1515/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68957","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1865177,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"Hamilton, Grace Latoya; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace Latoya Hamilton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68944","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1865178,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Paulding County Airport Authority; revise membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Paulding County Airport Authority, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3645), 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":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 693","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1502/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68936","sponsor":"Martin Momtahan"},
{"bill_id":1865179,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media on Children and Platform Privacy Protection; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media on Children and Platform Privacy Protection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68926","sponsor":"Sally Harrell"},
{"bill_id":1865180,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"Hassan, Abdur; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abdur Hassan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68933","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1865181,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Waiver of Sovereign Immunity; claims against state officers and employees whose acts or omissions violate the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waiver of sovereign immunity as to actions ex contractu and state tort claims, so as to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity for claims against state officers and employees whose acts or omissions violate the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Titles I and V of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, or the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 under certain circumstances; to provide legislative intent; 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":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB585/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68959","sponsor":"Elena Parent"},
{"bill_id":1865182,"bill_number":"HR1512","title":"Bleckley County High School girls cross country team; winning the 2023 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Bleckley County High School girls cross country team for winning the 2023 Class 1A/Division 1 State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1512/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68954","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1865183,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"Senate Peach State Saves Program Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Peach State Saves Program Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68927","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":1865184,"bill_number":"HR1513","title":"Batchelor, Willie D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie D. Batchelor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1513/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68955","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1865185,"bill_number":"HR1510","title":"University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars; Academic Recognition Day for 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1510/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68952","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1865186,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Public Health, Department of; grant program to prevent maternal mortality by managing risk factors, conditions, and circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a grant program to prevent maternal mortality by managing risk factors, conditions, and circumstances; to establish the Maternal Mortality Prevention Grant Program; to provide for the Department of Public Health to administer such program; to provide for grant criteria; to provide for certain services; to provide for an annual report; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1499/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68930","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1865187,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"Littlefield, Matthew Christopher; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew Christopher Littlefield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68960","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1865188,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Jordan, Montell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Montell Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68941","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1865189,"bill_number":"HR1502","title":"Senior living industry; study and implement rent control measures; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the senior living industry to study and implement rent control measures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1502/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68928","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":1865190,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"City of Roswell Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Roswell Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for 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 an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date 2024-05-06","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1501/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68935","sponsor":"Deborah Silcox"},
{"bill_id":1865191,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"Senator Horacena Tate; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Horacena Tate for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68958","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1865192,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"Crumidy, KeShawn Xavier; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of KeShawn Xavier Crumidy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68943","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1865193,"bill_number":"HR1505","title":"House Study Committee on Solar Facility Development; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Solar Facility Development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1505/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68940","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1865194,"bill_number":"HR1516","title":"Dominique Turner Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Dominique Anthony Turner and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1516/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68945","sponsor":"Mandisha Thomas"},
{"bill_id":1865195,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority; create and establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority, a new regional airport authority in and for the County of Spalding, the City of Griffin, the County of Butts, the County of Lamar, the County of Pike, and the County of Monroe; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2024-05-06","last_action":"Act 694","last_action_date":"2024-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1504/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68938","sponsor":"Beth Camp"},
{"bill_id":1865196,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"Washington, Sr., Floyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Floyd Washington, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68932","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1865197,"bill_number":"HR1508","title":"Lopez-Williams, Grace M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grace M. Lopez-Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1508/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68950","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1865198,"bill_number":"HR1509","title":"Carter, Ray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ray Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1509/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68951","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1865199,"bill_number":"HR1514","title":"Bleckley County High School Competition Cheerleading Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley County High School Competition Cheerleading Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1514/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68956","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1865200,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"Representative Pedro Marin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Pedro Marin on his outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68942","sponsor":"Jason Esteves"},
{"bill_id":1865201,"bill_number":"HR1504","title":"United States Department of Energy; ensure feasibility of tankless water heaters; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Energy to ensure the feasibility of tankless water heaters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1504/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68939","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":1865202,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Cartersville, City of; Bartow County; joint airport authority; provide for additional members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a joint airport authority for the City of Cartersville and Bartow County, Georgia, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2270), so as to provide for additional members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1503/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68937","sponsor":"Matthew Gambill"},
{"bill_id":1865203,"bill_number":"HR1506","title":"Trailblazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2024, as Trailblazing Women in Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1506/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68947","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1865204,"bill_number":"HR1507","title":"Molina, Antonio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antonio Molina; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1507/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68949","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1865205,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"King, Naomi Ruth Barber; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Naomi Ruth Barber King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68925","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1865206,"bill_number":"HR1511","title":"Darsey, Caleb; winning the 2023 Class 1A/Division 1 Boys Individual State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Darsey on winning the 2023 Class 1A/Division 1 Boys Individual State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1511/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68953","sponsor":"Danny Mathis"},
{"bill_id":1865207,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Harrell, Morgan Faithe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morgan Faithe Harrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68931","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1865208,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"Kaplan, Jaime; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jaime Kaplan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68961","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1865209,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"Henry Louis Aaron Day; recognize April 8, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 8, 2024, as Henry Louis Aaron Day in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68948","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1865551,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"Kennard, Gregg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregg Kennard on his outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68963","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1865552,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Music in our Schools Month; recognize and celebrate March 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 2024 as Music in our Schools Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68964","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1865553,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 7-11, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 7-11, 2024, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68962","sponsor":"Billy Hickman"},
{"bill_id":1866045,"bill_number":"HR1566","title":"House Study Committee on Tax Credits for Convenience Stores in Qualified Low Income Census Tracts that Sell Produce; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Tax Credits for Convenience Stores in Qualified Low Income Census Tracts that Sell Produce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1566/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69020","sponsor":"Yasmin Neal"},
{"bill_id":1866046,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Labor and industrial relations; minimum wage; provide for an 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 for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1507/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68968","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1866047,"bill_number":"HR1521","title":"Knight, Ella Nicole; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ella Nicole Knight; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1521/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68982","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1866048,"bill_number":"HR1557","title":"Sandy Springs Fire Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sandy Springs Fire Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69023","sponsor":"Shea Roberts"},
{"bill_id":1866049,"bill_number":"HR1565","title":"Georgia Nigerian Day; designate March 21 of each year","description":"A RESOLUTION designating March 21 as Georgia Nigerian Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1565/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69019","sponsor":"Gabe Okoye"},
{"bill_id":1866050,"bill_number":"HR1532","title":"Rhodes, Thomas; Roswell High School; winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Traditional Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Rhodes of Roswell High School for winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Traditional Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1532/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68992","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866051,"bill_number":"HR1535","title":"Harris, Zakiyyah N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zakiyyah N. Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1535/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68995","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1866052,"bill_number":"HR1562","title":"Festival of Navroz as well as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the festival of Navroz as well as the Shia Ismaili Muslim community residing in and contributing to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1562/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69028","sponsor":"Ruwa Romman"},
{"bill_id":1866053,"bill_number":"HR1544","title":"Grayson High School Girls Basketball Team; winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1544/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69004","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1866054,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Trafficking in Cocaine and Illegal Drugs; provide for the offense; mandatory minimum penalties; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine and penalties; to amend Code Section 4-8-27, Titles 16 and 17, Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42, and Code Section 45-12-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certificates of registration for dog ownership, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, and reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of person selling dangerous or narcotic drugs generally and rewards by counties and municipalities, respectively; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB587/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68977","sponsor":"Timothy Bearden"},
{"bill_id":1866055,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Hamilton, Karen \"Alphia\" Rachel Broughton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen \"Alphia\" Rachel Broughton Hamilton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68973","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1866056,"bill_number":"HR1560","title":"Mims, Joyce; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joyce Mims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1560/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69026","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1866057,"bill_number":"HR1524","title":"Roswell Hornets Boys Lacrosse Team; winning the 2023 GHSA 5A-6A Boys Lacrosse State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Hornets Boys Lacrosse Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 5A-6A Boys Lacrosse State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1524/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68985","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866058,"bill_number":"HR1552","title":"Seay, Senator Valencia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Valencia Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1552/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69013","sponsor":"Rhonda Burnough"},
{"bill_id":1866059,"bill_number":"HR1550","title":"Farist, Carson; Taylor Schiesser; Gilmer High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gilmer High School's Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1550/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69011","sponsor":"Johnny Chastain"},
{"bill_id":1866060,"bill_number":"HR1558","title":"Mosley, Reverend Abraham; occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Abraham Mosley on the occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1558/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69024","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":1866061,"bill_number":"HR1538","title":"Northview High School mock trial team; winning the 2024 Georgia High School Mock Trial Regional Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Northview High School mock trial team for winning the 2024 Georgia High School Mock Trial Regional Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1538/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68998","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1866062,"bill_number":"HR1517","title":"Midway Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Midway Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1517/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68978","sponsor":"Steven Meeks"},
{"bill_id":1866063,"bill_number":"HR1527","title":"Fellowship Christian Lady Paladins Varsity Soccer Team; winning the 2023 GHSA 2A Girls Soccer State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fellowship Christian Lady Paladins Varsity Soccer Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 2A Girls Soccer State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1527/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68988","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866064,"bill_number":"HR1561","title":"Henry Louis Aaron Day; April 8, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 8, 2024, as Henry Louis Aaron Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1561/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69027","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866065,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"2024 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2024 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68974","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1866066,"bill_number":"HR1526","title":"Blessed Trinity Titans Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team; winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blessed Trinity Titans Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Girls Lacrosse State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1526/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68987","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866067,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"Westside High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westside High School Patriots boys basketball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68969","sponsor":"Harold Jones"},
{"bill_id":1866068,"bill_number":"HR1534","title":"J.R. Crickets; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J.R. Crickets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1534/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68994","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1866069,"bill_number":"HR1542","title":"Banding Together for Our Veterans Day; March 22, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2024, as Banding Together for Our Veterans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1542/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69002","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1866070,"bill_number":"HR1530","title":"Mattson, Holly Jean; state winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023-2024 Good Citizen award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Holly Jean Mattson, the state winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2023-2024 Good Citizen award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1530/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68990","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1866071,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"King, William \"Ross\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William \"Ross\" King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68976","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":1866072,"bill_number":"HR1529","title":"Harris, Eddie Bernard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eddie Bernard Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1529/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69005","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1866073,"bill_number":"HR1522","title":"Andrews, Geraldine P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Geraldine P. Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1522/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68983","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1866074,"bill_number":"HR1546","title":"Johns Creek High School Orchestra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Johns Creek High School Orchestra; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1546/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69007","sponsor":"Michelle Au"},
{"bill_id":1866075,"bill_number":"HR1555","title":"Executive Function Day at the state capitol; March 26, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2024, as Executive Function Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1555/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69021","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1866077,"bill_number":"HR1528","title":"Street, Greg; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greg Street; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1528/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68989","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1866078,"bill_number":"HR1548","title":"Cotty, Stephen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Cotty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1548/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69009","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1866079,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"Senate Saving Georgia's Pollinators Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Saving Georgia's Pollinators Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68971","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1866080,"bill_number":"HR1541","title":"Carrollton High School debate team; winning the 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently 2024 GFCA State Debate Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Carrollton High School debate team for winning the 2021, 2022, 2023, and, most recently, 2024 GFCA State Debate Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1541/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69001","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1866081,"bill_number":"HR1543","title":"Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2024, as Strolling Thunder Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1543/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69003","sponsor":"Todd Jones"},
{"bill_id":1866082,"bill_number":"HR1551","title":"Aga Khan Development Network; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Aga Khan Development Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1551/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69012","sponsor":"Derrick Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1866083,"bill_number":"HR1536","title":"Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy's boys & girls varsity basketball team; winning the 2024 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state title games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academy's boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams for winning the 2024 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state title games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1536/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68996","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1866084,"bill_number":"HR1531","title":"The Georgia Cup Day; April 7, 2024; The Georgia Cup's 27th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 7, 2024, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrating The Georgia Cup's 27th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1531/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68991","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866085,"bill_number":"HR1540","title":"University of West Georgia Cheerleading Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of West Georgia Cheerleading Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1540/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69000","sponsor":"David Huddleston"},
{"bill_id":1866086,"bill_number":"HR1556","title":"Shoal Creek Park III; rename to The John Evans Legacy Park; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the renaming of Shoal Creek Park III to The John Evans Legacy Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1556/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69022","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1866087,"bill_number":"HR1519","title":"Spivey, Jerry Leo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry Leo Spivey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1519/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68980","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1866088,"bill_number":"HR1549","title":"Venue 338; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Venue 338; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1549/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69010","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1866089,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Commerce and trade; limit amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited use of purchaser's credit card information by merchant, so as to limit the amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1505/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68966","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1866090,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"Broken Shackle Ranch Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Broken Shackle Ranch Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68970","sponsor":"Lee Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1866091,"bill_number":"HR1545","title":"Grayson High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1545/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69006","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1866092,"bill_number":"HR1564","title":"House Summit on Hunger and Food Insecurity; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Summit on Hunger and Food Insecurity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1564/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69018","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1866093,"bill_number":"HR1547","title":"Rathburn, Chelsea; distinguished Poet Laureate of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Chelsea Rathburn as the distinguished Poet Laureate of Georgia; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1547/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69008","sponsor":"Lisa Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1866094,"bill_number":"HR1523","title":"Harris, Brandon Sean; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brandon Sean Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1523/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68984","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1866095,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Georgia, on the occasion of its Centennial Celebration, 1924-2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69029","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1866096,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Central High School Lions Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Central High School Lions wrestling team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Wrestling Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68965","sponsor":"Timothy Bearden"},
{"bill_id":1866097,"bill_number":"HR1518","title":"Beverly, Minority Leader James; outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minority Leader James Beverly on his outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1518/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68979","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1866098,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Grants of Pardons, Paroles, and Other Relief; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide","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 provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when majority votes to deny or delay release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB586/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68975","sponsor":"Josh McLaurin"},
{"bill_id":1866099,"bill_number":"HR1537","title":"Elbert County Chamber of Commerce; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1537/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68997","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1866100,"bill_number":"HR1554","title":"House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1554/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69015","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1866101,"bill_number":"HR1525","title":"Garrett, Jack; Blessed Trinity Catholic High School; winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Traditional Wrestling State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack Garrett of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School for winning the 2024 GHSA 6A Traditional Wrestling State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1525/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68986","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866102,"bill_number":"HR1533","title":"Roswell Hornets Girls Soccer Team; winning the2023 GHSA 6A Girls Soccer State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Hornets Girls Soccer Team for winning the 2023 GHSA 6A Girls Soccer State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1533/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68993","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":1866103,"bill_number":"HR1539","title":"Bruce, Representative Roger; outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Roger Bruce on his outstanding public service as a member of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1539/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68999","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1866104,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Crimes and offenses; prohibit sale, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons; to provide for the registration of assault weapons; to provide for crimes involving the possession, sale, distribution, or use of certain assault weapons; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1506/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68967","sponsor":"Eric Bell"},
{"bill_id":1866105,"bill_number":"HR1563","title":"House Study Committee on Georgia's Creative Economy; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia's Creative Economy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Creative Arts & Entertainment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1563/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69017","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1866106,"bill_number":"HR1559","title":"Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its members; observance of the chapter's 70th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its members in observance of the chapter's 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1559/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69025","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1866107,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"Brookwood High School Girls Swim & Dive Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School girls swim & dive team for winning the 2023-2024 GHSA Class 7A State Swimming and Diving Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68972","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1866108,"bill_number":"HR1553","title":"Westside High School Patriots; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westside High School Patriots; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1553/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69014","sponsor":"Karlton Howard"},
{"bill_id":1866109,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Game and fish; licenses; provide for Georgia turkey stamps","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trout license, Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamp, big game license, and alligator harvest permit, so as to provide for Georgia turkey stamps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1508/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69016","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1866110,"bill_number":"HR1520","title":"Carter, James Coan \"Jimmy\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Coan \"Jimmy\" Carter Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1520/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/68981","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1866522,"bill_number":"SB588","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":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB588/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69064","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1866523,"bill_number":"HR1578","title":"Fedrick, Dr. Marion Ross; outstanding public service as President of Albany State University; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick on her outstanding public service as President of Albany State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1578/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69055","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1866525,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Grayson High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69036","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1866526,"bill_number":"HR1579","title":"Gibson, Reverend Marcus; occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Marcus Gibson on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1579/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69056","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1866528,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"Senate Study Committee on Universal Design Incorporation Within State Buildings; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Universal Design Incorporation Within State Buildings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69073","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1866529,"bill_number":"HR1569","title":"Chappelle, Joah; outstanding accomplishments; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joah Chappelle for his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1569/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69046","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":1866531,"bill_number":"SR834","title":"\"A Day of Nonviolence\"; recognize April 2, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2024, as \"A Day of Nonviolence\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69032","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1866532,"bill_number":"HR1575","title":"J&I Cordon Electric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending J&I Cordon Electric; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1575/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69052","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1866534,"bill_number":"HR1572","title":"Brown, Dr. Sharron J.; Women's History Month; March 2024; Dr. Sharron Brown Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sharron J. Brown and recognizing March 1, the beginning of Women's History Month, as Dr. Sharron Brown Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1572/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69049","sponsor":"Lynn Heffner"},
{"bill_id":1866535,"bill_number":"HR1570","title":"Powell, John T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John T. Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1570/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69047","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1866536,"bill_number":"HR1577","title":"Kaplan, Jaime; 500th win; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jaime Kaplan on her 500th win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1577/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69054","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1866538,"bill_number":"HR1587","title":"World Down Syndrome Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2024, as World Down Syndrome Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1587/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69072","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1866539,"bill_number":"SR845","title":"Members of the US Congress; enact federal legislation granting statehood to the 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":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR845/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69062","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":1866541,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Dual Enrollment Act; residency requirement for eligible students; provide","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 provide for a residency requirement for eligible students; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1509/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69042","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1866542,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"Midway Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Midway Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69038","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1866543,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Elections; prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign, independent, or political action committees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to candidates or campaign, independent, or political action committees; to prohibit candidates and campaign, independent, and political action committees from accepting contributions from foreign nationals; to provide exemptions for contributions made by members of a candidate's immediate family; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1510/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69061","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1866545,"bill_number":"HR1586","title":"Helms, Monica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Monica Helms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1586/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69071","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1866546,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"United States Department of Energy; ensure the feasibility of tankless water heaters; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Energy to ensure the feasibility of tankless water heaters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69034","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1866548,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"Senator Horacena Tate and the late former Senator Horace Tate; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Horacena Tate and the late former Senator Horace Tate for their outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69031","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1866549,"bill_number":"HR1576","title":"Dutchtown High School boys track and field team; winning the 2023 GHSA Class 5A State Track and Field Championship Meet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dutchtown High School boys track and field team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class 5A State Track and Field Championship Meet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1576/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69053","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1866551,"bill_number":"HR1567","title":"Littlefield, Matthew Christopher \"Matt\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew Christopher \"Matt\" Littlefield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1567/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69044","sponsor":"Bethany Ballard"},
{"bill_id":1866552,"bill_number":"HR1583","title":"McArdle, Jane, Molly McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones, and Kaitlyn Iannace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jane McArdle, Molly McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones, and Kaitlyn Iannace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1583/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69060","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1866554,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Grayson High School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Grayson High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69035","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1866555,"bill_number":"HR1585","title":"McCarthy, Debra Yvonne Dixon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Debra Yvonne Dixon McCarthy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1585/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69070","sponsor":"John Corbett"},
{"bill_id":1866556,"bill_number":"HR1582","title":"McDaniel, Linda; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda McDaniel on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1582/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69059","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1866558,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"Jennings, Danny; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of Danny Jennings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69037","sponsor":"Russ Goodman"},
{"bill_id":1866559,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"Coach Paul Fitz-Simons, the GHSA Class 7A Athletic Director of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Paul Fitz-Simons, the GHSA Class 7A Athletic Director of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69033","sponsor":"Timothy Bearden"},
{"bill_id":1866561,"bill_number":"HR1568","title":"Paulding Public Safety Appreciation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paulding Public Safety Appreciation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1568/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69045","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1866562,"bill_number":"HR1580","title":"Broady, District Attorney Flynn D., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1580/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69057","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1866563,"bill_number":"HR1581","title":"Mosley, Beth Rahn; outstanding public service as the Probate Judge of Effingham County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beth Rahn Mosley on her outstanding public service as the Probate Judge of Effingham County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1581/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69058","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1866565,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Robert Stebbins, John Rudert, and Woodcraft of Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Stebbins, John Rudert, and Woodcraft of Atlanta for their historic contribution to the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69030","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1866566,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Archibald J. Kielly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Archibald J. Kielly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69040","sponsor":"Shawn Still"},
{"bill_id":1866568,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"International Women's Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing International Women's Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69063","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1866569,"bill_number":"HR1574","title":"Butler-Baker School Day; March 23, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Saturday, March 23, 2024, as Butler-Baker School Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1574/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69051","sponsor":"Jasmine Clark"},
{"bill_id":1866571,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Health; bad debts and underpayment for Medicare services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to provide that bad debts and underpayment for Medicare services are not included as indigent and charity care for purposes of community benefit reports by hospital authorities; to remove hospital authorities' immunity from antitrust liability; to add requirements to the annual report from hospitals and other health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1513/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69068","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1866572,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Commissioner Bruce Thompson; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Commissioner Bruce Thompson's courageous battle against pancreatic cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69041","sponsor":"Marty Harbin"},
{"bill_id":1866574,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Law enforcement officers and agencies; employ civilian personnel to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage; provisions","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 authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to investigate traffic accidents involving property damage; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a training program for civilian traffic investigators by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to authorize civilian traffic investigators to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; to provide that civilian traffic investigators utilize uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1514/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69069","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1866575,"bill_number":"HR1571","title":"Smith, Major Hoke Gilbert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Hoke Gilbert Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1571/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69048","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":1866576,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"Georgia Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal; enforce the International Fire Code and allow for two-way communications of first responders responding to emergencies; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal to enforce the International Fire Code and urging building owners and developers to install communication enhancement systems in all buildings in this state to allow for two-way communications of first responders responding to emergencies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69043","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1866578,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Medical assistance; coverage of prescription drugs prescribed as a treatment for obesity for Medicaid recipients; 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 coverage of prescription drugs prescribed as a treatment for obesity for Medicaid recipients; to provide for conditions; to provide for a state plan amendment or waiver request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Public Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1512/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69067","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1866579,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Nuisances; regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to nuisances, so as to provide for the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1511/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69065","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":1866581,"bill_number":"HR1573","title":"King, William \"Ross\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William \"Ross\" King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1573/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69050","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1866582,"bill_number":"HR1584","title":"Chairman Tim Lee Memorial Interchange; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Chairman Tim Lee and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1584/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69066","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1866583,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Tippins, Scarlett Kay Asbury; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Scarlett Kay Asbury Tippins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69039","sponsor":"Clint Dixon"},
{"bill_id":1866971,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals upon its 40th year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69074","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1866972,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"Rhoades, Carol Lynne Manross; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating Carol Lynne Manross Rhoades; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69076","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":1866973,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"Tift, Bessie Willingham; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bessie Willingham Tift; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69075","sponsor":"Carden Summers"},
{"bill_id":1867469,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Massage Associates of Atlanta; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Massage Associates of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69088","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1867474,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"Georgia's Own Credit Union; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Georgia's Own Credit Union upon its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69081","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1867479,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"Rockmart High School Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rockmart High School Wrestling Team for winning the 2024 State Duals and Traditional Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69083","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1867485,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"Woodward Academy Security Team; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the heroic actions of the Woodward Academy Security Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69080","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1867491,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Corbitt, Emily Charlotte; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Emily Charlotte Corbitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69077","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1867500,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"Country of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Country of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69078","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1867504,"bill_number":"SR862","title":"Cleveland, Gretchen Garrett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gretchen Garrett Cleveland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR862/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69087","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1867509,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"Women Marines Association's Annual Biennial Convention; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the Women Marines Association's Annual Biennial Convention; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69085","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1867516,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Rockmart High School Weightlifting Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Rockmart High School Weightlifting Team on its outstanding 2024 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69086","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1867524,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"Samaye, Bishop Anthony Olusesan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Anthony Olusesan Samaye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69079","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1867530,"bill_number":"SR861","title":"Callaway, John; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending John Callaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR861/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69084","sponsor":"Matt Brass"},
{"bill_id":1867535,"bill_number":"SR860","title":"Turner Theological Seminary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Turner Theological Seminary upon its 130th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR860/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69082","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1867937,"bill_number":"HR1624","title":"National Epidemic and Global Pandemic Hair Loss Summit Day in Georgia; 02/20/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2024, as National Epidemic and Global Pandemic Hair Loss Summit Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1624/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69137","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1867938,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Local government; enter into nondisclosure agreements; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments from entering into nondisclosure agreements; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1519/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69161","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1867939,"bill_number":"SR866","title":"C&H Precision Day; recognize March 26, 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending C&H Precision's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 26, 2024, as C&H Precision Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR866/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69091","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":1867940,"bill_number":"HR1588","title":"Kennedy, Karen; Alexander High School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karen Kennedy, Alexander High School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1588/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69101","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1867941,"bill_number":"HR1641","title":"Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals; 40th year anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals upon its 40th year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1641/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69154","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":1867942,"bill_number":"SR864","title":"DeKalb Public Health Department; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the DeKalb Public Health Department on its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR864/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69089","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1867943,"bill_number":"HR1634","title":"Oshoniyi, Dr. Atilade O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Atilade O. Oshoniyi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69147","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1867944,"bill_number":"HR1644","title":"Congress; enact legislation to allow states to provide for consolidation of federally funded workforce development services; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact legislation to allow states to provide for the consolidation of federally funded workforce development services with federally funded social safety net services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1644/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69163","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1867945,"bill_number":"HR1595","title":"Cummings, Tommy Lee, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tommy Lee Cummings Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1595/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69108","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1867946,"bill_number":"HR1605","title":"Prensa Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Prensa Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1605/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69118","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1867947,"bill_number":"HR1606","title":"Martinez-Sadri, Judith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judith Martinez-Sadri; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1606/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69119","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1867948,"bill_number":"HR1609","title":"Lords, Scott; South Paulding High School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scott Lords, South Paulding High School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1609/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69122","sponsor":"Kimberly New"},
{"bill_id":1867949,"bill_number":"HR1616","title":"Anderson, Will, Jr.; winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Will Anderson, Jr., on winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1616/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69129","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1867950,"bill_number":"HR1627","title":"Southeastern Carpenters Augusta Local 283; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Southeastern Carpenters Augusta Local 283; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1627/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69140","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":1867951,"bill_number":"HR1603","title":"Hooks, William Deon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Deon Hooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1603/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69116","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1867952,"bill_number":"SR865","title":"Harris, David E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David E. Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR865/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69093","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":1867953,"bill_number":"HR1635","title":"Eko Club Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eko Club Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1635/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69148","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1867954,"bill_number":"HR1668","title":"Banton-Lofter, Princess; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Princess Banton-Lofter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1668/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69187","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1867955,"bill_number":"HR1631","title":"Greek Independence Day; March 25, 2024; 203rd anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 25, 2024, as the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1631/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69144","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1867956,"bill_number":"HR1618","title":"Gibson, Coach Calvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Calvin Gibson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1618/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69131","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1867957,"bill_number":"HR1607","title":"Park, Chunghee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chunghee Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1607/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69120","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1867958,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Professions and businesses; nurse protocol agreement; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 26 and 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses and physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, respectively, so as to provide that a nurse protocol agreement shall be submitted to the Georgia Board of Nursing for approval or disapproval; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to review nurse protocol agreements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for the approval or disapproval of a nurse protocol agreement in a complete application in a timely manner; to provide for administrative proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1516/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69158","sponsor":"Jodi Lott"},
{"bill_id":1867959,"bill_number":"SR873","title":"Jenkins, Jr., James Anthony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Anthony Jenkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR873/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69100","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1867960,"bill_number":"SR879","title":"Rahn, Dr. Troy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Troy Rahn on his outstanding service as Glennville's dentist for 53 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR879/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69197","sponsor":"Blake Tillery"},
{"bill_id":1867961,"bill_number":"HR1647","title":"Batchelor, Julia Christine Hendrix; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Julia Christine Hendrix Batchelor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1647/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69166","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":1867962,"bill_number":"HR1654","title":"Lemmings, Alex; Chattooga High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexis Lemmings, Chattooga High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1654/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69173","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1867963,"bill_number":"HR1657","title":"Pickleball Day at the state capitol; March 26, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2024, as Pickleball Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1657/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69176","sponsor":"Scott Hilton"},
{"bill_id":1867964,"bill_number":"HR1626","title":"Glover, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Michael Glover; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1626/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69139","sponsor":"Debra Bazemore"},
{"bill_id":1867965,"bill_number":"SR877","title":"Pieh, Dr. Samuel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Samuel Pieh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR877/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69193","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1867966,"bill_number":"HR1667","title":"Mughal, Honorable Shaharyar A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of the Honorable Shaharyar A. Mughal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1667/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69186","sponsor":"Farooq Mughal"},
{"bill_id":1867967,"bill_number":"HR1612","title":"Cobb County Police Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cobb County Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1612/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69125","sponsor":"Terry Cummings"},
{"bill_id":1867968,"bill_number":"SR874","title":"North Paulding Lady Wolfpack; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Paulding Lady Wolfpack for winning the GHSA 7A Region 3 Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR874/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69156","sponsor":"Jason Anavitarte"},
{"bill_id":1867969,"bill_number":"SR878","title":"National Dream Day; recognize March 11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11 as National Dream Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR878/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69191","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":1867970,"bill_number":"HR1650","title":"Thomas, Sheriff Stevie; outstanding public service as Sheriff of Franklin County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Stevie Thomas on his outstanding public service as Sheriff of Franklin County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1650/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69169","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1867971,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; establish GeorgiaCorps Grant Program; provisions","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 establish the GeorgiaCorps Grant Program designed to provide qualified individuals with meaningful experiences in child care, elder care, or healthcare through grant-funded projects within this state; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria and compliance; to provide for application and project requirements; to provide for qualified individual requirements; to provide for participation commitment, pre-service training, in-service training, and a postservice interview; to provide for prohibited activities; to provide for program assessment and reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1518/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69160","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1867972,"bill_number":"HR1630","title":"Annunciation Day School of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Annunciation Day School of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1630/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69143","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1867973,"bill_number":"SR867","title":"Bangladesh Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bangladesh Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR867/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69092","sponsor":"Sheikh Rahman"},
{"bill_id":1867974,"bill_number":"HR1593","title":"Rene', Karen; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Rene' on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1593/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69106","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":1867975,"bill_number":"HR1598","title":"Kittle, Rickey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rickey Kittle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1598/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69111","sponsor":"Mitchell Horner"},
{"bill_id":1867976,"bill_number":"HR1591","title":"Leadership Bryan Class of 2024; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Bryan Class of 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1591/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69104","sponsor":"Lehman Franklin"},
{"bill_id":1867977,"bill_number":"HR1655","title":"Greer, Gene; Chattooga High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gene Greer, Chattooga High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1655/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69174","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1867978,"bill_number":"HR1649","title":"Whitmire, Chief Deputy Tommy; outstanding public service as Chief Deputy Sheriff of Hart County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire on his outstanding public service as Chief Deputy Sheriff of Hart County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1649/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69168","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1867979,"bill_number":"HR1620","title":"American Lung Association; 120th year anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the American Lung Association upon its 120th year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1620/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69133","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1867980,"bill_number":"HR1658","title":"Sotomayor, Dr. Gerardo L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gerardo L. Sotomayor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1658/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69177","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1867981,"bill_number":"HR1669","title":"Dupart, Jesseca \"Judy\"; Influential Women of Georgia Day; 03/26/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jesseca \"Judy\" Dupart and recognizing March 26, 2024, as Influential Women of Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1669/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69188","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1867982,"bill_number":"HR1611","title":"Rotary Club of Paulding County; 55th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rotary Club of Paulding County upon its 55th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1611/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69124","sponsor":"Joseph Gullett"},
{"bill_id":1867983,"bill_number":"SR869","title":"City of Suwanee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Suwanee on the occasion of its 75th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR869/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69097","sponsor":"Nabilah Islam Parkes"},
{"bill_id":1867984,"bill_number":"HR1628","title":"Aganga-Williams, Tiwa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Tiwa Aganga-Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1628/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69141","sponsor":"Segun Adeyina"},
{"bill_id":1867985,"bill_number":"HR1617","title":"Dean, Trey; winning Super Bowl LVIII; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trey Dean on winning Super Bowl LVIII; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1617/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69130","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":1867986,"bill_number":"HR1589","title":"Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day; May 17, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 17, 2024 as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1589/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69102","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1867987,"bill_number":"HR1623","title":"McLaughlin, Antwanette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Antwanette McLaughlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1623/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69136","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1867988,"bill_number":"HR1610","title":"Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2024; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69123","sponsor":"Steven Sainz"},
{"bill_id":1867989,"bill_number":"HR1664","title":"Latino Community Fund Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Latino Community Fund Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1664/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69183","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1867990,"bill_number":"HR1671","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Day at the state capitol; 02/26/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2024, as National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1671/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69190","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1867991,"bill_number":"HR1629","title":"Kenney, Apostle David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Apostle David Kenney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1629/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69142","sponsor":"Teddy Reese"},
{"bill_id":1867992,"bill_number":"HR1599","title":"Knox, Robert Edward \"Bob\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Edward \"Bob\" Knox, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69112","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1867993,"bill_number":"HR1642","title":"Fedrick, Dr. Marion Ross; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1642/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69155","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":1867994,"bill_number":"HR1637","title":"Ogletree, Judge LaVerne; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge LaVerne Ogletree on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1637/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69150","sponsor":"Trey Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":1867995,"bill_number":"SR863","title":"Jackson, Bishop Reginald Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson for his outstanding public service and dedication to social justice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR863/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69090","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1867996,"bill_number":"SR875","title":"Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. on the occasion of its Centennial Celebration, 1924 to 2024; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR875/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69157","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1867997,"bill_number":"HR1597","title":"Brown, Charles Nelson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Nelson Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1597/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69110","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1867998,"bill_number":"HR1622","title":"Ector, Ellen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ellen Ector; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1622/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69135","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1867999,"bill_number":"HR1672","title":"Burns, Right Honorable Sir Simon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Right Honorable Sir Simon Burns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1672/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69194","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1868000,"bill_number":"HR1621","title":"Elbert County United States Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program Female Armed Squad; 2023 State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Elbert County United States Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program Female Armed Squad for its 2023 State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1621/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69134","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1868001,"bill_number":"HR1656","title":"McDonald, Caleb; Coosa High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caleb McDonald, Coosa High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1656/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69175","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1868002,"bill_number":"HR1652","title":"Shirley, Sheriff Randy; outstanding public service as Sheriff of Stephens County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Randy Shirley on his outstanding public service as Sheriff of Stephens County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1652/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69171","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1868003,"bill_number":"HR1659","title":"Reece, Caden; Coosa High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caden Reece, Coosa High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1659/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69178","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1868004,"bill_number":"HR1636","title":"Jones, Katie; Baskets of Joy, Musella, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katie Jones of Musella, Georgia, and her Baskets of Joy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1636/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69149","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":1868005,"bill_number":"HR1674","title":"Binney, Stephen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Binney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1674/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69196","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1868006,"bill_number":"HR1638","title":"Decatur High School girls cross country team; winning the 2023 GHSA State Cross Country Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Decatur High School girls cross country team for winning the 2023 GHSA State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1638/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69151","sponsor":"Omari Crawford"},
{"bill_id":1868007,"bill_number":"HR1608","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; October 7-11, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 7-11, 2024, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1608/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69121","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":1868008,"bill_number":"HR1632","title":"Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church; Hellenic Studies Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Hellenic Studies Program of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1632/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69145","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":1868009,"bill_number":"HR1600","title":"Hatcher, Dorothy Ruth Kitchen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Ruth Kitchen Hatcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1600/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69113","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1868010,"bill_number":"HR1602","title":"Duckworth, Jeffrey Allen, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffrey Allen Duckworth, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1602/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69115","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1868011,"bill_number":"HR1646","title":"Fortson, Jaukeem; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Jaukeem Fortson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1646/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69165","sponsor":"Rob Leverett"},
{"bill_id":1868012,"bill_number":"HR1615","title":"Community Activist Day; April 29, 2024; acknowledge unsung heroic activists and their strength, selfless courage, and hopeful actions that create a positive and much improved future; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 29, 2024, 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":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69128","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1868013,"bill_number":"HR1653","title":"Rivers, Hannah; Trion High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Rivers, Trion High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1653/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69172","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1868014,"bill_number":"HR1643","title":"House Study Committee on Atlanta's Historic Civil Rights Communities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Atlanta's Historic Civil Rights Communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1643/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69162","sponsor":"Mesha Mainor"},
{"bill_id":1868015,"bill_number":"HR1594","title":"Knox, Dorothy \"Dot\" Meadows; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy \"Dot\" Meadows Knox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1594/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69107","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1868016,"bill_number":"SR870","title":"African American Music; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of African American music to global culture and encouraging the people of Georgia to celebrate African American music; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR870/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69095","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":1868017,"bill_number":"HR1651","title":"Cleveland, Sheriff Mike; outstanding public service as Sheriff of Hart County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Mike Cleveland on his outstanding public service as Sheriff of Hart County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1651/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69170","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":1868018,"bill_number":"HR1660","title":"Gallman, Walker; Model High School's 2024 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Walker Gallman, Model High School's 2024 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1660/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69179","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1868019,"bill_number":"SR871","title":"Butts, Judge Angela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Angela Butts on her outstanding public service as a judge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR871/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69099","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":1868020,"bill_number":"HR1665","title":"Disability Action Center of Georgia, Inc.; DBA disABILITY LINK; exceptional service to the disability community in metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Disability Action Center of Georgia Inc., DBA disABILITY LINK, for its exceptional service to the disability community in metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1665/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69184","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868021,"bill_number":"HR1601","title":"Jackson, Ira, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ira Jackson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1601/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69114","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":1868022,"bill_number":"HR1661","title":"Sutton, Kristi; Model High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristi Sutton, Model High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1661/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69180","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1868023,"bill_number":"HR1648","title":"Edwards, Julian Ward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Julian Ward Edwards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1648/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69167","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":1868024,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Georgia Technology Authority; require implementation of state-wide website for all individuals to upload documentation in support of applications to state agencies; provisions","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 the implementation of a state-wide website for all individuals, businesses, and legal entities to upload documentation in support of applications and submissions to state agencies; to require state agencies to utilize such website in reviewing applications and other submissions; to provide for applicability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1517/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69159","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868025,"bill_number":"HR1673","title":"Echols, Jacqueline, PhD; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacqueline Echols, PhD; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1673/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69195","sponsor":"Viola Davis"},
{"bill_id":1868026,"bill_number":"HR1663","title":"Mitchell, Kenyatta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kenyatta Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1663/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69182","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868027,"bill_number":"HR1645","title":"Our Lady of Good Hope Chapel; occasion of its 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Our Lady of Good Hope Chapel on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1645/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69164","sponsor":"Jesse Petrea"},
{"bill_id":1868028,"bill_number":"SR868","title":"Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2024","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 2024 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR868/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69096","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1868029,"bill_number":"HR1614","title":"City of Suwanee; occasion of its 75th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Suwanee on the occasion of its 75th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1614/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69127","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1868030,"bill_number":"SR876","title":"Rear Admiral Earl L. Gay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rear Admiral Earl L. Gay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR876/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69192","sponsor":"Sonya Halpern"},
{"bill_id":1868031,"bill_number":"HR1604","title":"Murillo, Yesica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yesica Murillo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1604/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69117","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":1868032,"bill_number":"HR1633","title":"Markley, Morgan County Sheriff Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1633/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69146","sponsor":"Tim Fleming"},
{"bill_id":1868033,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Better Small Business Employee Benefits Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33 and 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to provide for the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations; to provide for the applicability of Chapter 8 of Title 34, the \"Employment Security Law\"; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for the posting of a surety bond; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1515/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69094","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":1868034,"bill_number":"HR1640","title":"C&H Precision's dedication to the State of Georgia; C&H Precision Day at the state capitol; March 28, 2024; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending C&H Precision's dedication to the State of Georgia and recognizing March 28, 2024, as C&H Precision Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1640/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69153","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":1868035,"bill_number":"HR1625","title":"Burruss, Kandi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kandi Burruss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1625/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69138","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":1868036,"bill_number":"HR1596","title":"Moreland, Thomas D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas D. Moreland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1596/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69109","sponsor":"Matt Reeves"},
{"bill_id":1868037,"bill_number":"HR1639","title":"Cornell, E. Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending E. Christopher Cornell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1639/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69152","sponsor":"El-Mahdi Holly"},
{"bill_id":1868038,"bill_number":"HR1592","title":"Antney, Debra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Antney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1592/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69105","sponsor":"Doreen Carter"},
{"bill_id":1868039,"bill_number":"HR1670","title":"100 Black Men of America Inc. Day at the state capitol; 02/26/24; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2024, as 100 Black Men of America Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1670/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69189","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":1868040,"bill_number":"HR1666","title":"Cruz, Rev. Dr. Rodrigo; his family, and The Nett United Methodist church family; their contributions to the community and their commitment to furthering a credible witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz, his family, and The Nett United Methodist Church family for their contributions to the community and their commitment to furthering a credible witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1666/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69185","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868041,"bill_number":"HR1619","title":"Camp, Rex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rex Camp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1619/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69132","sponsor":"J Collins"},
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{"bill_id":1868044,"bill_number":"HR1662","title":"Patterson, Jennifer; Trion High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Patterson, Trion High School's 2024 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1662/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69181","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":1868045,"bill_number":"SR872","title":"O'Berry, Jr., Reverend Charles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Charles O'Berry, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR872/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69098","sponsor":"Derek Mallow"},
{"bill_id":1868331,"bill_number":"SR882","title":"Mount Paran Christian School Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mount Paran Christian School Competition Cheerleading Team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class AA State Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR882/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69200","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1868332,"bill_number":"SR884","title":"Henry, Sharon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharon Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR884/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69202","sponsor":"Nikki Merritt"},
{"bill_id":1868333,"bill_number":"SR881","title":"Mount Paran Christian School Volleyball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mount Paran Christian School Volleyball Team for winning the 2023 GHSA Class AA State Volleyball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR881/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69199","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1868334,"bill_number":"SR883","title":"Mount Paran Christian School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mount Paran Christian School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class AA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR883/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69201","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":1868335,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Rogers, Keenan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keenan Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69198","sponsor":"John Kennedy"},
{"bill_id":1868336,"bill_number":"SR885","title":"Major General Tom Carden, Jr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Tom Carden, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR885/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69203","sponsor":"Kay Kirkpatrick"},
{"bill_id":1868758,"bill_number":"HR1694","title":"Pullen, Ann; 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Ann Pullen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1694/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69225","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1868759,"bill_number":"HR1700","title":"World Thyroid Day; May 25, 2024; honor of Georgians who experience thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 25, 2024, as World Thyroid Day in honor of Georgians who experience thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1700/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69233","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868760,"bill_number":"HR1683","title":"Young, Jasmyn Michelle Jordan; Columbia Elementary School's 2022-2023 Educational Support Staff of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jasmyn Michelle Jordan Young, Columbia Elementary School's 2022-2023 Educational Support Staff of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1683/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69214","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":1868761,"bill_number":"HR1714","title":"Herrington, Dr. William T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. William T. Herrington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1714/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69247","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1868762,"bill_number":"HR1688","title":"Perry, Deana; 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Deana Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1688/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69219","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1868763,"bill_number":"HR1713","title":"North Oconee High School boys basketball team; winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Oconee High School boys basketball team for winning the 2024 GHSA Class 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1713/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69246","sponsor":"Houston Gaines"},
{"bill_id":1868764,"bill_number":"HR1716","title":"Allen, Lamar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lamar Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1716/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69249","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1868765,"bill_number":"HR1712","title":"Valdosta State University women's basketball team; winning the 2024 Gulf South Conference regular season and tournament titles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Valdosta State University women's basketball team for winning the 2024 Gulf South Conference regular season and tournament titles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1712/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69245","sponsor":"John LaHood"},
{"bill_id":1868766,"bill_number":"HR1689","title":"Gaines, Phillip; 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Phillip Gaines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1689/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69220","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1868767,"bill_number":"HR1715","title":"McDaniel, Linda; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda McDaniel on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1715/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69248","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1868768,"bill_number":"HR1711","title":"McConnell, Dr. Frank J. (Mac); outstanding public service at the University of North Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Frank J. (Mac) McConnell on his outstanding public service at the University of North Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1711/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69244","sponsor":"Will Wade"},
{"bill_id":1868769,"bill_number":"HR1681","title":"Ray-Head, Dr. Tamika; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tamika Ray-Head; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1681/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69212","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1868770,"bill_number":"SR887","title":"Jones, Jr., Dr. George; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. George Jones, Jr., on his outstanding service as an internal medicine specialist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR887/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69205","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":1868771,"bill_number":"HR1704","title":"Hussong, Vaughn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Vaughn Hussong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1704/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69237","sponsor":"Park Cannon"},
{"bill_id":1868772,"bill_number":"HR1678","title":"Chesney, Rita; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Chesney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1678/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69209","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1868773,"bill_number":"HR1692","title":"Love, Dr. Kathy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Kathy Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1692/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69223","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1868774,"bill_number":"HR1702","title":"Alfayoumi, Wadee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wadee Alfayoumi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1702/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69235","sponsor":"Ruwa Romman"},
{"bill_id":1868775,"bill_number":"HR1677","title":"Jackson, Bishop Reginald Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1677/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69208","sponsor":"Lydia Glaize"},
{"bill_id":1868776,"bill_number":"HR1697","title":"Byrd Cookie Company for Baking History since 1924; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Byrd Cookie Company for Baking History since 1924; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1697/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69228","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1868777,"bill_number":"HR1720","title":"Daniel, Zane; 2024 Baby of the House; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Zane Daniel as the 2024 Baby of the House; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1720/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69253","sponsor":"Lauren Daniel"},
{"bill_id":1868778,"bill_number":"HR1721","title":"Jefferson-Shaw, LoyLene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LoyLene Jefferson-Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1721/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69254","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868779,"bill_number":"HR1722","title":"Lee-Fong, Yana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yana Lee-Fong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1722/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69255","sponsor":"Marvin Lim"},
{"bill_id":1868780,"bill_number":"HR1707","title":"Carden, Major General Tom, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Tom Carden, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1707/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69240","sponsor":"Teri Anulewicz"},
{"bill_id":1868781,"bill_number":"HR1717","title":"Griner, Judge Jimmy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Jimmy Griner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1717/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69250","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":1868782,"bill_number":"HR1682","title":"Rogers, Earl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Earl Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1682/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69213","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":1868783,"bill_number":"HR1680","title":"Glenn, Major Ayanna H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Ayanna H. Glenn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1680/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69211","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1868784,"bill_number":"HR1691","title":"Richards, Mimi; 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient Mimi Richards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1691/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69222","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":1868785,"bill_number":"HR1684","title":"Hoyt, J.; Melba Hembree Thomas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of J. Hoyt and Melba Hembree Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1684/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69215","sponsor":"J Collins"},
{"bill_id":1868786,"bill_number":"HR1675","title":"James, Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1675/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69206","sponsor":"Angela Moore"},
{"bill_id":1868787,"bill_number":"HR1679","title":"Migrant Equity Southeast; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Migrant Equity Southeast; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1679/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69210","sponsor":"Anne Westbrook"},
{"bill_id":1868788,"bill_number":"HR1690","title":"Fleming, Jimmy F., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmy F. Fleming Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1690/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69221","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
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{"bill_id":1869177,"bill_number":"SR888","title":"Poe, Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Poe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2024-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2024-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR888/2023","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69231","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
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