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SENATE JOURNAL INDEX

2013

REGULAR SESSION

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PART I, NUMERIC INDEX SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 1-- Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; parents have equal access ........................................................... 73, 954, 1031,

1090, 1091, 2615,4019

SB 2-- Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally ........................................................................ 73

SB 4-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections of clerks of superior court ............................................................................. 64, 232, 245

SB 5-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; district attorneys ......................................................................................... 64, 232, 245

SB 6-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; sheriffs ............... 64, 232, 245SB 7-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; county

commissioners ............................................................................................... 65SB 8-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; tax

commissioners ............................................................................... 65, 232, 245SB 9-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections;

solicitors-general ............................................................................ 65, 232, 245SB 10-- Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing

competency requirements ..................................................... 65, 243, 258, 926,927

SB 11-- Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; reestablish; membership; duties ............................................................... 66, 257, 274, 308,

309, 2049, 3846,4019

SB 12-- Torts; recreational joint-use agreement; specifications; definitions .............................................................................. 99, 256, 274, 352

SB 13-- Nurses; require mandatory reporting ............................................ 66, 243, 258,1356, 1358

SB 14-- Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force; create ................................................................. 74, 128, 135, 173,

2048, 4019SB 15-- Traffic Offenses; DUI; require ignition interlock device .............................. 52SB 16-- Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct/publish

a biannual audit .............................................................................................. 53SB 17-- Education; scholarships, loans, and grants; revise

certain definitions .......................................................................................... 53SB 19-- Incarcerated Persons; place of residence; prior to arrest ............................... 53SB 20-- Labor/Industrial; prohibit employers from requesting

credit reports .................................................................................................. 53

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SB 21-- Education; change the ages of mandatory education ..................................... 54SB 22-- Education; determining eligibility ages; educational

programs; shall be December ........................................................................ 54SB 23-- "Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of

missing persons ........................................................................... 99, 955, 1031,1356, 1362

SB 24-- "Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ............ 50, 51, 69, 70, 85,86, 149, 4019

SB 25-- Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of mayor ............................................. 54, 110, 116, 118,

120, 237, 4019SB 26-- Bibb County; provide for future elections for coroner ......... 54, 110, 116, 118,

120, 238, 248, 260,297, 4019

SB 27-- Civil Court of Bibb County; nonpartisan election of the judge ...................................................................................... 54, 110, 116, 118,

120SB 28-- Payne City; abolish ........................................................................ 55, 160, 162SB 29-- Magistrate Court of Bibb County; future elections for

chief magistrate judge ........................................................... 55, 110, 116, 118,120

SB 30-- Board of Public Education for Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of members ........................................ 55, 110, 117, 118,

120, 238, 4019SB 31-- Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority

Act; nonpartisan election for the members ........................... 55, 110, 117, 118,120, 238, 4019

SB 32-- Bibb County; provide future nonpartisan elections for office of probate judge .......................................................... 56, 110, 117, 118,

120SB 33-- Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault

weapon; penalties ........................................................................................... 56SB 34-- Public Order and Safety; unlawful; mentally

incompetent person; handgun ........................................................................ 56SB 35-- Incarcerated Persons: place of residence; prior to arrest ............................... 57SB 36-- Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure;

limit the value of gratuitous transfers ............................................................ 57SB 37-- Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal

abortion .......................................................................................................... 57SB 38-- Insurance; provide individual accident and sickness

insurance policies in Georgia ......................................................................... 57SB 39-- Taxation; establishment of website to provide

taxpayers; itemized receipt ............................................................................ 58

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SB 40-- Revenue Department; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue ........................................................... 58

SB 41-- Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes ....................................................................... 58

SB 42-- Education; require that the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded.................................................................................. 59

SB 43-- Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days ................................................................................................................ 59

SB 44-- Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting ...................................................................................................... 59

SB 45-- Voting; change the time periods for advance voting ..................................... 59SB 46-- Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance

Marketplace Authority ................................................................................... 60SB 47-- Insurance; individual accident/sickness policy;

coverage; dependent children ........................................................................ 60SB 48-- Ethics in Government; prohibit lobbyists from giving

gifts in excess of a certain value .................................................................... 60SB 49-- "Ethics in Government Act"; revise; change name to

Georgia Ethics Commission .......................................................................... 60SB 50-- Election; change time periods for advance voting ......................................... 66SB 51-- "The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation

Act of 2001"; provisions ................................................................................ 66SB 52-- Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend

definition ........................................................................................................ 67SB 53-- Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in

second degree; security .................................................................................. 67SB 54-- Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of coroners;

qualifying ....................................................................................... 74, 232, 245SB 55-- Elections; nonpartisan election of district attorneys,

solicitors-general ............................................................................................ 74SB 56-- Property; purchaser of condominium development at a

foreclosure; take title subject to a lien ........................................................... 74SB 57-- "Universal Kindergarten Mandate For Early Starts Act";

change ages of mandatory education ............................................................. 75SB 58-- Rules of the Road; change the age of a child

constituting child endangerment .................................................................... 75SB 59-- HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point

average ........................................................................................................... 75SB 60-- General Assembly; all official communications;

officers, members; electronic ......................................................... 99, 160, 166SB 61-- "Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2013" ................. 100, 343, 414,

822, 823, 1598,3882, 4019

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SB 62-- Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Program Overview Committee ............................................... 100, 1028, 1088,

1356, 1364, 2799,2921, 2931, 2997,3072, 3602, 3817,

4019SB 63-- State Government; federal health care reform

legislation; legislative findings .................................................................... 100SB 64-- Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing

education ...................................................................................................... 101SB 65-- Mental Health; authorize licensed professional

counselor to perform certain acts ................................................ 101, 165, 186,221

SB 66-- Courts; increase penalties that can impose for contempt of superior and state courts ......................................................... 107, 165, 186,

221, 224, 1598,3903, 4019

SB 67-- State Sales/Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products ............................................................................... 107

SB 68-- Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents ................................................................... 107, 412, 814,

868SB 69-- Juvenile Justice Department; confidentiality of

information supplied; penalties ................................................... 108, 257, 274,308, 312

SB 70-- Transportation Department; change type of projects eligible for design-build contract ........................................ 108, 303, 343, 822,

830, 2615, 4019SB 71-- Transportation Department; procedures for utilizing

design-build contracts; provision ................................................................. 108SB 72-- Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past

due taxes; provisions ................................................................... 133, 302, 343,821, 822, 834

SB 73-- "Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act"; modify provisions .................................... 123SB 74-- Firearms; authorize persons ages of 18 and 21 to carry;

circumstances ............................................................................... 124, 244, 258SB 75-- Licenses; military veterans; free lifetime sportsman's

license .......................................................................................................... 124SB 76-- Returning Veterans Task Force; create; provide

membership ....................................................................... 124, 889, 921, 1035,1036, 2048, 4019

SB 77-- Education; student scholarship organizations; subject to open records laws ......................................................................................... 124

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SB 78-- Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's official mass choir .................................................................................................... 125

SB 79-- Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 ........................................................................................................ 125

SB 80-- State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract ......................................................................................................... 125

SB 81-- Forest Resources; shorten the legal season for harvesting ginseng ...................................................................... 133, 186, 201,

277, 1598, 4019SB 82-- Education; change designations; University of North

Georgia ................................................................................ 133, 342, 414, 822,835, 2616, 4019

SB 83-- Counties; support of paupers; provide for cremation as an alternative ....................................................................... 134, 244, 258, 426,

799, 2716, 4019SB 84-- Drivers' Licenses; prohibit convicted of felonies;

driving school/charter buses ........................................................................ 134SB 85-- Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by

pharmacists or nurses .................................................................. 134, 861, 889,1357, 1432

SB 86-- Family Violence Order; provide greater protection of victims of family violence .......................................................... 135, 257, 274,

308, 314, 2618,3866, 4019

SB 87-- Roadside Markets Incentive Program; repeal ..................... 142, 186, 201, 264,265, 2048, 4019

SB 88-- Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; federal law/regulation; firearms ............................................................................... 142

SB 89-- Fire Protection/Safety; require every school; carbon monoxide detectors ...................................................................................... 142

SB 90-- Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information .................................................................................. 143

SB 91-- "Emerging Crops Fund Act"; repeal ................................... 143, 186, 201, 247,2799, 3975, 4019

SB 92-- Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds ......................................................... 149, 168, 814, 862,

1355, 1358, 1446SB 93-- Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting

firearms ........................................................................................ 149, 257, 274SB 94-- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of

authority; radiographic; provisions ............................................. 150, 342, 414,1358, 1441, 1443,

1445, 1454

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SB 95-- Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission .......................................................... 150, 887, 921

SB 96-- State Courts, Solicitors-General of; part-time solicitor-general; not represent ......................................... 164, 257, 274, 1035,

1037, 2616, 4019SB 97-- Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef; create;

membership; powers ................................................................... 150, 231, 245,264, 2048, 4019

SB 98-- "Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act" ................................................... 151SB 99-- Taxation/Revenue; allow such taxes to be imposed at a

rate of less than 1% ..................................................................... 151, 413, 814,1090, 1094

SB 100-- Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; reestablish; membership ..................................................... 151, 302, 343, 426,

800, 2616, 4019SB 101-- Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession ................ 151, 919, 955, 1036,

1039, 2070, 2594,2659, 2728, 2743

SB 102-- Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars ............................................................................. 152

SB 103-- State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; community colleges ..................................................... 164, 342, 414,

868, 873SB 104-- Community Affairs, Department of; comprehensive

plans of local government; revise minimum elements ............... 165, 244, 258,352, 355, 2890,

3973, 4019SB 105-- "Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act"; provide for a

definition ..................................................................................... 165, 342, 414,868, 874, 2618,

3878, 4019SB 106-- Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgement

amount determinations ................................................................................. 180SB 107-- HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full

payment of tuition ........................................................................................ 180SB 108-- Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise

provisions ..................................................................................................... 181SB 109-- Education; tuition equalization grants, HOPE

scholarships, and grants; revise ................................................................... 181SB 110-- Rules of the Road; prohibit; telecommunications

devices ......................................................................................................... 181SB 111-- Zell Miller Scholar; revise the definition ..................................................... 182SB 112-- Zell Miller Scholar; change the requirements ............................................. 182

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SB 113-- Civil Practice; personal service of a summons on a corporation; provisions ........................................................... 182, 1028, 1088,

1357, 1404, 2561,2820, 2910, 3877,

4019SB 114-- Local Boards of Education; members; revise

qualifications ................................................................................................ 182SB 115-- Education; performance data of students; resident

school system data ...................................................................... 183, 412, 814,896, 2616, 4019

SB 116-- Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty ................................ 183, 919, 955,1090, 1095

SB 117-- Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions .................................................................. 183, 244, 258,

277, 278SB 118-- Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; establish;

procedures; definitions ................................................................................. 183SB 119-- "Stevenson-Gibson Act"; definitions ........................................... 184, 888, 921SB 120-- Probate Courts; provide for prosecuting attorneys in

counties ....................................................................................... 184, 343, 414,822, 843, 1650,

3838, 4019SB 121-- License Plates; retired members of the General

Assembly .......................................................................... 184, 888, 921, 1358,1445, 2619, 2804,2911, 2992, 3072,3834, 3894, 4019

SB 122-- Drivers' Licenses; authorize the issuance of a temporary driving permit ............................................................................. 185, 302, 343,

813, 888, 992,1013, 2617, 4019

SB 123-- Foreclosure; general provisions ................................................................... 199SB 124-- Rules of the Road; failure to secure a load on a motor

vehicle; increase penalty .............................................................................. 199SB 125-- Liability of Owners/Occupiers of Land; codify the duty

of a possessor of land .................................................................. 200, 342, 414,822, 848

SB 126-- Foreclosure; obtaining money judgements on obligations; certain requirements ................................................................. 209

SB 127-- Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition ...................................................................................... 209, 919, 955

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SB 128-- Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage/family therapy .............................................................. 210, 342, 414,

926, 927SB 129-- Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission;

appointment of executive director ............................................................... 210SB 130-- Transportation, Department of; requirements for

performing value engineering studies .......................................................... 210SB 131-- Public Roads; criteria for the allocation of federal/state

funds; Transportation ................................................................................... 210SB 132-- Pharmacists/Pharmacies; revise the definition of

"security paper" ............................................................................................ 211SB 133-- Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture,

delivery, distribution; revise ........................................................................ 211SB 134-- Controlled Substances; revise the definition of

"prescriber" ................................................................................. 211, 343, 414,896, 900, 2619,

3589, 3633SB 135-- DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons

arrested for felony offenses......................................................... 211, 343, 414,868, 876

SB 136-- "Kyle Glover Boat Education Law" and "Jake and Griffin BUI Law" ................................................................ 212, 888, 921, 992,

1651, 3744, 4019SB 137-- Income Tax; authorize; designate areas as opportunity

zones ................................................................................... 212, 340, 414, 896,901, 2658, 2802,

2911, 3581, 3603,3694, 3835, 4019

SB 138-- "Elementary School Protection Act"; enact ................................. 212, 888, 921SB 139-- Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of

money/extension of credit ........................................................... 213, 813, 862,896, 903, 2619,

3880, 4019SB 140-- Insurance; include contracts, agreements for repair of a

motor vehicle ...................................................................... 213, 414, 814, 926,928, 2048, 4019

SB 141-- 'Patient Injury Act'; create an alternative medical malpractice litigation ................................................................................... 213

SB 142-- Georgia Judicial Retirement System; board of trustees; qualified plan under federal law ................................................. 227, 343, 414,

926, 931, 2930,3900, 4019

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SB 143-- Retirement System; board of trustees of public retirement systems; provide duties ..................................... 228, 274, 303, 868,

877, 2931, 4019SB 144-- Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create .............. 228, 1030, 1088SB 145-- Agritourism; add farm weddings to the definition ..................... 228, 918, 955,

1090, 1098, 2799,3972, 4019

SB 146-- Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms ................................................................................................. 229

SB 147-- Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense ..................................................................................... 229

SB 148-- Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership; duties ............................................................................................................ 239

SB 149-- State Purchasing; qualified business enterprises; owned by disabled veterans ..................................................................................... 239

SB 150-- Education; board of regents shall establish a process; veterans ........................................................................................................ 239

SB 151-- Education; board of regents shall establish a process; receiving educational benefits ..................................................................... 240

SB 152-- Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...................................................................................... 240

SB 153-- Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise method of appointments .............................................................................. 240

SB 154-- State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public ............................................................................... 240

SB 155-- Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change membership .................................................................... 241, 342, 414,

1090, 1100, 2717SB 156-- Surface Mining; revise a definition .................................. 241, 888, 921, 1036,

1044, 2658, 4019SB 157-- Sales and Use Taxes; revise the definition of "prepared

food"............................................................................................................. 241SB 158-- Temporary Medical Consent Guardianship; Physician

Order for Life-sustaining Treatment ........................................... 241, 861, 889,1358, 1447, 2526,

3906, 4019SB 159-- Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of

nonvested property interest; provisions ....................................................... 241

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SB 160-- Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws ...................................................... 242, 920, 955,

1036, 1046, 1057,2658, 2807, 2911,2992, 3008, 3844,

3850, 4019SB 161-- Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons

who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses ............................................. 251SB 162-- "Parent Charter School Trigger Act"; enact ................................................ 252SB 163-- Community Health, Department of; required to study

and identify options for Medicaid reform ................................... 252, 861, 889,1090, 1101

SB 164-- State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term .............................................................................................................. 252

SB 165-- Superior Courts; additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ........................................................................ 253, 1028, 1088,

1356, 1365SB 166-- Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom

design specifications .................................................................................... 253SB 167-- Education; declare certain actions void ab initio;

adoption of certain curricula ........................................................................ 269SB 168-- Public Contracts; contracting and bidding requirements ............ 269, 920, 955,

1036, 1046, 2719,3863, 4019

SB 169-- Alcoholic Beverages; retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples ............................................................................... 270

SB 170-- Forgery and Fraudulent Practices; identity fraud; add medical identity fraud ............................................................. 270, 1029, 1088,

1356, 1369, 2049,3969, 4019

SB 171-- Health Planning; single ambulatory surgical centers; exempt from requirements ........................................................................... 270

SB 172-- Education; provide the civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol Museum ................................ 271, 1028, 1088,

1358, 1440SB 173-- 'Accuracy and Transparency in Physician/Provider

Profiling Act' ................................................................................................ 271SB 174-- Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the

three-tier system ........................................................................................... 271SB 175-- General Assembly; general provisions ........................................................ 271SB 176-- Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment,

participation ................................................................................................. 298

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SB 177-- Georgia Tourism Foundation; change the membership ......... 298, 1027, 1088,1356, 1370, 2799,2993, 3071, 4019

SB 178-- Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define a certain term ............................................................................................. 298, 919, 955,

1091, 1102, 1358,1448, 2931, 4019

SB 179-- Public Contracts; if sealed competitive proposal requested; no bid bond required ................................................. 299, 920, 955,

1036, 1049, 2049,3869, 4019

SB 180-- Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; real estate investments ........................................................................................ 299

SB 181-- Georgia History Month; declare September of each year ........ 299, 954, 1031,1091, 1103

SB 182-- Board of Education of Hancock County; change description of education districts ................................................ 299, 814, 819,

1538, 4019SB 183-- Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County;

commissioner districts ................................................................ 300, 814, 819,1538, 4019

SB 184-- Election; provide that all offices in this state shall be elected on a partisan basis ............................................................................ 300

SB 185-- Banking; secured transactions; change/provide for definitions ......................................................................... 335, 862, 889, 1091,

1103, 2617, 4019SB 186-- Mental Health; provide authorization of ambulance

personnel to transport................................................................................... 335SB 187-- State Government; exemption for the board of

commissioners; Georgia Student Finance Commission ............. 335, 862, 889,1356, 1373

SB 188-- Firearms; carrying/possession; provide exemption from application of certain law ............................................................................. 336

SB 189-- Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate ............................................................... 336, 887, 921,

1357, 1375SB 190-- "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act"; provide for

presumption of abandonment ...................................................................... 336SB 191-- "Ava's Law"; provide definitions; certain insurance

coverage for autism spectrum disorders ...................................................... 405SB 192-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition

of "firefighter" ............................................................................................. 406

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SB 193-- Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; update ......................... 406, 862, 889,1036, 1050, 1598,

3936, 4019SB 194-- Natural Resources, Department of; include an

exemption for restoration of certain barns ........................ 406, 888, 921, 1036,1051, 2617, 4019

SB 195-- Education; authorize public/private schools; auto-injectable epinephrine ......................................................... 406, 919, 955,

1036, 1052SB 196-- State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize

motorcycles to operate in toll lanes ............................................................. 407SB 197-- Firearms; persons issued weapons carry licenses;

confidential .................................................................................. 407, 919, 955SB 198-- 'Gun Buy-Back Program'; no public funds shall be

expended by the state ................................................................................... 407SB 199-- Board of Education of McDuffie County; change

description of the education districts .......................................... 408, 920, 924,1496, 4019

SB 200-- Crimes/Offenses; define parameters; use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities .................................................................. 408

SB 201-- Ad Valorem; homestead exemption; White County school district; educational purposes .......................................... 810, 955, 991,

1538, 4019SB 202-- Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care

facilities; definitions .................................................................................... 811SB 203-- Curriculum Content Standards Advisory Council;

establishment ............................................................................................... 811SB 204-- Appeal and Error; limit the scope of judgments/orders;

child custody cases ............................................................ 855, 919, 955, 1091,1105, 2617, 4019

SB 205-- Professions/Businesses; change the expiration/renewal dates for certain licenses .............................................................................. 855

SB 206-- Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia ...................................................................... 855, 1029, 1088,

1357, 1375SB 207-- Probation of first offenders; add private home care

providers to list ......................................................................... 856, 955, 1031,1091, 1107

SB 208-- State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers; absent for service ........................................................................... 856

SB 209-- Electronic Transaction; no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not substitute ....................... 856, 917, 955,

1036, 1054

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SB 210-- Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ............................................................. 856, 954, 1031,

1357, 1379SB 211-- Professions/Businesses; provide definition for

"psychological testing" ................................................................................ 857SB 212-- Education; require schools to provide training in

cardiopulmonary resuscitation .................................................. 857, 953, 1031, 1091, 1304, 1650,

4019SB 213-- "Flint River Drought Protection Act"; clarify legislative

intent ......................................................................................... 857, 954, 1031,1357, 1422

SB 214-- Lottery for Education; winner anonymous; 25% to Lottery for Education Account .................................................................... 881

SB 215-- Education; no high school; classifying schools; athletic competition .................................................................................................. 881

SB 216-- Pharmacies; medical director of an emergency service; more than one pharmacy ........................................................... 881, 955, 1031,

1091, 1306, 2659,3596, 4019

SB 217-- Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants ......................................................... 882

SB 218-- Highways, Bridges and Ferries; annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits ....................................... 882, 921, 955, 1036,

1056, 2800, 4019SB 219-- Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase/sale of

hand guns; state property ............................................................................. 882SB 220-- Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart

cards for Medicaid ....................................................................................... 882SB 221-- Yonah Band of Cherokees; officially recognize as an

American Indian Tribe of Georgia .............................................................. 883SB 222-- Conyers, City of; election/term; mayor and

councilmembers; repeal provisions ........................................ 883, 1348, 1354,2001, 4019

SB 223-- Board of Commissioners of Schley County; change description of commissioner districts ..................................... 883, 1348, 1354,

2002, 4019SB 224-- Invest Georgia Fund; create ...................................................... 883, 954, 1031,

1091, 1307SB 225-- Criminal Procedure; relieve a surety from liability

under certain circumstances .................................................... 910, 1029, 1088,1357, 1396, 2659,

3821, 4019

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SB 226-- Coroners; investigation fees; change certain provisions ........ 910, 1030, 1088,1357, 1401, 2618,

4019SB 227-- Employment Security; determination of eligibility;

unemployment benefits ............................................................ 911, 1028, 1088SB 228-- Local Government; define the area of operation of a

development authority ............................................................ 911, 1030, 1088,1356, 1363

SB 229-- Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks .................................................................. 911, 1028, 1088

SB 230-- Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer .......................................................................................... 912

SB 231-- Georgia Driver's Education Commission; extend the sunset provisions ..................................................................... 912, 1029, 1088,

1357, 1403, 2077,3978, 4019

SB 232-- Criminal Procedure; notification regarding certain assistance; pursuant to federal law .............................................................. 912

SB 233-- Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions .................................................................................... 912

SB 234-- Insurance; limited licenses to sell travel insurance; provisions ................................................................................ 944, 1028, 1088,

1357, 1402, 2618,4019

SB 235-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of "firefighter" ............................................................................. 944

SB 236-- Insurance; require insurers; indicate amount of the premium increase .................................................................... 945, 1028, 1088,

1357, 1411, 2050,3830, 4019

SB 237-- DeKalb County School System; provide code of ethics .............................. 945SB 238-- Nelson, City of; powers and duties of mayor;

provisions; revise .................................................................... 945, 1608, 1612,1632, 2651, 4019

SB 239-- Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions ......................................................................................... 945

SB 240-- Alcoholic Beverages; licensing of the production of distilled spirits .............................................................................................. 946

SB 241-- "Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act"; leadership/service recognition ................................................ 946, 1028, 1088,

1357, 1413

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SB 242-- Downtown Development Authorities; undertake projects; reducing energy; renewable resources ..................... 946, 1030, 1088,

1357, 1439, 2890,4019

SB 243-- Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions .................................... 946, 1027, 1088,

1357, 1388SB 244-- Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations; there

shall not be a penalty; member .................................................................. 1021SB 245-- Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizens

who are not employed legally .................................................................... 1022SB 246-- State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require;

reciprocity of other states ........................................................................... 1077SB 247-- Board of Public Education and Orphanage for Bibb

County; certification and levy; provisions ................................................. 1077SB 248-- Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; description

of the commissioner districts ..................................................................... 1077SB 249-- Holly Springs, City of; election of councilmembers

from wards ............................................................................ 1461, 1547, 1553,2651, 4019

SB 250-- Port Wentworth, City of; change the description of the council districts ..................................................................... 1516, 1660, 1665,

1698, 2781, 4019SB 251-- Douglas County; reconstitute the board; composition .............................. 1517SB 252-- 'Georgia Lottery for Veterans'; offer one/more games to

benefit veterans .......................................................................................... 1517SB 253-- Carlton, City of; provide for a new charter ........................... 1539, 1660, 1665,

1667, 1698, 2781,3907, 4019

SB 254-- Irwin County; create a board of elections and registration ............................................................................ 1600, 2628, 2630,

2643, 3000, 4019SB 255-- "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure

Act"; enact ................................................................................................. 1600SB 256-- Magistrate Court of Chatham County; chief magistrate

appoint pro tempore magistrates ........................................... 1652, 2628, 2631,2643, 3000, 4019

SB 257-- Town of Trion; provide for continuation/support of independent school system ................................................... 1652, 2628, 2631,

2643, 3001, 4019SB 258-- Town of Trion; provide for a quorum/voting by the

mayor and council ................................................................. 1652, 2628, 2631,2643, 3001, 4019

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SB 259-- Fort Oglethorpe, City of; change the corporate limits .......... 1653, 2628, 2631,2643, 3001, 4019

SB 260-- Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation; chief deputy ....................................................................... 1653

SB 261-- Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic ................................................................................................ 1653

SB 262-- Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions .................................................................................................. 2050

SB 263-- Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ................................................................................................. 2051

SB 264-- Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ................................................................................................. 2051

SB 265-- Professions/Businesses; license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting .............................................................. 2619

SB 266-- Education; provide for a ROTC grant; eligibility and amounts ...................................................................................................... 2760

SB 267-- Health; local school boards; health insurance coverage; public school teacher ................................................................................. 2760

SB 268-- Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant ............................................................................... 2760

SB 269-- Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/materialmen ......................................................................... 2761

SB 270-- Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ........................................ 2761SB 271-- Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by

State Board of Education ........................................................................... 2761SB 272-- Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations

may sell certain pull tab games of chance ................................................. 2957SB 273-- Public Health, Department of; establish the Maternal

Mortality Review Committee .................................................................... 3012SB 274-- Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of

areas within capitol museum ..................................................................... 3048SB 275-- Lavista Hills, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate .................................. 3047SB 276-- State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a

"Purple Heart State" ................................................................................... 3091SB 277-- DeKalb, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate .......................................... 3601SB 278-- Stonecrest, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ...................................... 3601SB 279-- Education; include cyberbullying in the definition of

"bullying" ................................................................................................... 3865

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SENATE RESOLUTIONS

SR 1-- Senate; adopt the Rules ............................................................................ 33, 35SR 2-- Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives ................................ 48SR 3-- General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor ................................ 49, 52SR 4-- Senate Officials, Employees, and Committees; relative .......................... 34, 49SR 5-- Lancaster, Grant; recognize ......................................................................... 103SR 6-- Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide-CA ........................................... 67, 71SR 7-- Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign

Finance Commission; funding-CA ................................................................ 68SR 8-- Income Taxes; limit authority of the General Assembly

to impose taxes on income-CA ...................................................................... 75SR 9-- Economic Development, Department of; urged to

promote and strengthen ties with African nations ........................ 61, 231, 245,426, 802

SR 10-- Congress; urge to require the identification of minors boarding domestic flights .............................................................................. 61

SR 11-- Senate Preservation of Sapelo Island Study Committee; create .............................................................................................................. 61

SR 12-- Governor; urge to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act ....................................................................................... 61

SR 13-- General Assembly; provide fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission-CA ................................................................... 68

SR 14-- "Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol" recognize January 17 ...................................................................................................... 70

SR 15-- Trethwey, Natasha; congratulate ............................................................. 71, 77SR 16-- Johnson, Calvin; recognize ............................................................................ 71SR 17-- Sandy Creek High School Football Team; recognize ................................... 71SR 18-- Pointer, Louis W.; honoring .......................................................................... 71SR 19-- Williams, Sr., Clarence; condolences ............................................................ 71SR 20-- Autism Spectrum Disorders; request screening ............................................. 68SR 21-- Watson, Pastor Dennis; recognize ............................................................... 103SR 22-- Oltjenbruns, Timothy A.; recognize .............................................................. 85SR 23-- Conley, Zachariah A.; recognize ................................................................... 85SR 24-- Weaver, Jacob A.; recognize ......................................................................... 85SR 25-- University of Louisville Cardinals Football Team;

congratulate .................................................................................................... 85SR 26-- Thomas, Trayton D.; recognize ................................................................... 103SR 27-- Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize

February 12 ............................................................................................ 85, 233

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SR 28-- Involuntary Servitude; expressing remorse for the state's past practice ....................................................................................... 101

SR 29-- Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize .......................................... 103, 167SR 30-- Stoll, Nicholas; recognize ............................................................................ 103SR 31-- Smith, Richard Colin; commend ................................................................. 103SR 32-- Loughman, Kyle Olbert; recognize ............................................................. 103SR 33-- Harp, Alec Trent; recognize......................................................................... 104SR 34-- Musey, Jr., Philip Michael; recognize ......................................................... 104SR 35-- St. Joseph's/Candler Health System of Savannah,

Georgia; recognize ............................................................................... 104, 138SR 36-- Riley, Sr., Roscoe Walker; condolences ...................................................... 104SR 37-- Women with Heart Disease; recognize the struggle

faced everyday ..................................................................................... 104, 138SR 38-- Auger, James; recognize .............................................................................. 104SR 39-- 4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize ......................................................... 104, 154SR 40-- Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 19 .................... 104, 275SR 41-- Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations

(CTSO) Day; recognize February 12 ........................................................... 105SR 42-- Screven County Development Authority; recognize ........................... 105, 128SR 43-- Rhodes, Jonathan; recognize ....................................................................... 105SR 44-- Tourism Day; recognize January 29 ............................................................ 111SR 45-- Georgia Tech Student Day; recognize ................................................. 111, 129SR 46-- Pike County Day; recognize January 30 ...................................................... 111SR 47-- Georgia REALTORS® Day; recognize ...................................................... 112SR 48-- National Guard Day; recognize January 29 ......................................... 111, 112SR 49-- Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend ...................... 112, 128SR 50-- Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Football Team;

recognize .............................................................................................. 112, 246SR 51-- Ewing, Mr. Mort; recognize ........................................................................ 112SR 52-- Strickland, Dr. James E. "Jim"; recognize ................................................... 112SR 53-- Allen, George G.; condolences .................................................................... 112SR 54-- Cooper, Mrs. Jennie Agatha Anderson; condolences .................................. 112SR 55-- Williams, Jr., Reverend Dr. Clarence "Teddy";

recognize ...................................................................................................... 113SR 56-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize ................................................ 113SR 57-- Jones, Mrs. Parnell M.; recognize ............................................................... 113SR 58-- Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America;

recognize ...................................................................................................... 113

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SR 59-- State Board of Pardon and Paroles; urged to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights; completion of criminal sentence ..................................................................... 109, 919, 955

SR 60-- Addison, Mr. Joe; recognize ........................................................................ 113SR 61-- Scott, Dr. Hazel; recognize .......................................................................... 113SR 62-- "Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day"; recognize

February 1 .................................................................................................... 113SR 63-- "Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field U.S. Army

DENTAC Organization Day"; recognize February 12 ........................ 113, 233SR 64-- Moore, Jr., Pastor George Anthony; recognize ........................................... 114SR 65-- USS Georgia Day; recognize January 30 .................................................... 129SR 66-- Georgia Peach Festival and 2012 Georgia Peach

Queens; commend ................................................................................ 114, 923SR 67-- Cutter, Ms. Stephanie; recognize ......................................................... 114, 138SR 68-- Fowler, Rachel; condolences ....................................................................... 114SR 69-- Hidalgo, Michael Conrad; recognize ........................................................... 114SR 70-- U.S. Congress; urged to adopt/submit to the states a

balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution ................................. 109SR 71-- Congress; urged to enact the FairTax ..................................... 109, 1659, 1661,

2964, 2965, 2981SR 72-- Senate State FairTax Study Committee; create ................ 109, 302, 343, 2964,

2965, 2982SR 73-- Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County;

dedicate ................................................................................ 109, 303, 343, 888SR 74-- Evans, Mr. John H.; congratulate ........................................................ 114, 128SR 75-- 6th Homeless Veterans Stand Down, 2nd Annual

Homeless Female Veterans Stand Down, and Veterans Resource Fair Day; recognize April 27 ....................................................... 114

SR 76-- Womble, Ira S.; condolences ....................................................................... 114SR 77-- Columbus Day; recognize February 5 ................................................. 115, 161SR 78-- Gray, Mrs. Jamie; congratulate ............................................................ 115, 138SR 79-- Cavezza, Mr. Carmen; congratulate ............................................................ 115SR 80-- Bryant, Precious Bussey; condolences ........................................................ 115SR 81-- Martin, Frank Kieffer; condolences ............................................................. 115SR 82-- Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 7 ................................ 129, 190SR 83-- National Blood Donor Month; recognize ............................................ 111, 115SR 84-- Young Farmers Day; recognize February 14 ....................................... 129, 258SR 85-- Equine Youth Day; recognize February 5 ........................................... 129, 161SR 86-- Habersham County Day; recognize February 20 ................................ 129, 305SR 87-- Meaux, Andrew Keniston; recognize .......................................................... 129SR 88-- Spencer, Charles Glover; recognize ............................................................ 130

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SR 89-- Fulkerson, William Nathaniel; recognize .................................................... 130SR 90-- Smith, DeFord Lawson; recognize .............................................................. 130SR 91-- Sterling, Michael Joseph; recognize ............................................................ 130SR 92-- Masiarczyk, David; recognize ..................................................................... 130SR 93-- Chandler, Jr., John Parks; recognize ............................................................ 130SR 94-- Hill, Hunter Michael; Eagle Scout; recognize ............................................. 130SR 95-- Paulk, Mr. Ashley; recognize ...................................................................... 130SR 96-- Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial

Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate .................................. 126, 303, 343, 889SR 97-- Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce;

recognize ...................................................................................................... 131SR 98-- Henderson, Mr. Ashley; commend .............................................................. 131SR 99-- "Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional

Amendment"-CA ......................................................................................... 126SR 100-- Student Mentoring in Life and Education (SMILE);

Coach John Miller; honoring ............................................................... 131, 258SR 101-- Cutchens, Mr. Jeffrey Keith; recognize ....................................................... 131SR 102-- Valwood School Football Team; recognize ................................................ 131SR 103-- Valdosta State University Blazers; congratulate ................................. 131, 895SR 104-- Valdosta State University Football Team; recognize .................................. 131SR 105-- Valdosta State University's Outstanding Softball Team;

recognize .............................................................................................. 131, 895SR 106-- Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons; recognize ..................................... 132SR 107-- Chase, Linda C.; honoring ........................................................................... 132SR 108-- Synyard, Michael; condolences ................................................................... 132SR 109-- Davis, Lieutenant Colonel John E.; recognize ............................................. 132SR 110-- Cunningham, Sam R.; recognize ......................................................... 132, 305SR 111-- Jenkins-Thompson, Mrs. Thomasina; recognize ................................. 132, 138SR 112-- Thompson, James E.; recognize .......................................................... 132, 138SR 113-- Public Property; granting of restrictive and

nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 16 counties ..................................................... 126, 244, 258,

352, 356, 2050,3766, 4019

SR 114-- Georgia State University Day; recognize February 6 .......................... 136, 167SR 115-- McMahon, Major General Robert; congratulate ......................................... 136SR 116-- Proctor, Mr. Mike; Daggett, Mr. Monty; recognize ............................ 136, 163SR 117-- Free, James Tobe; condolences ........................................................... 136, 187SR 118-- The Lite House, Inc.; recognize ........................................................... 136, 167SR 119-- Jones, Canton; congratulate ................................................................. 136, 233

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SR 120-- McBrayer, Mr. Neil; commend ......................................................... 137, 1521SR 121-- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day;

recognize January 30 ................................................................................... 137SR 122-- Graham, Priscilla; recognize ........................................................................ 137SR 123-- Gray, Jamie; commend ................................................................................ 137SR 124-- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); recognize .................... 137, 161SR 125-- Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 12 ............................................. 137, 234SR 126-- Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 13 ................................... 137, 246SR 127-- Senior Week; recognize February 27-28 ..................................................... 138SR 128-- Gwinnett County Day; recognize February 13 ............................................ 138SR 129-- Robertson, Lewis P.; condolences ............................................................... 144SR 130-- Frady, Morris; condolences ......................................................................... 145SR 131-- Sparks, Ms. Dorothy Danley; recognize ...................................................... 145SR 132-- McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs Soccer Team;

recognize ............................................................................................ 145, 1557SR 133-- Thrombosis Awareness Month; recognize September ...................... 145, 1032SR 134-- Medical College of Georgia; recognize ............................................... 145, 161SR 135-- Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day;

recognize May 11 ......................................................................................... 154SR 136-- Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6 ........................... 154, 167SR 137-- Black History Month; recognize February .................................................. 154SR 138-- Hyche, Mrs. Alice Laird; recognize ............................................................ 154SR 139-- Congress; request to reexamine U.S. Postal Service's

initiative to conduct Area Mail Processing studies ..................................... 152SR 140-- Nichols, Matthew; recognize ....................................................................... 154SR 141-- Ortiz, Ms. Kristina Adrienne; recognize ...................................................... 154SR 142-- Webb, Rachel; recognize ............................................................................. 154SR 143-- Hunter, Sheila; recognize ............................................................................. 155SR 144-- Sutton, Kristy; recognize ............................................................................. 155SR 145-- Prather, Brendan; recognize ......................................................................... 155SR 146-- Scrutchins, Marcus; recognize ..................................................................... 155SR 147-- Bowman, Mr. Willie; condolences .............................................................. 155SR 148-- Skelton, Maigen; recognize ......................................................................... 155SR 149-- Osborne, Coach Brian; recognize ................................................................ 155SR 150-- Danley, Georgie Hall; recognize ................................................................. 155SR 151-- Gullatte, Frank; commend ........................................................................... 155SR 152-- Firefighters' Recognition Day; recognizing February 5 ...................... 156, 163SR 153-- Coweta County 4-H Horse and Pony Club; congratulate ............................ 156SR 154-- Victory of the World Church; recognize ..................................................... 156

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SR 155-- Barrett, Chris; recognize .............................................................................. 156SR 156-- Gherghi, Diana; recognize ........................................................................... 156SR 157-- Rolling, Linda; recognize ............................................................................ 156SR 158-- Windom, Bob; recognize ............................................................................. 156SR 159-- Baker, Dr. Champ; recognize ...................................................................... 156SR 160-- Kimbrough, Reverend Willie C.; condolences ............................................ 157SR 161-- Black Star Educational Institute; recognize ................................................. 157SR 162-- Sams, Jr., Dr. Ferrol; condolences ............................................................... 161SR 163-- Turkish American Day; recognize February 7 .................................... 162, 167SR 164-- Fowler, Rachel; condolences ....................................................................... 162SR 165-- Judicial Council and the Administrative Office of the

Courts; commend ......................................................................................... 162SR 166-- Berry, Mr. Arthur; recognize ....................................................................... 168SR 167-- Smith, Mrs. Jo Ellen; recognize ................................................................... 168SR 168-- Adams, Dr. Michael F.; recognize ....................................................... 168, 258SR 169-- Chambers, Jr., James Robert; recognize ...................................................... 168SR 170-- Vining, Dr. Donna Jean; recognize .............................................................. 169SR 171-- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend ............................................... 169SR 172-- Georgia Aerospace Industry; recognize ....................................................... 169SR 173-- American Red Cross Month; recognize March ........................................... 169SR 174-- Ricciardi, Ms. Nancy; recognize ................................................................. 169SR 175-- Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta;

congratulate .................................................................................................. 169SR 176-- Parachute Packers Club of Flowery Branch High

School; recognize ................................................................................. 169, 865SR 177-- Funk, Dr. Denise; recognize ................................................................ 170, 190SR 178-- Mack, Ms. Deborah Keith; recognize .......................................................... 170SR 179-- Wood, Sr., Joe T.; recognize ........................................................................ 170SR 180-- Toccoa-Stephens County Day; recognize February 19 ....................... 170, 275SR 181-- Williams, Jr., Mr. Carey; recognize ............................................................. 188SR 182-- Boylan, U.S. Army Retired Major General Peter J.;

recognize ...................................................................................................... 188SR 183-- Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize February 14 ........................ 189, 258SR 184-- Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the

General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships-CA ................................................... 185

SR 185-- Georgia Student Finance Commission; urge to provide General Assembly necessary data to assess whether HOPE meeting desired results ..................................................................... 185

SR 186-- Rural Health Day; recognize February 20 ................................................... 189

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SR 187-- Brogdon, Chief Tim; recognize ................................................................... 189SR 188-- Georgia, State of; U.S. Department of State; Republic

of Georgia; recognize law enforcement cooperation ........................... 189, 202SR 189-- Prince, Mr. Thomas Adam; condolences ..................................................... 189SR 190-- Nance, Mrs. Sherri J.; recognize .................................................................. 189SR 191-- Williams, Mrs. Kaye; recognize .................................................................. 189SR 192-- Brown, Monica Denise; commend .............................................................. 189SR 193-- Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize February 20 ................................ 190, 304SR 194-- John Bulloch Day; recognizing February 8 ......................................... 190, 202SR 195-- Gray, Mr. Mark; recognize .......................................................................... 190SR 196-- Bleckley/Pulaski Forestry Unit; recognize ........................................ 190, 1557SR 197-- End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Day; recognize February 7 ................................................................... 187, 190SR 198-- Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit;

recognize ............................................................................................ 202, 1557SR 199-- Lott, Kason; congratulate ............................................................................. 190SR 200-- Oconee District; recognize................................................................. 202, 1557SR 201-- Army, Department of the; request to carefully consider

the socioeconomic impact; Programmatic Environmental Assessment ......................................................... 200, 257, 274,

352, 401SR 202-- Mason, Mr. Greg; recognize ................................................................ 203, 305SR 203-- Dick Pettys Senate Press Conference Room; designate ......... 200, 1659, 1661,

2627, 2762, 2763,2964, 2966

SR 204-- Parker, Mrs. Carolyn Diane Pearson; condolences ..................................... 203SR 205-- State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19 ..................................... 203, 275SR 206-- Rouis, Miss Nicole Leigh; condolences ...................................................... 203SR 207-- Wicker, Reverend Dr. Stafford J.; recognize ............................................... 220SR 208-- Conger, DMD, Nelson B.; recognize ........................................................... 220SR 209-- Brown, Mrs. Mary; congratulate ................................................................. 220SR 210-- DiRuggiero, Benjamin; recognize ............................................................... 220SR 211-- Aviation Day; recognize February 12 .................................................. 220, 236SR 212-- Emanuel County Institute High School football team;

recognize .............................................................................................. 233, 843SR 213-- "Community Health Centers Day"; recognize

February 14 .......................................................................................... 233, 258SR 214-- NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day; recognize

February 13 .................................................................................................. 233SR 215-- Northwest Whitefield County High School Lady Bruins

Softball Team; recognize ............................................................................. 233

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SR 216-- Buckner, Judge L. Gale; recognize .............................................................. 234SR 217-- General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for

pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing-CA ................................................... 229SR 218-- Hansen, Coach John; recognize ................................................................... 234SR 219-- Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize

February 20 .......................................................................................... 234, 305SR 220-- Turner, Mr. Cyril J. and employees of Delta Global

Services; recognize .............................................................................. 234, 236SR 221-- Interfaith Children's Movement Day; recognize

February 12 .......................................................................................... 234, 236SR 222-- Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment-CA.............................. 242SR 223-- Henry County Day; recognize February 13 ................................................. 246SR 224-- Pippin, Kay; recognize ................................................................................. 246SR 225-- Cotton, Stacey L.; recognize ........................................................................ 246SR 226-- University of Georgia School of Law Day; recognize

February 13 .................................................................................................. 246SR 227-- Duffy, Stacey Osborne; recognize ............................................................... 247SR 228-- Health Insurance; requesting repeal of the $100 billion

federal sales tax imposed by Affordable Care Act ..................... 243, 414, 814,2964, 2965, 2983

SR 229-- Gillis, Sr., Senator Hugh Marion; honoring ................................................ 259SR 230-- Engineering Day; recognize February 22 ............................................ 259, 415SR 231-- Connell, Jr., Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome

"Jack"; honoring........................................................................................... 259SR 232-- Langdale, Jr., Harley; honoring ................................................................... 259SR 233-- Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team;

recognize and congratulate .......................................................................... 259SR 234-- Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Competition

Cheerleading Team; recognize and congratulate ......................................... 259SR 235-- Burrell, Sr., Pastor Terrance LaVorn; commend ......................................... 259SR 236-- Lynch, Rosemary Schwarz; honoring and celebrating

100th birthday .............................................................................................. 260SR 237-- Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize

February 26 .................................................................................................. 260SR 238-- Birdsong, Mary Claire; congratulate ........................................................... 275SR 239-- Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; congratulate ...................... 276, 922SR 240-- Erwin, Christopher B.; recognize ........................................................ 276, 922SR 241-- Jefferson High School Dragons; congratulate ..................................... 276, 868SR 242-- Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 1 ........................................ 276SR 243-- Carter, Former First Lady Rosalyn; recognize ............................................ 276

INDEX 4045

SR 244-- Texting Organization Against Distracted Driving, Inc. (TOADD) ..................................................................................................... 276

SR 245-- U.S. Congress; request to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment ........................................... 272, 414, 814, 1350

SR 246-- Ponder, Reverend Ulysses; recognize .................................................. 276, 956SR 247-- Senate Expungement Reform Study Committee; create ........ 272, 1547, 1609,

2964SR 248-- Dagget, Mr. & Mrs. James Eugene and Anna Marie;

congratulate .................................................................................................. 276SR 249-- Dade County High School Lady Wolverines Softball

Team; congratulate .............................................................................. 277, 887SR 250-- Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Georgia; recognize ..................... 277, 304SR 251-- Lukken, Mr. Walter Johnson; condolences ................................................. 305SR 252-- Parker, Ms. Lula Mae; honoring .................................................................. 305SR 253-- Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week;

recognize February 17-23 .................................................................... 305, 416SR 254-- Hirsch, Kelsey; congratulate ........................................................................ 305SR 255-- Clayton County Day; recognize February 26 ...................................... 305, 865SR 256-- Centennial High School Model United Nations Team;

congratulate .................................................................................................. 306SR 257-- Resnick, David; congratulate ....................................................................... 306SR 258-- Massell, Sam; Buckhead Coalition; recognize .................................. 306, 1662SR 259-- Cumberland Community Improvement District;

honoring ............................................................................................. 306, 1027SR 260-- Neal, Aretha; recognize ............................................................................... 306SR 261-- Williams, Mercedes Laine; recognize ......................................................... 306SR 262-- Williams, Lisa; recognize ............................................................................ 306SR 263-- Great American Bus Interactive Education, LLC

(G.A.B.I.E.); recognize ................................................................................ 306SR 264-- Ahavath Achim Synagogue; recognize ............................................. 307, 2059SR 265-- Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Competition

Cheerleading Team; congratulate ........................................................ 345, 352SR 266-- Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Football Team;

congratulate .......................................................................................... 345, 352SR 267-- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; urge to close Noyes Cut

in the Satilla River System ....................................................... 336, 954, 1031, 1350, 2049, 4019

SR 268-- Tate, Dr. Benny; recognize .......................................................................... 345SR 269-- Hayden, Dakota; recognize .......................................................................... 345SR 270-- McDermitt, Charlie; recognize .................................................................... 345SR 271-- Montgomery, Sean; recognize ..................................................................... 345

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SR 272-- Blackmon, Christian; recognize ................................................................... 345SR 273-- Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county

merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited-CA ................................................................... 337

SR 274-- Stewart, Carol; recognize ............................................................................. 345SR 275-- South Hall Republican Club; recognize ...................................................... 346SR 276-- Hortman, Ms. Joy; recognize ....................................................................... 346SR 277-- Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for

comprehensive revision ............................................................................... 337SR 278-- Holman, Steve; recognize ............................................................................ 346SR 279-- Fulton County Marshal's Department; recognize ................................ 346, 886SR 280-- Pope High School Wrestling Team; recognize ............................................ 346SR 281-- Bowman, Michelle; recognize ..................................................................... 346SR 282-- Griffin, Sara; recognize ................................................................................ 346SR 283-- Brown, Dr. Wylie; recognize ....................................................................... 346SR 284-- Smith, Eric; recognize .................................................................................. 347SR 285-- Strydom, Debra; recognize .......................................................................... 347SR 286-- Sorenson, Dan; recognize ............................................................................ 347SR 287-- Pool, Arielle; recognize ............................................................................... 347SR 288-- Martin, David; recognize ............................................................................. 347SR 289-- Crooks, Dr. Cheryl; recognize ..................................................................... 347SR 290-- Bryan, Kelly; recognize ............................................................................... 347SR 291-- Link, Tina; recognize ................................................................................... 347SR 292-- Spaceport Georgia; requesting the support .................................................. 416SR 293-- Ralph A. Pierce Memorial Highway; Lumpkin County;

dedicate ................................................................................... 408, 1030, 1088,1357, 1415, 2800,3091, 3604, 4019

SR 294-- Khosravi, Hasan; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................... 416SR 295-- Ness, Heather; Outstanding Scholar; commend .......................................... 416SR 296-- Ragan, Jennifer A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................. 416SR 297-- Zuiderveen, Caleb; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................... 416SR 298-- Falk, Carolyn; Outstanding Scholar; commend........................................... 417SR 299-- Floyd, Christopher; Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................. 417SR 300-- Contractor, Alisha A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend .............................. 417SR 301-- Shead, Ariel B.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................ 417SR 302-- Maret, Galen Lane; Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................. 417SR 303-- Phan, Andrew Nguyen; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................ 417SR 304-- Colley, Viniecia D.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................. 418SR 305-- Lohr, Shelby Regan; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................ 418

INDEX 4047

SR 306-- Lindborg, Rebekah J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend .............................. 418SR 307-- Browning, Mary; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................... 418SR 308-- Rodriguez, Juan M.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................. 418SR 309-- Barker, Garret Leighton; Outstanding Scholar;

commend ...................................................................................................... 418SR 310-- Stokes, Faith Marie; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................. 419SR 311-- Rosenbaum, Jennifer Michelle; Outstanding Scholar;

commend ...................................................................................................... 419SR 312-- Stakich, Jennifer Rose; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................. 419SR 313-- Blowers, Jessie; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................ 419SR 314-- Weaver, Mark Kain; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................. 419SR 315-- Hanley, Logan Richard; Outstanding Scholar;

commend ...................................................................................................... 419SR 316-- Albrycht, Leslie; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................... 420SR 317-- Hardin, Kristy Ann; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................. 420SR 318-- Garnto, Kelsi S.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ....................................... 420SR 319-- Holloman, LaNette; recognize ............................................................. 415, 420SR 320-- Vendeville, Jean-Yves; recognize ....................................................... 416, 420SR 321-- Kalyta, Kelsey A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................... 420SR 322-- Allan, Juliet Elizabeth; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................. 421SR 323-- Ingram, Rena E.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................... 421SR 324-- Martin, Matthew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................. 421SR 325-- Vindas-Carter, Rebecca; Outstanding Scholar;

commend ...................................................................................................... 421SR 326-- Rooks, Sarah A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................... 421SR 327-- Clergy Day; recognize February 25 ..................................................... 421, 818SR 328-- Maynard, Rita B.; condolences .................................................................... 422SR 329-- Everhart, Chairman Sue P.; recognize ......................................................... 422SR 330-- Georgia Civil War Commission; commend ................................................ 422SR 331-- Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies; urged

not to contract with persons/businesses engaged in investment activities in Iran .................................................... 408, 1608, 1661,

2964, 2967SR 332-- Lee, Rebecca "Becky"; commend ............................................................... 422SR 333-- Brannen, Dianne; commend ........................................................................ 422SR 334-- GHP Legislative Appreciation Day; recognize March 1 ............................. 422SR 335-- Children's Day; recognize February 26 ............................................... 422, 867SR 336-- Powell, Ms. Fay Bellamy; condolences ....................................................... 423SR 337-- Heartfield, Sandra; condolences .................................................................. 423

4048 INDEX

SR 338-- Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize February 26 .................................................................................................. 423

SR 339-- McCorkle, Sara; congratulate ...................................................................... 423SR 340-- Independent Physician Practices in Georgia; create

senate study committee ........................................................... 811, 1547, 1609,2964

SR 341-- Lee, Mr. Oliver; condolences ...................................................................... 816SR 342-- Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize .................................................. 811SR 343-- Georgia Airports Association; commend .................................................... 816SR 344-- Roy, Roberto; recognize .................................................................... 816, 1662SR 345-- Senate Select Alternative Funding for Medicaid and

Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee; create ......... 811, 1547, 1609,2964, 2968

SR 346-- Georgia Power Linemen, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84, Georgia AFL-CIO members; recognize ............................................................................. 817, 922

SR 347-- Bankhead, Mr. John G.R.; recognize ................................................... 817, 989SR 348-- Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee;

create .................................................................................. 812, 888, 921, 1350SR 349-- Wu, Alex; STAR Student; commend .......................................................... 817SR 350-- Niu, Catherine; STAR Student; commend .................................................. 817SR 351-- Zhang, Lucy; STAR Student; commend ..................................................... 817SR 352-- Nguyen, Tiffany; STAR Student; commend ............................................... 817SR 353-- Olson, Charly Jo; STAR Student; commend ............................................... 817SR 354-- Bao, Wendi; STAR Student; commend ....................................................... 817SR 355-- Lo, Krystal; STAR Student; commend ........................................................ 818SR 356-- Kelly, Emily; STAR Student; commend ..................................................... 818SR 357-- Cohn, Brian; STAR Student; commend ...................................................... 818SR 358-- Tarbell, Michael; STAR Student; commend ............................................... 818SR 359-- Mowery, Cullen; STAR Student; commend ................................................ 818SR 360-- Bulloch Fertilizer Company; congratulate ................................................... 863SR 361-- Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Day; recognize

March 7 ........................................................................................................ 864SR 362-- Brannen, Fire Chief Bobby; Glennville Volunteer Fire

Department; recognize ................................................................................. 864SR 363-- Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Day; recognize

February 26 .......................................................................................... 864, 865SR 364-- Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojan

Softball Team; congratulate ................................................................. 864, 922SR 365-- Parden, Blake; recognize ............................................................................. 864SR 366-- Garcia, Ana Paula; recognize ...................................................................... 864

INDEX 4049

SR 367-- Carrington, Mikayla; recognize ................................................................... 864SR 368-- Chadwick, Hunter; recognize ...................................................................... 864SR 369-- Pace, Zoe; recognize .................................................................................... 865SR 370-- Valle, Anna; recognize ................................................................................ 865SR 371-- U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a

convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to U.S. Constitution ................................................................ 858, 1029, 1088,

1350, 1351SR 372-- Dozier, Dr. Cheryl Davenport; congratulate ................................................ 865SR 373-- YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement;

recognize .............................................................................................. 865, 989SR 374-- Frady, Mrs. Carolyn; STAR Teacher; commend......................................... 890SR 375-- Zhuno, Annabelle Elizabeth; commend ...................................................... 890SR 376-- Cowne, Dallas; STAR Teacher; commend .................................................. 890SR 377-- Felt, Caitlin; STAR Student; commend ....................................................... 891SR 378-- General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of

revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia-CA ....................... 884, 954, 1031,

1090, 1096SR 379-- Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection;

Lumpkin County; dedicate .......................................................................... 884SR 380-- St. Patrick Day Parade Committee; recognize ................................... 891, 1032SR 381-- Georgia Council of Deliberation; recognize ........................................ 886, 891SR 382-- Dalton High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team;

congratulate ........................................................................................ 891, 1089SR 383-- Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection;

Catoosa County; dedicate ............................................................................ 884SR 384-- Gordon Lee High School Wrestling Team; recognize ...................... 891, 1032SR 385-- Underwood, J. Ethan; recognize .................................................................. 891SR 386-- McJunkins, Treniece; recognize .................................................................. 891SR 387-- Heimlich, Brittany; recognize ...................................................................... 892SR 388-- Barnes, Tracy; recognize ............................................................................. 892SR 389-- Freeman, Tamika; recognize ....................................................................... 892SR 390-- Melzar, Wendye; recognize ......................................................................... 892SR 391-- Ogburn, Robert; recognize ........................................................................... 892SR 392-- Marley, Stephanie; recognize ...................................................................... 892SR 393-- Wink, Carol; recognize ................................................................................ 892SR 394-- Wilson, Marilyn; recognize ......................................................................... 893SR 395-- Vaughan, Donna; recognize ......................................................................... 893SR 396-- Watson, Candice; recognize ........................................................................ 893

4050 INDEX

SR 397-- Sall, Doran Yvette; recognize ...................................................................... 893SR 398-- Turner, Candace; recognize ......................................................................... 893SR 399-- Peters, Sironda; recognize ........................................................................... 893SR 400-- Patel, Amanda; recognize ............................................................................ 893SR 401-- Lane, Ellen; recognize ................................................................................. 894SR 402-- Elder, Susan; recognize................................................................................ 894SR 403-- Bethlehem Lutheran Curch; congratulate .................................................... 894SR 404-- Wade, Willie Mae; recognize ...................................................................... 894SR 405-- Jones, Mary; recognize ................................................................................ 894SR 406-- Czaykowsky, Mr. Chase; congratulate ........................................................ 923SR 407-- Mosley, Reverend Toney; recognize ........................................................... 923SR 408-- Bohlke, M.D., W. Scott; recognize .................................................... 923, 2763SR 409-- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace

Workers; congratulate .................................................................................. 923SR 410-- U.S. President and Congress; prohibit corporations

from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting/opposing candidates for public office........................................ 913

SR 411-- Loganville Middle School Lady Red Devils Basketball Team; congratulate ...................................................................................... 923

SR 412-- Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect-CA ..................................................................................................... 913

SR 413-- Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences ......................................... 923

SR 414-- Godfrey, Mr. Buck; recognize ..................................................................... 924SR 415-- Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited-CA .............................. 913SR 416-- General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees;

Safe Habor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund ...................................... 913SR 417-- Georgia Southern University ROTC Program's 2013

Ranger Challenge Team; commend ................................................... 989, 1094SR 418-- F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate .......................................... 947SR 419-- Chipper Jones Day; recognize March 5 ............................................. 989, 1108SR 420-- Paramount Right to Life; state shall recognize human

beings as persons at any state of development-CA ..................................... 947SR 421-- Georgia based American Association of Adapted Sports

Programs; commend .......................................................................... 990, 1094SR 422-- The Church of The Apostles; recognize ...................................................... 990SR 423-- Georgia's Congressional Delegation, Congress, and

President Obama; request immediately resolve the national debt crisis .................................................................. 947, 1659, 1661,

2964, 2965, 2984

INDEX 4051

SR 424-- Agel, Sr., John Frederick; commend ......................................................... 1032SR 425-- Rainey, Dr. Archie; recognize ......................................................... 1032, 1611SR 426-- Ross, Deputy Jason Michael; recognize .......................................... 1032, 1611SR 427-- Brewpubs and Alcoholic Beverage Tastings; create

Senate Study Committee ....................................................... 1022, 1608, 1661,2965

SR 428-- Georgia Food Bank Association Day; recognize March 5 ...................................................................................................... 1032

SR 429-- Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13 ....................................... 1033, 1521SR 430-- Farm to School 5 Million Meals Campaign; recognize ............................. 1089SR 431-- Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs

Committee; recognize ................................................................................ 1089SR 432-- Nwosu, Emmanuel; condolences ............................................................... 1089SR 433-- Colson, Mr. Larry; condolences ................................................................ 1089SR 434-- March of Dimes Day; recognize March 13 ............................................... 1089SR 435-- Lane, Mr. Jane; recognize .......................................................................... 1090SR 436-- Wells, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Mary Nell;

congratulate ................................................................................................ 1090SR 437-- Dahlonega Woman's Club; recognize ........................................................ 1352SR 438-- Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and

expenditure limitations-CA ....................................................................... 1339SR 439-- Callahan, Police Officer Sean; Deputy Sheriff Brian

Lamar Mahaffey; honoring ........................................................................ 1352SR 440-- Kids' Chance of Georgia; commend .......................................................... 1352SR 441-- "Jacob Moore Day"; recognize March 10 ................................................. 1352SR 442-- Towns County High School Girls Cross Country Team;

commend .................................................................................................... 1352SR 443-- Holder, Mr. Warren; commend ................................................................. 1352SR 444-- United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural

Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize ............................... 1339SR 445-- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omega Chapter;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1352SR 446-- Garner, Ms. Becki; recognize .................................................................... 1353SR 447-- Cosey, Ms. Sarah; commend ..................................................................... 1353SR 448-- Georgia Downtown Renaissance Day; recognize

March 12 .................................................................................................... 1353SR 449-- Gary, Mrs. Dawn; commend ..................................................................... 1353SR 450-- Gibson, Brendan Jackson; recognize ......................................................... 1353SR 451-- Doster, Johnathon Gabriel; recognize ........................................................ 1353SR 452-- Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize

March 19 .................................................................................................... 1475

4052 INDEX

SR 453-- Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2013 .................................................................................................. 1475

SR 454-- Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize ................................................ 1475SR 455-- Clayton County Black Ministers Fellowship; recognize ................. 1475, 1662SR 456-- Peoples, Dottie; recognize ......................................................................... 1475SR 457-- Hawkins, Lady Tramaine; recognize ......................................................... 1476SR 458-- Coley, Reverend Donavon O.; honoring ................................................... 1476SR 459-- Sheffield, Lamont; recognize ..................................................................... 1476SR 460-- Sappington, Jennifer; recognize ................................................................. 1476SR 461-- Sumbry, Josiah; recognize ......................................................................... 1476SR 462-- Williams, Annette; recognize .................................................................... 1476SR 463-- Allen, Sonya; recognize ............................................................................. 1476SR 464-- Howell, Brenda; recognize ........................................................................ 1477SR 465-- DuBois, Rachael; recognize ....................................................................... 1477SR 466-- Reynolds, Rosie; recognize ....................................................................... 1477SR 467-- Snead, Lela; recognize ............................................................................... 1477SR 468-- Wilson, Rachel; recognize ......................................................................... 1477SR 469-- Williams, Hanna; recognize ....................................................................... 1477SR 470-- Hurley, Amber; recognize .......................................................................... 1477SR 471-- Tucker, Blair; recognize ............................................................................ 1478SR 472-- Barker, Lindsey; recognize ........................................................................ 1478SR 473-- Bray, Jennifer; recognize ........................................................................... 1478SR 474-- Bryant, Gabrielle; recognize ...................................................................... 1478SR 475-- Marvets, Teresea; recognize ...................................................................... 1478SR 476-- Hale, Brian; recognize ............................................................................... 1478SR 477-- Hudmon, Piper; recognize ......................................................................... 1478SR 478-- Perez, Rodolfo; recognize .......................................................................... 1479SR 479-- Foust, Benjamin; recognize ....................................................................... 1479SR 480-- Jones, Jeffery; recognize ............................................................................ 1479SR 481-- Burkhalter, Candace; recognize ................................................................. 1479SR 482-- Langford, Jennifer; recognize .................................................................... 1479SR 483-- Price, Theresa; recognize ........................................................................... 1479SR 484-- Caldwell, Vanessa; recognize .................................................................... 1479SR 485-- Walls, Maris; recognize ............................................................................. 1480SR 486-- Grigsby, Christy; recognize ....................................................................... 1480SR 487-- Meadows, Sherrie; recognize ..................................................................... 1480SR 488-- Willis, Nancy; recognize............................................................................ 1480SR 489-- Anderson, Natasha; recognize ................................................................... 1480SR 490-- Robertson, Deborah; recognize ................................................................. 1480

INDEX 4053

SR 491-- Allen, Ronda; recognize ............................................................................ 1480SR 492-- Brooks, James; recognize .......................................................................... 1481SR 493-- Kemp, Kathryn Stein; recognize ................................................................ 1481SR 494-- Lester, Kim; recognize ............................................................................... 1481SR 495-- Goff, Nicholas; recognize .......................................................................... 1481SR 496-- Griffis, Amy; recognize ............................................................................. 1481SR 497-- Kannady, Lynda; recognize ....................................................................... 1481SR 498-- Cole, Les; recognize .................................................................................. 1481SR 499-- Senate Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Veterans

Study Committee; create ....................................................... 1461, 1608, 1661,2965

SR 500-- Kennard, Nicole; recognize ....................................................................... 1481SR 501-- Jones, Sr., Mr. Johnnie Paul; condolences ................................................. 1482SR 502-- Southern Alliance for Clean Energy ..................................... 1461, 2057, 2058,

2965SR 503-- Butikofer, Colonel Mitchel H.; recognize ................................................. 1482SR 504-- World Plumbing Day; recognize March 11 ............................................... 1482SR 505-- Assistance League of Atlanta; recognize ......................................... 1482, 1553SR 506-- Environmental Protection Agency; request to take

action; removal/proper disposal; Caustic Brine Pool at Linden Chemical and Paint site in Glynn County, Georgia ....................................................................................................... 1462

SR 507-- Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; recognize ........................................... 1482SR 508-- Considine, Sr., Mr. John "Jack" Murray; condolences .............................. 1482SR 509-- Kennesaw State University; recognize ...................................................... 1501SR 510-- Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and

Enforcement Study Committee; create .................................. 1497, 1608, 1661SR 511-- Bartlett, Marcus; recognize .............................................................. 1501, 1556SR 512-- "Habitat for Humanity Day"; recognize March 20 .......................... 1501, 1611SR 513-- Heritage High School Junior Varsity Dance Team;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1501SR 514-- Heritage High School Five Star Dance Team; recognize .......................... 1501SR 515-- Boylan, CAP, Colonel Tonya R.; honoring ............................................... 1502SR 516-- Hanks, J. Daniel; recognize ....................................................................... 1502SR 517-- Jackson, Chase Henrick; recognize ........................................................... 1502SR 518-- Hall, Kalie; recognize ................................................................................ 1502SR 519-- Garner, Ms. Katie; commend ..................................................................... 1502SR 520-- Kitchens, Ms. Michelle; commend ............................................................ 1502SR 521-- Thomas, Ms. Melinda; commend .............................................................. 1502SR 522-- McCall, Mr. John David; condolences ...................................................... 1502

4054 INDEX

SR 523-- International Olympic and U.S. Olympic Committee; request support toward the reinstatement of wrestling in the Olympic Games ................................................................................... 1521

SR 524-- Long, Richard A.; condolences ................................................................. 1521SR 525-- Appling Christian Academy Lady Eagles Basketball

Team; congratulate .................................................................................... 1521SR 526-- Appling County Christian Academy Football Team;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1521SR 527-- Georgia Links Day; recognize March 26 ................................................... 1521SR 528-- General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of

one/more lottery games to benefit military veterans-CA .......................... 1517SR 529-- "Georgia Pre-K Week"; recognize first week of October ......................... 1522SR 530-- Davis, Mrs. Beulah; honoring .................................................................... 1522SR 531-- Transportation, Georgia Dept. of; maximize use of

funding mechanisms aimed at reducing diesel emissions .... 1539, 2057, 2058,2965

SR 532-- Fort Oglethorpe Recreation Association Lakeview Warriors Baseball Team; congratulate ............................................ 1549, 1611

SR 533-- Battle of Chickamauga; recognize on September 18-20 ........................... 1549SR 534-- Cook, Mr. Terrell Buford; condolences ..................................................... 1549SR 535-- Kimball, Ms. Jennifer; commend .............................................................. 1549SR 536-- Hendley, Ms. Wendye; commend ............................................................. 1549SR 537-- Nemecek, Ms. Rebecca; commend ............................................................ 1549SR 538-- Williams, Ms. Brooke; commend .............................................................. 1549SR 539-- Layfield, Mr. Thomas; commend .............................................................. 1550SR 540-- Brown, Ms. Taylor; commend ................................................................... 1550SR 541-- Roberts, Ms. Bonnie; commend ................................................................ 1550SR 542-- Roberts, Ms. Lynn; commend ................................................................... 1550SR 543-- Stephenson, Mr. Matt; commend ............................................................... 1550SR 544-- Freeman, Mr. Sanford; commend .............................................................. 1550SR 545-- Hill, Ms. Diane; commend ......................................................................... 1550SR 546-- Change 4 Georgia and Remington Youngblood;

recognize .......................................................................................... 1550, 1611SR 547-- Eagle's Landing High School Boys Basketball Team;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1633SR 548-- Pollack, Joel; recognize ............................................................................. 1633SR 549-- Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize March 14 ................................... 1633SR 550-- Johnson, Mr. Randale; condolences .......................................................... 1633SR 551-- Weaver, Mr. Luke Penn; recognize ........................................................... 1633SR 552-- Reddy, Mr. Shyam K.; recognize .............................................................. 1633

INDEX 4055

SR 553-- Bynum, Mrs. Edith; condolences ............................................................... 1633SR 554-- Fulton County School System; recognize .................................................. 1633SR 555-- Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation; recognize ........................................ 1634SR 556-- Trion High School Competition Cheerleading Team;

congratulate ...................................................................................... 1611, 1634SR 557-- Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Basketball

Team; congratulate .......................................................................... 1634, 1662SR 558-- Terry, Dr. Carol; congratulate ......................................................... 1634, 1662SR 559-- National Nursing Home Week; recognize May 12-18 .............................. 1634SR 560-- Georgia Surgeons' Day; recognize March 21 ............................................ 1634SR 561-- Outspoken Therapy Services, Inc.; recognize ........................................... 1634SR 562-- White County High School WTVN Warrior TV

Broadcast Team; congratulate ......................................................... 1635, 2059SR 563-- African Leadership Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1635SR 564-- Williams, Lillie Mae Barnett; recognize ................................................... 1635SR 565-- Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball

Team; congratulate .......................................................................... 1635, 2629SR 566-- Gainesville High School Girls Golf Team; commend ............................... 1635SR 567-- Gainesville High School Golf Team; congratulate .................................... 1635SR 568-- Gainesville High School Red Elephants Football Team;

congratulate ................................................................................................ 1635SR 569-- 2013 Senate Aides; commend ................................................................... 1635SR 570-- 2013 Senate Interns; commend .................................................................. 1636SR 571-- Agnelo dos Santos Queiroz Filho; recognize ............................................ 1636SR 572-- Ferreira, Bishop Manoel; congratulate ...................................................... 1636SR 573-- Morrison, Mr. Billy Douglas "Cotton"; condolences ................................ 1636SR 574-- Marshall, William P. "Bill"; condolences .................................................. 1636SR 575-- Brock, Sr., Harold Edward; condolences ................................................... 1636SR 576-- Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1636SR 577-- QT Kitchens and the QuikTrip Corporation; recognize ............................ 1636SR 578-- Rumford, Dr. Steve L.; recognize .............................................................. 1637SR 579-- Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway;

Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ............................................................ 1600SR 580-- Building Owners and Managers Association of

Georgia; recognize ..................................................................................... 1637SR 581-- Rotary Club of Atlanta; commend ............................................................. 1637SR 582-- Ragin, Tyler; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013

Youth of the Year; recognize ..................................................................... 1662

4056 INDEX

SR 583-- Ramer, Stephanie; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Military Youth of the Year; recognize .............................................. 1663

SR 584-- Bigalke, Pastor Ron J.; recognize .............................................................. 1663SR 585-- Smith III, Reverend W. Ches; condolences ............................................... 1663SR 586-- Kingdom Christian Academy and Preparatory School

Basketball Team; recognize ....................................................................... 1663SR 587-- Jackson, Billy and Saundra; congratulate .................................................. 1663SR 588-- Wilkinson High School Boys Basketball Team;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1640SR 589-- Taylor, Mrs. Ida Ruth Holder; recognize ................................................... 1663SR 590-- 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard;

recognize .................................................................................................... 1663SR 591-- 2013 Secretary of the Senate Aides; commend ......................................... 1664SR 592-- Chance, Isabella Lola; celebrate birth ....................................................... 1664SR 593-- Stephens, Barbara McDaris; recognize ...................................................... 1664SR 594-- Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for

limitations on state government taxation/expenditures ......... 1653, 2627, 2628SR 595-- Community Affairs, Department of; urged to adopt

critically needed changes; HomeSafe Georgia program ........................... 1654SR 596-- Mata, Giwayen; recognize ......................................................................... 1664SR 597-- Georgia Program Integrity Senate Study Committee;

create ..................................................................................... 1654, 2627, 2628,2965

SR 598-- Senate Public-Private Partnership Study Committee; create ..................................................................................... 1654, 2627, 2628,

2965SR 599-- Atlanta Falcons Football Team; recognize ...................................... 1664, 2058SR 600-- North Hall High School Trojans Varsity Boys

Basketball Team; congratulate .................................................................. 2060SR 601-- Frost, Randall; recognize ........................................................................... 2060SR 602-- Maddox, Elton; recognize .......................................................................... 2060SR 603-- Bagwell, Mr. Tommy; congratulate ........................................................... 2060SR 604-- Swoszowski, Mr. Bob; congratulate .......................................................... 2060SR 605-- Coyle, Mary Lynn; recognize .................................................................... 2060SR 606-- Cooley, Mr. Jan; congratulate .................................................................... 2060SR 607-- Highsmith, Mrs. Lee D.; recognize ........................................................... 2060SR 608-- Vandiver, Mr. Russell; recognize .............................................................. 2061SR 609-- Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team;

congratulate ................................................................................................ 2061SR 610-- Clayton State University Women's Basketball Team;

commend .................................................................................................... 2061

INDEX 4057

SR 611-- Jonson, Payton; congratulate ..................................................................... 2061SR 612-- Cosper, Captain James Paul; recognize ..................................................... 2061SR 613-- Georgia Department of Transportation; urge to extend

State Route 341 north to Georgia/Tennessee; include McFarland Ave. in Rossville, Georgia ...................................................... 2051

SR 614-- White, Miss Linda; recognize .................................................................... 2061SR 615-- Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans; encourage parades

and similar events ...................................................................................... 2061SR 616-- Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend ....................... 2059, 2062SR 617-- Georgia School Counselors Association;

implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs for Georgia students ................................................................... 2062

SR 618-- Senate Study Committee on Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; create ............................... 2051, 2762, 2763,

2965SR 619-- Cobb EMC Board of Directors, Management, and

Employees; commend ................................................................................ 2062SR 620-- Ellis, Simon Thomas "Tom"; condolences ................................................ 2062SR 621-- Chick-fil-A Foundation; recognize ............................................................ 2062SR 622-- Welty, Dr. John D.; recognize ................................................................... 2062SR 623-- Senate Select Study Committee on Erin's Law; create ......... 2051, 2762, 2763,

2965SR 624-- Brooks, Ms. Andrea P.F.; condolences ...................................................... 2062SR 625-- Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; support .................................... 2052SR 626-- Atlanta Falcons Football Team; recognize ................................................ 2062SR 627-- Rose, Tyler; recognize ............................................................................... 2629SR 628-- Boy Scouts of America; commend ............................................................ 2629SR 629-- U.S. Congress; encouraged to develop/implement a

practical plan; international borders ..................................... 2620, 2762, 2763,2965, 2966, 2985

SR 630-- TeleHealth Day; recognize March 1 .......................................................... 2629SR 631-- Lindsey, Mr. Jon; commend ...................................................................... 2629SR 632-- Coffee, Mr. Hugh L.; recognize ................................................................. 2630SR 633-- Kundell, Dr. James E. "Jim"; recognize .................................................... 2630SR 634-- Wilson, Thomas A.; recognize .................................................................. 2630SR 635-- United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural

Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize ............................... 2630SR 636-- Nagle, Charles R.; recognize ..................................................................... 2763SR 637-- Fussell, Mr. Willie James; congratulate .................................................... 2763SR 638-- Payne, Ms. Rhonda; condolences .............................................................. 2763SR 639-- District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 26 ...................................... 2763

4058 INDEX

SR 640-- Williams II, Bishop Preston Warren; recognize ........................................ 2764SR 641-- Nix, Mr. Jerry; recognize ........................................................................... 2764SR 642-- Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee;

create .......................................................................................................... 2762SR 643-- Magnus, Doug; recognize .......................................................................... 2764SR 644-- Dunn, David; recognize ............................................................................. 2764SR 645-- Sister2Sister Weekend; recognize May 10-12 ........................................... 2764SR 646-- Henderson, Ms. Carol; recognize .............................................................. 2764SR 647-- Wardlaw, Mrs. Evelyn; honoring .............................................................. 2764SR 648-- Sikh Community; recognize ...................................................................... 2765SR 649-- Newroth, Bennie Butler; commend ........................................................... 2765SR 650-- Ewing, Mr. Robert F.; recognize ............................................................... 2063SR 651-- Foley, Mr. Jeffrey W.; recognize ............................................................... 2064SR 652-- Foster, Jr., Charles; condolences ............................................................... 2765SR 653-- Kuhles, Mr. Clayton; recognize ................................................................. 2765SR 654-- Oxford, First Lieutenant Robert Eugene; condolences ............................. 2765SR 655-- Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens

to strongly consider preparing; appoint health care agent ........................................................................................................... 2765

SR 656-- Corrigan, Lillian Kamack; condolences .................................................... 2765SR 657-- United Against Childhood Obesity Day; recognize

March 27 .................................................................................................... 2765SR 658-- Ladd, Donna Peeples; recognize ................................................................ 2766SR 659-- Patterson, William Alan; commend ........................................................... 2766SR 660-- Roper, Spencer Lane; commend ................................................................ 2766SR 661-- Williams, Michael; recognize .................................................................... 2766SR 662-- Hansen, Christina; commend ..................................................................... 2766SR 663-- Pope, Alexis; commend ............................................................................. 2766SR 664-- Wingo, Mr. Greg; recognize ...................................................................... 2766SR 665-- Armour, Lance; commend ......................................................................... 2766SR 666-- Gudger, Mrs. Tammy; recognize ............................................................... 2766SR 667-- Morgan, William Patrick; commend ......................................................... 2767SR 668-- Major, John; recognize .............................................................................. 2767SR 669-- Garrett, Mrs. Sabrina; recognize ................................................................ 2960SR 670-- Canoochee EMC; congratulate .................................................................. 2960SR 671-- Sterling, Jeffrey Ferris; commend ............................................................. 2960SR 672-- Brock, Don; recognize ............................................................................... 2960SR 673-- Keener, Dustin; recognize ......................................................................... 2960SR 674-- Romano, Nicholas Herrington; commend ................................................. 2961

INDEX 4059

SR 675-- Chatham, Mr. Bretton; recognize .............................................................. 2961SR 676-- Grimes, Deborah "Debbie" G.; recognize ................................................. 2961SR 677-- Shaw, Mollie Anna; commend .................................................................. 2961SR 678-- Crow, Thomas Alexander; recognize ........................................................ 2961SR 679-- Phillips, Mr. Ronnie; recognize ................................................................. 2961SR 680-- Gresh, Ms. Kim; recognize ........................................................................ 2961SR 681-- Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball

Team; congratulate .................................................................................... 2961SR 682-- Newton County College and Career Academy;

recognize .................................................................................................... 2962SR 683-- Flanigan, Captain Calvin "Cal"; congratulate ........................................... 2962SR 684-- Chamblee Charter High School/ Chamblee Middle

School; recognize ....................................................................................... 2962SR 685-- Peppers, Sr., Judge Charles D. "Donny"; recognize .................................. 2962SR 686-- Hawkins, Ms. Verenice; recognize ............................................................ 2962SR 687-- Jackson, Alice; recognize .......................................................................... 2962SR 688-- Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church;

congratulate ................................................................................................ 2962SR 689-- Rees, Ms. Salli; recognize ......................................................................... 2962SR 690-- Connell, Dr. Don R.; recognize ................................................................. 2963SR 691-- General Assembly; provide dedication of revenue from

the regulation of athletic/entertainment events used for certain purposes ......................................................................................... 2957

SR 692-- Public Initiative Referendums; provide for procedures, number of signatures required, verification methods ................................ 2958

SR 693-- City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create .......................................................................................................... 2958

SR 694-- Cooper, Mr. Stan; recognize ...................................................................... 2963SR 695-- Gideon v. Wainwright; recognize .............................................................. 2963SR 696-- Aponte, Haley Elise; commend ................................................................. 2963SR 697-- Butler, Gary; recognize .............................................................................. 2963SR 698-- Ridderhoff, Betty Irene; condolences ........................................................ 2963SR 699-- Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia;

commend .................................................................................................... 2963SR 700-- East Georgia State College Mens Basketball Team;

recognize .................................................................................................... 2963SR 701-- Cerpovicz, Dr. Paul; congratulate .............................................................. 2964SR 702-- Powell, Jr., Dr. Hudson; recognize ............................................................ 2964SR 703-- Capitol Arts Standards Commission; urged to arrange

for placement of an agricultural history museum area; state capitol ................................................................................................ 3009

4060 INDEX

SR 704-- McCall, Mr. John David; condolences ...................................................... 3009SR 705-- Akridge, Ms. Morgan; commend ............................................................... 3009SR 706-- Allgood, Mr. Luc; commend ..................................................................... 3009SR 707-- Baxter, Ms. Alexandra; commend ............................................................. 3009SR 708-- Black, Mr. Jordan; commend ..................................................................... 3009SR 709-- Hitchon, Ms. Abigail; commend ............................................................... 3010SR 710-- Knickerbocker, Ms. Kathryn; commend ................................................... 3010SR 711-- Ivester, Mr. Nathan; commend .................................................................. 3010SR 712-- Shedd, Ms. Janice; commend .................................................................... 3010SR 713-- Smith, Ms. Ondi; commend ....................................................................... 3010SR 714-- Stroud, Mr. Patrick; commend ................................................................... 3010SR 715-- Antepenko, Mr. Christopher; commend .................................................... 3010SR 716-- Cosgrove, Ms. Brianna; commend ............................................................ 3010SR 717-- Zhuno, Ms. Annabelle; commend ............................................................. 3010SR 718-- Williams, Mr. Brett; commend .................................................................. 3010SR 719-- Jameson, Mr. Kyler; commend .................................................................. 3010SR 720-- Lord, Mr. Austin; commend ...................................................................... 3011SR 721-- Loudermilk, Ms. Mary; commend ............................................................. 3011SR 722-- Merritt, Mr. Tyrin; commend .................................................................... 3011SR 723-- Taylor, Ms. Bailey; commend ................................................................... 3011SR 724-- Masten, Mr. Caleb; commend ................................................................... 3011SR 725-- Pate, Mrs. Nan; recognize .......................................................................... 3011SR 726-- Pate, Mr. Sam; recognize ........................................................................... 3011SR 727-- Stahl, Mrs. Ann; recognize ........................................................................ 3011SR 728-- Wallman, Ms. Linda; recognize ................................................................. 3011SR 729-- Harrison, Delaney; recognize .................................................................... 3011SR 730-- Chappelle, Mr. John "Butch"; recognize ................................................... 3012SR 731-- Gordon Lee Pep Squad; recognize ............................................................ 3073

INDEX 4061

PART II, NUMERIC INDEX HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

HB 3-- Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions.......................................................... 207, 214, 1499,

1519HB 5-- Forest Park, City of; councilmember votes for calling

special meeting; change number .......................................... 158, 159, 200, 203HB 21-- Adoption; postadoption contact agreements; provide .......... 1017, 1022, 1546,

1609, 2795, 2955,3013, 3071

HB 34-- Income tax credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps ......................... 1068, 1078, 2056,

2058, 2788, 2791,2850, 2851

HB 36-- Game and fish; definition of "game fish"; revise ................. 1068, 1078, 1519,1548, 2645, 2647

HB 45-- Public property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions ............................................ 1068, 1078, 1658,

1661, 2645, 2648HB 50-- Nurses; mandatory reporting; require .................................................. 249, 253HB 55-- Wiretapping; interception of wire or oral transmissions

by law enforcement; change provisions ..................................... 141, 143, 166,186, 234, 235

HB 57-- Controlled substances; definition of Schedule I; expand ........... 141, 144, 243,258, 822

HB 59-- Alarm monitoring services; licensed persons and companies to utilize alarm verification; require ....................... 226, 229, 1029,

1088, 2792, 2852HB 60-- Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and

possession by retired judges; provide exemption ..................... 249, 254, 1659,1661

HB 63-- Greene County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts .......................................................... 122, 126, 166, 170

HB 64-- Greene County; certain officials; participate in county health insurance program; clarify qualifications ................. 122, 127, 166, 171

HB 65-- Greene County; Board of Education; change description of districts ............................................................................ 123, 127, 166, 171

HB 68-- Physicians; continuing education requirements licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; revise provisions .............. 296, 300, 1545,

1609, 1699, 1742

4062 INDEX

HB 70-- Special needs students; waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; provide ....................... 852, 858, 2056,

2058, 2792, 2883,3007

HB 71-- Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; total percentage of investments permissible in real estate investments; increase ............................................................ 1017, 1022, 1546,

1609, 2792, 2887HB 72-- Newnan, City of; change description of election

districts ................................................................................. 123, 127, 200, 204HB 78-- Crimes and offenses; disabled adults and elder persons;

expand protection; change provisions .................................. 1377, 1462, 1659,1661, 2792, 2890,

3053HB 79-- Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct

errors or omissions .................................................................... 226, 230, 1499,1519, 2792, 2908

HB 80-- Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ............................................................................................. 266, 267

HB 83-- Mortgage broker licensing requirements; licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction; exempt .................................................. 809, 812, 1546,

1609, 2645, 2649HB 86-- Putnam County State Court; judge and solicitor-

general; change compensation .................................................. 142, 144, 1030,1033

HB 87-- Elections; use of boundaries of a restricted access residential community as boundaries of a precinct; authorize .................................................................................... 268, 272, 2056,

2058, 2790, 2792,2912, 3054, 3825

HB 94-- Damages; reduction of earnings to present value; change provisions ................................................................. 1068, 1078, 1546,

1609, 1699, 1743HB 99-- Malt beverages; amount produced by a person in his or

her private residence; change ................................................ 1018, 1023, 1499,1519, 2788, 2792,

2923HB 101-- Nonprofit organizations; exclude certain events from

"food service establishment" definition ...................................... 237, 243, 339,414, 1483, 1484,

1599

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HB 103-- Insurance; issuance of group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner; allow ........... 249, 254, 954,

1031, 1638, 1640HB 104-- Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail

Conservancy; add .................................................................. 1331, 1339, 2057,2058, 2792, 2925,3008, 3599, 3603,

3639HB 105-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year

July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 ............................................... 207, 215, 274, 303,307, 339, 426, 798,

801, 802, 1108,1330

HB 106-- General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 ................................................. 1516, 1517, 1658,

1661, 2078, 2079,2516, 2526, 2559,2571, 2583, 3113,

3632HB 115-- Local boards of education; suspension and removal of

members upon potential loss of accreditation; revise provisions .................................................................................. 227, 230, 1518,

1548, 2645, 2652,2889

HB 116-- Georgia Foundation for Public Education; state board donations, gifts and other property held in trust; authorize transfer ...................................................................... 227, 230, 1518,

1548, 2645, 2662HB 122-- Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; review

and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments; authorize ................................................. 333, 337, 1659,

1661, 2078, 2584,2592, 2889

HB 123-- Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act; enact ................................. 1331, 1340HB 124-- Alcoholic beverages; sale; make certain changes to

requirements .......................................................................... 1069, 1079, 1499,1519, 1556, 1557

HB 125-- Lawful presence; certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; provide .................................................................................. 1069, 1079, 1659,

1661

4064 INDEX

HB 126-- Park rangers; any person obstructing or hindering the lawful discharge of official duties; prohibit .............................. 402, 409, 1519,

1548, 1699, 1744HB 127-- Public officers; automatic fee adjustment in cases where

funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes; provide ............................................................. 1069, 1079

HB 131-- HOPE; dual credit courses; treated the same as advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses for determining eligibility; provide ......................... 1069, 1080, 1603,

1661, 2078, 2552,2889

HB 132-- Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; administratively attached to Department of Community Health; provide ................................................. 1409, 1462, 2627,

2628, 2792, 2927HB 135-- Municipalities; ante litem notice; the amount of

damages sought; provide .......................................................... 250, 254, 1659,1661

HB 139-- Sheriffs; general qualification requirements; revise ............. 1070, 1080, 1518,1548, 2789, 2792,2929, 3643, 3834

HB 141-- Kidnapping; certain businesses and establishments post a model notice to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services; require ............ 907, 914, 1546,

1609, 1699, 1745,2715

HB 142-- Ethics in government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .......................... 852, 858, 1660,

1661, 2076, 2078,2572, 2583, 2717,2730, 2744, 2758,

3695, 3844HB 143-- Ethics in government; Georgia Government

Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .......................... 852, 859, 2627,

2628, 2789, 2791,2822, 3007, 3048,3056, 3581, 3709,

3712

INDEX 4065

HB 146-- Criminal procedure; the issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; revise provisions .................. 1070, 1080, 1546,

1609, 1699, 1751,2715

HB 147-- Elberton, City of; change description of election districts ................................................................................. 158, 159, 200, 204

HB 150-- Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ............................. 1458, 1463, 2057,

2058, 2646, 2753,3055

HB 154-- Worker's compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions ........................................................................ 227, 231, 414,

814, 1506HB 155-- Game and fish; licensing and operation of shooting

preserves; revise provisions ...................................................... 939, 947, 1519,1548, 1699, 1754,

2712, 3816HB 156-- Offenses against minors; sexual conduct and

technology; modernize provisions of Code .............................. 940, 948, 1659,1661, 2792, 2929,

3074, 3603HB 160-- Property; provide that choses in action for legal

malpractice are not assignable; vacant and foreclosed real property registries; revise provisions ................................. 333, 338, 1659,

1661, 2792, 2930,3048, 3602

HB 161-- Trial juries; oath of bailiffs; change provisions ........................ 809, 812, 1607,1661, 2645, 2664

HB 164-- Sales and use tax; exemption regarding sale or use of engines, parts, equipment or other property used in maintenance of certain aircraft; extend sunset ...................... 1332, 1340, 1518,

1548, 1637, 1638,1641

HB 171-- Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ........................................................... 1018, 1023, 1608,

1613, 1617, 1632, 2026, 2029

HB 174-- Lavonia, City of; change and extend the corporate limits .................................................................................... 208, 215, 414, 423

HB 175-- Covenants and warranties; certain covenants run with the land; provide ....................................................................... 852, 859, 1607,

1661, 2078, 2559

4066 INDEX

HB 177-- Oconee River Greenway Authority; change the membership ............................................................................... 853, 859, 1607,

1661, 2792, 2931,3080

HB 178-- Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act; enact ........................... 334, 338, 1545,1609, 1699, 1762

HB 179-- Pharmacies; The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; change certain provisions ...................................................................... 810, 812, 1605,

1661, 2793, 2932,3653

HB 182-- Juvenile court administration; rehearing on the order of an associate court judge; delete provisions; appointment of judge pro tempore; provide .................................................. 296, 301, 2626,

2628, 2793, 2932,3610, 3833

HB 184-- Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; authorization to operate by means of accreditation for institutions that meet certain requirements; provide ...................................................................... 1457, 1463

HB 187-- Controlled substances; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change ............................................... 907, 914, 1659,

1661, 2646, 2755HB 188-- Professions and businesses; certain military

certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state; provide ............................ 1332, 1340, 1499,

1519, 2793, 2932HB 189-- Natural Resources, Department of; notify local

governing authorities before making certain significant changes in park service; require ........................................... 1459, 1463, 2057,

2058, 2793, 2934,3638

HB 192-- Podiatry; podiatric medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic conditions regarding the human foot and leg; provide ............................................................. 1070, 1080, 1545,

1609, 2645, 2665HB 193-- State sales and use tax; change certain definition;

Georgia Tourism Development Act; change certain definition; provide exemption for tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers for only a limited period of time ........................................................... 1332, 1341, 1603,

1661, 2644, 2645,2666, 3007, 3728

INDEX 4067

HB 194-- Public utilities; venue for actions against gas companies; provide ................................................................... 268, 273, 1546,

1609, 2078, 2560HB 197-- Ad valorem tax; requirements for land that is classified

as bona fide conservation use property; provide revision .... 1455, 1464, 1603,1661, 2076, 2078,

2562, 2909HB 198-- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; licensing of

health insurance navigators; provide ................................ 250, 254, 954, 1031,1483, 1487, 1599

HB 199-- Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ....................................................... 1070, 1081, 1607,

1661, 2793, 2934HB 201-- Grady County Lake Authority Act; enact ........................... 208, 215, 343, 348,

351HB 202-- Highways, bridges, and ferries; performing value

engineering studies; provide requirements ......................... 269, 273, 921, 955,1484, 1492, 1599

HB 203-- American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information .................................. 1458, 1464

HB 204-- Sale City, City of; staggered, four-year terms of office for city council; provide ...................................................... 208, 215, 343, 348,

351HB 206-- Hoschton, City of; provide new charter ............................... 208, 216, 889, 894HB 207-- Licenses; issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit

for young and mobility impaired hunters; authorize ............ 1071, 1081, 1607,1661, 2791, 2844,

3007, 3828HB 208-- Nursing homes; annually offer influenza vaccinations to

health care workers and other employees; require ................... 334, 338, 1604,1661, 2645, 2674

HB 209-- Pharmacists and pharmacies; add and revise definitions; revise requirements for license transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction ................................................. 334, 338, 1604,

1661, 2078, 2517,2525, 2715

HB 210-- Gasoline and aviation fuel; temporary suspension of the collection of taxes; provide legislative findings; provisions .................................................................................. 908, 914, 1518,

1548, 2644, 2646,2675

4068 INDEX

HB 211-- Motor fuel excise tax; public school systems under certain circumstances; exempt .............................................. 1455, 1464, 1603,

1661, 2788, 2795,2954, 3654

HB 215-- Superior courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions .............................................................................. 1332, 1341, 2626,

2628, 2793, 2935HB 220-- Crisp County; Board of Commissioners; change

descriptions of districts ........................................................ 208, 216, 303, 307HB 223-- Banks County; board of elections and registration;

create .................................................................................... 209, 216, 414, 424HB 224-- Coffee County; reestablish Board of Commissioners .......... 1071, 1081, 1608,

1613, 1632HB 226-- Solid waste management; tire transportation, storage,

and disposal; revise certain requirements ................................. 908, 915, 1607,1661, 2793, 2935,

3081, 3637HB 229-- Insurance; removing the insurer annual publication

requirement; provide ............................................................. 1071, 1082, 1605,1661

HB 232-- Regents Retirement Plan; level of employee participation; change ................................................................. 402, 409, 1546,

1609, 2791, 2796HB 233-- Albany, City of; levy an excise tax ....................................... 1533, 1539, 2627,

2632, 2643HB 234-- Contracts; new chapter that provides for notice of

automatic renewal provisions in service contracts; enact ........... 403, 409, 917,955, 1523, 1524,

1651, 3845HB 235-- Optometrists; revise definition of optometry; remove

certain exemption ...................................................................... 334, 339, 1545,1609, 1699, 1764,

2715HB 238-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change amount of

dues required ......................................................................... 1377, 1465, 1546,1609, 2795, 2954,

3634HB 240-- Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; certain speech-

language pathology services; require reimbursement .......... 1377, 1465, 1605,1661, 2793, 2935

INDEX 4069

HB 241-- Atlanta, City of; Board of Education; change description of districts ............................................................... 403, 409, 1608,

1614, 1618, 1632,2652

HB 242-- Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions ....................................... 940, 948, 1546,

1609, 1699, 1768,2716

HB 244-- Elementary and secondary education; annual performance evaluations; revise certain provisions .................. 940, 948, 2056,

2058, 2793, 2936HB 246-- Georgia World Congress Center Authority; benefit

programs to its officers, employees, and other agents; provide ...................................................................................... 297, 301, 1605,

1661, 2646, 2676,2678

HB 247-- Emerson, City of; provide new charter ................................ 250, 255, 862, 866HB 250-- Local excise tax; sale or use of energy; revise certain

provisions .............................................................................. 1333, 1341, 2056,2058, 2788, 2793,

2937, 3017HB 252-- Athens-Clarke County; chief magistrate judge; provide

nonpartisan elections ................................................................. 908, 915, 1030, 1033

HB 253-- Athens-Clarke County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections ............................................................. 1018, 1024, 2058,

2071HB 254-- Motor vehicles; electronic proof of insurance may be

accepted under certain circumstances; provide ................ 403, 410, 955, 1031,1506, 1508, 1599

HB 255-- Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety; transfer ................... 403, 410, 1029,

1088, 1524, 1527,1651

HB 256-- Tobacco; regulation of cigar wraps; provide ........................ 1072, 1082, 1519,1548, 1637, 1638

HB 264-- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; extensively revise....................................................................... 404, 410

HB 265-- Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions ......................................... 404, 411

4070 INDEX

HB 266-- Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ......... 879, 884, 888, 921,

956, 957, 960, 987,992, 1052, 1054,

1100, 1104, 1308, 1309, 1330

HB 268-- Agricultural products dealers; remove eggs from definition of "agricultural products"; provisions .................. 1072, 1082, 1545,

1609, 1700, 1985,2716

HB 271-- Individual's criminal history record information; revise definitions ........................................................................................ 1072, 1083

HB 273-- Bibb County; State Court; provide additional judge .......... 250, 255, 343, 348,349, 351, 1538

HB 274-- Game and fish; regulate practice of falconry ............................ 810, 813, 1519,1548, 2646, 2684

HB 276-- Natural Resources, Department of; Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; change certain procedures regarding appropriations .................................... 1333, 1341, 1607,

1661, 2793, 2938,3054, 3889

HB 277-- Randolph County; vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate during four-month nonstaggered registration; repeal Act......................................................... 251, 255, 414, 424

HB 278-- Arlington, City of; provide duties of mayor ....................... 251, 256, 343, 349,351

HB 281-- Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth; provide annual report ................................................................ 251, 256, 2058,

2071HB 283-- Education; update and revise terminology; provisions ............. 940, 949, 2056,

2058, 2646, 2685,2911, 3058, 3581,3637, 3659, 3845

HB 284-- Return to Play Act of 2013; enact ......................................... 1019, 1024, 1518,1548, 2793, 2941

HB 286-- Hawkinsville, City of; Pulaski County; create and incorporate new political body corporate under name Hawkinsville-Pulaski County, Georgia .................................... 404, 411, 1030,

1034

INDEX 4071

HB 287-- Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ................................................................ 1333, 1342, 1545,

1609, 1700, 1990HB 289-- Funds transfers; Uniform Commercial Code and federal

law; clarify the relationship between certain provisions ...... 1334, 1342, 1602,1661, 2791, 2798

HB 293-- Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions .......................................................... 941, 949

HB 294-- Lamar County; school district ad valorem tax; $7,000 of assessed value of specified five-year phase-in period for residents 70 years or older; provide homestead exemption ............................................................................. 269, 273, 414, 424

HB 296-- Motor vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .................................................. 1072, 1083, 1607,

1661, 2793, 2943HB 297-- State wild flower; designate the native azalea ................................. 1073, 1083HB 298-- Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia

Grown Products; create ......................................................... 1019, 1024, 1545,1609, 2646, 2712

HB 302-- Controlled substances; substances included under Schedule I and III; add .............................................................. 908, 915, 1604,

1661, 2793, 2943,3646, 3833

HB 304-- Freeport exemption; applicability to fertilizer production processes; clarify ................................................ 1334, 1342, 1603,

1661, 2645, 2646,2713

HB 310-- Elections; ethics in government; revise definitions; provisions .............................................................................. 1073, 1083, 1518,

1548HB 312-- Insurance; regulating insurance holding company

systems; provide comprehensive revision of provisions .......... 810, 813, 1605,1661, 2646, 2717

HB 315-- Nurses; continuing competency requirements as requirement for license renewal; provide ................................. 909, 916, 1545,

1609, 2646, 2720,2909

HB 317-- Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia; administrative medicine licenses; provide ............................ 1073, 1084, 1545,

1609, 1699, 1750

4072 INDEX

HB 318-- Seed-Capital Fund; create the Invest Georgia Fund; provisions .............................................................................. 1409, 1465, 1603,

1661, 2076, 2078,2527, 2745

HB 319-- Fairburn, City of; exercise all redevelopment and other powers under the "Redevelopment Powers Law"; authorize ............................................................................... 297, 301, 814, 819

HB 320-- Solid waste management; certain compliant inert waste landfills from additional regulatory permitting; exempt .......... 879, 885, 2057,

2058, 2794, 2945,3709, 3876

HB 321-- Fairburn, City of; millage caps on ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; remove ................................. 297, 301, 814, 819

HB 323-- Motor vehicles; age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators; modify ........................................... 1334, 1343, 1608,

1661, 2794, 2943,3844

HB 324-- Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of commissioners; Georgia Student Finance Authority; board of directors; verification of lawful presence; provide exemptions ................................................................... 941, 950, 1551,

1659, 1661, 2794,2944

HB 327-- Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement; enact .............................................................................. 941, 950

HB 328-- Lowndes County; nonpartisan nomination and election of judge of Probate Court; provide ........................................... 909, 916, 1030,

1034HB 329-- Lowndes County; judge of Small Claims Court shall be

magistrate judge elected on nonpartisan basis; provide ........... 909, 916, 1030,1034

HB 330-- Jonesboro, City of; $10,000 of assessed value of homestead for residents; provide homestead exemption ................. 1533, 1540

HB 332-- Georgia Board of Nursing; reconstitute; provisions ............. 1073, 1084, 1658,1661, 2794, 2946,

3694HB 334-- Euharlee, City of; provide new charter ................................ 297, 302, 862, 866HB 336-- Civil practice; tort claims arising out of use of motor

vehicles; provide for certain pre-suit settlement offers ............ 909, 917, 1607,1661, 2079, 2584

INDEX 4073

HB 337-- Elementary and secondary education; public and private schools to stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize ................................................................................ 1074, 1084, 1603,

1661, 2794, 2946,3067

HB 338-- Georgia Council for the Arts; role of arts in economic development and other vital functions; clarify ......................... 880, 885, 1499,

1519, 2794, 2946,3052, 3600

HB 340-- Enigma, City of; provide four-year terms for mayor and city council ........................................................................... 405, 411, 955, 990

HB 342-- Senoia, City of; provide new charter ........................................ 405, 412, 1519,1522

HB 345-- Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; clarify and consolidate the definitions of the term "teacher" .................. 1074, 1085, 1546,

1609, 1700, 1991,2718

HB 346-- Fulton County; appointment of tax commissioner; provide ............................................................................................. 1019, 1025

HB 347-- Fulton County; board of elections and registration; revise manner of appointment of members .......................... 1020, 1025, 1608,

1614, 1617, 1632,2027, 2042

HB 349-- Criminal cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ................................................................... 1020, 1025, 1546,

1609, 1700, 2002,2719

HB 350-- Group-care facility operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions; require certain employees to have fingerprint record checks ........... 1074, 1085, 1518,

1548, 1638, 1644HB 353-- Trion, Town of; provide for quorum and voting by

mayor and council; provide for continuation and support of the independent school system ................................ 405, 412, 1500,

1503, 1506, 2002HB 354-- Early Care and Learning, Department of; provide

certain information to owners of early care and education programs; require ................................................. 1074, 1085, 1603,

1661, 2646, 2756HB 359-- Property; provide that actions for legal malpractice are

not assignable; provisions ..................................................... 1334, 1343, 1603,1661, 2076, 2079,

2585, 2910

4074 INDEX

HB 361-- Labor organizations membership; provide for definitions; provide statement of rights under federal law; provisions ...................................................................... 1075, 1086, 1605,

1661, 2646, 2745,3055, 3832

HB 362-- Public works contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................. 1075, 1086

HB 364-- McDonough, City of; levy an excise tax .................................. 853, 859, 1348,1354

HB 365-- Safety belts; definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies; modify ........................ 1075, 1086, 1608,

1661, 2794, 2947HB 366-- Peace officers; disciplining certified officers and

requirements for certification; clarify application of provisions .............................................................................. 1335, 1343, 1608,

1661, 2794, 2947,3633

HB 371-- Motor fuel tax; define liquefied natural gas ......................... 1410, 1465, 1518,1548, 1637, 1638,

1645HB 372-- HOPE; grant at technical college or university

institutions; revise eligibility ................................................ 1410, 1466, 1659,1661, 2076, 2079,2589, 2910, 3764

HB 375-- Insurance; cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured; provide ......... 1335, 1344, 1605,

1661HB 376-- Hawkinsville, City of; levy an excise tax ............................ 853, 860, 920, 924HB 380-- Fulton County; Board of Education; shall be the

retirement and pension plan sponsor and funding agent of such plan; provide............................................................. 1998, 2052, 2762,

2767, 2777, 2782HB 381-- Natural Resources, Department of; department creation

and operation of a nonprofit corporation; revise provisions .............................................................................. 1335, 1344, 1607,

1661, 2794, 2948HB 382-- Torts; governing authority of school that enters into

recreational joint-use agreement with public or private entity; limit liability .............................................................. 1410, 1466, 2626,

2628, 2794, 2949,3650, 3833

INDEX 4075

HB 383-- Warner Robins, City; revise qualifications for candidates for mayor and council ............................................. 853, 860, 1030,

1034HB 384-- Transportation, Department of; local governing

authority designating public streets or portions thereof for combined use of motorized carts and regular vehicle traffic; modify provisions ......................................................... 910, 917, 1609,

1661, 2079, 2612HB 389-- Insurance; provide conversion and enhanced conversion

rights and coverage; sunset requirements ............................. 1335, 1344, 1605,1661, 2646, 2728

HB 393-- Local Workforce Investment Good Governance Act for Georgia; enact ....................................................................... 1336, 1345, 1605,

1661, 2794, 2949,3056

HB 399-- Ad valorem tax; types of interests in real property may be subject to taxation; clarify ................................................ 1456, 1466, 1603,

1661, 2788, 2796,2955

HB 400-- Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions .............. 1336, 1345, 1609,

1661HB 402-- Coastal waters, beaches and sand dunes; Department of

Natural Resources to issue letters of permission; establish authority ................................................................. 1377, 1466, 1607,

1661, 2079, 2610HB 407-- Drivers' licenses; mandatory use of ignition interlock

devices following second conviction for driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify/extend provisions ..... 1458, 1467, 1608,

1661, 2791, 2839,3054

HB 410-- Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area ........................................ 853, 860

HB 414-- Columbus, City of; "Redevelopment Powers Law"; exercise and provide referendum ................................................ 854, 860, 920,

955, 1506, 1513HB 415-- Columbus, City of; make certain stylistic changes to

charter .................................................................................. 854, 861, 920, 924HB 416-- Columbus, City of; personnel review board; change

certain provisions ................................................................. 854, 861, 920, 925HB 417-- Columbus, City of; make certain stylistic changes to

charter .................................................................................. 854, 861, 920, 925

4076 INDEX

HB 431-- Culloden, City of; elections and terms of members of city council; provide ................................................................. 880, 885, 1500,

1503, 1506HB 432-- Appling County; Board of Education; change

description of districts ............................................................... 942, 950, 1660,1665, 1698

HB 433-- Appling County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ............................................................... 942, 951, 1660,

1665, 1698HB 434-- Liens; mechanics and materialmen; special liens

include amount due and interest on such amount; provide .................................................................................. 1431, 1467, 1659,

1661, 2794, 2950,2997, 3073

HB 435-- Fulton County State Court; change compensation of chief judge ............................................................................. 1076, 1087, 2762,

2768, 2780HB 437-- Atlanta Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief

judge ...................................................................................... 1020, 1026, 1659,1661, 2791, 2800

HB 440-- Ellenton, City of; election and powers of city councilmembers; change certain provisions ........................ 880, 886, 920, 925

HB 441-- Fulton County Superior Court; administrator shall have oversight of budget; provide ................................................. 1020, 1026, 1659,

1661, 2791, 2801HB 442-- Fulton County State Court; administrator shall have

oversight of budget; provide ................................................. 1021, 1026, 2058,2071

HB 443-- Fulton County Magistrate Court; successor to chief judge currently serving shall be appointed by Governor; provide .................................................................................. 1336, 1345, 1608,

1615, 1618, 1632, 2028, 2043, 2047,

2078HB 444-- Fulton County Superior Court; amount of supplement

for judges; increase ............................................................... 1076, 1087, 2762,2768, 2780

HB 446-- Guardian and ward; proposed ward who resided in another state prior to submission of guardianship or conservatorship petition for such proposed ward; provide certain additional notice requirements ..................... 1021, 1026, 1607,

1661, 2794, 2950,3652

INDEX 4077

HB 447-- Laurens County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ............................................................... 942, 951, 2058,

2072HB 450-- Cherokee County State Court; charge technology fee

for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; authorize .................................................................................... 880, 886, 2058,

2072HB 451-- Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; Oconee Judicial

Circuit; provide for additional judge .................................... 1337, 1346, 1499,1519, 2795, 2951,

3004HB 452-- Milton, City of; change description of districts .................... 1021, 1027, 2058,

2072HB 454-- Budget report; require certain items to be included in

tax expenditure review .......................................................... 1378, 1467, 1658,1661, 2647, 2757

HB 457-- Hiram, City of; reincorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; provide ................. 943, 951, 3601,

3660, 3661, 3687,3876

HB 458-- Condominiums; maximum allowable casualty insurance deductible imposed by associations; change ........................ 1410, 1468, 1605,

1661, 2646, 2729HB 463-- Motor vehicle licenses; ad valorem tax purposes; revise

and change taxation regarding certain apportioned vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan ....................................................................................... 1431, 1468, 2056,

2058, 2788, 2792,2929, 3002, 3072,

3604, 3834HB 466-- Cornelia, City of; provide new charter ..................................... 943, 952, 1348,

1354HB 467-- Danville, Town of; provide new charter ................................... 943, 952, 2058,

2073HB 470-- Bibb County; Civil Service System and Civil Service

Board; define a certain term; provisions ............................... 1533, 1540, 1660,1666, 1698

HB 471-- Calhoun, City of; levy an excise tax ..................................... 1076, 1087, 1608,1615, 1632

HB 472-- Gordon County; levy an excise tax ....................................... 1076, 1087, 2058,2073

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HB 473-- Counties and municipal corporations; add option of fiscal year contracts .............................................................. 1378, 1468, 1547,

1609, 1700, 2025HB 475-- Drivers' licenses; commissioner to enter into reciprocal

agreements on behalf of Georgia for recognition of licenses issued by foreign territories; authorize.................... 1337, 1346, 1608,

1661, 2791, 2848,3071

HB 476-- Hinesville, City of; change corporate limits ......................... 1534, 1540, 2058,2073

HB 479-- Forsyth County; Board of Education; change compensation of chairperson and members .............................. 943, 952, 1547,

1553HB 480-- Crimes and offenses; list of persons who may be

present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel ............................................................................... 1337, 1346, 1546,

1609, 2795, 2951,3641

HB 482-- Corrections, Department of; State Board of Pardon and Paroles; former certified employees may retain their board issued weapon under certain circumstances; provide .................................................................................. 1337, 1347, 2057,

2058, 2795, 2951,3640

HB 484-- Monroe, City of; provide for jurisdiction of municipal court .......................................................................................... 943, 952, 3601,

3661, 3685, 3687,3877

HB 485-- Soperton, City of; City Court; change salary of judge and solicitor ............................................................................... 944, 952, 2627,

2632, 2643HB 486-- Weight of vehicles; issuance of annual commercial

wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications ...... 1431, 1468, 1609,1661, 2795, 2952

HB 487-- Revenue and taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions .............................. 1410, 1469, 1499,

1519, 1557, 1559,1652, 2046, 2070,2662, 3018, 3632

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HB 494-- Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ....................................................... 1459, 1469, 1609,

1661HB 496-- Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; create .............. 1534, 1540, 1660,

1666, 1698HB 497-- Georgia Boat Safety Act; numbering and registration of

vessels; revise provisions ...................................................... 1378, 1469, 2057,2058, 2795, 2952,

3687, 3876HB 499-- Torts; payor guidelines and criteria under federal law

shall not establish legal basis for negligence or standard of care for medical malpractice; provide .............................. 1459, 1469, 2626,

2628, 2795, 2952,3692

HB 505-- Madison County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 1338, 1347, 1547,

1554HB 506-- Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of

chief judge ............................................................................. 1411, 1470, 1659,1661, 2795, 2953,

3005HB 508-- Charlton County; Board of Education; change

provisions relating to compensation of members ................. 1338, 1347, 1473,1482

HB 511-- State employees' health insurance plan; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity; provide .................... 1432, 1470, 1604,

1661, 2795, 2954HB 512-- Safe Carry Protection Act; enact ..................................................... 1455, 1470HB 513-- Education; Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ....... 1411, 1471, 1604,

1661HB 514-- Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County;

remove City of Payne City from consolidated charter; change provisions to initial budgets ..................................... 1534, 1541, 2627,

2632, 2638, 2643,3600, 3731

HB 517-- Alcohol; local control of distance requirements of grocery stores and other licensees for retail sale of wine and malt beverages near college campuses; provide ............ 1456, 1471, 1546,

1609, 1660, 2627,2628, 2788, 2795,2953, 3068, 3600

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HB 522-- Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; change name to Henry County Water Authority .............................. 1495, 1497, 1547,

1554HB 525-- Statesboro, City of; increase excise tax ................................ 1495, 1497, 1608,

1615, 1632HB 526-- North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority Act;

enact ...................................................................................... 1534, 1541, 2627,2632, 2643

HB 527-- Milton, City of; millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; clarify cap ................................................................... 1535, 1541, 2058,

2073HB 528-- Peachtree City, City of; levy an excise tax ........................... 1998, 2052, 2762,

2769, 2780HB 529-- Cordele, City of; increase excise tax .................................... 1496, 1498, 2058,

2074HB 534-- Tifton, City of; change amount of homestead exemption

for residents 65 or older ........................................................ 1496, 1498, 1608,1617, 1632

HB 535-- Rabun County Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; revise composition of board of directors............. 1535, 1542, 1660,

1666, 1698HB 536-- County law libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds

by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section ............................................................. 1456, 1471, 1551,

1609, 1661HB 537-- Local boards of education; population provision

prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal ..................................................................................... 1457, 1471, 1551,

1609, 1661HB 538-- County boards of health; population relative to

superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision ..................................................................... 1457, 1472, 1552,

1612HB 539-- Campus police officers; repeal a portion of a definition

based upon population classification .................................... 1458, 1472, 1552,1609, 1661

HB 540-- Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population ............................ 1457, 1472, 1552,

1609, 1661

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HB 541-- Fulton County; increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide ....................... 1535, 1542

HB 542-- Hagan, City of; change description of election districts ....... 1535, 1542, 1660,1666, 1698

HB 543-- Douglas County; levy an excise tax ................................................. 1496, 1498HB 544-- Cherokee County; board of commissioners; candidates

shall have resided within district for period of 12 months preceding election .................................................... 1496, 1498, 2958,

2987HB 545-- Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development

Authority; create .............................................................................. 1536, 1542HB 548-- Smyrna, City of; change description of wards...................... 1536, 1543, 2762,

2769, 2780HB 551-- Locust Grove, City of; change corporate limits .................... 1536, 1543, 1608,

1616, 1632HB 552-- Appling County; board of elections; create .......................... 1537, 1543, 1660,

1667, 1698HB 553-- Montgomery County; board of commissioners; provide

for appointment of county manager ...................................... 1537, 1544, 1660,1667, 1696, 1698,

2652HB 556-- Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; impose and

collect technology fee for each fine imposed ....................... 1537, 1544, 1660,1667, 1698

HB 557-- Danielsville, City of; provide for staggered, four-year terms for mayor and council ................................................. 1537, 1544, 1608,

1616, 1632HB 558-- Colbert, City of; provide for staggered, four-year terms

of office for mayor and council ............................................ 1537, 1544, 1608,1616, 1632

HB 561-- Jesup, City of; change description of election districts ........ 1999, 2052, 2762,2769, 2780

HB 568-- Warwick, City of; change description of council districts .................................................................................. 1647, 1654, 2627,

2633, 2643HB 569-- Bibb County State Court; provide additional judge ............. 1596, 1600, 2958,

2987HB 570-- Bibb County; Civil Service Board; Civil Service

System; provide for award of attorney's fee under certain conditions .................................................................. 1596, 1601, 2958,

2987HB 571-- Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County;

change provisions relative to initial budgets ................................... 1647, 1655

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HB 572-- Wilcox County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ........................................................... 1648, 1655, 2627,

2633, 2643HB 573-- Whitfield County Community Improvement Districts

Act; enact .............................................................................. 1597, 1601, 2058,2074

HB 574-- Johns Creek; City of; changing millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; clarify cap ...................................... 1597, 1601, 2058,

2074HB 575-- Peachtree Corners, City of; city's ability to enter into

agreements with other governmental entities; change certain provisions .................................................................. 1999, 2053, 2762,

2770, 2780HB 576-- Wilcox County; board of elections and registration;

create ..................................................................................... 1597, 1602, 2058,2074

HB 577-- Wilcox County; Board of Education; change description of districts ........................................................... 1648, 1655, 2627,

2634, 2643HB 578-- Columbia County; health insurance program; revise the

time for vesting for certain officials ..................................... 1597, 1602, 2058,2075

HB 583-- Griffin, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee for each civil case and criminal fine imposed; authorize ................................................................................ 1648, 1655, 2627,

2634, 2641, 2643,3001

HB 584-- Cleveland, City of; provide new charter ............................... 1648, 1656, 2762,2770, 2780

HB 585-- Davisboro, City of; provide new charter .............................. 1648, 1656, 2627,2634, 2643

HB 586-- City of Kingsland Community Improvement Districts Act of 2013; enact ................................................................. 1649, 1656, 2762,

2770, 2780HB 587-- Dooly County; Board of Education; provide for

compensation of members .................................................... 1649, 1656, 2627,2635, 2643

HB 588-- Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of chief deputy sheriff and others ............................................. 1649, 1657, 2958,

2988HB 589-- Washington County; Board of Education; revise

districts for election of members .......................................... 1999, 2053, 2762,2770, 2780

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HB 590-- Polk County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members .............................................................. 1999, 2053, 2762,

2771, 2780HB 591-- Clayton County School System; repeal Act creating a

code of ethics and ethics commission ................................... 2000, 2054, 2762,2771, 2780

HB 592-- Pierce County State Court; change compensation of judge and solicitor-general ................................................... 1649, 1657, 2627,

2635, 2643HB 593-- Washington County; board of commissioners; revise

districts for election of members .......................................... 2000, 2054, 2762,2771, 2780

HB 594-- Fulton County Personnel Board and Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration; all future employees other than public safety employees shall be unclassified; provisions ........................................................ 2000, 2054, 2762,

2772, 2777, 2784HB 596-- Telfair County; Board of Education; change description

of districts ............................................................................. 2000, 2054, 2627,2635, 2643

HB 597-- Scotland, City of; nonbinding advisory referendum to select mayor and city council; provide ................................. 1650, 1657, 2627,

2635, 2643HB 598-- Fulton County; employees employed after July 1, 2013,

to serve the Superior Court, Magistrate Court or State Court shall be employees at will; provide ............................ 2001, 2055, 2762,

2772, 2777, 2785HB 600-- City of Bainbridge Public Facilities Authority Act;

enact ...................................................................................... 1650, 1658, 2627,2636, 2643

HB 602-- Americus-Sumter County Land Bank Authority; create ...... 1650, 1658, 2627,2636, 2643

HB 603-- Cobb County State Court; change compensation of judges .................................................................................... 2001, 2055, 2762,

2773, 2780HB 604-- Fulton County; dates on which governing authority may

make or fix certain levies of ad valorem taxes; provide ....... 2001, 2055, 2762,2773, 2778, 2786

HB 609-- Demorest, City of; corporate limits of city shall include certain property; provide ....................................................... 2064, 2620, 2958,

2988HB 613-- DeKalb County; levy an excise tax ...................................... 2064, 2620, 2627,

2636, 2643

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HB 614-- Brookhaven, City of; provide a definition for the governing authority; provisions ............................................ 2065, 2620, 2958,

2988HB 616-- Lyons, City of; provide new charter ..................................... 2065, 2621, 2762,

2773, 2780HB 619-- Chamblee, City of; change corporate limits of city .............. 2065, 2621, 2762,

2774, 2780HB 620-- Peachtree Corners, City of; "Redevelopment Powers

Law"; provide for referendum .............................................. 2065, 2621, 2762,2774, 2780

HB 622-- Quitman County; Board of Education; change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and board members ........................................... 2066, 2622, 2958,

2989HB 623-- City of Commerce Public Facilities Authority Act;

enact ...................................................................................... 2066, 2622, 2958,2989

HB 624-- Dawson-Terrell County Airport Authority; change membership ........................................................................... 2066, 2622, 2959,

2989HB 625-- Rincon, City of; provide that corporate limits shall

include certain property ........................................................ 2066, 2622, 2762,2774, 2780

HB 626-- Greene County Airport Authority; split position of secretary-treasurer into two separate positions ..................... 2066, 2622, 2959,

2990HB 627-- Fulton County; change a certain provision relating to

the dissolution of the district ................................................. 2067, 2623, 2762,2774, 2780

HB 628-- Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties; board of hospital authority; revise method of filling vacancies ........................ 2067, 2623, 2959,

2990HB 629-- Kennesaw, City of; provide new charter .............................. 2067, 2623, 2762,

2775, 2780HB 630-- Polk County; board of elections and registration;

provide for districts ............................................................... 2067, 2623, 2762,2775, 2780

HB 631-- Polk County Water Authority; change certain provisions relating to appointment, taking of office, and terms of office of members .............................................................. 2067, 2624

HB 632-- Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members ............................................................ 2068, 2624

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HB 633-- Powder Springs, City of; change description of wards ........ 2650, 2661, 2959,2990

HB 634-- Powder Springs, City of; provide for city council terms and qualifications for office .................................................. 2068, 2624, 2959,

2990HB 635-- Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority;

change membership and terms of office ............................... 2068, 2624, 2628,2636, 2643

HB 636-- Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority; abolish authority ................................................................................ 2068, 2625, 2628,

2637, 2643HB 638-- Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement paid to judges of

superior court and additional supplement to chief judge; provide .................................................................................. 2069, 2625, 2762,

2775, 2780HB 639-- Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; increase amount of

supplement for judges of superior court ............................... 2069, 2625, 2628,2637, 2643

HB 640-- Glennville, City of; change description of wards ................. 2651, 2661, 2762,2776, 2780

HB 641-- Cobb County; office of tax commissioner; change compensation of certain employees ...................................... 2069, 2626, 2762,

2776, 2780HB 642-- Brookhaven, City of; clarify provisions regarding terms

of office of mayor ................................................................. 2069, 2626, 2762,2776, 2778, 2780,

3001HB 653-- Sumter County State Court; change compensation of

judge ...................................................................................... 2651, 2662, 2959,2991

HB 655-- Brantley County Airport Authority; transfer all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations to Brantley County .............................................................................................. 2780, 2788

HB 661-- Taylor County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 3000, 3009, 3601,

3661, 3687

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HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

HR 4-- Georgia and Tennessee; boundary dispute; propose settlement ............................................................................ 238, 243, 342, 414,

2645, 2660, 2912HR 6-- House convened; notify Senate ..................................................................... 51HR 8-- Joint session; message from Governor .............................................. 51, 62, 77HR 10-- Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme

Court ................................................................................................ 51, 63, 191HR 12-- Adjournment; relative to .................................................................... 52, 96, 97HR 46-- State highway system; dedicate certain portions .................. 1338, 1348, 1660,

1661, 2965, 2970,3071

HR 50-- Adjournment; relative to ..................................................... 107, 120, 145, 206,266, 808, 1016

HR 73-- Word, Mr. Lathan Rydell; compensate ................................. 1460, 1473, 1658,1661, 2079, 2795,2955, 3090, 3604

HR 107-- Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; create ........... 1411, 1473, 1659,1661, 2965

HR 203-- State auditor; provide for nomination and election ..................... 172, 187, 205HR 205-- Property; conveyance of certain state owned real

property; authorize .................................................................... 910, 917, 1547,1609, 1699, 1700,

2719HR 274-- Department of Army; consider socioeconomic impact

the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Restructuring will have on Fort Benning, Georgia; request .......................................................................................... 944

HR 281-- Tift County; named in honor of the late Henry Harding Tift; provide ............................................................................. 944, 953, 1030,

1088, 1506, 1514HR 411-- State highway system; dedicate certain portions .................. 1338, 1348, 1660,

1661, 2796, 2955,3012

HR 502-- Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access; create .... 1339, 1348, 1547,1609, 2965, 2979,

3073HR 548-- Adjournment; relative to ....................................................... 1015, 1330, 1454,

1595

INDEX 4087

HR 603-- Community Health, Department of; collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; direct ..................................................................................... 1456, 1473, 1604,

1661, 2796, 2956HR 738-- Adjournment; relative to ........................................................ 1556, 1595, 2614

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PART III ALPHABETIC INDEX

A

AD VALOREM TAX (ALSO SEE TAXATION AND REVENUE) Ad Valorem Tax; clarify which types of interests in real property; subject to taxation ............................................................................................................... HB 399Ad Valorem Tax; requirements for land classified as bona fide conservation use property; provide revision ........................................................... HB 197Ad valorem Tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ................................... HB 80Ad Valorem; homestead exemption; White County school district; educational purposes ............................................................................................... SB 201Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; provide farm weddings/participation; not constitute a breach of covenant ................................. SB 145Freeport Exemption; clarify applicability to fertilizer production processes ................................................................................................................. HB 304Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Motor Vehicle Licenses; ad valorem tax purposes; revise and change taxation regarding certain apportioned vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan .............................................................................. HB 463Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ........................................................................... SB 166

ADJOURNMENT Adjournment; relative to ........................................................................................... HR 12Adjournment; relative to ........................................................................................... HR 50Adjournment; relative to ......................................................................................... HR 548Adjournment; relative to ......................................................................................... HR 738

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............... SB 229"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ................................................ SB 24

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ........................................................................................................... HB 362State Purchasing; provide preference for qualified business enterprises; owned/controlled by disabled veterans/disabled law enforcement officers ........... SB 149

INDEX 4089

ADOPTION Adoption; provide post adoption contact agreements .............................................. HB 21

AGEL, SR.; JOHN FREDERICK; addressed the Senate .................................. Page 922

AGRICULTURE Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef; create; membership; powers ....................................................................................................................... SB 97Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products; create ....................................................................................................................... HB 298Agricultural Products Dealers; remove eggs from definition of "agricultural products"; provisions ......................................................................... HB 268"Emerging Crops Fund Act"; repeal ......................................................................... SB 91Freeport Exemption; clarify applicability to fertilizer production processes ................................................................................................................. HB 304Roadside Markets Incentive Program; repeal ........................................................... SB 87Tobacco; provide regulation of cigar wraps ........................................................... HB 256

AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, GEORGIA "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ........................... SB 255

ALBANY, CITY OF Albany, City of; levy an excise tax ......................................................................... HB 233Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members ......................... HB 632

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Alcohol; local control of distance requirements of grocery stores and other licensees for retail sale of wine and malt beverages near college campuses; provide .................................................................................................. HB 517Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution/sale ....................................................................................................... SB 174Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and conditions ...................................................... SB 169Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums .............................. SB 240Alcoholic Beverages; sale; make certain changes to requirements ........................ HB 124Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407Malt Beverages; change amount produced by a person in his or her private residence ....................................................................................................... HB 99Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

4090 INDEX

ALCOHOLISM, DRUG DEPENDENCY OR ABUSE Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification................................................................................ SB 65

ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; update ..................................................... SB 193

AMERICUS, CITY OF Americus-Sumter County Land Bank Authority; create ........................................ HB 602

ANIMALS Game and Fish; regulate practice of falconry ......................................................... HB 274Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ............................................................................... SB 230Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

APPEAL AND ERROR Appeal and Error; limit the scope of judgments/orders; child custody cases; direct appeal ................................................................................................. SB 204Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

APPEAL OR CERTIORARI BY STATE: CRIMINAL CASES Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349

APPLING COUNTY Appling County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts .......... HB 433Appling County; Board of Education; change description of districts................... HB 432Appling County; board of elections; create ............................................................ HB 552Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

APPROPRIATIONS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS Budget Report; require certain items to be included in tax expenditure review ..................................................................................................................... HB 454General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 .............. HB 106Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 .......................................................................................................... HB 105

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ARLINGTON Arlington, City of; provide duties of mayor ........................................................... HB 278

ARREST OF PERSONS Criminal Procedure; the issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; revise provisions ................................................................................. HB 146

ARTS Georgia Council for the Arts; clarify role of arts in economic development and other vital functions to the state ................................................. HB 338

ATHENS, CITY OF Athens-Clarke County; chief magistrate judge; provide nonpartisan elections .................................................................................................................. HB 252Athens-Clarke County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections ................... HB 253

ATLANTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Atlanta Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge ................................ HB 437

ATLANTA, CITY OF Atlanta, City of; Board of Education; change description of districts ................... HB 241Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create ...................... HB 545

AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENT OF State Auditor; provide for nomination and election ............................................... HR 203

AUTHORITIES Education; Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ......................................... HB 513Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create ...................... HB 545Oconee River Greenway Authority; change the membership ................................ HB 177

AVIATION Ad Valorem Tax; types of interests in real property may be subject to taxation; clarify ....................................................................................................... HB 399Gasoline and Aviation Fuel; temporary suspension of the collection of taxes; provide legislative findings; provisions ....................................................... HB 210Mass Transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ..................... HB 494Sales and Use Tax; exemption regarding sale or use of engines, parts, equipment or other property used in maintenance of certain aircraft; extend sunset ........................................................................................................... HB 164

4092 INDEX

B

BAIL; BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES Criminal Procedure; relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances .......................................................................................................... SB 225DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ................................................................................................................... SB 135

BAINBRIDGE City of Bainbridge Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ..................................... HB 600

BALDWIN COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

BANKING AND FINANCE Banking; secured transactions; change/provide for definitions; electronic chattel paper; provisions ......................................................................................... SB 185Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139Funds Transfers; Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; clarify the relationship between certain provisions ................................................................. HB 289Mortgage Broker; licensing requirements; licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction; exempt ................ HB 83Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

BANKS COUNTY Banks County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................... HB 223

BARTOW COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

BEN HILL COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

BIBB COUNTY Bibb County; Civil Service Board; Civil Service System; provide for award of attorney's fee under certain conditions .................................................... HB 570Bibb County; Civil Service System and Civil Service Board; define a certain term; provisions .......................................................................................... HB 470Bibb County; provide for future elections for office of coroner, judge of said court; chief magistrate judge; probate judge ..................................................... SB 26

INDEX 4093

Bibb County; provide future nonpartisan elections for office of probate judge ......................................................................................................................... SB 32Bibb County; State Court; provide additional judge .............................................. HB 273Bibb County State Court; provide additional judge ............................................... HB 569Board of Public Education and Orphanage for Bibb County; certification and levy of the school tax; provisions .................................................................... SB 247Board of Public Education for Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of members .................................................................................................................... SB 30Civil Court of Bibb County; nonpartisan election of the judge ................................ SB 27Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of mayor and commissioners .................................................................................... SB 25Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets ........................................................................................ HB 571Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; remove City of Payne City from consolidated charter; change provisions to initial budgets .................... HB 514Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area ........................................................................................ HB 410Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; nonpartisan election for the members .......................................................................................... SB 31Magistrate Court of Bibb County; provide future elections for chief magistrate judge ........................................................................................................ SB 29Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

BISHOP, U.S. CONGRESSMAN SANFORD; addressed the Senate ............... Page 275

BLASTING OR EXCAVATING NEAR UTILITY FACILITIES Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions ................... SB 117

BLIND PERSONS Special Needs Students; provide waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions ...................................................................... HB 70

BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Public Property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions ...................................................................................................... HB 45Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287

BOATS, MARINE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES; REGISTRATION, OPERATION, AND SALE OF WATERCRAFT

"Georgia Boat Safety Act"; numbering and registration of vessels; revise provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 497

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"Kyle Glover Boat Education Law" and "Jake and Griffin BUI Law"; provide for greater public protection for hunting and boating ............................... SB 136

BOXING, PROFESSIONAL Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; appointment of an executive director .................................................................................................... SB 129Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise the method of appointments ........................................................................................................... SB 153

BRANTLEY COUNTY Brantley County Airport Authority; transfer all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations to Brantley County .............................................................. HB 655

BROOKHAVEN, CITY OF Brookhaven, City of; clarify provisions regarding terms of office of mayor ...................................................................................................................... HB 642Brookhaven, City of; provide a definition for the governing authority; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 614

BROOKS COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101

BURKE COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAXES Local excise tax; sale or use of energy; revise certain provisions .......................... HB 250Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of excise taxes ........................................................................................................... SB 92

BUTTS COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

C

CALHOUN Calhoun, City of; levy an excise tax ...................................................................... HB 471

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CALHOUN COUNTY Arlington, City of; provide duties of mayor ........................................................... HB 278State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

CAMPAIGN AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 143

CAMPUS POLICEMEN Campus Police Officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ......................................................................................... HB 539

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Temporary Medical Consent Guardianship; Physician Order for Life-sustaining Treatment; change certain signatures ............................................ SB 158

CARLTON, CITY OF Carlton, City of; provide for a new charter ............................................................ SB 253

CARROLL COUNTY Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 579State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

CATOOSA COUNTY Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 383Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties; board of hospital authority; revise method of filling vacancies ..................................................................................... HB 628

CHAMBLEE, CITY OF Chamblee, City of; change corporate limits of city ................................................ HB 619

CHAPLAINS OF THE DAY Bolling, Mr. Bill ................................................................................................. Page 1089Bronner, Bishop Dale .......................................................................................... Page 217Cason, Reverend Jimmy ...................................................................................... Page 415Cooper, Dr. David ................................................................................................ Page 233Davis, Major Blair L. ........................................................................................... Page 111Davis, Senator Hardie ............................................................................................ Page 62Franklin, Pastor Jentzen ..................................................................................... Page 1501Franklin, Reverend Mike ................................................................................... Page 1349Glover, Pastor Walter .......................................................................................... Page 863

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Harris, Pastor Chuck ............................................................................................ Page 304Henderson, Reverend Robert ............................................................................... Page 167Howard, Minister David .................................................................................... Page 2960Ingram, Pastor Carey ......................................................................................... Page 1611Ivey, Reverend Melvin ........................................................................................ Page 144Keller, Reverend Marti ........................................................................................ Page 816Lang, Pastor Benjamin ....................................................................................... Page 1032Leslie, Reverend Paul .......................................................................................... Page 144Lewis, Reverend Sharma ..................................................................................... Page 922Ligon, Sr., Pastor William T. ............................................................................. Page 1548McMichael, Reverend Anthony ......................................................................... Page 1475Moore, Reverend George ..................................................................................... Page 136Murriel, Reverend Kevin R. ................................................................................ Page 258O’Neal, Pastor Derrell ......................................................................................... Page 275O’Quinn, Brother Al ............................................................................................ Page 246Oglesby, Father Keith ........................................................................................ Page 2629Pentz, Dr. Victor .................................................................................................. Page 890Ponder, Reverend Ulysses ................................................................................... Page 956Pope, Pastor William ......................................................................................... Page 2763Price, Reverend Nelson........................................................................................ Page 153Priester, Reverend Guy ........................................................................................ Page 161Rodgers, Reverend Michael ................................................................................. Page 187Staton, Senator Cecil ............................................................................................ Page 202Swearinger, Pastor Adrienne ............................................................................. Page 2059 Tate, Pastor Benny ................................................................................................... Page 1Wages, Pastor Phil ............................................................................................... Page 128Watson, Pastor Dennis ........................................................................................... Page 68Westbrook, Major Scott ..................................................................................... Page 1520Wicker, Reverend Stafford ................................................................................ Page 1662Wood, Reverend Randy ....................................................................................... Page 102Yoder, Reverend Claire ......................................................................................... Page 77Youssef, Dr. Michael ........................................................................................... Page 344

CHARLTON COUNTY

Charlton County; Board of Education; change provisions relating to compensation of members ...................................................................................... HB 508

CHATHAM COUNTY Magistrate Court of Chatham County; provide chief magistrate shall appoint any pro tempore magistrates ...................................................................... SB 256Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

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CHATTAHOOCHEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; Oconee Judicial Circuit; provide for additional judge ...................................................................................................... HB 451Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge .................... HB 506

CHATTOOGA COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

CHEROKEE COUNTY Cherokee County State Court; charge technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed ...................................................................... HB 450Cherokee County; board of commissioners; candidates shall have resided within district for period of 12 months preceding election .................................... HB 544State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

CHILD CUSTODY Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; provide that both parents have equal access ........................................................................................... SB 1

CHIROPRACTORS Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic ........................ SB 261

CIVIL PRACTICE Civil Practice; personal service of summons on a corporation; provisions ............ SB 113Civil Practice; motor vehicle tort claims; provide certain pre-suit offers .............. HB 336Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287

CLARKE COUNTY Athens-Clarke County; chief magistrate judge; provide nonpartisan elections .................................................................................................................. HB 252Athens-Clarke County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections ................... HB 253

CLAYTON COUNTY Clayton County School System; repeal Act creating a code of ethics and ethics commission ................................................................................................... HB 591

CLERKS, SUPERIOR COURT Superior Courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions ............................ HB 215

CLEVELAND

Cleveland, City of; provide new charter ................................................................. HB 584

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COBB COUNTY Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth; provide annual report ........... HB 281Cobb County State Court; change compensation of judges ................................... HB 603Cobb County; office of tax commissioner; change compensation of certain employees ................................................................................................... HB 641Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of chief deputy sheriff and others .................................................................................................... HB 588Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement paid to judges of superior court and additional supplement to chief judge ...................................................... HB 638Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation; chief deputy, the chief investigator, and executive assistant to the sheriff .................................. SB 260

COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement paid to judges of superior court and additional supplement to chief judge ...................................................... HB 638

CODE OF GEORGIA Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

COFFEE COUNTY Coffee County; re-establish Board of Commissioners ........................................... HB 224

COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES Revenue and Taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions ........... HB 487

COLBERT, CITY OF Colbert, City of; provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for mayor and council ................................................................................................... HB 558

COLLEGES Alcohol; local control of distance requirements of grocery stores and other licensees for retail sale of wine and malt beverages near college campuses; provide .................................................................................................. HB 517Campus Police Officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ......................................................................................... HB 539HOPE; grant at technical college or university institutions; revise eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 372Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 293

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COLLINS, U.S. CONGRESSMAN DOUG; addressed the Senate .................... Page 305 COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County; health insurance program; revise the time for vesting for certain officials .................................................................................................. HB 578

COLUMBUS, CITY OF Columbus, City of; make certain stylistic changes to charter ................................ HB 415Columbus, City of; make certain stylistic changes to charter ................................ HB 417Columbus, City of; personnel review board; change certain provisions ................ HB 416Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; impose and collect technology fee for each fine imposed .............................................................................................. HB 556Columbus, City of; "Redevelopment Powers Law"; exercise and provide referendum .............................................................................................................. HB 414Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS AND DESIGNATIONS (ALSO SEE HIGHWAYS)

State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

COMMERCE AND TRADE Ad Valorem Tax; clarify which types of interests in real property; subject to taxation ............................................................................................................... HB 399Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139Electronic Transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional ............ SB 209Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 150"Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2013"; change the due date for monthly rental payments ..................................................................................... SB 61Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................ HB 246Invest Georgia Fund; create .................................................................................... SB 224Seed-Capital Fund; create the Invest Georgia Fund; provisions ............................ HB 318Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ........................................................................... SB 166

COMMERCE, CITY OF

City of Commerce Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ...................................... HB 623

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COMMERCIAL CODE Banking; secured transactions; change/provide for definitions; electronic chattel paper; provisions ......................................................................................... SB 185Funds Transfers; Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; clarify the relationship between certain provisions ................................................................. HB 289Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

COMMISSIONS Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products; create ....................................................................................................................... HB 298Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ............................................... SR 222Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; funding ....................................................................................................................... SR 7

COMMISSIONS AND OTHER AGENCIES Georgia Council for the Arts; clarify role of arts in economic development and other vital functions to the state ................................................. HB 338

COMMITTEE ON ASSIGNMENTS Appointments to Standing Committees ................................................................. Page 24BEACH; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 14 .................. Page 1605BETHEL; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 ........ Page 340BETHEL; appointed Ex-Officio to Ethics; March 22 ....................................... Page 2614BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 .......... Page 341BURKE; Standing Committee Appointments ..................................................... Page 219DUGAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 19 ................. Page 1606GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to State and Local Governmental Operations; February 27 .......................................................................................................... Page 920GOOCH; appointed Ex-Officio to Banking and Financial Institutions; March 14 ............................................................................................................ Page 1603HILL, H.; appointed Ex-Officio to Retirement ................................................... Page 146HILL, JUDSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Health and Human Services ............. Page 147JACKSON, B.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation ..................................... Page 148JAMES; appointed Ex-Officio to Banking and Financial Institutions; March 14 ............................................................................................................ Page 1603JEFFARES; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 19 ............. Page 1607LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Education and Youth; February 21 .......................................................................................................... Page 413LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Education and Youth; February 28 .......................................................................................................... Page 953

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MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety sub-committee; February 25 .......................................................................................................... Page 851MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Committee on Assignments ........................... Page 23MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 4 ................... Page 1067 MURPHY; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety sub-committee; February 25 .......................................................................................................... Page 851SEAY; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation .................................................. Page 148STATON; appointed Ex-Officio to Committee on Assignments .......................... Page 23TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to State and Local Governmental Operations; February 27 ....................................................................................... Page 920TOLLESON; appointed to Committee on Assignments ....................................... Page 23UNTERMAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Finance ................................................. Page 918UNTERMAN; appointed to Committee on Assignments ..................................... Page 23WILKINSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 .......................................................................................................... Page 341

COMMITTEES Brewpubs and Alcoholic Beverage Tastings; create Senate Study Committee ............................................................................................................... SR 427Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create .................................... SR 348Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority ............. SB 46Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; create ............................................. HR 107Public Health, Department of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths ....................................... SB 273Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; create ................................................................................................... SR 510Senate Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Veterans Study Committee; create ................................................................................................... SR 499Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ............................. SR 642Senate Public-Private Partnership Study Committee; create .................................. SR 598Senate Select Study Committee on Erin's Law; create ........................................... SR 623Senate Study Committee on Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; create ............................................................................................ SR 618 COMMITTEES, STANDING APPOINTMENTS Appointments to Standing Committees ................................................................. Page 24BURKE; Standing Committee Appointments ..................................................... Page 219HILL, H.; appointed Ex-Officio to Retirement ................................................... Page 146HILL, JUDSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Health and Human Services ............. Page 147JACKSON, B.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation ..................................... Page 148SEAY; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation .................................................. Page 148SHAFER; communication, Standing Committee Appointments ........................ Page 139UNTERMAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Finance ................................................. Page 918

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SESSION MEETING APPOINTMENTS BEACH; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 14 .................. Page 1605BETHEL; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 ........ Page 340BETHEL; appointed Ex-Officio to Ethics; March 22 ....................................... Page 2614BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 .......... Page 341DUGAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 19 ................. Page 1606GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to State and Local Governmental Operations; February 27 .......................................................................................................... Page 920GOOCH; appointed Ex-Officio to Banking and Financial Institutions; March 14 ............................................................................................................ Page 1603JAMES; appointed Ex-Officio to Banking and Financial Institutions; March 14 ............................................................................................................ Page 1603JEFFARES; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 19 ............. Page 1607LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Education and Youth; February 21 .......................................................................................................... Page 413LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Education and Youth; February 28 .......................................................................................................... Page 953MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety sub-committee; February 25 .......................................................................................................... Page 851MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 4 ................... Page 1067 MURPHY; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety sub-committee; February 25 .......................................................................................................... Page 851TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to State and Local Governmental Operations; February 27 ....................................................................................... Page 920WILKINSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 .......................................................................................................... Page 341

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Community Affairs, Department of; comprehensive plans of local government; revise the minimum elements ............................................................ SB 104

COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Community Health, Department of; directed to collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures .......................................................... HR 603Fulton County; increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide ........................................................................ HB 541Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; provide administratively attached to Department of Community Health ............................ HB 132

COMPENSATION RESOLUTIONS Word, Mr. Lathan Rydell; compensate .................................................................... HR 73

INDEX 4103

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ad Valorem Tax; requirements for land classified as bona fide conservation use property; provide revision ........................................................... HB 197Coastal Waters, Beaches and Sand Dunes; Department of Natural Resources to issue letters of permission; establish authority ................................. HB 402Community Affairs, Department of; comprehensive plans of local government; revise the minimum elements ............................................................ SB 104Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions .................................................................................................................... HB 3"Flint River Drought Protection Act"; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs ................................................................................. SB 213Forest Resources; shorten the legal season for harvesting ginseng .......................... SB 81Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ........................................................................................................................ HB 199Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; reestablish; membership; duties ................. SB 11Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ................................................................................................................. SB 210Natural Resources, Department of; include an exemption for restoration of certain barns; promote Georgia tourist destinations ........................................... SB 194Natural Resources, Department of; department creation and operation of a nonprofit corporation; revise provisions .............................................................. HB 381Natural Resources, Department of; Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; change certain procedures regarding appropriations ......................................................................................................... HB 276Natural Resources, Department of; required to notify local governing authorities before making certain significant changes in park service ................... HB 189Oconee River Greenway Authority; change the membership ................................ HB 177Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Park Rangers; any person obstructing or hindering the lawful discharge of official duties; prohibit ........................................................................................... HB 126Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ............................. HB 127Solid Waste Management; certain compliant inert waste landfills from additional regulatory permitting; exempt ............................................................... HB 320Solid Waste Management; tire transportation, storage, and disposal; revise certain requirements ..................................................................................... HB 226Special License Plates; add supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ........................................................................................................... HB 104Surface Mining; revise a definition ........................................................................ SB 156Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions ............................................................................ SB 176

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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ............................................... SR 222Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited ..................................... SR 273Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide ..................................................................... SR 6General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing ......................................................................................................... SR 217General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees; Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund ......................................................................... SR 416General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia ................................................................................................................... SR 378General Assembly; provide dedication of revenue from the regulation of athletic/entertainment events used for certain purposes ......................................... SR 691General Assembly; provide fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission ............................................................................................................. SR 13General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans ..................................................................................... SR 528Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; funding ....................................................................................................................... SR 7"Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment" ............................... SR 99Income Taxes; limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income .................................................................................................................... SR 8Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for comprehensive revision ................. SR 277Paramount Right to Life; this state shall recognize human beings as persons at any state of development ...................................................................... SR 420Public Initiative Referendums; provide for procedures, number of signatures required, verification methods ............................................................... SR 692Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect ................................................................ SR 412Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited ................................................ SR 415Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation/expenditures .......................................................................... SR 594Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and expenditure limitations .......... SR 438Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships ........... SR 184U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention for purpose of proposing an amendment to U.S. Constitution ..................................... SR 371

CONTRACTS Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139

INDEX 4105

Contracts; new chapter that provides for notice of automatic renewal provisions in service contracts; enact ..................................................................... HB 234Public Contracts; contracting and bidding requirements ........................................ SB 168Public Contracts; if sealed competitive proposal requested/price or project cost not a selection factor; no bid bond shall be required .......................... SB 179Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Dept. of Audits and Accounts .............. SB 160Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ........................................................................................................... HB 362

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Controlled Substances; add substances included under Schedule I and III............ HB 302Controlled Substances; change date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference ............................................................................................................ HB 187Controlled Substances; definition of Schedule I; expand ......................................... HB 57Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" .................................. SB 134Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution; revise definition and penalty ................................................................................... SB 133Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Pharmacies; use of remote order entry by hospital pharmacies; revise a provision ................................................................................................................. SB 216Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances ................... SB 268

CONYERS, CITY OF Conyers, City of; election/term of office of the mayor and councilmembers; repeal certain provisions ............................................................ SB 222

CORDELE Cordele, City of; increase excise tax ...................................................................... HB 529

CORNELIA Cornelia, City of; provide new charter ................................................................... HB 466

CORONERS Coroners; investigation fees; change certain provisions ........................................ SB 226

CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Corporations, Partnership and Associations; there shall not be a penalty; member of U.S. armed forces/national guard; annual registration ........................ SB 244Nonprofit Organizations; exclude certain events from "food service establishment" definition ........................................................................................ HB 101

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CORRECTIONS, BOARD OF AND DEPARTMENT OF Corrections, Department of; State Board of Pardon and Paroles; former certified employees may retain their board issued weapon under certain circumstances; provide ........................................................................................... HB 482

COSMETOLOGISTS Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing education ........................ SB 64Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211

COUNTIES Counties; support of paupers; provide for cremation as an alternative for deceased indigents .................................................................................................... SB 83County Boards of Health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision .......................................................................................... HB 538County Law Libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section ......................... HB 536Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections .............................................................. SB 95Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Department of Audits and Accounts ................................................................................................................. SB 160Sheriffs; revise general qualification requirements ................................................ HB 139Trial Juries; oath of bailiffs; change provisions ..................................................... HB 161

COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH County Boards of Health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision .......................................................................................... HB 538

COURTS Atlanta Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge ................................ HB 437Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; Oconee Judicial Circuit; provide for additional judge ...................................................................................................... HB 451Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge .................... HB 506Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement paid to judges of superior court and additional supplement to chief judge ...................................................... HB 638Courts; increase penalties imposed for contempt of superior and state courts ......................................................................................................................... SB 66Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions .............................................................................................. HB 242Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide ..................................................................... SR 6

INDEX 4107

Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption ........................................................................................ HB 60Fulton County Superior Court; provide administrator shall have oversight of budget ................................................................................................................. HB 441Georgia Driver's Education Commission; additional sums collected on fines; extend the sunset provisions ......................................................................... SB 231Juvenile Court Administration; rehearing on the order of an associate court judge; delete provisions; appointment of judge pro tempore ........................ HB 182Juvenile Justice Department; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Probate Courts; provide for prosecuting attorneys in counties where there is no state court ....................................................................................................... SB 120Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ............................. HB 127Sheriffs; revise general qualification requirements ................................................ HB 139State Courts, Solicitors-General of; part-time solicitor-general; engage in private practice of law; not represent defendants in criminal matters in such solicitor-general's state court ............................................................................ SB 96Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; increase amount of supplement for judges of superior court .......................................................................................... HB 639Superior Courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions ............................ HB 215Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ........................................................................................................ SB 165Trial Juries; oath of bailiffs; change provisions ..................................................... HB 161

CRAWFORD COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON Family Violence Order; provide greater protection of victims of family violence ..................................................................................................................... SB 86Kidnapping; require certain businesses and establishments post a model notice to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services .......................................................................................... HB 141Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon ............................................................................. SB 146

CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE) Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion ........................... SB 37

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Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase/sale of hand guns and long guns on state property ............................................................................................. SB 219Controlled Substances; add substances included under Schedule I and III............ HB 302Controlled Substances; change date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference ............................................................................................................ HB 187Controlled Substances; definition of Schedule I; expand ......................................... HB 57Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" .................................. SB 134Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution; revise definition and penalty ................................................................................... SB 133Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms .............................................................. SB 272Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in second degree; include security cameras ........................................................................................... SB 53Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; provisions .......................................................................................... SB 147Crimes and Offenses; list of persons who may be present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel..................................................................................... HB 480Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233Crimes/Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons/law enforcement officers ...................... SB 200Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349"Elementary School Protection Act"; enact ............................................................ SB 138Family Violence Order; provide greater protection of victims of family violence ..................................................................................................................... SB 86Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74Firearms; carrying/possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws ......................... SB 188Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption ........................................................................................ HB 60Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ......................................................................... SB 197Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties .............. SB 229Forgery and Fraudulent Practices; identity fraud; add medical identity fraud ........................................................................................................................ SB 170Group-care Facility Operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions; require certain employees to have fingerprint record checks ........................................................................................ HB 350

INDEX 4109

Gun Buy-Back Program; no public funds shall be expended by the state ............. SB 198Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ............................................................................................. SB 206Kidnapping; require certain businesses and establishments post a model notice to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services .......................................................................................... HB 141Labor Organizations; membership; provide for definitions; provide statement of rights under federal law; provisions ................................................... HB 361Offenses against Minors; sexual conduct and technology; modernize provisions of Code .................................................................................................. HB 156Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon ............................................................................. SB 146Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; firearm; federal law/regulation; provisions ........................................................................................ SB 88Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Park Rangers; any person obstructing or hindering the lawful discharge of official duties; prohibit ........................................................................................... HB 126Pharmacies; use of remote order entry by hospital pharmacies; revise a provision ................................................................................................................. SB 216Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances ................... SB 268Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions ..................................... SB 108Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions ............................................................ SB 161Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of an assault weapon; provide penalties ....................................................................................................... SB 33Public Order and Safety; unlawful for a mentally incompetent person to possess a handgun; penalties .................................................................................... SB 34Revenue and Taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions ........... HB 487Rules of the Road; change age of a child constituting child endangerment ............. SB 58"Safe Carry Protection Act"; enact ......................................................................... HB 512Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122Tobacco; provide regulation of cigar wraps ........................................................... HB 256Wiretapping; interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement; change provisions ............................................................................... HB 55

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Crimes and Offenses; list of persons who may be present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel..................................................................................... HB 480

4110 INDEX

Crimes/Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons/law enforcement officers ...................... SB 200Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Criminal Procedure; notification regarding certain assistance available pursuant to federal law ............................................................................................ SB 232Criminal Procedure; relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances .......................................................................................................... SB 225Criminal Procedure; the issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; revise provisions ................................................................................. HB 146DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ................................................................................................................... SB 135Family Violence Order; provide greater protection of victims of family violence ..................................................................................................................... SB 86Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS; DEFENSES Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; provisions .......................................................................................... SB 147Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233

CRISP COUNTY Crisp County; Board of Commissioners; change descriptions of districts ............. HB 220

CULLODEN Culloden, City of; provide elections and terms of members of city council .......... HB 431

D

DADE COUNTY Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties; board of hospital authority; revise method of filling vacancies ..................................................................................... HB 628

DANIELSVILLE Danielsville, City of; provide for staggered, four-year terms for mayor and council .............................................................................................................. HB 557

DANSUA, HONORABLE AKUA SENA; addressed the Senate ..................... Page 1475 DANVILLE

Danville, Town of; provide new charter ................................................................. HB 467

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DAVISBORO Davisboro, City of; provide new charter ................................................................ HB 585

DAWSON Dawson-Terrell County Airport Authority; change membership .......................... HB 624

DEAF PERSONS Special Needs Students; provide waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions ...................................................................... HB 70

DEBTOR AND CREDITOR "Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act"; provide for a definition; transfers to charitable organizations; clarify provisions ............................................................ SB 105

DEKALB COUNTY Brookhaven, City of; terms of office of mayor; clarify provisions ........................ HB 642Brookhaven, City of; provide a definition for the governing authority; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 614DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics ...................................... SB 237DeKalb County; levy an excise tax ........................................................................ HB 613DeKalb, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ....................................................... SB 277Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ..................................................... SB 270Lavista Hills, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ............................................... SB 275Stonecrest, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ................................................... SB 278

DEMOREST Demorest, City of; provide corporate limits of city shall include certain property ................................................................................................................... HB 609

DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; provide administratively attached to Department of Community Health ............................ HB 132

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Local Government; define area of operation of a development authority .............. SB 228

DIGITAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTERS Offenses against Minors; sexual conduct and technology; modernize provisions of Code .................................................................................................. HB 156

DISABLED PERSONS; ADULTS AND ELDER PERSONS Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78

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Probation of First Offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list ................. SB 207

DISEASES AND METABOLIC DISORDERS; HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85

DISTILLED SPIRITS Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and conditions ...................................................... SB 169Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums .......................... SB 240Alcoholic Beverages; sale; make certain changes to requirements ........................ HB 124

DOCTORS OF THE DAY Allan, Dr. Kathy S. .............................................................................................. Page 129Anderson, Dr. Larry W. ......................................................................................... Page 77Barber, Dr. James W. ........................................................................................... Page 867Blake, Dr. B. David ............................................................................................. Page 246Bohlke, Dr. W. Scott .......................................................................................... Page 2763Cobb, Dr. D. Keith ....................................................................................... Pages 344, 805Collier, Jr., Dr. Millard J. .............................................................................. Pages 63, 217 Dalal, Dr. Snehal C. ........................................................................................... Page 1501Gilbert, Dr. Samuel A. ........................................................................................ Page 303Hagues, Dr. Michael D. ..................................................................................... Page 1662Heath, Dr. Diane L. ............................................................................................. Page 111Holton, Dr. Benjamin R. ...................................................................................... Page 102Jarrard, Dr. Stephen ............................................................................................ Page 202Kaufmann, Dr. Robert ........................................................................................... Page 49Krishnan, Dr. Indran ............................................................................................ Page 167LeClair, Dr. Bruce M. .......................................................................................... Page 161Lynn, Dr. Thaddeus K. ............................................................................. Pages 233, 1611Malone, Dr. K. Scott ............................................................................................ Page 153Marler, Dr. R. Philip .............................................................................................. Page 71McCollam, Dr. Stephen M. .................................................................................. Page 850Munna, Dr. Rana K. ............................................................................................. Page 275Olson, Dr. Maureen ............................................................................................. Page 144Parrish, Jr., Dr. Ramon O. ................................................................................. Page 1549 Rojas-Molina, Dr. Daniela ................................................................................... Page 258Ruark, Dr. Randall J. ........................................................................................... Page 956Schaufler, Dr. Margaret D. ................................................................................ Page 2960Schiff, Dr. Patty J. .............................................................................................. Page 2629Shrestha, Dr. Roshan ........................................................................................... Page 187

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Silcox III, Dr. Hal D. ........................................................................................... Page 906Smith, Dr. James L. ........................................................................................... Page 1089Sy, Dr. Johnny L. ............................................................................................... Page 1521Thomas, Dr. Don ............................................................................................... Page 1356Watson, Dr. Matthew J. ..................................................................................... Page 1475Williams, Dr. Rhonda O. ..................................................................................... Page 956Young, Dr. Edward H ........................................................................................ Page 2058Zoller, Dr. Michael .............................................................................................. Page 138

DODGE COUNTY Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; change membership and terms of office .................................................................................................. HB 635Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority; abolish authority ........................... HB 636

DOMESTIC RELATIONS Adoption; provide post adoption contact agreements .............................................. HB 21Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; provide that both parents have equal access ........................................................................................... SB 1Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; update ..................................................... SB 193

DOOLY COUNTY Dooly County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members .................................................................................................................. HB 587

DOUGHERTY COUNTY Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members ......................... HB 632Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

DOUGLAS COUNTY Douglas County; levy an excise tax ....................................................................... HB 543Douglas County; reconstitute the board; composition ........................................... SB 251

DRIVERS LICENSES (ALSO SEE MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)

Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Drivers' Licenses; authorize commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of Georgia for recognition of licenses issued by foreign territories .................................................................................................... HB 475Drivers' Licenses; authorize the issuance of a temporary driving permit; noncitizen applicant whose license has expired; filed extension ........................... SB 122

4114 INDEX

Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses ............................................ SB 84Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections ............................................................. SB 102

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, DUI Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407

E

EARLY COUNTY Arlington, City of; provide duties of mayor ........................................................... HB 278

EASTMAN, CITY OF Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; change membership and terms of office .................................................................................................. HB 635Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority; abolish authority ........................... HB 636

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Georgia Tourism Foundation; change the membership ......................................... SB 177

EDUCATION Alcohol; local control of distance requirements of grocery stores and other licensees for retail sale of wine and malt beverages near college campuses; provide .................................................................................................. HB 517Board of Education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years’ service in counties of 500,000 population ........................ HB 540Campus Police Officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ......................................................................................... HB 539Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; reestablish; membership ............................................................................................................. SB 100Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents ..................... SB 68Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Curriculum Content Standards Advisory Council; establishment; review/revise competencies/content standards ....................................................... SB 203Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine ..................................................................................... SB 195

INDEX 4115

Education; board of regents shall establish a process; academic credit for/exemption from required coursework for veterans ........................................... SB 150Education; board of regents shall establish a process; receiving educational benefits; may pay tuition in installments ............................................ SB 151Education; change designations from North Georgia College to the University of North Georgia ..................................................................................... SB 82Education; change the ages of mandatory education ................................................ SB 21Education; declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula ...................................................................................................... SB 167Education; determining eligibility ages for participation in educational programs shall be December ................................................................................... SB 22Education; Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ......................................... HB 513Education; include cyber bullying in the definition of "bullying" ......................... SB 279Education; no high school which receives state funding shall participate in athletic association; classifying schools for purposes of athletic competition ............................................................................................................. SB 215Education; performance data of students in certain placements; treated as a single local education agency .............................................................................. SB 115Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate in establishing college/career academies .............................................. SB 189Education; provide for a ROTC grant; eligibility and amounts ............................. SB 266Education; provide the civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol Museum ...................................................................................................... SB 172Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 .............................. SB 79Education; require Department of Early Care and Learning to provide certain information to owners of early care and education programs .................... HB 354Education; require schools to provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation ............................................................................................................ SB 212Education; require that the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded by the General Assembly .............................................................................. SB 42Education; scholarships, loans, and grants; revise certain definitions ..................... SB 17Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions ................................................................................................................ SB 243Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws ..................................................................................... SB 77Education; tuition equalization grants, HOPE scholarships, and grants; revise certain definitions ......................................................................................... SB 109Education; update and revise terminology; provisions .......................................... HB 283Elementary and secondary education; annual performance evaluations; revise certain provisions ......................................................................................... HB 244Elementary and Secondary Education; authorize public and private schools to stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine .......................................... HB 337"Elementary School Protection Act"; enact ............................................................ SB 138

4116 INDEX

Fire Protection/Safety; require every public/private school, early care and education program to have carbon monoxide detectors/warning ............................ SB 89"Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement"; enact .................. HB 327Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change amount of dues required .................. HB 238Georgia Foundation for Public Education; state board donations, gifts and other property held in trust; authorize transfer ....................................................... HB 116Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change membership to accommodate Fourteenth Congressional District ............................................... SB 155"Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act"; provide for leadership/service recognition of students .............................................................. SB 241Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions; tuition grant assistance certain students attending Military Junior College of Georgia ............................................................................................................... SB 262Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of commissioners; Georgia Student Finance Authority; board of directors; verification of lawful presence; provide exemptions................................................................................. HB 324Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days; eligible four-year olds are served .......................................................................................... SB 43Group-care Facility Operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions; require certain employees to have fingerprint record checks ........................................................................................ HB 350Health Insurance Plans; authorize local school boards; health insurance coverage from a private provider for public school teacher and employees .......... SB 267HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by University System of Georgia institutions ......................................................... SB 107HOPE; grant at technical college or university institutions; revise eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 372HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point average required for maintaining eligibility ............................................................................................... SB 59HOPE; provide dual credit courses; treated the same as advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses for determining eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 131Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access; create ...................................... HR 502Juvenile Justice Department; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education; school board member removal proceedings ......................................... SB 271Local Boards of Education; members; revise qualifications ................................. SB 114Local Boards of Education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal ........................................................... HB 537Local Boards of Education; suspension and removal of members upon potential loss of accreditation; revise provisions .................................................... HB 115

INDEX 4117

Motor Fuel Excise Tax; public school systems under certain circumstances; exempt ............................................................................................ HB 211"Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990"; provide authorization to operate by means of accreditation for institutions that meet certain requirements ....................................................................................... HB 184Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79"Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act"; enact .................................................... HB 123"Parent Charter School Trigger Act"; enact; petitions to convert charter schools to traditional public schools ....................................................................... SB 162Physicians; continuing education requirements licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; revise provisions ................................................................ HB 68Public Property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions ...................................................................................................... HB 45"Return to Play Act of 2013"; enact ....................................................................... HB 284"Safe Carry Protection Act"; enact ......................................................................... HB 512Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287Special Needs Students; provide waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions ...................................................................... HB 70State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide for the designation of community colleges ........................................................................ SB 103Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; clarify and consolidate the definitions of "teacher" ........................................................................................... HB 345Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships ........... SR 184Torts; governing authority of school that enters into recreational joint-use agreement with public or private entity; limit liability ........................................... HB 382Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 293"Universal Kindergarten Mandate For Early Starts Act"; change ages of mandatory education ................................................................................................. SB 57Zell Miller Scholar; change the requirements ........................................................ SB 112Zell Miller Scholar; revise the definition ............................................................... SB 111

EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL; OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; reestablish; membership ............................................................................................................. SB 100

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF AND STATE BOARD OF Georgia Foundation for Public Education; state board donations, gifts and other property held in trust; authorize transfer ....................................................... HB 116"Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act"; enact .................................................... HB 123

4118 INDEX

ELBERTON Elberton, City of; change description of election districts ..................................... HB 147

ELDERLY Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78

ELECTIONS Election; change time periods for advance voting .................................................... SB 50Election; provide that all offices state shall be elected on a partisan basis ............ SB 184Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections of clerks of superior court ............... SB 4Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; county commissioners ................... SB 7Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; district attorneys ............................. SB 5Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; sheriffs ........................................... SB 6Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; solicitors-general ........................... SB 9Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; tax commissioners, tax receivers, and tax collectors ........................................................................................ SB 8Elections and Primaries; provide for nonpartisan elections; district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, tax commissioners .......................................... SB 3Elections; authorize use of boundaries of a restricted access residential community as boundaries of a precinct .................................................................... HB 87Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections .............................................................. SB 95Elections; ethics in government; revise definitions; provisions ............................. HB 310Elections; nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, coroners ....................................................................................................... SB 55Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions ................................................................................ HB 400Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting ............................ SB 44Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of coroners; qualifying ........................ SB 54Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections ............................................................. SB 102"Ethics in Government Act"; revise; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission .............................................................................................................. SB 49Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 142Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 143Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education; school board member removal proceedings ......................................... SB 271Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; limit the value of gratuitous transfers .................................................................................................... SB 36Voting; change the time periods for advance voting ................................................ SB 45

INDEX 4119

ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE "The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001"; provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 51

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, PLUMBERS, CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS, LOW-VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS, AND UTILITY CONTRACTORS

Professions and Businesses; provide certain military certifications shall entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state ........................ HB 188Professions/Businesses; license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting .............................................................................................................. SB 265State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require; provide for reciprocity with other states; licensing of electrical contractors ............................ SB 246

ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES Electronic Transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional ............ SB 209

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, TRANSMISSIONS Criminal Procedure; the issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; revise provisions ................................................................................. HB 146

ELLENTON Ellenton, City of; election and powers of city councilmembers; change certain provisions .................................................................................................... HB 440

EMANUEL COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients ..................................................................... SB 186

EMERSON

Emerson, City of; provide new charter ................................................................... HB 247

EMINENT DOMAIN Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizen who are not employed legally ......................................................................................................... SB 2

4120 INDEX

Employment Security; benefits; noncitizen who are not employed legally ........... SB 245Employment Security; provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits ..................................................................................... SB 227

ENERGY Income Tax Credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps ............................................................................................. HB 34Local excise tax; sale or use of energy; revise certain provisions .......................... HB 250

ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS Highways, Bridges, and Ferries; performing value engineering studies; provide requirements .............................................................................................. HB 202

ENIGMA Enigma, City of; provide four-year terms for mayor and city council ................... HB 340

ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ........................................................................................................................ HB 199Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ................................................................................................................. SB 210

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Solid Waste Management; certain compliant inert waste landfills from additional regulatory permitting; exempt ............................................................... HB 320Solid Waste Management; tire transportation, storage, and disposal; revise certain requirements ..................................................................................... HB 226

EQUITY Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

ESTATES

Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest/power of appointment; provisions ............................................................. SB 159

ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT Elections; ethics in government; revise definitions; provisions ............................. HB 310"Ethics in Government Act"; revise; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission .............................................................................................................. SB 49Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 142

INDEX 4121

Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 143Ethics in Government; prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers ................................................................................. SB 48Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; limit the value of gratuitous transfers .................................................................................................... SB 36

EUHARLEE Euharlee, City of; provide new charter ................................................................... HB 334

EVIDENCE Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions .................................................................................................................... HB 3Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

F

FAIRBURN Fairburn, City of; authorize exercise all redevelopment and other powers under the "Redevelopment Powers Law" ............................................................... HB 319Fairburn, City of; remove millage caps on ad valorem taxation of real and personal property .................................................................................................... HB 321

FAMILY-PLANNING SERVICES "Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ................................................ SB 24

FANNIN COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

FARMS AND FARM PRODUCTS Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef; create; membership; powers ....................................................................................................................... SB 97Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products; create ....................................................................................................................... HB 298Agricultural Products Dealers; remove eggs from definition of "agricultural products"; provisions ......................................................................... HB 268

4122 INDEX

Freeport Exemption; clarify applicability to fertilizer production processes ................................................................................................................. HB 304Roadside Markets Incentive Program; repeal ........................................................... SB 87

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Funds Transfers; Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; clarify the relationship between certain provisions ................................................................. HB 289Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Natural Resources, Department of; department creation and operation of a nonprofit corporation; revise provisions .............................................................. HB 381Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; provide licensing of health insurance navigators ............................................................................................... HB 198Torts; provide payor guidelines and criteria under federal law shall not establish legal basis for negligence or standard of care for medical malpractice .............................................................................................................. HB 499Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; transfer administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety ...................................................................................................................... HB 255

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139Mortgage Broker; licensing requirements; licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction; exempt ................ HB 83

FINES AND FORFEITURES Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233Georgia Driver's Education Commission; additional sums collected on fines; extend the sunset provisions ......................................................................... SB 231Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ............................. HB 127

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term "firefighter"; creditable service for certain prior service ........................................ SB 192Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ............................................................................... SB 235

FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions ................... SB 117

INDEX 4123

Fire Protection/Safety; require every public/private school and early care and education program to have carbon monoxide detectors/warning ..................... SB 89Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties .............. SB 229Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term "firefighter"; creditable service for certain prior service ........................................ SB 192Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ............................................................................... SB 235Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79

FIREARMS Corrections, Department of; State Board of Pardon and Paroles; former certified employees may retain their board issued weapon under certain circumstances; provide ........................................................................................... HB 482Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption ........................................................................................ HB 60Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101"Safe Carry Protection Act"; enact ......................................................................... HB 512

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND, GEORGIA Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change amount of dues required .................. HB 238Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term "firefighter"; creditable service for certain prior service ........................................ SB 192Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ............................................................................... SB 235

FIREWORKS

Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties .............. SB 229

FLOYD COUNTY

Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205 FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS

Controlled Substances; change date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference ............................................................................................................ HB 187Controlled Substances; definition of Schedule I; expand ......................................... HB 57Elementary and Secondary Education; authorize public and private schools to stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine .......................................... HB 337Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; provide administratively attached to Department of Community Health ............................ HB 132

4124 INDEX

Juvenile Justice Department; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Nonprofit Organizations; exclude certain events from "food service establishment" definition ........................................................................................ HB 101Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Pharmacies; The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; change certain provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 179Pharmacies; use of remote order entry by hospital pharmacies; revise a provision ................................................................................................................. SB 216Pharmacists and Pharmacies; add and revise definitions; revise requirements for license transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction .............................................................................................................. HB 209Pharmacists/Pharmacies; revise the definition of "security paper" ........................ SB 132

FORECLOSURE Property; provide that choses in action for legal malpractice are not assignable; vacant/foreclosed real property registries; revise provisions ............... HB 160

FOREST PARK Forest Park, City of; councilmember votes for calling special meeting; change number ............................................................................................................ HB 5

FOREST RESOURCES Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions .................................................................................................................... HB 3Forest Resources; shorten the legal season for harvesting ginseng .......................... SB 81Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ................................................................................................................. SB 210Special License Plates; add supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ........................................................................................................... HB 104

FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT PRACTICES

Forgery and Fraudulent Practices; identity fraud; add medical identity fraud ........................................................................................................................ SB 170

FORSYTH COUNTY Forsyth County; Board of Education; change compensation of chairperson and members ....................................................................................... HB 479State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

FORT OGLETHORPE, CITY OF Fort Oglethorpe, City of; change the corporate limits ............................................ SB 259

INDEX 4125

FREEPORT Freeport Exemption; clarify applicability to fertilizer production processes ................................................................................................................. HB 304

FULTON COUNTY Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; change the description of the commissioner districts ............................................................................................ SB 248Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate .................................. SR 73Fulton County Magistrate Court; provide successor to chief judge currently serving shall be appointed by Governor ................................................. HB 443Fulton County Personnel Board and Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration; all future employees other than public safety employees shall be unclassified; provisions ........................................................... HB 594Fulton County State Court; change compensation of chief judge .......................... HB 435Fulton County State Court; provide administrator shall have oversight of budget ..................................................................................................................... HB 442Fulton County Superior Court; increase amount of supplement for judges ........... HB 444Fulton County Superior Court; provide administrator shall have oversight of budget ................................................................................................................. HB 441Fulton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts............. HB 171Fulton County; board of elections and registration; revise manner of appointment of members ........................................................................................ HB 347Fulton County; change a certain provision relating to the dissolution of the district ............................................................................................................... HB 627Fulton County; employed after July 1, 2013, to serve the Superior Court, Magistrate Court or State Court shall be employees at will; provide .................... HB 598Fulton County; increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide ........................................................................ HB 541Fulton County; provide appointment of tax commissioner .................................... HB 346Fulton County; provide Board of Education; shall be the retirement and pension plan sponsor and funding agent of such plan ............................................ HB 380Fulton County; provide dates on which governing authority may make or fix certain levies of ad valorem taxes ..................................................................... HB 604North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority Act; enact ................................... HB 526

G

GAME AND FISH Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101Game and Fish; definition of "game fish"; revise .................................................... HB 36Game and Fish; licensing and operation of shooting preserves; revise provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 155

4126 INDEX

Game and Fish; regulate practice of falconry ......................................................... HB 274"Kyle Glover Boat Education Law" and "Jake and Griffin BUI Law"; provide for greater public protection for hunting and boating ............................... SB 136Licenses; authorize issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters ................................................................................ HB 207Licenses; provide military veterans shall be entitled to a free lifetime sportsman's license; conditions ................................................................................. SB 75Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ............................................................................... SB 230Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances ................................................................................................ SB 93

GAS, GASOLINE, AND GAS SERVICES

Gasoline and Aviation Fuel; temporary suspension of the collection of taxes; provide legislative findings; provisions ....................................................... HB 210Public Utilities; provide venue for actions against gas companies ........................ HB 194

GEABASHE, THANDEKA LUTHULI; recognized ......................................... Page 344 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Adjournment; relative to ........................................................................................... HR 12Adjournment; relative to ........................................................................................... HR 50Adjournment; relative to ......................................................................................... HR 548Adjournment; relative to ......................................................................................... HR 738Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; reestablish; membership ............................................................................................................. SB 100Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties .......................... SB 152Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ............................................... SR 222Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 142Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 143General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 .............. HB 106General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format .................................................................................... SB 60General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing ........................................................................................................ SR 217General Assembly; general provisions ................................................................... SB 175General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia ................................................................................................................... SR 378

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Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create .................................... SR 348House convened; notify Senate .................................................................................. HR 6Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ............................................................................................. SB 206Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court ................................. HR 10Joint Session; message from Governor ...................................................................... HR 8Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; create ............................................. HR 107Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access; create ...................................... HR 502Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ........................... SB 255Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 .......................................................................................................... HB 105

GENERAL ASSEMBLY; ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format .................................................................................... SB 60

GENERAL PROVISIONS, OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATEDGeorgia History Month; declare September of each year ...................................... SB 181

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (GBI) Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ................................................................................................................... SB 135Individual's Criminal History Record Information; revise definitions ................... HB 271Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions ............................................................ SB 161Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122"Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish .................................................. SB 23

GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AUTHORITY ACT Education; Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ......................................... HB 513

GEORGIA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Local Workforce Investment Good Governance Act for Georgia; enact ............... HB 393

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................ HB 246

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GLENNVILLE Glennville, City of; change description of wards ................................................... HB 640

GLYNN COUNTY F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate ..................................................... SR 418

GORDON COUNTY Gordon County; levy an excise tax ......................................................................... HB 472

GOVERNOR Budget Report; require certain items to be included in tax expenditure review ..................................................................................................................... HB 454Joint Session; message from Governor ...................................................................... HR 8

GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL Appointments; boards and commissions; confirmation .................................... Page 3112Appointments; boards and commissions; favorable report ............................... Page 2958Appointments; boards and commissions; received ........................................... Page 2853Appointments; boards and commissions; Secretary of the Senate transmit confirmation......................................................................................... Page 3981Communication; appointed Administration Floor Leaders ................................... Page 22Communication; Bulloch resignation .................................................................... Page 19Communication; Hamrick resignation ................................................................... Page 13Communication; Rogers resignation ...................................................................... Page 17General Assembly; Joint Session; State of the State address ................................ Page 77Veto Letters – 2012 .................................................................................................. Page 4Veto – HB 742 line item .......................................................................................... Page 9Writ of Special Election; District 11 ...................................................................... Page 20Writ of Special Election; District 21 ...................................................................... Page 18

GOVERNOR; ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity if services performed outside geographical boundaries of the U.S. ............... SB 80

GRADY COUNTY Grady County Lake Authority Act; enact ............................................................... HB 201

GRANTS HOPE; grant at technical college or university institutions; revise eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 372

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HOPE; provide dual credit courses; treated the same as advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses for determining eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 131Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 293

GREENE COUNTY Greene County Airport Authority; split position of secretary-treasurer into two separate positions ..................................................................................... HB 626Greene County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ............. HB 63Greene County; Board of Education; change description of districts ...................... HB 65Greene County; certain officials; participate in county health insurance program; clarify qualifications ................................................................................. HB 64

GRIFFIN, CITY OF Griffin, City of; Municipal Court; authorize to charge technology fee for each civil case and criminal fine imposed .............................................................. HB 583

GRIFFIN, GREG S.; confirmed as state auditor ................................................. Page 205 GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING

"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ........................... SB 255

GUARDIAN AND WARD Guardian and Ward; proposed ward who resided in another state prior to submission of guardianship or conservatorship petition for such proposed ward; provide certain additional notice requirements ............................................ HB 446Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Temporary Medical Consent Guardianship; Physician Order for Life-sustaining Treatment; change certain signatures ............................................ SB 158

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HABERSHAM COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

HAGAN Hagan, City of; change description of election districts ......................................... HB 542

HAMMOND, MRS. JOHNNIE M.; recognized ................................................. Page 818

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HAMRICK, SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE BILL; Election Certification ............ Page 3

HANCOCK COUNTY Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County; change the description of the commissioner districts ............................................................... SB 183Board of Education of Hancock County; change description of education districts .................................................................................................................... SB 182

HANDICAPPED PERSONS Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78Licenses; authorize issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters ................................................................................ HB 207Probation of First Offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list ................. SB 207Special Needs Students; provide waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions ...................................................................... HB 70

HARALSON COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

HARP, FORMER SENATOR SETH; addressed the Senate ............................. Page 304 HAWKINSVILLE

Hawkinsville, City of; levy an excise tax ............................................................... HB 376Hawkinsville, City of; Pulaski County; create and incorporate new political body corporate under name Hawkinsville-Pulaski County, Georgia ................................................................................................................... HB 286

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; SPILLS OR RELEASES Natural Resources, Department of; Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; change certain procedures regarding appropriations ......................................................................................................... HB 276

HEALTH Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences ........................................................................... SR 413Ad Valorem Tax; clarify which types of interests in real property; subject to taxation ............................................................................................................... HB 399Community Health, Department of; directed to collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures .......................................................... HR 603County Boards of Health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision .......................................................................................... HB 538

INDEX 4131

Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78Education; Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ......................................... HB 513Elementary and Secondary Education; authorize public and private schools to stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine .......................................... HB 337Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions .................................................................................................................... HB 3Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Program Overview Committee; establish; financing and expenditures of hospitals; revise provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 62Fulton County; increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide ........................................................................ HB 541Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force; create ........................................................................................................................ SB 14Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; provide administratively attached to Department of Community Health ............................ HB 132"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act"; enact ...................................................... HB 178Health Planning; single ambulatory surgical centers/joint venture; acquired are exempt from certain requirements under Chapter 6 of Title 3 .......... SB 171Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; provide definitions ............................................................................................................... SB 202"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ................................................ SB 24Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; create ............................................. HR 107Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients ..................................................................... SB 186Nursing Homes; annually offer influenza vaccinations to health care workers and other employees; require .................................................................... HB 208Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; provide licensing of health insurance navigators ............................................................................................... HB 198Public Health, Department of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths ....................................... SB 273"Return to Play Act of 2013"; enact ....................................................................... HB 284State Sales and Use Tax; change certain definition; provide exemption for tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers for only a limited period of time ............................................................................................ HB 193Temporary Medical Consent Guardianship; Physician Order for Life-sustaining Treatment; change certain signatures ............................................ SB 158

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HEALTH CARE PLANS Accuracy and Transparency in Physician/Provider Profiling Act; provide for physician profiling program .............................................................................. SB 173Health Insurance Plans; authorize local school boards; health insurance coverage from private provider for public school teachers and employees ........... SB 267State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; provide pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity ................................................................................................................ HB 511Worker's Compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions ............. HB 154

HEALTH INSURANCE State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; provide pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity ................................................................................................................ HB 511Worker's Compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions ............. HB 154

HENRY COUNTY Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; change name to Henry County Water Authority ......................................................................................... HB 522

HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate .................................. SR 73F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate ..................................................... SR 418Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities ......................... SB 90Highways, Bridges and Ferries; annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; qualifications for issuance ................................................................. SB 218Highways, Bridges, and Ferries; performing value engineering studies; provide requirements .............................................................................................. HB 202Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 379Mass Transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ..................... HB 494Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions ............... HB 265Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 579Public Roads; provide for criteria for the allocation of federal/state funds by the Department of Transportation ...................................................................... SB 131Ralph A. Pierce Memorial Highway; Lumpkin County; dedicate ......................... SR 293Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 383

INDEX 4133

State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll ........................................................ SB 196State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public ...................................................................................................................... SB 154Transportation, Department of; requirements for performing value engineering studies ................................................................................................. SB 130Transportation, Department of; change type of projects eligible for design-build contracts and procurement process ...................................................... SB 70Transportation, Department of; procedures for utilizing design-build contracts; provisions; expand the selection process ................................................. SB 71Weight of Vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications ........................................................................ HB 486

HINESVILLE Hinesville, City of; change corporate limits ........................................................... HB 476

HIRAM Hiram, City of; provide reincorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers .............................................................................. HB 457

HISTORIC SITES AND PRESERVATION Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ................................................................................................................. SB 210

HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Georgia History Month; declare September of each year ...................................... SB 181

HOLLY SPRINGS, CITY OF Holly Springs, City of; election of councilmembers from wards ........................... SB 249

HOSCHTON Hoschton, City of; provide new charter .................................................................. HB 206

HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Program Overview Committee; establish; financing and expenditures of hospitals; revise provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 62Nursing Homes; annually offer influenza vaccinations to health care workers and other employees; require .................................................................... HB 208

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adjournment; relative to ........................................................................................... HR 12Adjournment; relative to ........................................................................................... HR 50Adjournment; relative to ......................................................................................... HR 548Adjournment; relative to ......................................................................................... HR 738General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 .............. HB 106House convened; notify Senate .................................................................................. HR 6Joint Session; message from Governor ...................................................................... HR 8Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 .......................................................................................................... HB 105

HOUSING Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101

HUNSTEIN, CHIEF JUSTICE CAROL W.; State of Judiciary address .......... Page 191

HUNTING Licenses; authorize issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters ................................................................................ HB 207

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INCOME TAX Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions ................................................................................................................ SB 243Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws ..................................................................................... SB 77Education; update and revise terminology; provisions .......................................... HB 283Income Tax Credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps ............................................................................................. HB 34Income Tax; refund of sales/use taxes .................................................................... SB 137Seed-Capital Fund; create the Invest Georgia Fund; provisions ............................ HB 318

INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES "Stevenson-Gibson Act"; definitions ...................................................................... SB 119

INDIAN AFFAIRS

American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information .................................................................................................. HB 203

INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS Crimes and Offenses; disabled adults and elder persons; expand protection; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 78

INDEX 4135

Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Program Overview Committee; establish; financing and expenditures of hospitals; revise provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 62Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force; create ........................................................................................................................ SB 14Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; provide definitions ............................................................................................................... SB 202"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ................................................ SB 24Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; create ............................................. HR 107

INDUSTRIAL LOANS Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139

INSURANCE Accuracy and Transparency in Physician/Provider Profiling Act; provide for physician profiling program .............................................................................. SB 173"Ava's Law"; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders .................................................................................................. SB 191Banking; secured transactions; change/provide for definitions; electronic chattel paper; provisions ......................................................................................... SB 185Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; provide that both parents have equal access ........................................................................................... SB 1Condominiums; change maximum allowable casualty insurance deductible imposed by associations ........................................................................ HB 458Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139"Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act" ................................................................ SB 98"Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment" ............................... SR 99Health Insurance Plans; authorize local school boards; health insurance coverage from private provider for public school teachers and employees ........... SB 267Insurance; allow issuance of group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner .......................................................................... HB 103Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority ............. SB 46Insurance; include contracts, agreements, and instruments for repair of a motor vehicle .......................................................................................................... SB 140Insurance; limited licenses to sell travel insurance; comprehensive revision of provision; issuance and regulation ....................................................... SB 234Insurance; provide cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured ................................................................................................................ HB 375Insurance; provide conversion and enhanced conversion rights and coverage; sunset requirements ................................................................................ HB 389

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Insurance; provide each individual accident/sickness policy; coverage for treatment of dependent children with cancer/autism ................................................ SB 47Insurance; provide individual accident/sickness insurance policies in Georgia ..................................................................................................................... SB 38Insurance; provide removing the insurer annual publication requirement ............. HB 229Insurance; regulating insurance holding company systems; provide comprehensive revision of provisions ................................................................... HB 312Insurance; require insurers; indicate amount of the premium increase; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ........................................................... SB 236Motor Vehicles; provide that electronic proof of insurance may be accepted under certain circumstances ..................................................................... HB 254Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; provide licensing of health insurance navigators ............................................................................................... HB 198State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; provide pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity ................................................................................................................ HB 511Worker's Compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions ............. HB 154

INTEREST AND USURY Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139

INVASION OF PRIVACY Wiretapping; interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement; change provisions ............................................................................... HB 55

IRWIN COUNTY Irwin County; create a board of elections and registration; provide for powers and duties ................................................................................................... SB 254

ISAKSON, U.S. SENATOR JOHNNY; addressed the Senate ......................... Page 1027

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JESUP Jesup, City of; change description of election districts .......................................... HB 561

JOHNS CREEK, CITY OF Johns Creek; City of; changing millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; clarify cap ..................................................................................................... HB 574

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JONESBORO, CITY OF Jonesboro, City of; $10,000 of assessed value of homestead for residents; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................ HB 330

JUDGES Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption ........................................................................................ HB 60Fulton County Superior Court; increase amount of supplement for judges ........... HB 444Juvenile Court Administration; rehearing on the order of an associate court judge; delete provisions; appointment of judge pro tempore ........................ HB 182

JUDICIAL CIRCUITS Atlanta Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge ................................ HB 437Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; Oconee Judicial Circuit; provide for additional judge ...................................................................................................... HB 451Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge .................... HB 506Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement paid to judges of superior court and additional supplement to chief judge ...................................................... HB 638Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; increase amount of supplement for judges of superior court .......................................................................................... HB 639

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Georgia Judicial Retirement System; board of trustees; authority to determine the time/circumstances of paying benefits; qualified plan under federal law .............................................................................................................. SB 142

JURIES

Trial Juries; oath of bailiffs; change provisions ..................................................... HB 161

JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions .............................................................................................. HB 242

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions .............................................................................................. HB 242Juvenile Court Administration; rehearing on the order of an associate court judge; delete provisions; appointment of judge pro tempore ........................ HB 182Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69

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KENNESAW, CITY OF Kennesaw, City of; provide new charter ................................................................ HB 629

KIDNAPPING Kidnapping; require certain businesses and establishments post a model notice to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services .......................................................................................... HB 141

KINGSLAND

City of Kingsland Community Improvement Districts Act of 2013; enact ........... HB 586

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally ......................................................................................................... SB 2Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally ..................................................................................................... SB 245Employment Security; provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits ..................................................................................... SB 227Labor Organizations; membership; provide for definitions; provide statement of rights under federal law; provisions ................................................... HB 361Labor/Industrial Relations; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports; exceptions ................................................................................................... SB 20Local Workforce Investment Good Governance Act for Georgia; enact ............... HB 393Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Worker's Compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions ............. HB 154

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND LABOR RELATIONS Labor Organizations; membership; provide for definitions; provide statement of rights under federal law; provisions ................................................... HB 361

LAMAR COUNTY

Lamar County; school district ad valorem tax; $7,000 of assessed value of specified five-year phase-in period for residents 70 years or older; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................ HB 294

LAND; LIABILITY OF OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS Liability of Owners/Occupiers of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm ............................................................................ SB 125

INDEX 4139

Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition of recreational purposes .............................................................................................. SB 127

LAURENS COUNTY Laurens County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts .......... HB 447

LAVONIA, CITY OF Lavonia, City of; change and extend the corporate limits ...................................... HB 174

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Alarm Monitoring Services; require licensed persons and companies to utilize alarm verification ........................................................................................... HB 59Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ................................................................................................................... SB 135Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 150Individual's Criminal History Record Information; revise definitions ................... HB 271Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Peace Officers; disciplining certified officers and requirements for certification; clarify application of provisions ........................................................ HB 366Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions ............................................................ SB 161Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122"Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish .................................................. SB 23Wiretapping; interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement; change provisions ............................................................................... HB 55

LAWFUL PRESENCE WITHIN U.S.; VERIFICATION OF Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of commissioners; Georgia Student Finance Authority; board of directors; verification of lawful presence; provide exemptions................................................................................. HB 324Lawful Presence; provide certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18 ..................................................... HB 125Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Department of Audits and Accounts ................................................................................................................. SB 160State Government; provide exemption for the board of commissioners of Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of directors ..................................... SB 187

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LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define a certain term; broaden certain provision ..................................................................................................... SB 178

LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Motor Vehicle Licenses; ad valorem tax purposes; revise and change taxation regarding certain apportioned vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan .............................................................................. HB 463Prestige/Special License Plates; certain persons and vehicles ............................... SB 121Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ........................................................................... SB 166Special License Plates; add supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ........................................................................................................... HB 104"Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish ................................................... SB 23Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; transfer administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety ...................................................................................................................... HB 255

LICENSES Drivers' Licenses; authorize commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of Georgia for recognition of licenses issued by foreign territories .................................................................................................... HB 475Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407Group-care Facility Operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions; require certain employees to have fingerprint record checks ........................................................................................ HB 350Licenses; authorize issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters ................................................................................ HB 207"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia"; provide administrative medicine licenses .................................................................................................... HB 317Motor Vehicle Licenses; ad valorem tax purposes; revise and change taxation regarding certain apportioned vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan .............................................................................. HB 463Motor Vehicles; modify age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators ..................................................................................................... HB 323Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as requirement for license renewal ........................................................................................................ HB 315Professions and Businesses; provide certain military certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state ................................... HB 188

INDEX 4141

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CASEY CAGLE Communication; appointed Committee on Administrative Affairs ...................... Page 98Communication; appointed Committee on Assignments ...................................... Page 23

LIVESTOCK; PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ............................................................................... SB 230

LOBBYING AND LOBBYISTS Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 142

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Controlled Substances; change date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference ............................................................................................................ HB 187Counties and Municipal Corporations; add option of fiscal year contracts ........... HB 473Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited-CA .............................. SR 273Counties; support of paupers; provide for cremation as an alternative for deceased indigents .................................................................................................... SB 83County Law Libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section ......................... HB 536Downtown Development Authorities; undertake projects; reducing energy or water consumption; renewable resources ............................................... SB 242Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections .............................................................. SB 95Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions ................................................................................ HB 400Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ........................................................................................................................ HB 199Income Tax; refund of sales/use taxes .................................................................... SB 137Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Local Boards of Education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal ........................................................... HB 537Local Boards of Education; suspension and removal of members upon potential loss of accreditation; revise provisions .................................................... HB 115Local Government; define the area of operation of a development authority .................................................................................................................. SB 228Municipalities; ante litem notice; provide the amount of damages sought ............ HB 135Natural Resources, Department of; required to notify local governing authorities before making certain significant changes in park service ................... HB 189

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Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Public Contracts; contracting and bidding requirements ........................................ SB 168Public Contracts; if sealed competitive proposal requested/price or project cost not a selection factor; no bid bond shall be required .......................... SB 179Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Dept. of Audits and Accounts .............. SB 160Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ........................................................................................................... HB 362Sheriffs; revise general qualification requirements ................................................ HB 139Transportation, Department of; local governing authority designating public streets or portions thereof for combined use of motorized carts and regular vehicle traffic; modify provisions .............................................................. HB 384Trial Juries; oath of bailiffs; change provisions ..................................................... HB 161

LOCAL GOVERNMENT; CONTRACTING AND PUBLIC WORKS BIDDINGTransportation, Department of; change type of projects eligible for design-build contracts and procurement process ...................................................... SB 70

LOCUST GROVE, CITY OF Locust Grove, City of; change corporate limits ..................................................... HB 551

LONG, JOHN; elected Sergeant at Arms ............................................................... Page 33

LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans ..................................................................................... SR 528Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct/publish a biannual audit ............ SB 16Georgia Lottery for Veterans; offer one/more games to benefit veterans; deposit proceeds into the general fund ................................................................... SB 252HOPE; grant at technical college or university institutions; revise eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 372HOPE; provide dual credit courses; treated the same as advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses for determining eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 131Lottery for Education; allow winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous; 25 percent of prize to Lottery for Education Account ....................... SB 214Revenue and Taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions ........... HB 487

INDEX 4143

LOWNDES COUNTY Lowndes County; provide judge of Small Claims Court shall be magistrate judge elected on nonpartisan basis ........................................................ HB 329Lowndes County; provide nonpartisan nomination and election of judge of Probate Court ...................................................................................................... HB 328State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

LUMPKIN COUNTY Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 379Ralph A. Pierce Memorial Highway; Lumpkin County; dedicate ......................... SR 293

LYONS Lyons, City of; provide new charter ....................................................................... HB 616

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MACON, CITY OF Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of mayor and commissioners .................................................................................... SB 25Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets ........................................................................................ HB 571Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; remove City of Payne City from consolidated charter; change provisions to initial budgets .................... HB 514Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area ........................................................................................ HB 410

MADISON COUNTY Madison County; board of elections and registration; create ................................. HB 505

MAGISTRATE COURTS Courts; increase penalties imposed for contempt of superior and state courts ......................................................................................................................... SB 66

MALT BEVERAGES Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution/sale ....................................................................................................... SB 174Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and conditions ...................................................... SB 169Alcoholic Beverages; sale; make certain changes to requirements ........................ HB 124Malt Beverages; change amount produced by a person in his or her private residence ....................................................................................................... HB 99

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MARTA (METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY)Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 265Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; extensively revise ....................................................................................................................... HB 264

MASS TRANSPORTATION Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities ......................... SB 90Mass Transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ..................... HB 494Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 265Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; extensively revise ....................................................................................................................... HB 264

MCDONOUGH, CITY OF McDonough, City of; levy an excise tax ................................................................ HB 364

MCDUFFIE COUNTY Board of Education of McDuffie County; change description of the education districts ................................................................................................... SB 199Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; certain speech-language pathology services; require reimbursement ............................................................................. HB 240

MENTAL HEALTH Firearms; carrying/possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws ......................... SB 188"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ................................................ SB 24Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access; create ...................................... HR 502Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification................................................................................ SB 65Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients ..................................................................... SB 186Probation of First Offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list ................. SB 207Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions ............................................................ SB 161

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MENTALLY RETARDED; HABILITATION Probation of First Offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list ................. SB 207

MILITARY AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers/employees; absent for service .................................................................................................... SB 208

MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRSCrimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms .............................................................. SB 272Professions and Businesses; provide certain military certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state ................................... HB 188Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership............................................... SB 76Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership, duties ................................. SB 148State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers/employees; absent for service .................................................................................................... SB 208

MILTON, CITY OF Milton, City of; change description of districts ...................................................... HB 452Milton, City of; millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; clarify cap ............... HB 527

MINERAL RESOURCES AND CAVES Surface Mining; revise a definition ........................................................................ SB 156

MINORS Appeal and Error; limit the scope of judgments/orders; child custody cases; direct appeal ................................................................................................. SB 204Crimes and Offenses; list of persons who may be present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel..................................................................................... HB 480Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses ............................................ SB 84Education; change the ages of mandatory education ................................................ SB 21Education; determining eligibility ages for participation in educational programs shall be December .................................................................................... SB 22Education; performance data of students in certain placements; treated as a single local education agency .............................................................................. SB 115Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 .............................. SB 79Education; require schools to provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation ............................................................................................................ SB 212

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Education; tuition equalization grants, HOPE scholarships, and grants; revise certain definitions ......................................................................................... SB 109"Elementary School Protection Act"; enact ............................................................ SB 138General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees; Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund ......................................................................... SR 416Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions; tuition grant assistance certain students attending Military Junior College of Georgia ............................................................................................................... SB 262Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days; eligible four-year olds are served .......................................................................................... SB 43HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by University System of Georgia institutions ......................................................... SB 107HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point average required for maintaining eligibility ............................................................................................... SB 59Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Licenses; authorize issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters ................................................................................ HB 207Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants ................................................................................................. SB 217Offenses against Minors; sexual conduct and technology; modernize provisions of Code .................................................................................................. HB 156Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment ............................................................................................................ SB 58Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships ........... SR 184Tobacco; provide regulation of cigar wraps ........................................................... HB 256Zell Miller Scholar; revise the definition ............................................................... SB 111

MINORITY REPORTS Filed on HB 266 ................................................................................................... Page 937 Filed on HB 318 ................................................................................................. Page 2550 Filed on SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 8, SB 9, and SB 54 ............................................. Page 806 Filed on SB 24 ....................................................................................................... Page 86

MITCHELL COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

MONROE COUNTY Monroe, City of; provide for jurisdiction of municipal court ................................ HB 484State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery County; board of commissioners; provide for appointment of county manager .................................................................................................. HB 553

MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND SECURITY

Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgment amount determinations ......................................................................................................... SB 106Foreclosure; general provisions .............................................................................. SB 123Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations; provide certain requirements ........................................................................................................... SB 126Liens; mechanics and material men; provide special liens include amount due and interest on such amount ............................................................................. HB 434Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/material men ......................................................................................... SB 269Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions ............ SB 239Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions ..................................... SB 108Property; provide that choses in action for legal malpractice are not assignable; vacant/foreclosed real property registries; revise provisions ............... HB 160

MOTOR FUEL AND ROAD TAX Motor Fuel Excise Tax; public school systems under certain circumstances; exempt ............................................................................................ HB 211Motor Fuel Tax; define liquefied natural gas ......................................................... HB 371

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Ad valorem Tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ................................... HB 80Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; establish; procedures; definitions; disclosure of information ........................................................................................ SB 118Civil Practice; tort claims arising out of use of motor vehicles; provide for certain pre-suit settlement offers ....................................................................... HB 336Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Drivers' Licenses; authorize commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of Georgia for recognition of licenses issued by foreign territories .................................................................................................... HB 475Drivers' Licenses; authorize the issuance of a temporary driving permit; noncitizen applicant whose license has expired; filed extension ........................... SB 122Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses ............................................ SB 84Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections ............................................................. SB 102Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty ............................................................ SB 116

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Insurance; include contracts, agreements, and instruments for repair of a motor vehicle .......................................................................................................... SB 140Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Motor Vehicle Licenses; ad valorem tax purposes; revise and change taxation regarding certain apportioned vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan .............................................................................. HB 463Motor Vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .................................................................................................................... HB 296Motor Vehicles; modify age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators ..................................................................................................... HB 323Motor Vehicles; provide that electronic proof of insurance may be accepted under certain circumstances ..................................................................... HB 254Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Prestige/Special License Plates; certain persons and vehicles ............................... SB 121Probate Courts; provide for prosecuting attorneys in counties where there is no state court ....................................................................................................... SB 120Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment ............................................................................................................ SB 58Rules of the Road; driving under the influence; convicted for second time; change age of a child constituting child endangerment .................................. SB 18Rules of the Road; failure to properly secure a load on a motor vehicle; increase the penalties .............................................................................................. SB 124Rules of the Road; prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications; unless hands-free communication device; exceptions ............................................................................................................... SB 110Safety Belts; modify definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies ....................................................................................... HB 365Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ........................................................................... SB 166Special License Plates; add supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ........................................................................................................... HB 104"Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish .................................................. SB 23State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll ........................................................ SB 196Traffic Offenses; DUI; first time conviction; require ignition interlock device ....................................................................................................................... SB 15Transportation, Department of; local governing authority designating public streets or portions thereof for combined use of motorized carts and regular vehicle traffic; modify provisions .............................................................. HB 384

INDEX 4149

Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; transfer administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety ...................................................................................................................... HB 255

MUNICIPALITIES Municipalities; ante litem notice; provide the amount of damages sought ............ HB 135Downtown Development Authorities; undertake projects; reducing energy or water consumption; renewable resources ............................................... SB 242

MUSCOGEE COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

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NATURAL GAS Motor Fuel Tax; define liquefied natural gas ......................................................... HB 371

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Coastal Waters, Beaches and Sand Dunes; Department of Natural Resources to issue letters of permission; establish authority ................................. HB 402Community Affairs, Department of; comprehensive plans of local government; revise the minimum elements ............................................................ SB 104Natural Resources, Department of; department creation and operation of a nonprofit corporation; revise provisions .............................................................. HB 381Natural Resources, Department of; Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; change certain procedures regarding appropriations ......................................................................................................... HB 276Solid Waste Management; certain compliant inert waste landfills from additional regulatory permitting; exempt ............................................................... HB 320Solid Waste Management; tire transportation, storage, and disposal; revise certain requirements ..................................................................................... HB 226Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions ............................................................................ SB 176

NELSON Nelson, City of; powers and duties of mayor; provisions; revise ........................... SB 238

NEWNAN Newnan, City of; change description of election districts ........................................ HB 72

NEWTON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

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NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS Corporations, Partnership and Associations; there shall not be a penalty; member of U.S. armed forces/national guard; annual registration ........................ SB 244Nonprofit Organizations; exclude certain events from "food service establishment" definition ........................................................................................ HB 101

NONRESIDENTS Drivers' Licenses; authorize commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of Georgia for recognition of licenses issued by foreign territories .................................................................................................... HB 475Lawful Presence; provide certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18 ..................................................... HB 125

NURSES Georgia Board of Nursing; reconstitute; provisions ............................................... HB 332Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as requirement for license renewal ........................................................................................................ HB 315Nurses; require mandatory reporting ........................................................................ HB 50Nurses; require mandatory reporting ....................................................................... SB 13Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal ................................................. SB 10Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 293

NURSING HOMES Nursing Homes; annually offer influenza vaccinations to health care workers and other employees; require .................................................................... HB 208

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OATH OF OFFICE All Senate members ................................................................................................. Page 3

OBSCENITY

Offenses against Minors; sexual conduct and technology; modernize provisions of Code .................................................................................................. HB 156

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211

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OCONEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; Oconee Judicial Circuit; provide for additional judge ...................................................................................................... HB 451

OPTOMETRISTS Optometrists; revise definition of optometry; remove certain exemption.............. HB 235

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PARDONS AND PAROLES Corrections, Department of; State Board of Pardon and Paroles; former certified employees may retain their board issued weapon under certain circumstances; provide ........................................................................................... HB 482Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122

PARKS, HISTORIC AREAS, MEMORIALS, AND RECREATION Natural Resources, Department of; include an exemption for restoration of certain barns; promote Georgia tourist destinations ........................................... SB 194Natural Resources, Department of; required to notify local governing authorities before making certain significant changes in park service ................... HB 189Oconee River Greenway Authority; change the membership ................................ HB 177Park Rangers; any person obstructing or hindering the lawful discharge of official duties; prohibit ........................................................................................... HB 126Special License Plates; add supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ........................................................................................................... HB 104

PAULDING COUNTY Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ................................................................................................................... SR 579Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

PAYNE Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of mayor and commissioners .................................................................................... SB 25Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets ........................................................................................ HB 571Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; remove City of Payne City from consolidated charter; change provisions to initial budgets .................... HB 514Payne City; abolish ................................................................................................... SB 28

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PEACE OFFICERS ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend definition; certified peace officers; conjunction with operation of public airport; membership .............. SB 52

PEACE OFFICERS; EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING Peace Officers; disciplining certified officers and requirements for certification; clarify application of provisions ........................................................ HB 366

PEACHTREE CITY, CITY OF Peachtree City, City of; levy an excise tax ............................................................. HB 528

PEACHTREE CORNERS, CITY OF Peachtree Corners, City of; city's ability to enter into agreements with other governmental entities; change certain provisions ......................................... HB 575Peachtree Corners, City of; "Redevelopment Powers Law"; provide for referendum .............................................................................................................. HB 620

PENAL INSTITUTIONS Corrections, Department of; State Board of Pardon and Paroles; former certified employees may retain their board issued weapon under certain circumstances; provide ........................................................................................... HB 482Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions .............................................................................................. HB 242Criminal Cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions ............. HB 349Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407Incarcerated Persons: place of residence; prior to arrest ......................................... SB 35Incarcerated Persons; place of residence; prior to arrest ......................................... SB 19Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Probation of First Offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list ................. SB 207Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122

PENAL INSTITUTIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses ............................................ SB 84Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122

PERSONAL CARE HOMES Ad Valorem Tax; clarify which types of interests in real property; subject to taxation ............................................................................................................... HB 399

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PETTYS, DICK; honored ................................................................................... Page 2059

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; provide administratively attached to Department of Community Health ............................ HB 132Juvenile Justice Department; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Pharmacies; The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; change certain provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 179Pharmacies; use of remote order entry by hospital pharmacies; revise a provision ................................................................................................................. SB 216Pharmacists and Pharmacies; add and revise definitions; revise requirements for license transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction .............................................................................................................. HB 209Pharmacists/Pharmacies; revise the definition of "security paper" ........................ SB 132Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211

PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS, AND RESPIRATORY CARE

Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion ........................... SB 37Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise prov. ................................................................... SB 94Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine ..................................................................................... SB 195"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act"; enact ...................................................... HB 178"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia"; provide administrative medicine licenses .................................................................................................... HB 317Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances ................... SB 268Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85Physicians; continuing education requirements licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; revise provisions ................................................................ HB 68Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211Torts; provide payor guidelines and criteria under federal law shall not establish legal basis for negligence or standard of care for medical malpractice .............................................................................................................. HB 499

PIERCE COUNTY Pierce County State Court; change compensation of judge and solicitor-general ...................................................................................................... HB 592

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PODIATRY PRACTICE Podiatry; provide podiatric medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic conditions regarding the human foot and leg ...................................... HB 192

POLK COUNTY Polk County Water Authority; change certain provisions relating to appointment, taking of office, and terms of office of members ............................. HB 631Polk County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members .......... HB 590Polk County; board of elections and registration; provide for districts.................. HB 630Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

PORT WENTWORTH, CITY OF Port Wentworth, City of; change the description of the council districts .............. SB 250

PORTS AUTHORITY, GEORGIA "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ........................... SB 255

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 293

POWDER SPRINGS, CITY OF Powder Springs, City of; change description of wards .......................................... HB 633Powder Springs, City of; provide for city council terms and qualifications for office ................................................................................................................. HB 634

PRICE, U.S. CONGRESSMAN TOM; addressed the Senate ............................ Page 425

PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESSES Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Elementary and Secondary Education; authorize public and private schools to stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine .......................................... HB 337

PROBATE COURTS Probate Courts; provide for prosecuting attorneys in counties where there is no state court ....................................................................................................... SB 120

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PROBATION Drivers' Licenses; mandatory ignition interlock devices following second conviction driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify provisions .......... HB 407Probation of First Offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list ................. SB 207

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy ......................................................................................................... SB 128

PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion ........................... SB 37Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise prov. ................................................................... SB 94Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic ........................ SB 261Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing education ....................... SB 64Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine ..................................................................................... SB 195Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; appointment of an executive director .................................................................................................... SB 129Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise the method of appointments ........................................................................................................... SB 153Georgia Board of Nursing; reconstitute; provisions ............................................... HB 332"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act"; enact ...................................................... HB 178"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia"; provide administrative medicine licenses .................................................................................................... HB 317Mortgage Broker; licensing requirements; licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction; exempt ................ HB 83Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as requirement for license renewal ........................................................................................................ HB 315Nurses; require mandatory reporting ........................................................................ HB 50Nurses; require mandatory reporting ....................................................................... SB 13Nursing Homes; annually offer influenza vaccinations to health care workers and other employees; require .................................................................... HB 208Optometrists; revise definition of optometry; remove certain exemption.............. HB 235Pharmacists and Pharmacies; add and revise definitions; revise requirements for license transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction .............................................................................................................. HB 209

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Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances ................... SB 268Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85Physicians; continuing education requirements licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; revise provisions ................................................................ HB 68Podiatry; provide podiatric medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic conditions regarding the human foot and leg ...................................... HB 192Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy ......................................................................................................... SB 128Professions and Businesses; provide certain military certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state ................................... HB 188Professions/Businesses; change the expiration/renewal dates for certain licenses/certificates issued by certain professional licensing boards ..................... SB 205Professions/Businesses; license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting .............................................................................................................. SB 265Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal ................................................. SB 10State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require; provide for reciprocity with other states; licensing of electrical contractors ............................ SB 246

PROPERTY Ad Valorem Tax; requirements for land classified as bona fide conservation use property; provide revision ........................................................... HB 197American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information .................................................................................................. HB 203Condominiums; change maximum allowable casualty insurance deductible imposed by associations ........................................................................ HB 458Covenants and Warranties; provide certain covenants run with the land .............. HB 175"Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act"; provide for presumption of abandonment of gift cards, that remain unclaimed one year after issuance ........... SB 190Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgment amount determinations ......................................................................................................... SB 106Foreclosure; general provisions .............................................................................. SB 123Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations; provide certain requirements ........................................................................................................... SB 126Georgia and Tennessee; boundary dispute; propose settlement ................................. HR 4Georgia Foundation for Public Education; state board donations, gifts and other property held in trust; authorize transfer ....................................................... HB 116Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ................................................................................................................. SB 210

INDEX 4157

Liens; mechanics and material men; provide special liens include amount due and interest on such amount ............................................................................. HB 434Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/material men ......................................................................................... SB 269Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions ............ SB 239Motor Vehicles; modify age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators ..................................................................................................... HB 323Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions ..................................... SB 108Property; provide that actions for legal malpractice are not assignable; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 359Property; provide that choses in action for legal malpractice are not assignable; vacant/foreclosed real property registries; revise provisions ............... HB 160Property; purchaser of condominium development at a foreclosure take title subject to a lien .................................................................................................. SB 56Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 16 counties ....................................... SR 113State Sales and Use Tax; change certain definition; provide exemption for tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers for only a limited period of time ............................................................................................ HB 193"Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act"; provide for a definition; transfers to charitable organizations; clarify provisions ............................................................ SB 105Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest/power of appointment; provisions ............................................................. SB 159Yonah Band of Cherokees; officially recognize as an American Indian Tribe of Georgia .................................................................................................... SB 221

PROPERTY BOUNDARY LINES Georgia and Tennessee; boundary dispute; propose settlement ................................. HR 4

PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INTRUSION Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in second degree; include security cameras ........................................................................................... SB 53Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties .............. SB 229Labor Organizations; membership; provide for definitions; provide statement of rights under federal law; provisions ................................................... HB 361

PROPERTY; SPECIALIZED LAND TRANSACTIONS

Condominiums; change maximum allowable casualty insurance deductible imposed by associations ........................................................................ HB 458

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PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS State Courts, Solicitors-General of; part-time solicitor-general; engage in private practice of law; not represent defendants in criminal matters in such solicitor-general's state court ............................................................................ SB 96

PSYCHOLOGISTS Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ................ SB 211

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, OFFENSES AGAINST Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ............................................................................................. SB 206Park Rangers; any person obstructing or hindering the lawful discharge of official duties; prohibit ........................................................................................... HB 126

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform ................................................................................................ SB 163Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; certain speech-language pathology services; require reimbursement ............................................................................. HB 240Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants ................................................................................................. SB 217Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart cards for Medicaid program recipients .................................................................................................. SB 220

PUBLIC CONTRACTS Public Contracts; contracting and bidding requirements ........................................ SB 168Public Contracts; if sealed competitive proposal requested/price or project cost not a selection factor; no bid bond shall be required .......................... SB 179Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Dept. of Audits and Accounts .............. SB 160Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ........................................................................................................... HB 362

PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS, OFFENSES AGAINST Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion ........................... SB 37Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms .............................................................. SB 272Group-care Facility Operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions; require certain employees to have fingerprint record checks ........................................................................................ HB 350Offenses against Minors; sexual conduct and technology; modernize provisions of Code .................................................................................................. HB 156

INDEX 4159

Revenue and Taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions ........... HB 487Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment ............................................................................................................ SB 58Tobacco; provide regulation of cigar wraps ........................................................... HB 256

PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions .................................................................................................................... HB 3

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES "Ava's Law"; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders .................................................................................................. SB 191Budget Report; require certain items to be included in tax expenditure review ..................................................................................................................... HB 454Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas ............................. SB 274Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; provide that both parents have equal access ........................................................................................... SB 1Coroners; investigation fees; change certain provisions ........................................ SB 226Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................ HB 246Insurance; allow issuance of group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner .......................................................................... HB 103Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ............................................................................................. SB 206Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ............................. HB 127Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term .............................. SB 164State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; provide pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity ................................................................................................................ HB 511"Stevenson-Gibson Act"; definitions ...................................................................... SB 119

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; SALARIES AND FEES Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; reestablish; membership ............................................................................................................. SB 100Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create ............................................ SB 144

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PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY, OFFENSES AGAINST Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase/sale of hand guns and long guns on state property ............................................................................................. SB 219Crimes/Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons/law enforcement officers ...................... SB 200"Elementary School Protection Act"; enact ............................................................ SB 138Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74Firearms; carrying/possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws ......................... SB 188Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption ........................................................................................ HB 60Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ......................................................................... SB 197Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101Gun Buy-Back Program; no public funds shall be expended by the state ............. SB 198Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon ............................................................................. SB 146Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; firearm; federal law/regulation; provisions ........................................................................................ SB 88Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions ............................................................ SB 161Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault weapon; provide penalties .................................................................................................................... SB 33Public Order and Safety; unlawful for mentally incompetent person to possess a handgun; penalties .................................................................................... SB 34"Safe Carry Protection Act"; enact ......................................................................... HB 512Wiretapping; interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement; change provisions ............................................................................... HB 55

PUBLIC PROPERTY Public Property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions ...................................................................................................... HB 45

PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ............................................................................... SB 235Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase the total percentage of investments; real estate investments ................................................ SB 180Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase total percentage of investments permissible in real estate investments .............................................. HB 71Retirement System; board of trustees of public retirement systems; provide duties .......................................................................................................... SB 143

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PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Kidnapping; require certain businesses and establishments post a model notice to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services .......................................................................................... HB 141Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; transfer administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety ...................................................................................................................... HB 255

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change amount of dues required .................. HB 238

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create ............................................ SB 144Motor Vehicles; modify age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators ..................................................................................................... HB 323Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Public Utilities; provide venue for actions against gas companies ........................ HB 194"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001"; provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 51

PULASKI COUNTY

Hawkinsville, City of; Pulaski County; create and incorporate new political body corporate under name Hawkinsville-Pulaski County, Georgia ................................................................................................................... HB 286

PUTNAM COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205Putnam County State Court; judge and solicitor-general; change compensation ............................................................................................................ HB 86

Q

QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION Education; update and revise terminology; provisions .......................................... HB 283

QUITMAN COUNTY Quitman County; Board of Education; change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and board members ..................... HB 622

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R

RABUN COUNTY Rabun County Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; revise composition of board of directors ........................................................................... HB 535Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; create ................................................ HB 496

RANDOLPH COUNTY Randolph County; vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate during four-month nonstaggered registration; repeal Act ...................................... HB 277

RAY, JUDGE WILLIAM M., II; Election Certification .................................... Page 218

REAL ESTATE Mortgage Broker; licensing requirements; licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction; exempt ....................... HB 83

REAPPORTIONMENT

Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties .......................... SB 152Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ............................................... SR 222

RESOLUTIONS OF THE SENATE, PRIVILEDGED, URGING, STUDY COMMITTEES

Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences ........................................................................... SR 413165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard; recognize ........................ SR 5902013 Secretary of the Senate Aides; commend ...................................................... SR 5912013 Senate Aides; commend ................................................................................ SR 5692013 Senate Interns; commend ............................................................................... SR 5704-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize .............................................................................. SR 396th Homeless Veterans Stand Down, 2nd Annual Homeless Female Veterans Stand Down, and Veterans Resource Fair Day; recognize April 27 ..................................................................................................................... SR 75Adams, Dr. Michael F.; recognize .......................................................................... SR 168Addison, Mr. Joe; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 60Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens to strongly consider preparing; appoint health care agent ........................................................ SR 655African Leadership Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami; recognize ..................................... SR 563Agel, Sr., John Frederick; commend ...................................................................... SR 424Agnelo dos Santos Queiroz Filho; recognize ......................................................... SR 571Akridge, Ms. Morgan; commend ........................................................................... SR 705Albrycht, Leslie; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................. SR 316Allan, Juliet Elizabeth; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................ SR 322

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Allen, George G.; condolences ................................................................................. SR 53Allen, Ronda; recognize ......................................................................................... SR 491Allen, Sonya; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 463Allgood, Mr. Luc; commend .................................................................................. SR 706Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize February 20 ................................................... SR 193Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omega Chapter; recognize .......................... SR 445American Red Cross Month; recognize March ...................................................... SR 173Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day; recognize January 30 ................. SR 121Anderson, Natasha; recognize ................................................................................ SR 489Antepenko, Mr. Christopher; commend ................................................................. SR 715Aponte, Haley Elise; commend .............................................................................. SR 696Appling Christian Academy Lady Eagles Basketball Team; congratulate ............ SR 525Appling County Christian Academy Football Team; recognize ............................ SR 526Armour, Lance; commend ...................................................................................... SR 665Army, Department of the; request to carefully consider the socioeconomic impact; Programmatic Environmental Assessment ...................... SR 201Assistance League of Atlanta; recognize ................................................................ SR 505Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities; recognize ...................... SR 576Atlanta Falcons Football Team; recognize ............................................................. SR 599Atlanta Falcons Football Team; recognize ............................................................. SR 626Auger, James; recognize ........................................................................................... SR 38Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 265Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Football Team; congratulate .......................... SR 266Autism Spectrum Disorders; request screening ........................................................ SR 20Aviation Day; recognize February 12 .................................................................... SR 211Bagwell, Mr. Tommy; congratulate ....................................................................... SR 603Baker, Dr. Champ; recognize ................................................................................. SR 159Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; congratulate ......................................... SR 239Bao, Wendi; STAR Student; commend .................................................................. SR 354Barker, Garret Leighton; Outstanding Scholar; commend ..................................... SR 309Barker, Lindsey; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 472Barnes, Tracy; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 388Barrett, Chris; recognize ......................................................................................... SR 155Bartlett, Marcus; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 511Battle of Chickamauga; recognize on September 18-20 ........................................ SR 533Baxter, Ms. Alexandra; commend .......................................................................... SR 707Berry, Mr. Arthur; recognize .................................................................................. SR 166Bethlehem Lutheran Curch; congratulate ............................................................... SR 403Bigalke, Pastor Ron J.; recognize ........................................................................... SR 584Birdsong, Mary Claire; congratulate ...................................................................... SR 238Black History Month; recognize February ............................................................. SR 137Black Star Educational Institute; recognize ............................................................ SR 161

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Black, Mr. Jordan; commend ................................................................................. SR 708Blackmon, Christian; recognize ............................................................................. SR 272Bleckley/Pulaski Forestry Unit; recognize ............................................................. SR 196Blowers, Jessie; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................... SR 313Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; commend ....................... SR 699Bohlke, M.D., W. Scott; recognize ......................................................................... SR 408Bowman, Michelle; recognize ................................................................................ SR 281Bowman, Mr. Willie; condolences ......................................................................... SR 147Boy Scouts of America; commend ......................................................................... SR 628Boylan, CAP, Colonel Tonya R.; honoring ............................................................ SR 515Boylan, U.S. Army Retired Major General Peter J.; recognize ............................. SR 182Brannen, Dianne; commend ................................................................................... SR 333Brannen, Fire Chief Bobby; Glennville Volunteer Fire Department; recognize ................................................................................................................. SR 362Bray, Jennifer; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 473Brock, Don; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 672Brock, Sr., Harold Edward; condolences ............................................................... SR 575Brogdon, Chief Tim; recognize .............................................................................. SR 187Brooks, James; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 492Brooks, Ms. Andrea P.F.; condolences .................................................................. SR 624Brown, Dr. Wylie; recognize .................................................................................. SR 283Brown, Monica Denise; commend ......................................................................... SR 192Brown, Mrs. Mary; congratulate ............................................................................ SR 209Brown, Ms. Taylor; commend ................................................................................ SR 540Browning, Mary; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................. SR 307Bryan, Kelly; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 290Bryant, Gabrielle; recognize ................................................................................... SR 474Bryant, Precious Bussey; condolences ..................................................................... SR 80Buckner, Judge L. Gale; recognize ......................................................................... SR 216Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia; recognize ..................... SR 580Bulloch Fertilizer Company; congratulate ............................................................. SR 360Burkhalter, Candace; recognize .............................................................................. SR 481Burrell, Sr., Pastor Terrance LaVorn; commend .................................................... SR 235Butikofer, Colonel Mitchel H.; recognize .............................................................. SR 503Butler, Gary; recognize ........................................................................................... SR 697Bynum, Mrs. Edith; condolences ........................................................................... SR 553Caldwell, Vanessa; recognize ................................................................................. SR 484Callahan, Police Officer Sean; Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar Mahaffey; honoring .................................................................................................................. SR 439Canoochee EMC; congratulate ............................................................................... SR 670Capitol Arts Standards Commission; urged to arrange for placement of an agricultural history museum area; state capitol ...................................................... SR 703Carrington, Mikayla; recognize .............................................................................. SR 367

INDEX 4165

Carter, Former First Lady Rosalyn; recognize ....................................................... SR 243Cavezza, Mr. Carmen; congratulate ......................................................................... SR 79Centennial High School Model United Nations Team; congratulate ..................... SR 256Cerpovicz, Dr. Paul; congratulate ........................................................................... SR 701Chadwick, Hunter; recognize ................................................................................. SR 368Chambers, Jr., James Robert; recognize ................................................................. SR 169Chamblee Charter High School/ Chamblee Middle School; recognize ................. SR 684Chance, Isabella Lola; celebrate birth .................................................................... SR 592Chandler, Jr., John Parks; recognize ......................................................................... SR 93Change 4 Georgia and Remington Youngblood; recognize ................................... SR 546Chappelle, Mr. John "Butch"; recognize ................................................................ SR 730Chatham, Mr. Bretton; recognize ........................................................................... SR 675Chick-fil-A Foundation; recognize ......................................................................... SR 621Children's Day; recognize February 26 .................................................................. SR 335Chipper Jones Day; recognize March 5 .................................................................. SR 419City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create .................................... SR 693Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13 .............................................................. SR 429Clayton County Black Ministers Fellowship; recognize ........................................ SR 455Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Day; recognize February 26 .................. SR 363Clayton State University Women's Basketball Team; commend ........................... SR 610Clergy Day; recognize February 25 ........................................................................ SR 327Cobb EMC Board of Directors, Management, and Employees; commend ........... SR 619Coffee, Mr. Hugh L.; recognize ............................................................................. SR 632Cohn, Brian; STAR Student; commend ................................................................. SR 357Cole, Les; recognize ............................................................................................... SR 498Coley, Reverend Donavon O.; honoring ................................................................ SR 458Colley, Viniecia D.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................ SR 304Colson, Mr. Larry; condolences ............................................................................. SR 433Columbus Day; recognize February 5 ...................................................................... SR 77Community Affairs, Department of; urged to adopt critically needed changes; HomeSafe Georgia program .................................................................... SR 595"Community Health Centers Day"; recognize February 14 ................................... SR 213Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Day; recognize March 7 ........................ SR 361Conger, DMD, Nelson B.; recognize ..................................................................... SR 208Congress; request to reexamine U.S. Postal Service's initiative to conduct Area Mail Processing studies ................................................................................. SR 139Congress; urge to require the identification of minors boarding domestic flights ........................................................................................................................ SR 10Congress; urged to enact the Fair Tax ...................................................................... SR 71Conley, Zachariah A.; recognize .............................................................................. SR 23Connell, Dr. Don R.; recognize .............................................................................. SR 690Connell, Jr., Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome "Jack"; honoring .................... SR 231Considine, Sr., Mr. John "Jack" Murray; condolences ........................................... SR 508

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Contractor, Alisha A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ......................................... SR 300Cook, Mr. Terrell Buford; condolences .................................................................. SR 534Cooley, Mr. Jan; congratulate ................................................................................. SR 606Cooper, Mr. Stan; recognize ................................................................................... SR 694Cooper, Mrs. Jennie Agatha Anderson; condolences ............................................... SR 54Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize ............................................................... SR 29Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day; recognize May 11 ........................ SR 135Corrigan, Lillian Kamack; condolences ................................................................. SR 656Cosey, Ms. Sarah; commend .................................................................................. SR 447Cosgrove, Ms. Brianna; commend ......................................................................... SR 716Cosper, Captain James Paul; recognize .................................................................. SR 612Cotton, Stacey L.; recognize ................................................................................... SR 225Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize February 26 ...................................... SR 237Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); recognize ...................................... SR 124Coweta County 4-H Horse and Pony Club; congratulate ....................................... SR 153Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit; recognize ............................ SR 198Cowne, Dallas; STAR Teacher; commend ............................................................. SR 376Coyle, Mary Lynn; recognize ................................................................................. SR 605Crooks, Dr. Cheryl; recognize ................................................................................ SR 289Crow, Thomas Alexander; recognize ..................................................................... SR 678Cumberland Community Improvement District; honoring .................................... SR 259Cunningham, Sam R.; recognize ............................................................................ SR 110Cutchens, Mr. Jeffrey Keith; recognize .................................................................. SR 101Cutter, Ms. Stephanie; recognize .............................................................................. SR 67Czaykowsky, Mr. Chase; congratulate ................................................................... SR 406Dade County High School Lady Wolverines Softball Team; congratulate ........... SR 249Dagget, Mr. & Mrs James Eugene and Anna Marie; congratulate ........................ SR 248Dahlonega Woman's Club; recognize .................................................................... SR 437Dalton High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team; congratulate ................. SR 382Danley, Georgie Hall; recognize ............................................................................ SR 150Davis, Lieutenant Colonel John E.; recognize ....................................................... SR 109Davis, Mrs. Beulah; honoring ................................................................................. SR 530Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend .......................................................... SR 171"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day"; recognize February 1 ................................ SR 62Dick Pettys Senate Press Conference Room; designate ......................................... SR 203DiRuggiero, Benjamin; recognize .......................................................................... SR 210District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 26 ................................................... SR 639Doster, Johnathon Gabriel; recognize .................................................................... SR 451Dozier, Dr. Cheryl Davenport; congratulate .......................................................... SR 372DuBois, Rachael; recognize.................................................................................... SR 465Duffy, Stacey Osborne; recognize .......................................................................... SR 227Dunn, David; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 644Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Football Team; recognize .............................. SR 50

INDEX 4167

Eagle's Landing High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize .......................... SR 547East Georgia State College Men’s Basketball Team; recognize ............................ SR 700Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church; congratulate ............................... SR 688Economic Development, Department of; urged to promote and strengthen ties with African nations ............................................................................................ SR 9Elder, Susan; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 402Ellis, Simon Thomas "Tom"; condolences ............................................................. SR 620Emanuel County Institute High School football team; recognize .......................... SR 212Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 20 ................................... SR 219End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day; recognize February 7 ............................................................................................................... SR 197Engineering Day; recognize February 22 ............................................................... SR 230Environmental Protection Agency; request to take action; removal/proper disposal; Caustic Brine Pool at Linden Chemical and Paint site in Glynn County, Georgia ...................................................................................................... SR 506Equine Youth Day; recognize February 5 ................................................................ SR 85Erwin, Christopher B.; recognize ........................................................................... SR 240Evans, Mr. John H.; congratulate ............................................................................. SR 74Everhart, Chairman Sue P.; recognize .................................................................... SR 329Ewing, Mr. Mort; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 51Ewing, Mr. Robert F.; recognize ............................................................................ SR 650Falk, Carolyn; Outstanding Scholar; commend ..................................................... SR 298Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize February 26 ................................ SR 338Farm to School 5 Million Meals Campaign; recognize .......................................... SR 430Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies; urged not to contract with persons/businesses engaged in investment activities in Iran .......................... SR 331Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Georgia; recognize ........................................ SR 250Felt, Caitlin; STAR Student; commend .................................................................. SR 377Ferreira, Bishop Manoel; congratulate ................................................................... SR 572Firefighters' Recognition Day; recognizing February 5 ......................................... SR 152Flanigan, Captain Calvin "Cal"; congratulate ........................................................ SR 683Floyd, Christopher; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................. SR 299Foley, Mr. Jeffrey W.; recognize ............................................................................ SR 651Fort Oglethorpe Recreation Association Lakeview Warriors Baseball Team; congratulate ................................................................................................. SR 532Foster, Jr., Charles; condolences ............................................................................ SR 652Foust, Benjamin; recognize .................................................................................... SR 479Fowler, Rachel; condolences .................................................................................... SR 68Fowler, Rachel; condolences .................................................................................. SR 164Frady, Morris; condolences .................................................................................... SR 130Frady, Mrs. Carolyn; STAR Teacher; commend ................................................... SR 374Free, James Tobe; condolences .............................................................................. SR 117Freeman, Mr. Sanford; commend ........................................................................... SR 544

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Freeman, Tamika; recognize .................................................................................. SR 389Frost, Randall; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 601"Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field U.S. Army DENTAC Organization Day"; recognize February 12 .................................................................................... SR 63Fulkerson, William Nathaniel; recognize ................................................................. SR 89Fulton County Marshal's Department; recognize ................................................... SR 279Fulton County School System; recognize .............................................................. SR 554Funk, Dr. Denise; recognize ................................................................................... SR 177Fussell, Mr. Willie James; congratulate ................................................................. SR 637Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 19 ......................................... SR 40Gainesville High School Girls Golf Team; commend ........................................... SR 566Gainesville High School Golf Team; congratulate ................................................ SR 567Gainesville High School Red Elephants Football Team; congratulate .................. SR 568Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize February 14 ........................................... SR 183Garcia, Ana Paula; recognize ................................................................................. SR 366Garner, Ms. Becki; recognize ................................................................................. SR 446Garner, Ms. Katie; commend ................................................................................. SR 519Garnto, Kelsi S.; Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................................. SR 318Garrett, Mrs. Sabrina; recognize ............................................................................. SR 669Gary, Mrs. Dawn; commend .................................................................................. SR 449General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor ................................................... SR 3Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2013 ..................... SR 453Georgia Aerospace Industry; recognize ................................................................. SR 172Georgia Airports Association; commend ............................................................... SR 343Georgia based American Association of Adapted Sports Programs; commend ................................................................................................................. SR 421Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Day; recognize February 12 .............................................................................................. SR 41Georgia Civil War Commission; commend ........................................................... SR 330Georgia Council of Deliberation; recognize ........................................................... SR 381Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 17-23 ........................................................................................................ SR 253Georgia Department of Transportation; urge to extend State Route 341 north to Georgia/Tennessee; include McFarland Ave. in Rossville, Georgia ................................................................................................................... SR 613Georgia Downtown Renaissance Day; recognize March 12 .................................. SR 448Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend ........................................... SR 49Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 12 ............................... SR 27Georgia Links Day; recognize March 26 ............................................................... SR 527Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend .............................................. SR 616Georgia Peach Festival and 2012 Georgia Peach Queens; commend ...................... SR 66Georgia Power Linemen, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84, Georgia AFL-CIO members; recognize ................................................. SR 346

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"Georgia Pre-K Week"; recognize first week of October ...................................... SR 529Georgia Program Integrity Senate Study Committee; create ................................. SR 597Georgia REALTORS® Day; recognize ................................................................... SR 47Georgia School Counselors Association; implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs for Georgia students ........................ SR 617Georgia Southern University ROTC Program's 2013 Ranger Challenge Team; commend ..................................................................................................... SR 417Georgia State University Day; recognize February 6 ............................................. SR 114Georgia Student Finance Commission; urge to provide General Assembly necessary data to assess whether HOPE meeting desired results ........................... SR 185Georgia Surgeons' Day; recognize March 21 ......................................................... SR 560Georgia Tech Student Day; recognize ...................................................................... SR 45Georgia, State of; U.S. Department of State; Republic of Georgia; recognize law enforcement cooperation ................................................................. SR 188Georgia's Congressional Delegation, Congress, and President Obama; request immediately resolve the national debt crisis .............................................. SR 423Gherghi, Diana; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 156GHP Legislative Appreciation Day; recognize March 1 ........................................ SR 334Gibson, Brendan Jackson; recognize ...................................................................... SR 450Gideon v. Wainwright; recognize ........................................................................... SR 695Gillis, Sr., Senator Hugh Marion; honoring ........................................................... SR 229Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 12 ................................................................ SR 125Godfrey, Mr. Buck; recognize ................................................................................ SR 414Goff, Nicholas; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 495Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Basketball Team; congratulate ............... SR 557Gordon Lee High School Wrestling Team; recognize ........................................... SR 384Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojan Softball Team; congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 364Gordon Lee Pep Squad; recognize ......................................................................... SR 731Governor; urge to expand Medicaid coverage undee Affordable Care Act ............. SR 12Graham, Priscilla; recognize ................................................................................... SR 122Gray, Jamie; commend ........................................................................................... SR 123Gray, Mr. Mark; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 195Gray, Mrs. Jamie; congratulate ................................................................................. SR 78Great American Bus Interactive Education, LLC (G.A.B.I.E.); recognize ............ SR 263Gresh, Ms. Kim; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 680Griffin, Sara; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 282Griffis, Amy; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 496Grigsby, Christy; recognize .................................................................................... SR 486Grimes, Deborah "Debbie" G.; recognize .............................................................. SR 676Gudger, Mrs. Tammy; recognize ............................................................................ SR 666Gullatte, Frank; commend ...................................................................................... SR 151Gwinnett County Day; recognize February 13 ....................................................... SR 128

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Habersham County Day; recognize February 20 ..................................................... SR 86"Habitat for Humanity Day"; recognize March 20 ................................................. SR 512Hale, Brian; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 476Hall, Kalie; recognize ............................................................................................. SR 518Hanks, J. Daniel; recognize .................................................................................... SR 516Hanley, Logan Richard; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................... SR 315Hansen, Christina; commend .................................................................................. SR 662Hansen, Coach John; recognize .............................................................................. SR 218Hardin, Kristy Ann; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................ SR 317Harp, Alec Trent; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 33Harrison, Delaney; recognize ................................................................................. SR 729Hawkins, Lady Tramaine; recognize ...................................................................... SR 457Hawkins, Ms. Verenice; recognize ......................................................................... SR 686Hayden, Dakota; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 269Health Insurance; requesting the repeal of the $100 billion federal sales tax imposed by Affordable Care Act ...................................................................... SR 228Heimlich, Brittany; recognize ................................................................................. SR 387Henderson, Mr. Ashley; commend ........................................................................... SR 98Henderson, Ms. Carol; recognize ........................................................................... SR 646Hendley, Ms. Wendye; commend .......................................................................... SR 536Henry County Day; recognize February 13 ............................................................ SR 223Heritage High School Five Star Dance Team; recognize ....................................... SR 514Heritage High School Junior Varsity Dance Team; recognize .............................. SR 513Hidalgo, Michael Conrad; recognize ........................................................................ SR 69Highsmith, Mrs. Lee D.; recognize ........................................................................ SR 607Hill, Hunter Michael; Eagle Scout; recognize .......................................................... SR 94Hill, Ms. Diane; commend ..................................................................................... SR 545Hirsch, Kelsey; congratulate ................................................................................... SR 254Hitchon, Ms. Abigail; commend ............................................................................ SR 709Holder, Mr. Warren; commend .............................................................................. SR 443Holloman, LaNette; recognize ................................................................................ SR 319Holman, Steve; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 278Hortman, Ms. Joy; recognize .................................................................................. SR 276Howell, Brenda; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 464Hudmon, Piper; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 477Hunter, Sheila; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 143Hurley, Amber; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 470Hyche, Mrs. Alice Laird; recognize ....................................................................... SR 138Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta; congratulate ................................ SR 175Independent Physician Practices in Georgia; create senate study committee ............................................................................................................... SR 340Ingram, Rena E.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................. SR 323Interfaith Children's Movement Day; recognize February 12 ................................ SR 221

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 409International Olympic and U.S. Olympic Committee; request support toward the reinstatement of wrestling in the Olympic Games ............................... SR 523Involuntary Servitude; expressing remorse for the state's past practice ................... SR 28Ivester, Mr. Nathan; commend ............................................................................... SR 711Jackson, Alice; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 687Jackson, Billy and Saundra; congratulate ............................................................... SR 587Jackson, Chase Henrick; recognize ........................................................................ SR 517"Jacob Moore Day"; recognize March 10 .............................................................. SR 441Jameson, Mr. Kyler; commend ............................................................................... SR 719Jefferson High School Dragons; congratulate ........................................................ SR 241Jenkins-Thompson, Mrs. Thomasina; recognize .................................................... SR 111John Bulloch Day; recognizing February 8 ............................................................ SR 194Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate ................................... SR 609Johnson, Calvin; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 16Johnson, Mr. Randale; condolences ....................................................................... SR 550Jones, Canton; congratulate .................................................................................... SR 119Jones, Jeffery; recognize ......................................................................................... SR 480Jones, Mary; recognize ........................................................................................... SR 405Jones, Mrs. Parnell M.; recognize ............................................................................ SR 57Jones, Sr., Mr. Johnnie Paul; condolences ............................................................. SR 501Jonson, Payton; congratulate .................................................................................. SR 611Judicial Council and the Administrative Office of the Courts; commend ............. SR 165Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs Committee; recognize ................. SR 431Kalyta, Kelsey A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................... SR 321Kannady, Lynda; recognize .................................................................................... SR 497Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize ............................................................. SR 56Keener, Dustin; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 673Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation; recognize ..................................................... SR 555Kelly, Emily; STAR Student; commend ................................................................ SR 356Kemp, Kathryn Stein; recognize ............................................................................ SR 493Kennard, Nicole; recognize .................................................................................... SR 500Kennesaw State University; recognize ................................................................... SR 509Khosravi, Hasan; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................. SR 294Kids' Chance of Georgia; commend ....................................................................... SR 440Kimball, Ms. Jennifer; commend ........................................................................... SR 535Kimbrough, Reverend Willie C.; condolences ....................................................... SR 160Kingdom Christian Academy and Preparatory School Basketball Team; recognize ................................................................................................................. SR 586Kitchens, Ms. Michelle; commend ......................................................................... SR 520Knickerbocker, Ms. Kathryn; commend ................................................................ SR 710Kuhles, Mr. Clayton; recognize .............................................................................. SR 653

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Kundell, Dr. James E. "Jim"; recognize ................................................................. SR 633Ladd, Donna Peeples; recognize ............................................................................ SR 658Lancaster, Grant; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 5Lane, Ellen; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 401Lane, Mr. Jane; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 435Langdale, Jr., Harley; honoring .............................................................................. SR 232Langford, Jennifer; recognize ................................................................................. SR 482Layfield, Mr. Thomas; commend ........................................................................... SR 539Lee, Mr. Oliver; condolences ................................................................................. SR 341Lee, Rebecca "Becky"; commend .......................................................................... SR 332Lester, Kim; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 494Lindborg, Rebekah J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ......................................... SR 306Lindsey, Mr. Jon; commend ................................................................................... SR 631Link, Tina; recognize .............................................................................................. SR 291Lo, Krystal; STAR Student; commend ................................................................... SR 355Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; recognize and congratulate ..................................................................................... SR 234Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team; recognize and congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 233Loganville Middle School Lady Red Devils Basketball Team; congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 411Lohr, Shelby Regan; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................... SR 305Long, Richard A.; condolences .............................................................................. SR 524Lord, Mr. Austin; commend ................................................................................... SR 720Lott, Kason; congratulate ....................................................................................... SR 199Loudermilk, Ms. Mary; commend .......................................................................... SR 721Loughman, Kyle Olbert; recognize .......................................................................... SR 32Lukken, Mr. Walter Johnson; condolences ............................................................ SR 251Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 13 ...................................................... SR 126Lynch, Rosemary Schwarz; honoring and celebrating 100th birthday .................. SR 236Mack, Ms. Deborah Keith; recognize ..................................................................... SR 178Maddox, Elton; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 602Magnus, Doug; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 643Major, John; recognize ........................................................................................... SR 668March of Dimes Day; recognize March 13 ............................................................ SR 434Maret, Galen Lane; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................. SR 302Marley, Stephanie; recognize ................................................................................. SR 392Marshall, William P. "Bill"; condolences............................................................... SR 574Martin, David; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 288Martin, Frank Kieffer; condolences .......................................................................... SR 81Martin, Matthew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................. SR 324Marvets, Teresea; recognize ................................................................................... SR 475Masiarczyk, David; recognize .................................................................................. SR 92

INDEX 4173

Mason, Mr. Greg; recognize ................................................................................... SR 202Massell, Sam; Buckhead Coalition; recognize ....................................................... SR 258Masten, Mr. Caleb; commend ................................................................................ SR 724Mata, Giwayen; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 596Maynard, Rita B.; condolences ............................................................................... SR 328McBrayer, Mr. Neil; commend .............................................................................. SR 120McCall, Mr. John David; condolences ................................................................... SR 522McCall, Mr. John David; condolences ................................................................... SR 704McCorkle, Sara; congratulate ................................................................................. SR 339McDermitt, Charlie; recognize ............................................................................... SR 270McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs Soccer Team; recognize ............................... SR 132McJunkins, Treniece; recognize ............................................................................. SR 386McMahon, Major General Robert; congratulate .................................................... SR 115Meadows, Sherrie; recognize ................................................................................. SR 487Meaux, Andrew Keniston; recognize ....................................................................... SR 87Medical College of Georgia; recognize .................................................................. SR 134Melzar, Wendye; recognize .................................................................................... SR 390Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate .............. SR 565Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate .............. SR 681Montgomery, Sean; recognize ................................................................................ SR 271Moore, Jr., Pastor George Anthony; recognize ........................................................ SR 64Morgan, William Patrick; commend ...................................................................... SR 667Morrison, Mr. Billy Douglas "Cotton"; condolences ............................................. SR 573Mosley, Reverend Toney; recognize ...................................................................... SR 407Mowery, Cullen; STAR Student; commend ........................................................... SR 359Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize March 19 ............................ SR 452Musey, Jr., Philip Michael; recognize ...................................................................... SR 34Nagle, Charles R.; recognize .................................................................................. SR 636Nance, Mrs. Sherri J.; recognize ............................................................................. SR 190National Blood Donor Month; recognize ................................................................. SR 83National Guard Day; recognize January 29 .............................................................. SR 48National Nursing Home Week; recognize May 12-18 ........................................... SR 559Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; recognize ........................................................ SR 507Neal, Aretha; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 260Nemecek, Ms. Rebecca; commend ......................................................................... SR 537Ness, Heather; Outstanding Scholar; commend ..................................................... SR 295Newroth, Bennie Butler; commend ........................................................................ SR 649Newton County College and Career Academy; recognize ..................................... SR 682NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day; recognize February 13 ............................... SR 214Nguyen, Tiffany; STAR Student; commend .......................................................... SR 352Nichols, Matthew; recognize .................................................................................. SR 140Niu, Catherine; STAR Student; commend ............................................................. SR 350Nix, Mr. Jerry; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 641

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North Hall High School Tojans Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 600Northwest Whitefield County High School Lady Bruins Softball Team; recognize ................................................................................................................. SR 215Nwosu, Emmanuel; condolences ............................................................................ SR 432Oconee District; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 200Ogburn, Robert; recognize...................................................................................... SR 391Olson, Charly Jo; STAR Student; commend .......................................................... SR 353Oltjenbruns, Timothy A.; recognize ......................................................................... SR 22Ortiz, Ms. Kristina Adrienne; recognize ................................................................ SR 141Osborne, Coach Brian; recognize ........................................................................... SR 149Outspoken Therapy Services, Inc.; recognize ........................................................ SR 561Oxford, First Lieutenant Robert Eugene; condolences .......................................... SR 654Pace, Zoe; recognize ............................................................................................... SR 369Parachute Packers Club of Flowery Branch High School; recognize .................... SR 176Parden, Blake; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 365Parker, Mrs. Carolyn Diane Pearson; condolences ................................................ SR 204Parker, Ms. Lula Mae; honoring ............................................................................. SR 252Pate, Mr. Sam; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 726Pate, Mrs. Nan; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 725Patel, Amanda; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 400Patterson, William Alan; commend ........................................................................ SR 659Paulk, Mr. Ashley; recognize ................................................................................... SR 95Payne, Ms. Rhonda; condolences ........................................................................... SR 638Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 1 ................................................... SR 242Peoples, Dottie; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 456Peppers, Sr., Judge Charles D. "Donny" ................................................................ SR 685Perez, Rodolfo; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 478Peters, Sironda; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 399Phan, Andrew Nguyen; Outstanding Scholar; commend ....................................... SR 303Phillips, Mr. Ronnie; recognize .............................................................................. SR 679Pike County Day; recognize January 30 ................................................................... SR 46Pippin, Kay; recognize............................................................................................ SR 224Pointer, Louis W.; honoring ..................................................................................... SR 18Pollack, Joel; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 548Ponder, Reverend Ulysses; recognize .................................................................... SR 246Pool, Arielle; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 287Pope High School Wrestling Team; recognize....................................................... SR 280Pope, Alexis; commend .......................................................................................... SR 663Powell, Jr., Dr. Hudson; recognize ......................................................................... SR 702Powell, Ms. Fay Bellamy; condolences .................................................................. SR 336Prather, Brendan; recognize.................................................................................... SR 145Price, Theresa; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 483

INDEX 4175

Prince, Mr. Thomas Adam; condolences ................................................................ SR 189Proctor, Mr. Mike; Daggett, Mr. Monty; recognize ............................................... SR 116QT Kitchens and the QuikTrip Corporation; recognize ......................................... SR 577Ragan, Jennifer A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................. SR 296Ragin, Tyler; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Youth of the Year; recognize ................................................................................................................. SR 582Rainey, Dr. Archie; recognize ................................................................................ SR 425Ramer, Stephanie; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Military Youth of the Year; recognize ............................................................................................. SR 583Reddy, Mr. Shyam K.; recognize ........................................................................... SR 552Rees, Ms. Salli; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 689Resnick, David; congratulate .................................................................................. SR 257Reynolds, Rosie; recognize .................................................................................... SR 466Rhodes, Jonathan; recognize .................................................................................... SR 43Ricciardi, Ms. Nancy; recognize ............................................................................ SR 174Ridderhoff, Betty Irene; condolences ..................................................................... SR 698Riley, Sr., Roscoe Walker; condolences ................................................................... SR 36Roberts, Ms. Bonnie; commend ............................................................................. SR 541Roberts, Ms. Lynn; commend ................................................................................ SR 542Robertson, Deborah; recognize .............................................................................. SR 490Robertson, Lewis P.; condolences .......................................................................... SR 129Rodriguez, Juan M.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................ SR 308Rolling, Linda; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 157Romano, Nicholas Herrington; commend .............................................................. SR 674Rooks, Sarah A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................. SR 326Roper, Spencer Lane; commend ............................................................................. SR 660Rose, Tyler; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 627Rosenbaum, Jennifer Michelle; Outstanding Scholar; commend .......................... SR 311Ross, Deputy Jason Michael; recognize ................................................................. SR 426Rotary Club of Atlanta; commend .......................................................................... SR 581Rouis, Miss Nicole Leigh; condolences ................................................................. SR 206Roy, Roberto; recognize ......................................................................................... SR 344Rumford, Dr. Steve L.; recognize ........................................................................... SR 578Rural Health Day; recognize February 20 .............................................................. SR 186Sall, Doran Yvette; recognize ................................................................................. SR 397Sams, Jr., Dr. Ferrol; condolences .......................................................................... SR 162Sandy Creek High School Football Team; recognize .............................................. SR 17Sappington, Jennifer; recognize ............................................................................. SR 460Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; recognize ....................................... SR 58Scott, Dr. Hazel; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 61Screven County Development Authority; recognize ................................................ SR 42Scrutchins, Marcus; recognize ................................................................................ SR 146Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives ............................................. SR 2

4176 INDEX

Senate Officials, Employees, and Committees; relative ............................................ SR 4Senate Preservation of Sapelo Island Study Committee; create ............................... SR 11Senate State FairTax Study Committee; create ........................................................ SR 72Senate; adopt the Rules ............................................................................................... SR 1Senior Week; recognize February 27-28 ................................................................ SR 127Shaw, Mollie Anna; commend ............................................................................... SR 677Shead, Ariel B.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................................... SR 301Shedd, Ms. Janice; commend ................................................................................. SR 712Sheffield, Lamont; recognize ................................................................................. SR 459Sikh Community; recognize ................................................................................... SR 648Sister2Sister Weekend; recognize May 10-12 ........................................................ SR 645Skelton, Maigen; recognize .................................................................................... SR 148Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6 .............................................. SR 136Smith III, Reverend W. Ches; condolences ............................................................ SR 585Smith, DeFord Lawson; recognize ........................................................................... SR 90Smith, Eric; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 284Smith, Mrs. Jo Ellen; recognize .............................................................................. SR 167Smith, Ms. Ondi; commend .................................................................................... SR 713Smith, Richard Colin; commend .............................................................................. SR 31Snead, Lela; recognize ............................................................................................ SR 467Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; support ................................................ SR 625Sorenson, Dan; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 286South Hall Republican Club; recognize ................................................................. SR 275Southern Alliance for Clean Energy ....................................................................... SR 502Spaceport Georgia; requesting the support ............................................................. SR 292Sparks, Ms. Dorothy Danley; recognize ................................................................. SR 131Spencer, Charles Glover; recognize ......................................................................... SR 88"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol"; recognize January 17 ..................... SR 14St. Joseph's/Candler Health System of Savannah, Georgia; recognize .................... SR 35St. Patrick Day Parade Committee; recognize ........................................................ SR 380Stahl, Mrs. Ann; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 727Stakich, Jennifer Rose; Outstanding Scholar; commend ....................................... SR 312State Board of Pardon and Paroles; urged to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights; completion of criminal sentence .............................. SR 59State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19 ........................................................ SR 205Stephens, Barbara McDaris; recognize .................................................................. SR 593Stephenson, Mr. Matt; commend ........................................................................... SR 543Sterling, Jeffrey Ferris; commend .......................................................................... SR 671Sterling, Michael Joseph; recognize ......................................................................... SR 91Stewart, Carol; recognize........................................................................................ SR 274Stokes, Faith Marie; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................ SR 310Stoll, Nicholas; recognize ......................................................................................... SR 30Strickland, Dr. James E. "Jim"; recognize ................................................................ SR 52

INDEX 4177

Stroud, Mr. Patrick; commend ............................................................................... SR 714Strydom, Debra; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 285Student Mentoring in Life and Education (SMILE); Coach John Miller; honoring .................................................................................................................. SR 100Sumbry, Josiah; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 461Sutton, Kristy; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 144Swoszowski, Mr. Bob; congratulate ....................................................................... SR 604Synyard, Michael; condolences .............................................................................. SR 108Tarbell, Michael; STAR Student; commend .......................................................... SR 358Tate, Dr. Benny; recognize ..................................................................................... SR 268Taylor, Mrs. Ida Ruth Holder; recognize ............................................................... SR 589Taylor, Ms. Bailey; commend ................................................................................ SR 723TeleHealth Day; recognize March 1 ....................................................................... SR 630Terry, Dr. Carol; congratulate ................................................................................ SR 558Texting Organization Against Distracted Driving, Inc. (TOADD) ........................ SR 244The Church of The Apostles; recognize ................................................................. SR 422The Lite House, Inc.; recognize .............................................................................. SR 118Thomas, Ms. Melinda; commend ........................................................................... SR 521Thomas, Trayton D.; recognize ................................................................................ SR 26Thompson, James E.; recognize ............................................................................. SR 112Thrombosis Awareness Month; recognize September ........................................... SR 133Toccoa-Stephens County Day; recognize February 19 .......................................... SR 180Tourism Day; recognize January 29 ......................................................................... SR 44Towns County High School Girls Cross Country Team; commend ...................... SR 442Transportation, GA Department of; maximize the use of funding mechanisms aimed at reducing diesel emissions .................................................... SR 531Trethwey, Natasha; congratulate .............................................................................. SR 15Trion High School Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate ....................... SR 556Tucker, Blair; recognize ......................................................................................... SR 471Turkish American Day; recognize February 7 ....................................................... SR 163Turner, Candace; recognize .................................................................................... SR 398Turner, Mr. Cyril J. and employees of Delta Global Services; recognize .............. SR 220U.S. President and Congress; prohibit corporations from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting/opposing candidates for public office ............................................................................................................ SR 410U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; urge to close Noyes Cut in the Satilla River System ........................................................................................................... SR 267U.S. Congress; encouraged to develop/implement a practical plan; international borders ............................................................................................... SR 629U.S. Congress; request to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment .............................................................................................................. SR 245U.S. Congress; urged to adopt/submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution ......................................................................... SR 70

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Underwood, J. Ethan; recognize ............................................................................. SR 385United Against Childhood Obesity Day; recognize March 27 ............................... SR 657United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize ................................................................................. SR 444United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize ................................................................................. SR 635University of Georgia School of Law Day; recognize February 13 ....................... SR 226University of Louisville Cardinals Football Team; congratulate ............................. SR 25USS Georgia Day; recognize January 30 ................................................................. SR 65Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons; recognize ................................................ SR 106Valdosta State University Blazers; congratulate .................................................... SR 103Valdosta State University Football Team; recognize ............................................. SR 104Valdosta State University's Outstanding Softball Team; recognize ....................... SR 105Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce; recognize ............................... SR 97Valle, Anna; recognize ........................................................................................... SR 370Vandiver, Mr. Russell; recognize ........................................................................... SR 608Vaughan, Donna; recognize.................................................................................... SR 395Vendeville, Jean-Yves; recognize .......................................................................... SR 320Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 7 ..................................................... SR 82Victory of the World Church; recognize ................................................................ SR 154Vindas-Carter, Rebecca; Outstanding Scholar; commend ..................................... SR 325Vining, Dr. Donna Jean; recognize ........................................................................ SR 170Wade, Willie Mae; recognize ................................................................................. SR 404Wallman, Ms. Linda; recognize ............................................................................. SR 728Walls, Maris; recognize .......................................................................................... SR 485Wardlaw, Mrs. Evelyn; honoring ........................................................................... SR 647Watson, Candice; recognize ................................................................................... SR 396Watson, Pastor Dennis; recognize ............................................................................ SR 21Weaver, Jacob A.; recognize .................................................................................... SR 24Weaver, Mark Kain; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................... SR 314Weaver, Mr. Luke Penn; recognize ........................................................................ SR 551Webb, Rachel; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 142Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans; encourage parades and similar events .......... SR 615Wells, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Mary Nell; congratulate .................................... SR 436Welty, Dr. John D.; recognize ................................................................................ SR 622White County High School WTVN Warrior TV Broadcast Team; congratulate ............................................................................................................. SR 562White, Miss Linda; recognize ................................................................................. SR 614Wicker, Reverend Dr. Stafford J.; recognize .......................................................... SR 207Wilkinson High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize ................................... SR 588Williams II, Bishop Preston Warren; recognize ..................................................... SR 640Williams, Annette; recognize ................................................................................. SR 462Williams, Hanna; recognize ................................................................................... SR 469

INDEX 4179

Williams, Jr., Mr. Carey; recognize ........................................................................ SR 181Williams, Jr., Reverend Dr. Clarence "Teddy"; recognize ....................................... SR 55Williams, Lillie Mae Barnett; recognize ................................................................ SR 564Williams, Lisa; recognize ....................................................................................... SR 262Williams, Mercedes Laine; recognize .................................................................... SR 261Williams, Michael; recognize ................................................................................. SR 661Williams, Mr. Brett; commend ............................................................................... SR 718Williams, Mrs. Kaye; recognize ............................................................................. SR 191Williams, Ms. Brooke; commend ........................................................................... SR 538Williams, Sr., Clarence; condolences ....................................................................... SR 19Willis, Nancy; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 488Wilson, Marilyn; recognize .................................................................................... SR 394Wilson, Rachel; recognize ...................................................................................... SR 468Wilson, Thomas A.; recognize ............................................................................... SR 634Windom, Bob; recognize ........................................................................................ SR 158Wingo, Mr. Greg; recognize ................................................................................... SR 664Wink, Carol; recognize ........................................................................................... SR 393Womble, Ira S.; condolences .................................................................................... SR 76Women with Heart Disease; recognize the struggle faced everyday ....................... SR 37Wood, Sr., Joe T.; recognize .................................................................................. SR 179World Plumbing Day; recognize March 11 ............................................................ SR 504Wu, Alex; STAR Student; commend ..................................................................... SR 349YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; recognize .............................. SR 373Young Farmers Day; recognize February 14 ........................................................... SR 84Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize March 14 ................................................ SR 549Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize ............................................................. SR 342Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize ............................................................. SR 454Zhang, Lucy; STAR Student; commend ................................................................ SR 351Zhuno, Annabelle Elizabeth; commend ................................................................. SR 375Zhuno, Ms. Annabelle; commend .......................................................................... SR 717

RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS Board of Education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years’ service in counties of 500,000 population ........................ HB 540Georgia Driver's Education Commission; additional sums collected on fines; extend the sunset provisions ......................................................................... SB 231Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change amount of dues required .................. HB 238Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term "firefighter"; creditable service for certain prior service ........................................ SB 192Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ............................................................................... SB 235

4180 INDEX

Georgia Judicial Retirement System; board of trustees; authority to determine the time/circumstances of paying benefits; qualified plan under federal law .............................................................................................................. SB 142Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define a certain term; broaden certain provision ..................................................................................................... SB 178Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase the total percentage of investments; real estate investments ................................................ SB 180Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase total percentage of investments permissible in real estate investments .............................................. HB 71Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend definition; certified peace officers; conjunction with operation of public airport; membership .............. SB 52Regents Retirement Plan; change level of employee participation ........................ HB 232Retirement System; board of trustees of public retirement systems; provide duties .......................................................................................................... SB 143Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; clarify and consolidate the definitions of "teacher" ........................................................................................... HB 345

REVENUE BONDS; COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OTHER ENTITIESElections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions ................................................................................ HB 400

REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF; STATE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT

Income Tax; refund of sales/use taxes .................................................................... SB 137Motor Vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .................................................................................................................... HB 296Revenue Department; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected; state and local governments ...................................... SB 40Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past due taxes; provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 72

RICHMOND COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

RINCON Rincon, City of; provide that corporate limits shall include certain property ................................................................................................................... HB 625

S

SALE CITY, CITY OF Sale City, City of; provide staggered four-year terms of office for city council ..................................................................................................................... HB 204

INDEX 4181

SALES AND USE TAX "Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act"; modify provisions ................................................. SB 73Gasoline and Aviation Fuel; temporary suspension of the collection of taxes; provide legislative findings; provisions ....................................................... HB 210Sales and Use Tax; exemption regarding sale or use of engines, parts, equipment or other property used in maintenance of certain aircraft; extend sunset ........................................................................................................... HB 164Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes ............................................................................................................. SB 41Sales and Use Tax; revise the definition of "prepared food" ................................. SB 157Seed-Capital Fund; create the Invest Georgia Fund; provisions ............................ HB 318State Sales and Use Tax; change certain definition; provide exemption for tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers for only a limited period of time ............................................................................................ HB 193State Sales/Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products sold in Georgia ........................................................................................... SB 67Taxation/Revenue; allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent ....................................................................................................................... SB 99

SAVANNAH, CITY OF Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ....................... SB 263Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ....................... SB 264

SCHLEY COUNTY Board of Commissioners of Schley County; change the description of commissioner districts ............................................................................................ SB 223

SCHOOL READINESS, OFFICE OF Education; require Department of Early Care and Learning to provide certain information to owners of early care and education programs .................... HB 354Group-care Facility Operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions; require certain employees to have fingerprint record checks ........................................................................................ HB 350

SCHOOLS Elementary and Secondary Education; authorize public and private schools to stock supply of auto-injectable epinephrine .......................................... HB 337Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access; create ...................................... HR 502Motor Fuel Excise Tax; public school systems under certain circumstances; exempt ............................................................................................ HB 211"Safe Carry Protection Act"; enact ......................................................................... HB 512Torts; governing authority of school that enters into recreational joint-use agreement with public or private entity; limit liability ........................................... HB 382

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SCOTLAND Scotland, City of; provide nonbinding advisory referendum to select mayor and city council............................................................................................ HB 597

SEARCHES AND SEIZURES

Crimes/Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons/law enforcement officers ...................... SB 200Criminal Procedure; the issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; revise provisions ................................................................................. HB 146

SEAT BELTS Safety Belts; modify definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies ....................................................................................... HB 365

SECRETARY OF STATE

2013-2014 Senators, Election Certification ............................................................. Page 1Burke, Dean; District 11, Election Certification .................................................. Page 217 Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas ............................. SB 274District 30 Press Release ........................................................................................ Page 14Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Communication to Governor; Confirmation of Appointees .............................. Page 3981Elected Secretary of the Senate .............................................................................. Page 33

SEED CAPITAL FUND Invest Georgia Fund; create .................................................................................... SB 224Seed-Capital Fund; create the Invest Georgia Fund; provisions ............................ HB 318

SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES Ad Valorem Tax; clarify which types of interests in real property; subject to taxation ............................................................................................................... HB 399Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit ....................................................................................................................... SB 139Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 150Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ........................................................................... SB 166

SEMINOLE COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

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SENATE Brewpubs and Alcoholic Beverage Tastings; create Senate Study Committee ............................................................................................................... SR 427House convened; notify Senate .................................................................................. HR 6Joint Session; message from Governor ...................................................................... HR 8Morning Roll Calls: Pages 32, 62, 70, 76, 102, 110, 128, 135, 144, 153, 160, 166,

186, 201, 219, 232, 245, 258, 274, 304, 344, 415, 815, 863, 889, 921, 955, 1031, 1088, 1349, 1474, 1500, 1520, 1548, 1609, 1661, 2058, 2628, 2763, 2959

Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; create ................................................................................................... SR 510Senate Expungement Reform Study Committee; create ........................................ SR 247Senate Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Veterans Study Committee; create ................................................................................................... SR 499Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ............................. SR 642Senate Public-Private Partnership Study Committee; create .................................. SR 598Senate Select Study Committee on Erin's Law; create ........................................... SR 623Senate Study Committee on Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; create ............................................................................................ SR 618

SENATORS 2013-2014 Senators, Election Certification ............................................................. Page 12013-2014 Senators, Oath of Office ........................................................................ Page 3ALBERS; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 238 ................................. Page 3636 BEACH; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 14 .................. Page 1605BEACH; communication; explanation of vote on HB 497, HB 499 and Supplemental Local Consent Calendar .............................................................. Page 3694BETHEL; appointed Administration Floor Leader ............................................... Page 22BETHEL; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 ........ Page 340BETHEL; appointed Ex-Officio to Ethics; March 22 ....................................... Page 2614BULLOCH; communication; resignation .............................................................. Page 18 BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 .......... Page 341BURKE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 372 ............................... Page 2591BURKE; Election Certification ........................................................................... Page 217BURKE; Oath of Office ...................................................................................... Page 218BURKE; Standing Committee Appointments ..................................................... Page 219BUTLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 105 ............................. Page 1304BUTLER; elected Democratic Caucus Vice Chair of Campaigns and Fundraising ............................................................................................................ Page 16 CARTER, B.; appointed Majority Chief Deputy Whip ........................................ Page 21CARTER, J.; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 139 ............................... Page 905CHANCE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 284 ............................ Page 2942CHANCE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 350 ............................ Page 1645CHANCE; elected Majority Leader ...................................................................... Page 15

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CHANCE; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 402 ................................ Page 2610CRANE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 480 ............................... Page 3643CROSBY; communication; explanation of vote on HB 143 CCR .................... Page 3728DAVENPORT; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar ............................................................................................................. Page 1698DAVIS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 234 ................................. Page 1403DAVIS; Notice of Minority Report on SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 8, SB 9, and SB 54 .................................................................................................................... Page 232 DAVIS; communication; Minority Report on SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 8, SB 9, and SB 54 ......................................................................................................... Page 806 DAVIS; communication; removing name from SB 141 ..................................... Page 214DUGAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 19 ................. Page 1606DUGAN; communication; explanation of vote on SB 23 ................................. Page 1363FORT; communication; explanation of vote on HB 143 .................................. Page 2838FORT; elected Democratic Caucus Whip ............................................................. Page 16 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to State and Local Governmental Operations; February 27 .......................................................................................................... Page 920GOLDEN; appointed to Committee on Administrative Affairs ............................ Page 98GOOCH; appointed Ex-Officio to Banking and Financial Institutions; March 14 ............................................................................................................ Page 1603GOOCH; communication; explanation of vote on HB 209 .............................. Page 2525GOOCH; communication; explanation of vote on HB 487 .............................. Page 3047GOOCH; communication; explanation of vote on SB 113 ............................... Page 1408GOOCH; communication; explanation of vote on SR 293 ............................... Page 1422GOOCH; elected Majority Caucus Secretary ........................................................ Page 15 HAMRICK; communication; resignation .............................................................. Page 12 HARPER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 156 ............................. Page 3079HARPER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 255 ............................. Page 1531HARPER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 145 .............................. Page 1100HEATH; communication; Minority Report on HB 266 ...................................... Page 937 HEATH; communication; Minority Report on HB 318 .................................... Page 2550 HEATH; Notice of Minority Report on HB 266 ................................................. Page 888 HEATH; communication; Notice of Minority Report on HB 318 .................... Page 1604 HENSON; communication; explanation of absences .......................................... Page 815HENSON; communication; Notice of Minority Report on SB 24 ........................ Page 69 HENSON; communication; Minority Report on SB 24 ........................................ Page 86 HENSON; elected Democratic Leader .................................................................. Page 16 HILL, H.; appointed Ex-Officio to Retirement ................................................... Page 146HILL, H.; appointed Majority Deputy Whip ......................................................... Page 21HILL, JACK; communication; removing name from SB 190 ............................ Page 805HILL, JUDSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Health and Human Services ............. Page 147HILL, JUDSON; communication; explanation of vote on HB 87 .................... Page 2921 HILL, JUDSON; elected Majority Caucus Vice Chair ......................................... Page 15

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HOOKS; communication; resignation ................................................................... Page 20 JACKSON, B.; appointed Administration Floor Leader ....................................... Page 22JACKSON, B.; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation ..................................... Page 148JACKSON, B.; appointed to Committee on Administrative Affairs .................... Page 98JACKSON, B.; communication; explanation of vote on SR 113 ........................ Page 400JAMES; appointed Ex-Officio to Banking and Financial Institutions; March 14 ............................................................................................................ Page 1603JAMES; communication; explanation of vote on HB 106 ................................ Page 2517JAMES; communication; explanation of vote on HB 171 ................................ Page 2042JAMES; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar ........ Page 821JEFFARES; appointed Administration Floor Leader ............................................ Page 22JEFFARES; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 19 ............. Page 1607JEFFARES; communication; explanation of absence ......................................... Page 106JONES, B.; appointed Majority Deputy Whip ...................................................... Page 21JONES, B.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 255 ........................... Page 1531JONES, B.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 134 .............................. Page 901JONES, E.; communication; explanation of absence ........................................ Page 1532JONES, E.; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 266 ................................. Page 960LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Education and Youth; February 21 .......................................................................................................... Page 413LOUDERMILK; appointed Ex-Officio to Education and Youth; February 28 .......................................................................................................... Page 953LOUDERMILK; communication; commentary on HB 266 ............................... Page 988LOUDERMILK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 283 .................. Page 2711LUCAS; communication; explanation of vote on SR 4 ........................................ Page 50MILLAR; appointed Majority Senior Deputy Whip ............................................. Page 21MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on SB 86 .................................. Page 318MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety sub-committee; February 25 .......................................................................................................... Page 851MILLER; appointed Ex-Officio to Committee on Assignments ........................... Page 23MILLER; communication; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 266 ...... Pages 960, 1330MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 36, HB 283, HB 304 ............................................................................................................... Page 2714MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 154 .............................. Page 1508MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 240, HB 381 ............... Page 2949 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 242, HB 345 ............... Page 1998MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 256 .............................. Page 1639MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 62 ................................ Page 1365MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 193, SB 218................. Page 1057MILLER; elected Majority Caucus Chairman ...................................................... Page 15 MILLER; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 371 ................................. Page 1646 MULLIS; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 4 ................... Page 1067

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MULLIS; communication; removing name from SB 190 ................................... Page 806MURPHY; appointed Ex-Officio to Public Safety sub-committee; February 25 .......................................................................................................... Page 851MURPHY; communication; explanation of vote on HB 283 ............................ Page 3067ORROCK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 380 ............................ Page 2784 ORROCK; elected Democratic Caucus Secretary ................................................. Page 16 RAMSEY; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 70 .................................. Page 2883RAMSEY; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 350 ................................ Page 1644ROGERS; communication; resignation ................................................................. Page 16 SEAY; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation .................................................. Page 148SEAY; elected Democratic Caucus Vice Chair ..................................................... Page 16 SHAFER; communication, explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar; February 26 .......................................................................................... Page 867SHAFER; communication, explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar; March 14 ............................................................................................ Page 1556SHAFER; communication, explanation of vote on SB 96 ................................ Page 1039SHAFER; communication, explanation of vote on SB 210 .............................. Page 1387SHAFER; communication, Standing Committee Assignments .......................... Page 139SHAFER; elected President Pro Tempore ......................................................Pages 15, 32 SIMS; communication, explanation of missed roll call ..................................... Page 1610SIMS; communication, explanation of vote on HB 393 .................................... Page 3057SIMS; communication, explanation of vote on SB 156 .................................... Page 1046STATON; appointed Ex-Officio to Committee on Assignments .......................... Page 23STATON; communication; explanation of vote on SB 113 .............................. Page 1408STATON; elected Majority Caucus Whip ............................................................ Page 15 TATE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 443 .................................. Page 2046TATE; elected Democratic Caucus Chairman ...................................................... Page 16 TATE; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 350 ....................................... Page1644THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 154 ................. Page 1508THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 393 ................. Page 3058THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar ............................................................................................................. Page 1523THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 187 .................. Page 1374THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on SR 629 .................. Page 2986THOMPSON, S.; Notice of Minority Report on HB 266 ................................... Page 888 TIPPINS; appointed Ex-Officio to State and Local Governmental Operations; February 27 ....................................................................................... Page 920TIPPINS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 66 ................................... Page 225 TOLLESON; appointed to Committee on Assignments ....................................... Page 23TOLLESON; communication; explanation of vote on HB 141 ........................ Page 1749 UNTERMAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Finance ................................................. Page 918UNTERMAN; appointed to Committee on Administrative Affairs ..................... Page 98UNTERMAN; appointed to Committee on Assignments ..................................... Page 23

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WILKINSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Economic Development; February 20 .......................................................................................................... Page 341WILKINSON; communication; explanation of vote on HB 266 ........................ Page 988 WILKINSON; communication; explanation of vote on SB 195 ....................... Page 1053 WILKINSON; communication; removing name from SB 230 ........................... Page 936WILLIAMS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 70 ........................... Page 2887 WILLIAMS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 87 ........................... Page 2921 WILLIAMS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 106 CCR ................ Page 3580 WILLIAMS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 139, HB 372 .......... Page 3766 WILLIAMS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 192 ......................... Page 2666 WILLIAMS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 193 ......................... Page 2674

SENOIA

Senoia, City of; provide new charter ...................................................................... HB 342

SEXUAL OFFENSES Crimes and Offenses; list of persons who may be present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel..................................................................................... HB 480Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; authorize, review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments ............... HB 122

SHERIFFS

Sheriffs; revise general qualification requirements ................................................ HB 139

SMYRNA, CITY OF Smyrna, City of; change description of wards ....................................................... HB 548

SOCIAL SERVICES Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform ................................................................................................ SB 163Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions .............................................................................................. HB 242"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; enact ................................................ SB 24Juvenile Justice Department; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; certain speech-language pathology services; require reimbursement ............................................................................. HB 240Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants ................................................................................................. SB 217Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart cards for Medicaid program recipients .................................................................................................. SB 220

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SOPERTON Soperton, City of; City Court; change salary of judge and solicitor ...................... HB 485

SPALDING COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; certain speech-language pathology services; require reimbursement ............................................................................. HB 240

SPORTS

"Return to Play Act of 2013"; enact ....................................................................... HB 284

SPRADLIN, IRA; addressed the Senate ............................................................. Page 2649

STATE COURTS OF COUNTIES Courts; increase penalties imposed for contempt of superior and state courts ......................................................................................................................... SB 66

STATE EMPLOYEES Insurance; allow issuance of group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner .......................................................................... HB 103

STATE EMPLOYEES; INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PLANS "Ava's Law"; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders .................................................................................................. SB 191Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; provide that both parents have equal access ........................................................................................... SB 1Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................ HB 246State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term .............................. SB 164State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; provide pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity ................................................................................................................ HB 511

STATE FLAG, SEAL, AND OTHER SYMBOLS Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's official mass choir ............................. SB 78State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State" .............. SB 276State Wild Flower; designate the native azalea ...................................................... HB 297

STATE GOVERNMENT Community Affairs, Department of; comprehensive plans of local government; revise the minimum elements ............................................................ SB 104

INDEX 4189

Covenants and Warranties; provide certain covenants run with the land .............. HB 175Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission ............... SB 233Ethics in Government; Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; powers and duties; change certain provisions .................... HB 142Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 150Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ......................................................................... SB 197Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties .............. SB 229General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans ..................................................................................... SR 528Georgia Council for the Arts; clarify role of arts in economic development and other vital functions to the state ................................................. HB 338Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ........................................................................................................................ HB 199Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ................................................................................................................. SB 210Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct/publish a biannual audit ............ SB 16Georgia Lottery for Veterans; offer one/more games to benefit veterans; deposit proceeds into the general fund ................................................................... SB 252Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's official mass choir ............................. SB 78Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of commissioners; Georgia Student Finance Authority; board of directors; verification of lawful presence; provide exemptions................................................................................. HB 324Georgia Tourism Foundation; change the membership ......................................... SB 177HOPE; grant at technical college or university institutions; revise eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 372HOPE; provide dual credit courses; treated the same as advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses for determining eligibility ................................................................................................................. HB 131Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Lawful Presence; provide certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18 ..................................................... HB 125Lottery for Education; allow winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous; 25 percent of prize to Lottery for Education Account ....................... SB 214Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ........................... SB 255Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

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Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Dept. of Audits and Accounts .............. SB 160Public Property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions ...................................................................................................... HB 45Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ........................................................................................................... HB 362Revenue and Taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions ........... HB 487Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287State Auditor; provide for nomination and election ............................................... HR 203State Government; federal health care reform legislation; legislative findings ..................................................................................................................... SB 63State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity if services performed outside geographical boundaries of the U.S. ............... SB 80State Government; provide exemption for the board of commissioners of Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of directors ..................................... SB 187State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State" .............. SB 276State Purchasing; provide preference for qualified business enterprises; owned/controlled by disabled veterans/disabled law enforcement officers ........... SB 149State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public ...................................................................................................................... SB 154State Wild Flower; designate the native azalea ...................................................... HB 297

STATE PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 150Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ......................................................................... SB 197Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia ........................................... HB 287State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public ...................................................................................................................... SB 154

STATESBORO, CITY OF Statesboro, City of; increase excise tax .................................................................. HB 525

STONE MOUNTAIN Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; increase amount of supplement for judges of superior court .......................................................................................... HB 639

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STONE MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; increase amount of supplement for judges of superior court .......................................................................................... HB 639

SUMTER COUNTY

Americus-Sumter County Land Bank Authority; create ........................................ HB 602Sumter County State Court; change compensation of judge .................................. HB 653

SUNDAY SALES Alcoholic Beverages; sale; make certain changes to requirements ........................ HB 124

SUPERIOR COURTS

Courts; increase penalties imposed for contempt of superior and state courts ......................................................................................................................... SB 66Fulton County Superior Court; increase amount of supplement for judges ........... HB 444Fulton County Superior Court; administrator shall have oversight of budget; provide ....................................................................................................... HB 441Superior Courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions ............................ HB 215Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ........................................................................................................ SB 165

SUPREME COURT Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court ................................. HR 10

T

TATTNALL COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM Property; provide that actions for legal malpractice are not assignable; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 359

TAX EXECUTIONS; EXEMPTIONS FROM LEVY AND SALE "Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act"; provide for a definition; transfers to charitable organizations; clarify provisions ............................................................ SB 105

TAXATION AND REVENUE Ad Valorem Tax; clarify which types of interests in real property; subject to taxation ............................................................................................................... HB 399Ad Valorem Tax; requirements for land classified as bona fide conservation use property; provide revision ........................................................... HB 197

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Ad valorem Tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ................................... HB 80Ad Valorem; homestead exemption; White County school district; educational purposes ............................................................................................... SB 201"Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act"; modify provisions ................................................. SB 73Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; provide farm weddings/participation; not constitute a breach of covenant ................................. SB 145Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions ................................................................................................................ SB 243Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws ..................................................................................... SB 77Education; update and revise terminology; provisions .......................................... HB 283Freeport Exemption; clarify applicability to fertilizer production processes ................................................................................................................. HB 304Gasoline and Aviation Fuel; temporary suspension of the collection of taxes; provide legislative findings; provisions ....................................................... HB 210Income Tax Credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps ............................................................................................. HB 34Income Tax; refund of sales/use taxes .................................................................... SB 137Income Taxes; limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income .................................................................................................................... SR 8Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate; law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; revise provisions ..................................................................................................... HB 266Local excise tax; sale or use of energy; revise certain provisions .......................... HB 250Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for comprehensive revision ................. SR 277Motor Fuel Excise Tax; public school systems under certain circumstances; exempt ............................................................................................ HB 211Motor Fuel Tax; define liquefied natural gas ......................................................... HB 371Motor Vehicle Licenses; ad valorem tax purposes; revise and change taxation regarding certain apportioned vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan .............................................................................. HB 463Motor Vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .................................................................................................................... HB 296Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................................................. HB 79Property; provide that actions for legal malpractice are not assignable; provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 359Revenue and Taxation; transfer responsibility of coin operated machines from Department of Revenue to Georgia Lottery Corporation; provisions ........... HB 487Revenue Department; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected; state and local governments ...................................... SB 40Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect ................................................................ SR 412

INDEX 4193

Sales and Use Tax; exemption regarding sale or use of engines, parts, equipment or other property used in maintenance of certain aircraft; extend sunset ........................................................................................................... HB 164Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes ............................................................................................................. SB 41Sales and Use Taxes; revise the definition of "prepared food" .............................. SB 157Seed-Capital Fund; create the Invest Georgia Fund; provisions ............................ HB 318Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ........................................................................... SB 166State Sales and Use Tax; change certain definition; provide exemption for tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers for only a limited period of time ............................................................................................ HB 193State Sales/Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products sold in Georgia ........................................................................................... SB 67Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of excise taxes ........................................................................................................... SB 92Taxation/Revenue; allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent ....................................................................................................................... SB 99Taxation; establishment of website to provide taxpayers; itemized estimated receipt showing how taxes are utilized .................................................... SB 39Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past due taxes; provisions .................................................................................................................. SB 72Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation/expenditures .......................................................................... SR 594Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and expenditure limitations .......... SR 438Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; transfer administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety ...................................................................................................................... HB 255

TAYLOR COUNTY Taylor County; board of elections and registration; create .................................... HB 661

TEACHERS Board of Education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years’ service in counties of 500,000 population ........................ HB 540Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; clarify and consolidate the definitions of "teacher" ........................................................................................... HB 345

TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; clarify and consolidate the definitions of "teacher" ........................................................................................... HB 345

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TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH SERVICE Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create ............................................ SB 144

TELFAIR COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411Telfair County; Board of Education; change description of districts ..................... HB 596

TERRELL COUNTY Dawson-Terrell County Airport Authority; change membership .......................... HB 624

THEFT OFFENSES

Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon ............................................................................. SB 146Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions ..................................... SB 108

THOMAS COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

THOMPSON, JOCELYN; addressed the Senate ................................................ Page 887

TIFT COUNTY Tift County; named in honor of the late Henry Harding Tift; provide ................... HR 281

TIFTON Tifton, City of; change amount of homestead exemption for residents 65 or older ............................................................................................................... HB 534

TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Tobacco; provide regulation of cigar wraps ........................................................... HB 256

TORTS Damages; reduction of earnings to present value; change provisions ...................... HB 94Fair Business Practices Act; prohibited telemarketing and Internet activities; change provisions ................................................................................... HB 150Liability of Owners/Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm ............................................................................ SB 125Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition of recreational purposes .............................................................................................. SB 127"Patient Injury Act"; create an alternative medical malpractice litigation ............. SB 141Torts; governing authority of school that enters into recreational joint-use agreement with public or private entity; limit liability ........................................... HB 382

INDEX 4195

Torts; provide payor guidelines and criteria under federal law shall not establish legal basis for negligence or standard of care for medical malpractice .............................................................................................................. HB 499Torts; recreational joint-use agreement; specifications; definitions ........................ SB 12

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF Highways, Bridges, and Ferries; performing value engineering studies; provide requirements .............................................................................................. HB 202State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public ...................................................................................................................... SB 154Transportation Department; requirements for performing value engineering studies ................................................................................................. SB 130Transportation, Department of; change type of projects eligible for design-build contracts and procurement process ...................................................... SB 70Transportation, Department of; procedures for utilizing design-build contracts; provisions; expand the selection process ................................................. SB 71

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF; PUBLIC ROADS MAINTENANCE AND USE

Highways, Bridges and Ferries; annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; qualifications for issuance ................................................................. SB 218Weight of Vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications ........................................................................ HB 486

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF; GEORGIA HIGHWAY AUTHORITY; STATE TOLLWAY AUTHORITY

State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll ........................................................ SB 196

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF; PUBLIC ROAD FUNDS Public Roads; provide for criteria for the allocation of federal/state funds by the Department of Transportation ...................................................................... SB 131

TRANSPORTATION, STATE BOARD OF, ELECTIONS Boswell, Jamie; elected member ......................................................................... Page 327Dunn, Emily; elected member ............................................................................. Page 326Floyd, Johnny; elected member ........................................................................... Page 320Key, Stacy; elected member ................................................................................ Page 322Lemon, Dana; elected member ............................................................................ Page 329Moody, Dan; elected member .............................................................................. Page 324Purcell, Ann; elected member .............................................................................. Page 319Williams, Roger; elected member ....................................................................... Page 331

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TRIALS Crimes and Offenses; list of persons who may be present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel..................................................................................... HB 480

TRION, TOWN OF Town of Trion; provide for a quorum/voting by the mayor and council ............... SB 258Town of Trion; provide for continuation/support of independent school system of the town .................................................................................................. SB 257Trion, Town of; provide for quorum and voting by mayor and council; provide for continuation and support of the independent school system .............. HB 353

TROUP COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................. HR 411

TWIGGS COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

U

UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty ............................................................ SB 116Motor Vehicles; provide that electronic proof of insurance may be accepted under certain circumstances ..................................................................... HB 254Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment ............................................................................................................ SB 58Rules of the Road; driving under the influence; convicted for second time; change age of a child constituting child endangerment .................................. SB 18Rules of the Road; failure to properly secure a load on a motor vehicle; increase the penalties .............................................................................................. SB 124Rules of the Road; prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications; unless hands-free communication device; exceptions ............................................................................................................... SB 110Traffic Offenses; DUI; first time conviction; require ignition interlock device ....................................................................................................................... SB 15Transportation, Department of; local governing authority designating public streets or portions thereof for combined use of motorized carts and regular vehicle traffic; modify provisions .............................................................. HB 384

URBAN REDEVELOPMENT LAW Income Tax; refund of sales/use taxes .................................................................... SB 137

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V

VETERANS AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms .............................................................. SB 272Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership............................................... SB 76Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership, duties ................................. SB 148

VETOES Veto Letters – 2012 .................................................................................................. Page 4Veto – HB 742 line item .......................................................................................... Page 9

VICTIMS OF CRIME; CRIME VICTIMS BILL OF RIGHTS

Criminal Procedure; notification regarding certain assistance available pursuant to federal law ............................................................................................ SB 232

VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADULT EDUCATION Public Property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions ...................................................................................................... HB 45State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide for the designation of community colleges ........................................................................ SB 103

W

WALKER COUNTY Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties; board of hospital authority; revise method of filling vacancies ..................................................................................... HB 628

WALTON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

WAREHOUSEMEN "Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2013"; change the due date for monthly rental payments ..................................................................................... SB 61

WARNER ROBINS, CITY OF Warner Robins, City; revise qualifications for candidates for mayor and council ..................................................................................................................... HB 383

WARWICK Warwick, City of; change description of council districts ..................................... HB 568

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WASHINGTON COUNTY Washington County; board of commissioners; revise districts for election of members ............................................................................................................. HB 593Washington County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members .................................................................................................................. HB 589

WASTE MANAGEMENT Natural Resources, Department of; Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; change certain procedures regarding appropriations ......................................................................................................... HB 276Solid Waste Management; certain compliant inert waste landfills from additional regulatory permitting; exempt ............................................................... HB 320Solid Waste Management; tire transportation, storage, and disposal; revise certain requirements ..................................................................................... HB 226Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions ............................................................................ SB 176

WATER RESOURCES Coastal Waters, Beaches and Sand Dunes; Department of Natural Resources to issue letters of permission; establish authority ................................. HB 402"Flint River Drought Protection Act"; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs ................................................................................. SB 213Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ........................................................................................................................ HB 199Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; reestablish; membership; duties ................. SB 11

WATERS, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT "Georgia Boat Safety Act"; numbering and registration of vessels; revise provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 497"Kyle Glover Boat Education Law" and "Jake and Griffin BUI Law"; provide for greater public protection for hunting and boating ............................... SB 136

WEAPONS Corrections, Department of; State Board of Pardon and Paroles; former certified employees may retain their board issued weapon under certain circumstances; provide ........................................................................................... HB 482Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption ........................................................................................ HB 60"Safe Carry Protection Act"; enact ......................................................................... HB 512

WHITE COUNTY Ad Valorem; homestead exemption; White County school district; educational purposes ............................................................................................... SB 201

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WHITFIELD COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205Whitfield County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact ......................... HB 573

WILCOX COUNTY Wilcox County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ........... HB 572Wilcox County; Board of Education; change description of districts .................... HB 577Wilcox County; board of elections and registration; create ................................... HB 576

WILD ANIMALS Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ............................................................................... SB 230

WILDLIFE

Game and Fish; licensing and operation of shooting preserves; revise provisions ................................................................................................................ HB 155"Kyle Glover Boat Education Law" and "Jake and Griffin BUI Law"; provide for greater public protection for hunting and boating ............................... SB 136Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances ................................................................................................ SB 93

WILKES COUNTY Property; authorize conveyance of certain state owned real property .................... HR 205

WILKINSON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................... HR 46

WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Retirement System; board of trustees of public retirement systems; provide duties .......................................................................................................... SB 143

WINE Alcoholic Beverages; sale; make certain changes to requirements ........................ HB 124

WORKERS COMPENSATION Worker's Compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions ............. HB 154