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INDEX TO THE JOURNAL

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

REGULAR SESSION

2011

PART I - ALPHABETICAL TABULATION (House and Senate Bills and Resolutions) PART II - NUMERICAL TABULATION (House Bills) PART III - NUMERICAL TABULATION (House Resolutions) PART IV - NUMERICAL TABULATION (Senate Bills in House) PART V - NUMERICAL TABULATION (Senate Resolutions in House)

Refer to numerical index for page numbers

HOUSE JOURNAL

PART I

HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

A

ABORTION Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to

abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child.................................... SB 210

AD VALOREM TAX Ad valorem property tax; not include nontax fees or assessments; provide ..........HB 291Ad valorem tax exemptions; revise a definition.....................................................HB 289Ad valorem tax; certain activities not breach conservation use

covenant; provide.................................................................................................HB 660Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise

certain provisions...................................................................................................HB 95Ad valorem tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain

provisions...............................................................................................................HB 48Ad valorem tax; population brackets and census; change provisions ....................HB 634Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ............................................HB 118Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ............................................HB 140Conservation use assessment; property use for solar energy not breach

covenant; provide.................................................................................................HB 564Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions;

ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments........................ SB 234Motor vehicle taxation; comprehensive revision ...................................................HB 259Payment of taxes; population bracket under 2010 census; update .........................HB 407Revenue and taxation; assessing real property .........................................................HB 31Revenue and taxation; limit property valuation increases; provide

moratorium...........................................................................................................HB 381The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Limit Amendment; enact - CA..........................HR 10

ADAIRSVILLE, CITY OF; provide new charter ..................................................HB 498

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ADJOURNMENT Adjournment; relative to............................................................................................. SR 9Adjournment; relative to......................................................................................... SR 102Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 24Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 56Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 385Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 493Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 641Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 791

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death

of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures.............................. SB 185Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; act pro se under certain

circumstances; clarify ............................................................................................HB 27Georgia Crime Information Center; certain criminal records

restricted from public disclosure; provide ...........................................................HB 478Georgia Tax Court; create ......................................................................................HB 100Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than

four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members.................................................................................................... SB 79

Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional ................................................................................................... SB 157

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public works contracts; provisions.............................................................................................................HB 650

Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214State purchasing; business owned by disabled veterans; provide

preference.............................................................................................................HB 395State purchasing; certain contracting and bidding requirements; provide .............HB 329State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing

cards; correct oversight........................................................................................HB 290Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract;

provisions............................................................................................................. SB 218

ADOPTION Adoption records; medical information open to certain persons; clarify .................HB 65Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement

of a child; recommend placement; definitions..................................................... SB 172

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AGENCIES (See Named Agency or State Government) AGRICULTURE

Agriculture and water resources; Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program; change provisions.................................................................HB 499

Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide ..................................HB 225Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption .............HB 223Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education

Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..............................................HB 125Georgia Food Freedom Act; enact............................................................................HB 12Georgia Right to Grow Act; enact ..............................................................................HB 2Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia-grown farm products; promote production, purchase, and

consumption.........................................................................................................HB 367Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide ..................................HB 225Georgia-grown farm products; promote production, purchase, and

consumption.........................................................................................................HB 367

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS (See Aviation) AIR POLLUTION

Conservation and natural resources; mountaintop removal coal mining; prohibit purchase and use.........................................................................HB 43

Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment............................. SB 9

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Alcohol Abuse Trust Fund; create - CA.................................................................HR 809Alcoholic beverage sales; housing authority board; provide

certain exceptions ................................................................................................HB 165Alcoholic beverages; brewpubs; amend certain provisions ...................................HB 597Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county

may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays .......................................... SB 10Alcoholic beverages; limited exceptions to three-tier distribution; provide ..........HB 568

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Alcoholic beverages; nonprofit without a license; authorize single function sales...............................................................................................HB 75

Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses ........................................................................................... SB 150

Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales; provide ............................................................HB 69Alcoholic beverages; three-tier distribution for craft breweries;

create exception ...................................................................................................HB 505Brewpub distribution system; maximum barrels of beer manufactured

and sold; increase.................................................................................................HB 472Distilled spirits; free tastings on premises; authorize.............................................HB 514Distilled Spirits; provide for issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's

license to a fruit grower; certain circumstances .................................................. SB 114Distilled spirits; vote to approve sale in a county or municipality; provide.............HB 96Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under

certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits............................................................................................. SB 121

Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables; change multiple provisions ..............................................................................................HB 178

ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT

Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations of gross income for determination of child support obligations.......................... SB 115

Military Parents Rights Act; provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces ............................................................ SB 112

Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620

AMERICUS, CITY OF

Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority; change membership ......................... SB 56

ANIMALS Dangerous and vicious dogs; injury and damage liability; define .........................HB 148Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household

animal; provide ....................................................................................................HB 493Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA................................................HR 186House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 643Sales and use tax; property sales for zoological renovation or

expansion; extend exemption ..............................................................................HB 546

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APPEAL AND ERROR Appeal and error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees;

appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .......................................HB 41Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary

judgments in child custody cases; provisions...................................................... SB 139Criminal cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize .....................................HB 390Dismissal of appeal; improperly filed appeal may be dismissed

by court; provide..................................................................................................HB 160Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records; change provisions .............HB 402Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to

private persons; change provisions......................................................................HB 565Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection or modifying

criminal records; change provisions ....................................................................HB 663Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define

certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57

APPELLATE COURT (See Courts)

APPLING COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95

APPROPRIATIONS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012..................HB 78General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012..................HB 84General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012..................HB 85State budget; rate of growth; limit - CA...................................................................HR 20Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 ..................................HB 82Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 ..................................HB 83Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year

July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 ..................................................................................HB 77University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in lump sum; repeal

provision - CA .........................................................................................................HR 8

ARLINGTON, CITY OF; mayor and city manager; provide ................................HB 244

ARREST OF PERSONS Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Kathryn Johnston's Law; enact ...................................................................................HB 9

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ARTS Capitol Arts Standards Commission; Coretta Scott King portrait;

urge placement.......................................................................................................HR 28Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary

of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions ................................................ SB 190Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 264Rosa Parks and others; portrait placements in state capitol; urge ............................HR 57

ATLANTA, CITY OF Atlanta Board of Education; appointment and terms of members; provide...........HB 603Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge; City of Atlanta; dedicate ....................HR 719 Levy one percent excise tax...................................................................................HB 563Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection; City of Atlanta;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 642Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General; authorization to employ private counsel;

provide requirements ...........................................................................................HB 441Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain

circumstances....................................................................................................... SB 181State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18

ATTORNEYS Attorney fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions ...................................HB 64District attorneys; invest in public safety and prevention, not

death penalty; urge...............................................................................................HR 250Elections; nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor

generals; provide..................................................................................................HB 270

AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENT OF State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit

state contracts; annual report ................................................................................... SB 8Transparency and Accountability in Government Act; enact ................................HB 188

AUGUSTA, CITY OF Augusta-Richmond County; advisory referendum election; provide.....................HB 652Augusta-Richmond County; mayor and members; partisan elections ...................HB 632Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge; Augusta, Georgia; dedicate...............................HR 408State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

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AVIATION Georgia Aviation Authority; abolish; transfer to Department

of Public Safety....................................................................................................HB 605Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties..............................................................HB 414Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Motor fuels sales tax; appropriated to provide public-use airports;

provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 419Sales and use tax exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts,

and equipment; extend time period......................................................................HB 234

B

BACON COUNTY Board of elections and registration; change composition.......................................HB 602

BAIL; BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES Bail; certain offenses collect DNA as condition of bail; require............................HB 288Bonds; release unclaimed bonds one year after surety released; provide ..............HB 372Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Show cause hearing; application and notice to appear; provide.............................HB 155Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act; enact; provisions..............................HB 252Trooper First Class Chadwick Lee LeCroy Act; enact ............................................HB 32

BALDWIN COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

BANKING AND FINANCE Constitutional Tender Act; enact ................................................................................HB 3Corporations in Georgia; deposit money in African American

financial institutions; urge ...................................................................................HR 407Financial institutions; provide for definitions ........................................................HB 239Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Income tax; federal reserve banks in Georgia not exempt; provide.........................HB 19Interest and usury; legal and maximum rates of interest; change

certain provisions.................................................................................................HB 281

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Multiple-party accounts; definition include preneed service entities; provide .................................................................................................................HB 449

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142

BARBERS

Barbers; license to operate mobile barbershops; provide.........................................HB 70

BARROW COUNTY Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; create .........................HB 580Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

BERRIEN COUNTY Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road; Berrien County; dedicate ..................HR 718Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

BIBB CITY, TOWN OF Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for

the restructuring of the governments ................................................................... SB 274

BIBB COUNTY Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate.................................HR 460Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Macon County; dedicate ...............................HR 82Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide

appointment of certain members; period of service ............................................ SB 279Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government ................................................HB 98SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange; Bibb County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 253State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

BICYCLES Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local governments..............................HB 71Bicycles; safety; change provisions........................................................................HB 101Motor vehicles; leave safe distance between vehicle and bicycle

when passing; require ..........................................................................................HB 180

BLIND PERSONS (See Handicapped Persons)

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BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements ......................................... SB 220Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary

of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions ................................................ SB 190University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in lump

sum; repeal provision - CA......................................................................................HR 8University System of Georgia; tuition not exceed inflation rate;

provisions - CA....................................................................................................HR 383

BOATS, MARINE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under


Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315

BRANTLEY COUNTY Board of education; provide for nonpartisan elections for such members............. SB 195

BRASELTON, TOWN OF Initial terms of office for board members; correct .................................................HB 481

BREMEN, CITY OF Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution...............HB 104

BROOKS COUNTY; board of elections and registration; create...........................HB 573

BRUNSWICK, CITY OF State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

BUDGET (See Appropriations and Fiscal Affairs) BUFORD, CITY OF

Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue...................HB 442Levy an excise tax ..................................................................................................HB 623

BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Alcoholic beverage sales; housing authority board; provide

certain exceptions ................................................................................................HB 165Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption .............HB 223Capitol Arts Standards Commission; Coretta Scott King portrait;

urge placement.......................................................................................................HR 28Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142

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Residential developers and builders; offer solar energy system install; urge ..........................................................................................................HR 693

Rosa Parks and others; portrait placements in state capitol; urge ............................HR 57 BULLOCH COUNTY; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ...........................HB 483

BURKE COUNTY

Board of commissioners; provide staggered terms.................................................HB 358Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343Waynesboro, City of; provide new charter.............................................................HB 122

BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAXES Business and occupation taxes; corporate net worth tax; repeal ............................HB 355Excise tax; motor vehicle rental; change certain definitions..................................HB 169Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; change certain

definitions ............................................................................................................HB 150Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies;

authorize...............................................................................................................HB 382

BUTTS COUNTY Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge; Jasper and Butts

Counties; dedicate................................................................................................HR 508Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

BYRON, CITY OF; corporate city limits; change ..................................................HB 631

C

CALHOUN COUNTY Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide ............................................HB 244Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ...................HB 604

CANDLER COUNTY; compensation of solicitor; change provisions...................HB 600

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CARROLL COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Sales tax for education; provide method of distribution ........................................HB 104

CARROLLTON, CITY OF

Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution...............HB 104

CELLULAR TELEPHONES 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 256Drivers; only hands-free communications devices in motor

vehicles; provide ....................................................................................................HB 67Education, Department of; develop strategy regarding dangers

of explicit images in texts; require.......................................................................HB 267

CEMETERY AND FUNERAL SERVICES Multiple-party accounts; definition include preneed service

entities; provide....................................................................................................HB 449Preneed escrow; accounts titled in favor of registered entity; provide ..................HB 356Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137

CENSUS Ad valorem tax; population brackets and census; change provisions ....................HB 634Payment of taxes; population bracket under 2010 census; update .........................HB 407

CHAPLAINS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Battles, Representative Paul ..................................................................................... Page 1 Beach, Doctor Foley ............................................................................................. Page 506 Bielski, Reverend Richard .................................................................................. 26 Cantrell, Minister Wes........................................................................................ Page 2660 Coomer, Pastor Kenneth H., Junior........................................................................ Page 96 Crosby, Pastor Tony ............................................................................................. Page 643 Cunningham, Reverend Andy ............................................................................ Page 3411 DeLoach, Pastor Austin, Junior .......................................................................... Page 1826 Dodd, Minister Blake.......................................................................................... Page 3283 Eason, Pastor Gregory Vaughn, Senior. ............................................................. Page 1021 Edwards, Pastor Anthony ................................................................................... Page 2753 Goodman, Reverend Gerald B............................................................................ Page 2642 Helton, Pastor Jerry .............................................................................................. Page 138 Howard, Reverend Karlton................................................................................... Page 173 Kendrick, Reverend James ................................................................................... Page 163 Lacey, Reverend Lee .......................................................................................... Page 2161

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LaRocca-Pitts, Doctor Beth .................................................................................. Page 259 McWhorter, Reverend Doctor Stephen ................................................................ Page 589 Mitchell, Reverend Lenton, Junior ....................................................................... Page 676 Neal, Representative Jay......................................................................................... Page 72 Newman, Reverend Ray ..................................................................................... Page 2285 Nix, Representative Randy ................................................................................. Page 4174 Pinson, Doctor John.............................................................................................. Page 207 Porter, Doctor George......................................................................................... Page 1899 Pressey, Reverend Cail ......................................................................................... Page 520 Purvis, Pastor William T., III ............................................................................... Page 117 Rollins, Pastor Beverly ....................................................................................... Page 2580 Sandlin, Doctor W. Keith ................................................................................... Page 3467 Simmons, Reverend Reginald ............................................................................ Page 1143 Stephens, Reverend Rufus D. ............................................................................. Page 2685 Stewart, Reverend Michael................................................................................. Page 1779 Tate, Doctor Benny............................................................................................. Page 1065 Thompson, Reverend Joey ................................................................................... Page 716 Vivenzio, Reverend Doctor Peter ......................................................................... Page 943 Walker, Doctor Richard........................................................................................ Page 147 Walls, Reverend Jerry........................................................................................... Page 129 Waters, Reverend Brad......................................................................................... Page 189 Woods, Doctor Michael D.................................................................................... Page 227 Wright, Very Reverend Robert C. ...................................................................... Page 2615 Zarama, Bishop Luis R. ........................................................................................ Page 550

CHARITIES AND CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS Sales and use tax exemptions; certain nonprofit volunteer health

clinics; extend ......................................................................................................HB 317Sales and use tax exemptions; disaster relief food donations; extend....................HB 333Sales and use tax exemptions; donated food for hunger relief; extend ..................HB 318Sales and use tax exemptions; food and beverages to food bank; extend..............HB 334Sales and use tax exemptions; nonprofit health centers, clinics, and food

banks; extend .......................................................................................................HB 319 CHARLTON COUNTY

Board of elections and registration; create .............................................................HB 569Probate court judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ..........................................HB 570

CHATHAM COUNTY Anne O. Mueller Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ............................................HR 292Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ......................HR 423

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Remove term limitations on the office of chairperson ........................................... SB 148Savannah, City of and Southeast LNG; form study committee; urge ....................HR 615Savannah, City of; term of office of board of education president;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 539State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

CHATSWORTH, CITY OF; annexation of certain territory; provide ..................HB 313

CHEROKEE COUNTY

Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

CHICKAMAUGA, CITY OF

State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

CHILD CUSTODY (See Domestic Relations) CHILD SUPPORT (See Alimony and Child Support) CHILDREN AND YOUTH (See Minors) CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACT

Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases;

provide for planning groups and work plans; standards........................................ SB 39Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant

women; eligible....................................................................................................HB 345Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;

registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ...................................................................................................................... SB 94

CHIROPRACTORS

Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services ..................................................... SB 135

CIGAR AND CIGARETTE TAXES

Cigar and cigarette tax; change certain definitions ................................................HB 152Tax on tobacco products; cigar tax through use of stamps; provisions..................HB 480

CITY COURTS (See Courts or Municipalities)

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CIVIL PRACTICE American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact ........................................................HB 45American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact ......................................................HB 242Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary

judgments in child custody cases; provisions...................................................... SB 139Civil actions; conservation easement property; provide limitation........................HB 102Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement

to counties for habeas corpus costs...................................................................... SB 193Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Commencement of action and service; certified process servers;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 284Fair and Orderly Administration of Capital Punishment Act; enact ......................HB 430Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia Tax Court; create ......................................................................................HB 100Marshal responsibilities; only certified may serve process in court;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 526Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; domestic relations cases; clarify ............HB 525Timber; unauthorized cutting and carrying away; change provisions....................HB 135

CIVIL PRACTICE ACT Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Commencement of action and service; certified process servers;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 284Georgia Tax Court; create ......................................................................................HB 100Marshal responsibilities; only certified may serve process in court;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 526 CLARKE COUNTY

Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95

CLAY COUNTY

Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ...................HB 604

CLINCH COUNTY Private First Class Don Manac Memorial Bridge; Clinch and Echols Counties; dedicate.................................................................................................HR 573

COBB COUNTY Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize .................................HB 608Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; terms of office of

members of authority; change provisions............................................................ SB 254

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South Cobb Development Authority Act; change the name; provide membership; geographical area of operations........................................ SB 266

State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize .................................HB 608

COFFEE COUNTY Sergeant Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; Coffee County; dedicate..................HR 547State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

COHUTTA, CITY OF; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize...........................HB 601

COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES Coin operated amusement machines; change certain definitions...........................HB 213Coin operated amusement machines; limit on number allowed

at location; exception ...........................................................................................HB 462Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19Revenue and tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise

and add definitions...............................................................................................HB 164

COLLEGE PARK, CITY OF City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority; create ......................................HB 459

COLQUITT COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95 COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS AND DESIGNATIONS

Anne O. Mueller Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ............................................HR 292C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway; Ellijay, Georgia; Gilmer County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 506Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge; City of Atlanta; dedicate ....................HR 719Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge; Jasper and Butts Counties;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 508Claude A. Bray, Junior Bridge; Meriwether County; dedicate ..............................HR 490Claude A. Bray, Junior Highway; City of Manchester, Georgia; dedicate ............HR 472Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate.................................HR 460Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Macon County; dedicate ...............................HR 82Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway; Upson County; dedicate ...........................HR 584Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ......................HR 423

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Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road; City of Lincolnton; dedicate...............................HR 509Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge; Pickens County; dedicate ...................................HR 572Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway; Gordon County; dedicate .......................HR 546Private First Class Don Manac Memorial Bridge; Clinch and Echols Counties; dedicate................................................................................................HR 573Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road; Berrien County; dedicate ..................HR 718Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection; City of Atlanta;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 642Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge; Augusta, Georgia; dedicate...............................HR 408Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway; Irwin County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 494Sergeant Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; Coffee County; dedicate..................HR 547Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge; Ware County; dedicate .........................HR 457Sergeant Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange; Bibb County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 253State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343Veal - Solomon Highway; Washington County; dedicate .....................................HR 618Willou Copeland Smith Highway; Glynn County; dedicate ..................................HR 617

COMMEND, ETC.

4-H Clubs of Georgia; leadership team; commend and invite to House................HR 1092010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 4282010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 4272011 Class of Leadership McDuffie; commend...................................................HR 10802011 legislative session administrative assistants; commend ..............................HR 1046Abasher, Wilburn Anderson; commend ...................................................................HR 73Adams, Brenda; commend......................................................................................HR 906Advancement Via Individual Determination; AVID Day;

March 23, 2011; recognize ..................................................................................HR 556African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite Community);

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 437Albany Technical College; 50th anniversary; recognize......................................HR 1058Alcorn, DeWayne P.; commend .............................................................................HR 210Alexander High School; commend.........................................................................HR 611Alexander, Tiffani; commend...............................................................................HR 1017Ali, Maisa Sulchi; commend ..................................................................................HR 242Allen, Mr. Marcus; commend.................................................................................HR 892Allen, Taylor; commend.........................................................................................HR 272Allred, Jimmy; commend .....................................................................................HR 1014Alou, Mrs. Susan Harman; commend ..................................................................HR 1077

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; commend and invite Director/Representatives to House ......................................................................HR 254

Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; commend .......................HR 86American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March, 2011; proclaim ..........................HR 413Americus District; commend and invite to House..................................................HR 475Andrews, Sherri; commend ....................................................................................HR 333Angles, Eleanor; commend.....................................................................................HR 704Angles, Ms. Eleanor; commend .............................................................................HR 624Anglin, Mrs. Deborah A.; commend ......................................................................HR 715Anthony, Patrick; commend ...................................................................................HR 544Arch Society; 20th anniversary; recognize.............................................................HR 696Arena, Michael C.; commend.................................................................................HR 236Arms Reach organization; second annual Literacy Walk; commend ....................HR 182Arts Clayton; 25th anniversary; recognize .............................................................HR 574Atlanta Apartment Association; commend.............................................................HR 284Atlanta Falcons; Arthur Blank; others; commend and invite to House..................HR 720Atlanta Housing Authority; J.B. Fuqua Foundation; others; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 260Auburn University football team; commend..........................................................HR 296Augusta State University men's golf team; commend and invite to House ...........HR 347Ayers, Mrs. Hazel; commend .................................................................................HR 725Ayres, Burton; commend........................................................................................HR 329Bailey, Major General Ronald L.; commend and invite to House .........................HR 365Bailey, Ms. Betty; commend ..................................................................................HR 963Baird, Mrs. Kim; commend..................................................................................HR 1047Baker, Kim B.; Special Agent in Charge; commend..............................................HR 273Banks, Effie Belle Patterson; commend .................................................................HR 449Bansley, Ms. Marcia; commend .............................................................................HR 995Barber, Ms. Brittne; commend .............................................................................HR 1036Barfield, Ms. Jessica; commend and invite to House.............................................HR 344Barker, KaMeesha Felice; commend......................................................................HR 207Barron, Stephanie C.; commend.............................................................................HR 239Bartley, Kasi Allison Joy; birth; celebrate..............................................................HR 214Basso, Kim; commend............................................................................................HR 890Bearden, Mr. Ted; commend..................................................................................HR 298Beasley, Katherine; commend................................................................................HR 231Beaver, Jenifer; commend ......................................................................................HR 802Bellew, Mrs. Cissy; commend................................................................................HR 940Bennett, Mrs. Lauri Jo; Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning; recognize .................HR 683Bentley, Mr. Darryl K.; commend........................................................................HR 1088Benton Elementary/High School; history; recognize .............................................HR 412Berner, Ms. Catherine; commend...........................................................................HR 966Berrong, Reverend Stan; commend........................................................................HR 876

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Berry, Mr. John; commend and invite to House ....................................................HR 388Berryman, Ms. Loretta; commend..........................................................................HR 724Bettler, Hope; Armuchee High School and Floyd County School

System 2011 STAR Student; commend ..............................................................HR 984Bigham, Mr. Randall; commend ............................................................................HR 854Blackwell, Cody James; commend.........................................................................HR 395Blair, Erika M.; commend ......................................................................................HR 939Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games; commend ...............................HR 594Blake, Mr. Otis D., Junior; commend.....................................................................HR 196Blogger Day at the state capitol; March 16, 2011; Georgia bloggers;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 603Bobb, Lisa; Andrew Hagenbush; Madeline Peake; Wesley Starrett;

commend .............................................................................................................HR 206BOMA Day at the Capitol; February 28, 2011; commend ....................................HR 417Boston, Mr. Ralph Harold "Hawkeye"; commend and invite to House.................HR 429Bouck, Daniel Lee, Junior; commend ....................................................................HR 871Bourne, Mr. Timothy M.; commend ......................................................................HR 639Bowling, Ms. Annette; commend...........................................................................HR 275Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 122Boylan, Colonel Tonya R.; commend ....................................................................HR 597Boylan, Mitchell; commend ...................................................................................HR 634Boynton, Amy; commend.......................................................................................HR 974Boynton-Robinson, Mrs. Amelia; honor ................................................................HR 394Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia; Youth of the Year; recognize...........................HR 591Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; commend and invite to House..........................HR 156Bradley, Doctor John "Doc", Senior; commend.....................................................HR 812Bradley, Patti; commend ........................................................................................HR 324Brain Tumor Foundation For Children, Incorporated; May as

Brain Tumor Awareness Month; commend ........................................................HR 996Branham, Chris; commend .....................................................................................HR 629Britt, Mr. Kenneth F.; commend ............................................................................HR 647Brock, Janet; commend ..........................................................................................HR 243Brooks, Kelsey; commend......................................................................................HR 300Brookwood High School football team; 2010 GHSA Class

AAAAA State champs; congratulate.....................................................................HR 84Brookwood High School football team; commend and invite to House................HR 386Brown, Mr. Arthur Lee; commend.........................................................................HR 997Brown, Mr. Tony "T." Graham; commend and invite to House ............................HR 390Brown, Reverend Corey D.; commend ....................................................................HR 26Brown, Zack; commend..........................................................................................HR 690Browning, Amanda D.; commend..........................................................................HR 216Bruce, Representative Roger; commend ................................................................HR 140

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Bryan, Dawn; commend .........................................................................................HR 901Buchanan, Mr. Chad; commend .............................................................................HR 944Buchanan, Ms. Kim; commend ..............................................................................HR 938Buford High School football team; 2010; commend .............................................HR 785Buford High School girls basketball team; 2010; commend..................................HR 786Buford High School softball team; congratulate ....................................................HR 971Buran, Nicholas; commend ....................................................................................HR 374Burden, Ms. Geneva L.; commend.........................................................................HR 404Burge, William J.; commend .................................................................................HR 448Burgess, Christy; commend....................................................................................HR 311Burkhart, Preston Walker; commend .....................................................................HR 133Burnham, Mrs. Leigha; Armuchee High School's 2011 STAR Teacher;

commend..............................................................................................................HR 983Burroughs, Mr. Glenny Donald "G.D.", II; commend ...........................................HR 612Burroughs, Mrs. Edna Wright; commend ..............................................................HR 614Buy Bartow-Work Bartow Campaign; recognize ..................................................HR 907Byers, Stanley; commend .....................................................................................HR 1081Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; 100th birthday; celebrate ...............................................HR 310Caldwell-Pope, Kentavious; commend ................................................................HR 1061Calhoun High School baseball team; commend.....................................................HR 309Calhoun High School cheerleading squad; recognize ............................................HR 308Calhoun, Mrs. Beverly W.; commend life and work .............................................HR 174Calloway, Pastor Stanley; commend ......................................................................HR 857Camera, Elliott; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend ...................................HR 990Capelouto, Ms. Susanna; commend .......................................................................HR 405Carden, Lindsey Brooke; commend .......................................................................HR 232Careers in Energy Week; October 17, 2011; recognize .........................................HR 608Careers in Energy Week; October 17, 2011; recognize .........................................HR 648Carter, Albert F.; commend....................................................................................HR 217Carter, Bishop C.L., Senior; commend ..................................................................HR 716Carter, Brett; commend ..........................................................................................HR 467Carter, Camera; commend....................................................................................HR 1019Carter, Joe; commend .............................................................................................HR 840Carter, Lillian Gordy; recognize.............................................................................HR 481Carter, Walter Thomas; Monroe County Fire Chief; retirement;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 970Casey, Delta; commend..........................................................................................HR 921Cason, Dana; commend..........................................................................................HR 929Cassada, Melissa; commend...................................................................................HR 943Castellano, Lila H.; commend ................................................................................HR 235Catholic Day at the state capitol; February 17, 2011; commend ...........................HR 306Cato, Mr. John; commend ......................................................................................HR 926Chamblee Middle School; congratulate .................................................................HR 411

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Chandler, Dakota; commend ..................................................................................HR 371Chaney, Mr. Daniel; commend...............................................................................HR 732Chang Bin Yim Day at the capitol; March 31, 2011; recognize ............................HR 763Chapman, John Carter; commend ............................................................................HR 40Chapman, John Carter; commend ..........................................................................HR 867Chattahoochee Bend State Park; opening; recognize...........................................HR 1065Chattahoochee High School football team; congratulate .......................................HR 485Cherokee Rose Foundation; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 432Chesne, Megan; Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2010; recognize....................................HR 163Chester-Burton, Mrs. Kathy; commend .................................................................HR 623Chi Eta Phi Sorority; Mu Phi Chapter; recognize ..................................................HR 352Childre, Elliot; commend .......................................................................................HR 633Children's Dental Health Month; February; recognize ..........................................HR 190Civil War; 150th anniversary; recognize................................................................HR 989Clark, Beth; commend............................................................................................HR 665Clark, Susan Lott; commend ..................................................................................HR 748Clary, Caitlin Breanne; commend ..........................................................................HR 212Clayton State University women's basketball team; commend..............................HR 754Clemmons, Mrs. Ofelia Sierra; commend ..............................................................HR 751Clergy Day; March 14, 2011; recognize and invite clergy to House .....................HR 551Climmons, Brooks; commend ................................................................................HR 545Clinch County High School football team; commend and invite to House ...........HR 433Cobb, Addison Forrest; commend..........................................................................HR 726Coca-Cola Company, The; 125th anniversary; commend .....................................HR 583Colbert, Tabitha Lynn; commend...........................................................................HR 965Coley, Mary Francis Hill; commend .....................................................................HR 479Collard Green Festival; Port Wentworth, Georgia; 14th annual; recognize ..........HR 487Collins Hill High School boys soccer team; congratulate......................................HR 578Collins Hill High School girls golf team; congratulate ..........................................HR 580Collins Hill High School softball team; congratulate.............................................HR 579Collins Hill High School wrestling team; congratulate..........................................HR 577Collins, Becky; commend.......................................................................................HR 336Collins, Mr. Britt Taylor; commend.......................................................................HR 915Collins, Mr. Larry; commend .................................................................................HR 946Collins, Mrs. Kathy; commend...............................................................................HR 372Colson, Debbie; commend......................................................................................HR 708Columbia High School Eagles basketball team; commend....................................HR 958Columbus Day at the Capitol; recognize and invite officials to House .................HR 434Community Health Centers Day; February 10, 2011; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 154Connell, Caleb; commend ......................................................................................HR 698Connelly, Robert Alexander; commend .................................................................HR 868Cook, Ms. Jessica; commend .................................................................................HR 821

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Cooper, Ms. Bessie; world's oldest living person; recognize.................................HR 137Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; cooking team; recognize.....................................HR 447Cotton, Anthony; commend ...................................................................................HR 590Coult-Bailey, Ms. Brenda; commend ...................................................................HR 1044Cowart, Mr. Kaleb; recognize ................................................................................HR 502Cox, Devin Hawkins; commend.............................................................................HR 866Cox, Ms. Karen; commend.....................................................................................HR 468Cramer, Courtney; commend .................................................................................HR 818Crisp Academy girls basketball team; GISA Class A State

Championship; commend ..................................................................................HR 1005Crooms, Bobby; commend .....................................................................................HR 659Cropf, Doctor Robert A.; commend .....................................................................HR 1034Culbert, Angela; commend.....................................................................................HR 822Cummings, Mrs. Alberta; commend ......................................................................HR 613Curen, Jared Van; Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Student; commend .............HR 982Dahlke, Mr. Matthew; commend............................................................................HR 369Daley, Danielle; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend...................................HR 994Dallis, Angela; commend .......................................................................................HR 885Dandy, Doctor J. Alphonso; commend ..................................................................HR 378Daniel, Ms. Ann; commend....................................................................................HR 534Darien Telephone Company; 100th anniversary; recognize ..................................HR 283Dasher, Mr. James W.; commend...........................................................................HR 533Davenport, Thomas Frederick, IV; commend ........................................................HR 873Davis, Julia; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend.........................................HR 991Davis, Marshall Langford, "Lang"; commend .......................................................HR 398Davis, Mr. Erroll B., Junior; retirement; recognize..............................................HR 1073Davis, Ms. Amanda; commend and invite to House ..............................................HR 695Davis, Tiffany; commend .......................................................................................HR 626Dean, Daniel; commend .........................................................................................HR 563Deen, Ms. Paula; commend....................................................................................HR 193Deen, Ms. Paula; commend and invite to House....................................................HR 247DeLoach, Doctor E. Daniel; commend ..................................................................HR 400DeLoach, Joseph; commend...................................................................................HR 316Delta Air Lines; 70th anniversary; recognize.........................................................HR 280Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; commend and invite

representatives to House ......................................................................................HR 525Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Sigma Chapter; 80th anniversary; recognize ...........HR 856Denniss, Julia Maria; commend .............................................................................HR 928Denson, Thornton John; commend.........................................................................HR 842Denton, Danielle; Young Miss Dacula 2010; recognize ........................................HR 164Devine, Tiffany; commend.....................................................................................HR 146Diabetes awareness; minority communities; recognize need.................................HR 527Dickerson Middle School; commend .....................................................................HR 776

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Dodgen Middle School; commend .........................................................................HR 780Domahidy, Mary R., PhD.; commend ....................................................................HR 998Dorminy, Doctor Arthur Leroy; commend and invite to House ............................HR 108Doukas, Mr. Peter G.; commend and invite to House............................................HR 431Drivin' 'N' Cryin'; band; commend and invite to House.........................................HR 387Drummond, Doctor Gavin; commend ..................................................................HR 1038Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce; recognize..................................HR 919Dudley, Traci; commend ........................................................................................HR 893Dunbar, Michael; commend ...................................................................................HR 733Dunn, Chatam; commend .......................................................................................HR 270Dunson, Mrs. Louise; birthday greetings; express .................................................HR 622Dunwoody Police Department; commend..............................................................HR 722Durden, Dustin; commend......................................................................................HR 664Duvall, Abby; Young Junior Miss Dacula 2010; commend ..................................HR 168Eagar, Mrs. Patty; commend ..................................................................................HR 883Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Recognition Day;

February 26, 2011; recognize ..............................................................................HR 380East Side Elementary School; commend................................................................HR 777Eastside High School Academic Team; commend.................................................HR 788Economic Development Day at the state capitol; January 26, 2011;

recognize................................................................................................................HR 48Edwards, Mr. George; commend............................................................................HR 905Edwards, Reverend Joe E.; commend ....................................................................HR 846Effingham County Day at the Capitol; January 24, 2011; recognize.......................HR 36Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; commend ...............................HR 37Elbert County High School JROTC Raider Team; recognize................................HR 379Ellis, William Paul; commend................................................................................HR 131Ellison, Mrs. Addie Kate Taylor; 100th birthday; commend...............................HR 1050Emanuel County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House.............................HR 474Emergency Management Agency Recognition Day; recognize.............................HR 204Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; February 16, 2011;

recognize.............................................................................................................HR 185Emerson, Patrick; commend...................................................................................HR 764Emory University; 175th anniversary; recognize...................................................HR 734End the Commercial Exploitation of Children Day at the state capitol;

recognize................................................................................................................HR 88Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 16th, 2011; recognize..................HR 51Erez, Shifra Bracha; commend...............................................................................HR 515Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated;

commend............................................................................................................HR 1062Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension; recognize ...................................HR 605Everton, Tyler; commend .......................................................................................HR 455Exchange Club of Dublin, Georgia; commend ......................................................HR 681

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Exchange Club of Statesboro, Georgia; National Exchange Club; recognize..............................................................................................................HR 561

Faal, Jonelle P.; commend .....................................................................................HR 224Fallon, Frank Hare; commend ................................................................................HR 863Fandel, Mr. Gene; commend ..................................................................................HR 290Farm to School Day at the state capitol; March 30, 2011; recognize.....................HR 589Fauntroy, Mr. Walter; commend ............................................................................HR 162Fedelem, Chris; commend......................................................................................HR 837Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; commend..........................................................HR 288Ferguson, Chase; commend....................................................................................HR 636Fern, Kenneth, Junior; commend .............................................................................HR 97Fielding, Ms. Candida; commend...........................................................................HR 625Filpovich, Ms. Jewel; commend.............................................................................HR 914Firefighters' Recognition Day; 39th; Firefighters of Georgia; recognize ................HR 44First Annual Women's Equality Day Tea and Luncheon in Douglas

County; recognize ................................................................................................HR 159Flory, Nate; commend ............................................................................................HR 456Ford Retiree Timex Club; 5th annual Christmas banquet; recognize ....................HR 562Ford, Colt; commend and invite to House .............................................................HR 436Forestry Day at the Capitol; February 9, 2011; recognize .....................................HR 158Forrester, Mr. Whitfield R.; commend ...................................................................HR 979Foster, Jimmie L.; National Commander; American Legion;

commend and invite to House ...............................................................................HR 55Four County Area Exchange Club; National Exchange Club; recognize ..............HR 705Franklin Covenant Baptist Church; 163rd anniversary; recognize ......................HR 1041Franklin, Trent; commend ......................................................................................HR 656Fraternal Order of Police; Fraternal Order of Police Day; March 2;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 406Frazier, Doctor Wayne; commend........................................................................HR 1078Frederica Academy boys basketball team; recognize.............................................HR 682Fuller, Christy; commend .......................................................................................HR 891Furino, Toni; commend ..........................................................................................HR 839Gaddy, Janet; commend..........................................................................................HR 899Gainer, Mrs. Peggy; outstanding public service; commend.....................................HR 85Gambill, Mr. Matthew Harris; commend ...............................................................HR 843Gantt, Elaine; commend .........................................................................................HR 935Geneva Baptist Church; 100th anniversary; recognize ........................................HR 1056Georgia Association of REALTORS; GAR Day; February 28, 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 403Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; commend.................................................HR 674Georgia Day; February 12, 2011; Oglethorpe Chapter National

Society DAR; recognize ........................................................................................HR 27Georgia Downtown Association; commend...........................................................HR 519

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Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; February 8, 2011; commend and invite members to House ................................................................................HR 53

Georgia Free Clinic Network Day; March 16, 2011; recognize ............................HR 441Georgia Green Industry Association; commend ....................................................HR 119Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; recognize............................................HR 463Georgia Institute of Technology Day; state capitol; January 12, 2011;

recognize................................................................................................................HR 21Georgia Justice Project; 25th anniversary; commend ...........................................HR 787Georgia National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program; Fort Stewart

and Fort Gordon; recognize .................................................................................HR 790Georgia Peach Festival; commend and invite 2010 Peach Queens

to House .................................................................................................................HR 94Georgia Pre-K Week; first week of October; recognize .......................................HR 362Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; March 22, 2011; declare .................................HR 569Georgia School Boards Association; recognize .....................................................HR 803Georgia Sheriffs' Association; representatives; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 620Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Day; March 2, 2011; recognize ................HR 439Georgia State Patrol Post 42; Motor Vehicle Safety Facility; commend...............HR 729Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; February 9, 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 145Georgia Underage Alcohol Investigations Group; recognize ................................HR 402Georgia Work Ready program; Mr. Joe Bush; recognize ......................................HR 969Georgia's music therapists; commend ....................................................................HR 354Gerena, Adriana; commend....................................................................................HR 226Giddens, Doctor Don P.; recognize ........................................................................HR 482Giles, Tracey L.; commend ....................................................................................HR 201Gillham, Ms. Cortney; commend ..........................................................................HR 848Gilsinan, Doctor James F.; commend...................................................................HR 1060Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 15, 2011; commend ........................HR 263Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta; recognize ...................................................HR 393Global Teachers Research and Resources, Incorporated; commend......................HR 653Goebeler, Mr. Nicholas Joseph; commend...........................................................HR 1025Goodman, Mr. William S.; commend ....................................................................HR 121Gordy, Mr. Josh; commend ....................................................................................HR 950Grady, Mr. Willie Frank; 100th birthday; congratulate ......................................HR 1055Gray, Carson Davis; commend...............................................................................HR 841Gray, Virginia Burton; commend and invite to House...........................................HR 257Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; commend ...................................................HR 70Green Power EMC; commend................................................................................HR 205Greenberg, Zeb; commend .....................................................................................HR 819Greer, Mrs. Jennifer; Model High School's 2011 STAR Teacher;

commend..............................................................................................................HR 987

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Gregory, Jay; commend..........................................................................................HR 323Griffin, Kristina; commend ....................................................................................HR 335Griffin, Mandy; commend......................................................................................HR 937Griffin, Mrs. Ruth Evans; honor.............................................................................HR 180Griffis, Mr. William I.; commend ..........................................................................HR 514Grindley, George "Trey" Howell, III; commend....................................................HR 568Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; February 23, 2011; recognize......................HR 382Gwinnett Federal Credit Union; SKOK St. Brothers Albert;

partnership; recognize........................................................................................HR 1033Habersham County ten and Under All-Star girls basketball team;

recognize .............................................................................................................HR 713Habersham County twelve and Under All-Star girls basketball team;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 714Hagler, Devan; commend .......................................................................................HR 913Hall, Anna; commend.............................................................................................HR 912Hall, Doctor James Benito, MPH, PhD, Drs. Ph; commend ..................................HR 957Hampton, Kim; commend ......................................................................................HR 920Harbert, Mrs. Mary Sidney Kelly; recognize .........................................................HR 699Harbin Clinic; Rome, Georgia; commend..............................................................HR 844Harbin, Diane; 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner;

commend............................................................................................................HR 1007Harrell, Bobby and Vivian; 50th wedding anniversary; commend........................HR 503Harris, Asha; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend........................................HR 992Harris, Ms. Heather; commend...............................................................................HR 373Harris, Reverend James Calvin; 60th pastoral anniversary; recognize ..................HR 128Hawk, Alex; commend ...........................................................................................HR 635Hawkins, Holly; Miss Sophomore Dacula 2010; commend ..................................HR 167Hawkins, Mrs. Geneva; 100th birthday; recognize ................................................HR 815Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 466Heida, Mary Francis; Model High School's 2011 STAR Student;

commend..............................................................................................................HR 981Heidel, Ms. Alva Eaton; commend ........................................................................HR 673Hemophilia of Georgia Day; February 3, 2011; declare .........................................HR 74Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; recognize ...................................HR 1020Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; commend ...............................HR 1091Henry, Michael Owen; commend...........................................................................HR 221Henry, Reverend Darrell; commend.........................................................................HR 93Hensley, Gary D.; commend ..................................................................................HR 198Herbst, Doctor Susan; commend ............................................................................HR 731Herina, Britt; commend ..........................................................................................HR 628Hester, Ellen; commend..........................................................................................HR 836Hetherington, Zachary; commend ..........................................................................HR 170

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Hicks, Justin; commend..........................................................................................HR 654Hightower Trail Middle School; commend............................................................HR 781Hill, Linda; commend.............................................................................................HR 334Hillman, Christina; commend.................................................................................HR 752Hines, Leanne; commend .......................................................................................HR 934Historic Demorest School; recognize .....................................................................HR 712Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network; Georgia;

recognize............................................................................................................HR 1076Hodges, Doctor Cecil A.; condolences.................................................................HR 1051Holcomb, Jennifer M.; commend ...........................................................................HR 238Holcomb, Ms. Mary; commend............................................................................HR 1045Holden, Doctor Lynne; Mr. Frank Walker; commend ...........................................HR 537Hollingsworth, William Glenn; Ms. Shari Spokes; commend ...............................HR 465Holt, James and Meredith; 50th wedding anniversary; recognize .........................HR 592Home Education Day at the Capitol; recognize .......................................................HR 87Hooten, Tetse; commend........................................................................................HR 796House Interns for the 2011 Regular Session; commend ........................................HR 789Hovet, Sierra; commend .........................................................................................HR 895Howard, May duBignon Stiles; recognize..............................................................HR 480Howard, Mr. Tim; commend................................................................................HR 1037Hoyt, Jack; commend .............................................................................................HR 671Hutchins, Reverend Markel; commend ..................................................................HR 348Isdell, Mr. Allen, Senior; commend .......................................................................HR 399Isome, Reverend Brandon Ralph; Nazareth Baptist Church; recognize ................HR 126Jack and Jill of America; Savannah Chapter; recognize ......................................HR 1092Jackson, Mr. Roosevelt; commend.........................................................................HR 931Jackson, Patrick Alexander; commend...................................................................HR 225Jackson, Senior, Alvin; 25th Annual Heart of the Community

Board of Governors' Award Winner; commend................................................HR 1009James, Mr. Christopher; commend.......................................................................HR 1027James, William; commend ...................................................................................HR 1011Jenkins, Mrs. Ashley; commend.............................................................................HR 442Jenkins, Ms. Cynthia Jackson; commend...............................................................HR 517Jernigan, Mr. Iry; commend ...................................................................................HR 125Jewish Heritage Month; September, 2011; recognize............................................HR 464Johansen, Eric; commend .......................................................................................HR 814Johanson, Mr. Eric; Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Teacher;

commend..............................................................................................................HR 980John Marshall Law School; faculty; staff; students; Board Chairman;

commend..............................................................................................................HR 452Johnson, Danyale; commend..................................................................................HR 320Johnson, Matthew; commend .................................................................................HR 884Johnson, Ms. Ashley; commend.............................................................................HR 909

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Johnson, Ms. DiAnne; commend ...........................................................................HR 897Johnson, Roban; commend.....................................................................................HR 801Johnston, Doctor Linda M.; commend ...................................................................HR 887Jonah, Gerald; commend ........................................................................................HR 209Jones County Lady Hounds softball team; commend and invite to House............HR 111Jones, Brad; commend............................................................................................HR 660Jones, Honorable Steve C.; commend ....................................................................HR 917Jones, Joey; United States Marine Sergeant; commend and invite to

House ...................................................................................................................HR 430Jones, Master Sergeant Marvell O.; commend ......................................................HR 299Jones, Mr. Brian; commend and invite to House ...................................................HR 245Jones, Tyron; commend..........................................................................................HR 838Josey, Tarynn; commend........................................................................................HR 925Kap, Sergeant First Class Joe; Operation One Voice; recognize ...........................HR 367Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; recognize ............................................HR 607Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; recognize ............................................HR 709Kate's Club's inaugural Grief Awareness Day; March 1, 2011; recognize ............HR 438Keith, Ms. Lois; commend .......................................................................................HR 91Kemp, Jamie; commend .........................................................................................HR 658Kemp, Kandy; commend........................................................................................HR 797Kendrick, Reverend James; commend ...................................................................HR 978KIDDS Dance Project; commend...........................................................................HR 278Kiernan, Reverend Monsignor R. Donald; commend and invite to House............HR 255Kilpatrick, Kathryn; commend ...............................................................................HR 150Kindig, Briana Ashbrooke; commend ...................................................................HR 349King, Debbie; commend.........................................................................................HR 855King, Doctor Samuel T.; commend and invite to House .......................................HR 116King, Jonathan Bradford; commend.......................................................................HR 132King, Mr. Raymond; president; Zoo Atlanta; commend and invite to

House ...................................................................................................................HR 523King, Mr. William C.; commend............................................................................HR 784King, Ruben and Novella; commend .....................................................................HR 680Kirkland, Carla; commend .....................................................................................HR 208Koehler, Mr. Don; Georgia Peanut Commission; commend .................................HR 541Konarski, Mrs. Angie; commend ...........................................................................HR 375Kukkiwon Day at the state capitol; October 1, 2011; recognize............................HR 161Kuykendall, Doctor Mae; commend ......................................................................HR 888Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team;

commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 524Lamar, Beth; commend ..........................................................................................HR 949Lampros, Bruce; recognize.....................................................................................HR 483Lance, Justin; commend .........................................................................................HR 331Landers, Reverend André; 10th pastoral anniversary; recognize...........................HR 418

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Landry, Sekondi; commend and invite to House ...................................................HR 740Lanier, Luke R.; commend .....................................................................................HR 666Lanier, Sylvia; commend......................................................................................HR 1012LaPorte, Kailyn; commend.....................................................................................HR 730Lariscy, Michaela; commend .................................................................................HR 727Lariscy, Mrs. Kelli; commend................................................................................HR 728Larson, Ms. Kim; commend ...................................................................................HR 753Lassiter High School swim and dive team; commend and invite to House ...........HR 552Lassiter High School; commend.............................................................................HR 771Lathem, Mary; commend .....................................................................................HR 1016Lattimore, Marcia; commend .................................................................................HR 322Laughlin, Ms. Molly; commend ............................................................................HR 268Law, Doctor Jim Noel; recognize...........................................................................HR 396Leadership Cobb; commend...................................................................................HR 249Leadership Georgia; commend...............................................................................HR 559Leadership Paulding 21; commend ........................................................................HR 144Leadership Rockdale Class of 2011; commend .....................................................HR 192LeCain, Mr. Ken; commend ...................................................................................HR 953Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; commend and invite to House .......................................HR 107Lee, Jared; commend ..............................................................................................HR 852Lefton, Hannah; commend ...................................................................................HR 1035Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan; commend and invite

participants to House ...........................................................................................HR 435Leiden, Mr. Eric; commend....................................................................................HR 900Leitgeb, Mr. Frank; commend................................................................................HR 669Leitgeb, Mr. Richard Frank; commend and invite to House..................................HR 645Lenett, Mary; commend..........................................................................................HR 328Lesniewski, Victor Adam; commend ....................................................................HR 233Lewis, Angie; 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner;

commend............................................................................................................HR 1008Lewis, Mr. Roy; commend .....................................................................................HR 947Lewis, Mr. Thomas C.; commend ..........................................................................HR 845Lewis, Mrs. Jewell; commend................................................................................HR 595Lewis, Mrs. Myra commend...................................................................................HR 532Lewis, Representative John; Presidential Medal of Freedom;

commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 293Lewis, Tamla; Commissioner; commend...............................................................HR 484Lewis, Wes; commend............................................................................................HR 330Liberty Day; March 16, 2011; recognize................................................................HR 596LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; commend ....................................................HR 78Lilburn Woman's Club; commend..........................................................................HR 604Lindsey, Suzanne; commend..................................................................................HR 936Links Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2011; recognize ....................................HR 526

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Little, Clinton; commend........................................................................................HR 219Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; 60th anniversary; recognize .................HR 560Loe, Doctor Cindy; commend ................................................................................HR 951Long, Keri; commend.............................................................................................HR 213Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; commend..........................................................HR 954Love, Francis McIntire; commend .........................................................................HR 860Lowe, Mr. Gordon; commend and invite to House................................................HR 155Lowery, Alexandra K.; commend ..........................................................................HR 227Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2011; recognize.............HR 279Lynn, Railee; commend..........................................................................................HR 149Macauley, Brandon; commend...............................................................................HR 303Madison County; commend....................................................................................HR 955Madison, Reverend Arcoliua C.; honor..................................................................HR 179Magill, Mr. Daniel Hamilton; commend ..................................................................HR 99Mailloux, Jessy; Miss Junior Dacula 2010; commend...........................................HR 169March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol;

February 7, 2011; recognize ................................................................................HR 123Marchman, Kristie; commend ................................................................................HR 894Marshall, Irma; commend.......................................................................................HR 314Martin, Jenny Beth; commend................................................................................HR 410Mary Mac's Tea Room; 65th anniversary; commend and invite

staff to House .......................................................................................................HR 477Mashburn, Mr. Tyler; commend.............................................................................HR 942Massey, Cameryn; commend .................................................................................HR 811Mattox, Vicki; commend........................................................................................HR 972McCain, Susan; commend......................................................................................HR 816McCall, Mr. James Dillard "Dick"; commend .......................................................HR 918McClain, Dottie; commend ....................................................................................HR 326McCorkle, Don; Grower of the Year; commend and invite to House....................HR 115McCorkle, Mrs. Mary Cochran; 100th birthday; recognize .....................................HR 49McCray, Mr. Mackinley; commend .......................................................................HR 199McDannald, Doctor E.R. "Skip"; commend...........................................................HR 755McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House..............HR 473McGowan, Margaret; commend.............................................................................HR 927McGraw, Doctor Bob; commend ...........................................................................HR 823McGraw, Doctor Robert; Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR

Teacher; commend...............................................................................................HR 986McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 343McKeen, William; commend................................................................................HR 1086McLean, Thomas; commend ..................................................................................HR 148McMurray, Ms. Susan; commend ........................................................................HR 1049McNeill, Robbie; commend ...................................................................................HR 827Medders, Emmy; commend....................................................................................HR 911

INDEX 4755


Medders, Trip; commend .......................................................................................HR 910Melton, Mr. Stephen A.; commend ........................................................................HR 637Mendheim, Ms. Susan McNeill; commend..........................................................HR 1079Meng, Sandra; commend........................................................................................HR 833Menke, George; commend......................................................................................HR 829Menke, Julie; commend..........................................................................................HR 832Mercer, Jennifer; commend....................................................................................HR 662Merchant, Margaret; commend ..............................................................................HR 319MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; congratulate ....................................................HR 454Meyer, Ms. Katherine L.; recognize.......................................................................HR 593Middleton, Sakina C.; commend ............................................................................HR 229Military personnel; organizations that provide support; honor ..............................HR 528Miller, Mrs. Virginia; commend.............................................................................HR 194Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville; 50th anniversary; recognize.......................HR 576Mini America Park; commend ...............................................................................HR 743Miracle's Mile; Miracle Parham Williams; honor ..................................................HR 794Mitcham, Mr. Wil; commend .................................................................................HR 668Mitchell, Ms. Ashlee J.; commend .......................................................................HR 1083Mitchell, Russ; commend .......................................................................................HR 835Mitchum, Sheriff Robbie Darren; commend and invite to House..........................HR 117Monroe Area High School football team; commend .............................................HR 651Monroe, Ms. Irma J.; Women's History Month; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 256Moore, Mrs. Lauren Garrard; commend ................................................................HR 377Moore, Ms. Maya; commend ...............................................................................HR 1026Moore, Reverend, Doctor George, Senior; retirement; congratulate ...................HR 1071Moore, Terry; commend.........................................................................................HR 908Moot Court Team of the Georgia State University College of Law;

recognize............................................................................................................HR 1022Morales, Sydney; Miss Freshman Dacula 2010; commend ...................................HR 165Moreno, Ms. Bobbi Lyn; commend .......................................................................HR 952Morie, Mr. William F. "Bill", III; commend ..........................................................HR 945Morris, Caleb; commend ........................................................................................HR 606Mote, Mr. Steve; commend ....................................................................................HR 847Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; May, 2011; recognize ........................HR 672Mount Bethel Elementary School; commend.........................................................HR 774Mountain View Elementary School; commend......................................................HR 772Muhlenberg, Reverend Henry M.; 300th anniversary of birth; recognize .............HR 875Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership; Victim Services Day;

April 1; recognize ................................................................................................HR 762Munsey, Cameron; commend.................................................................................HR 543Murdock Elementary School; recognize ................................................................HR 775Murphy, Dillon Shane; commend ..........................................................................HR 501

4756 INDEX


Musick, Evan; commend ........................................................................................HR 817Musick, Evan; Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Student; commend..............HR 985Myer, John Ownby; commend ...............................................................................HR 861NAACP; Youth and College Division; recognize..................................................HR 602National Day of the Cowboy in Georgia; July 23, 2011; recognize ......................HR 513National FFA Organization; FFA Day and Week; recognize ...............................HR 264National Foundation for Women Legislators; others; teen dating

violence; recognize ..............................................................................................HR 350Neal, Lauren; commend..........................................................................................HR 831Needham, Mr. Hal; commend and invite to House ................................................HR 366New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; commend...........................HR 697Newman, Reverend H. Ray, Senior; commend......................................................HR 973Newsome, Zachary Sumner; commend..................................................................HR 706Newton, Cameron Jerrell "Cam"; Heisman Trophy; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 522Nguyen, Davis; commend ......................................................................................HR 795Norcross High School boys basketball team; commend ........................................HR 742Norcross High School girls basketball team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 741North Georgia College and State University's Corps of Cadets;

commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 114North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team; commend ................................HR 670Northview High School Chamber Orchestra; commend........................................HR 265O'Callaghan; Ben Lacy, III; commend...................................................................HR 865Oglesby, David Lamar; commend............................................................................HR 39Oglesby, William Archer; commend........................................................................HR 41Oglesby, William Martin; commend ......................................................................HR 862Ola High School Band; commend ........................................................................HR 1018Olens, Jonathan; commend.......................................................................................HR 64Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Day; February 3, 2011;

commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 135Ouellette, Julia Lee; commend ..............................................................................HR 368Owen, Doctor Marion; commend...........................................................................HR 567Owens, Brandon; commend ...................................................................................HR 710Owens, Braxton; commend ....................................................................................HR 707PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; February 22, 2011; recognize....................................HR 267Page, Charles; commend ........................................................................................HR 353Palmer, Mark; commend ........................................................................................HR 360Payne, Mrs. Hart Wilheit; commend ......................................................................HR 688Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; March 17, 2011; recognize ...............HR 127Pennamon, Karen; commend..................................................................................HR 337Petite, Mr. Thomas David; commend ....................................................................HR 415Phillips, Kim; commend .........................................................................................HR 924

INDEX 4757


Phillips, Mrs. Verna; commend..............................................................................HR 530Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend and invite representatives

to House ...............................................................................................................HR 676Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 110Pierson, Tim; commend..........................................................................................HR 338Police chiefs; other heads of law enforcement; day of recognition;

recognize .............................................................................................................HR 291Polk, Doctor Marcus; commend.............................................................................HR 859Pope High School girls volleyball team; commend ...............................................HR 770Pope High School wrestling team; commend and invite to House ........................HR 512Pope High School; commend .................................................................................HR 769Port Wentworth, City of; 40th annual Stand up for America Day;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 531Porterfield, Mr. Rob; commend............................................................................HR 1075Portwood, Henry Randall, Junior; commend .........................................................HR 872Powell, Christa; commend......................................................................................HR 930Pozna, Alexandra Ashley; commend........................................................................HR 43Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; March 14, 2011; recognize ...............................HR 470Pruett, Betsy; commend........................................................................................HR 1013Pruitt, Mr. Steve; commend....................................................................................HR 902Psi State Georgia chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 649Puckett, Hannah; commend....................................................................................HR 271Pulliam-Davis, Barbara; commend.........................................................................HR 830Purcell, Mr. Douglas Clare; retirement; recognize...................................................HR 92Radford, Michelle; commend .................................................................................HR 932Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Citizenship Education Fund; recognize ......................HR 717Rains, Brittany; commend ......................................................................................HR 151Raisin, Mr. Saul; commend ....................................................................................HR 571Ramsey, Mrs. Becky; commend...........................................................................HR 1029Ratkitt, Mr. Steven A.; commend...........................................................................HR 130Ray, Cayse; commend ............................................................................................HR 269Ray, Honorable James "Larry"; retirement; recognize...........................................HR 736Reagan, Ronald; 100th anniversary of birth; accomplishments;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 188Redding, Daniel; commend ....................................................................................HR 663Register, Natalie; commend....................................................................................HR 798Rhyant, Mr. Lee E.; commend ...............................................................................HR 621Rhyant, Mr. Lee E.; commend ...............................................................................HR 638Rice, Mr. Bob; commend .......................................................................................HR 570Rice, Paul; Ms. Ana Gordy; commend...................................................................HR 301Rich, Hunter; commend..........................................................................................HR 765

4758 INDEX


Richards, Dalton Benjamin; commend and invite to House ....................................HR 52Rickman, Lindsey; commend .................................................................................HR 318Robertson, Reverend Sandra; commend ................................................................HR 195Robinson, Doctor Amelia Platts Boynton; recognize.............................................HR 601Robinson, Doctor Michael H.; commend...............................................................HR 397Robinson, Laurie; commend...................................................................................HR 886Robinson, Mr. Gerard; commend and invite to House...........................................HR 294Rocky Mount Elementary School; commend.........................................................HR 768Rodgers, Matthew Parker; commend .....................................................................HR 956Rodriguez, Mr. David, Junior; commend ...............................................................HR 202Rondone, Joseph Eugene; commend ......................................................................HR 766Rosché, Mr. Geoff; commend ................................................................................HR 923Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home; 100th anniversary; commend...............................HR 806Rowe, Abi; commend .............................................................................................HR 889Royal, Nicholas Andrew; commend.......................................................................HR 183Royal, Nicholas; commend.....................................................................................HR 416RSV Awareness Month; October; recognize..........................................................HR 276Rucker, Anaiah; commend .....................................................................................HR 723Rue, Daniel Nelson; commend...............................................................................HR 874Rural Health Day at the state capitol; February 16, 2011; recognize.....................HR 101Rural Metro Ambulance; 63rd anniversary; commend ..........................................HR 203Russell Space Center Program's STS-13 Mission; commend ..............................HR 1028Sadri, Doctor Hamid; commend...........................................................................HR 1032Saint Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; members; recognize...................HR 505Saint Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah; committee members; commend

And invite to House .............................................................................................HR 258Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church; 50th anniversary; recognize .....................HR 469Saint Pius X High School; history; recognize ........................................................HR 443Sanders, Mr. Larry; retirement; recognize..............................................................HR 453Sanders, Mrs. Michelle Plemons; commend ........................................................HR 1042Sanders, Ms. Jane; commend .................................................................................HR 878Sandy Creek High School football team; commend and invite to House ..............HR 345Savage, Mr. Chris; commend .................................................................................HR 975Saxon, Miss Jenna Brooke; Georgia Watermelon Queen; 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 446Saxon, Mrs. Annie Howard; commend ..................................................................HR 988Schmidt, Elizabeth J.; commend ............................................................................HR 228Schofield, Mr. Derrick D.; commend .....................................................................HR 678School Choice Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2011; recognize .....................HR 46Schwartz, Mrs. Janet; commend.............................................................................HR 376Scott, Dylan; commend ..........................................................................................HR 361Scott, Ms. Megan Ford; commend .........................................................................HR 959Screen, Robert Martin, Ph.D.; commend................................................................HR 749

INDEX 4759


Scroggs, Amy; commend .......................................................................................HR 877Scruggs, Ms. Kathleen E.; commend .....................................................................HR 538Sellier, Honorable Tony; honor life and invite Mrs. Judye Sellier

to House ...............................................................................................................HR 136Senior Week at the Capitol; week of February 21, 2011; recognize .....................HR 357Senior Week at the Capitol; week of February 21, 2011; recognize......................HR 414Sense of the House of Representatives; shooting in Tucson, Arizona;

express ...................................................................................................................HR 79Seon, Ms. Marjorie; outstanding public service; commend ...................................HR 274Shackelford, Matthew; commend.........................................................................HR 1039Shallowford Falls Elementary School; commend ..................................................HR 778Sharp, Bill; commend .............................................................................................HR 313Sharpe, Shanah Karen; commend...........................................................................HR 222Sharrock, Patrick; Sharrock family; commend.......................................................HR 686Sharrock, Patrick; Sharrock family; commend.......................................................HR 745Shea, Kathleen; commend ......................................................................................HR 332Sheppard, Ross; commend ...................................................................................HR 1006Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend............................................................................HR 262Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend and invite to House ...........................................HR 259Shipp, Mr. David L.; commend..............................................................................HR 650Shurling, Mr. Horace Clark; 90th birthday; commend...........................................HR 215Sikes, Mrs. Misti; commend...................................................................................HR 850Sikes, Ms. Mary Ann; commend ..........................................................................HR 1087Sinkfield, Honorable Georganna; commend and invite to House..........................HR 587Skin Cancer Awareness Day; February 23, 2011; recognize ...................................HR 76Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; recognize .................................................................HR 750Smith, Judge Larry; commend................................................................................HR 679Smith, Judge Sidney O., Junior; commend ..............................................................HR 22Smith, Kevin; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend ......................................HR 993Smith, Kimberly; commend ...................................................................................HR 315Smith, Mr. Hoyt R.; commend ...............................................................................HR 684Smith, Mr. Samuel "Grady", Senior; commend .....................................................HR 557Smith, Ms. Diane; commend ..................................................................................HR 853Smithgall, Mrs. Celestia "Lessie" Bailey; 100th birthday; commend....................HR 685Snell, Steven; commend .........................................................................................HR 657South Dodge Elementary School washboard band; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 721Southern Center for Human Rights; 35th anniversary; recognize..........................HR 646Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians; 2010;

commend..............................................................................................................HR 339Spencer, David Vaughn; commend ........................................................................HR 223Spinks, Nichole; commend.....................................................................................HR 632Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; February 8, 2011; recognize........................HR 157

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Starling, Ronald and Virginia; 75th wedding anniversary; recognize ...................HR 834Starnes, Mr. James L.; 90th birthday; recognize ....................................................HR 138Stephens, Ms. Phyllis; commend............................................................................HR 281Still, Thomas Andrew; commend...........................................................................HR 566Stokes, Morgan Alexis; Teen Miss Dacula 2010; commend .................................HR 166Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol;

February 3, 2011; recognize ................................................................................HR 118Stopp, Ms. Kelly; commend ...................................................................................HR 539Storrs, Dennis Benjamin; commend.......................................................................HR 870Stratford Academy boys soccer team; commend ...................................................HR 141Stratford Academy girls soccer team; commend....................................................HR 142Struble, Robert Bryan; commend ...........................................................................HR 266Sturkey, Ann; commend .........................................................................................HR 922Suarez, Mr. Lorenzo T., II; commend ...................................................................HR 104Suilmann, Lauren; commend..................................................................................HR 631Sutherland, Mr. James Eugene "Gene", Senior; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 476Sweat, Keith; commend and invite to House .........................................................HR 553Tabak, Mrs. Jeanette Oppenheimer; commend ......................................................HR 529Taiwan; relations with the United States; commend..............................................HR 500Tannahill, Sue; commend .......................................................................................HR 321Tarleton, Vicki; commend......................................................................................HR 933Tau, Mr. Jim; commend .........................................................................................HR 903Taylor, Doctor Gwendolyn S.; Georgia's Middle School Principal

of the Year; commend............................................................................................HR 65Taylor, Mr. Fred Douglass; commend....................................................................HR 882Taylor, Mr. Jerome; commend ...............................................................................HR 807Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day; February 9, 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 187Temple Beth Tefilloh; commend............................................................................HR 588Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 521The Farmers Bank; 100th anniversary; recognize..................................................HR 828The Frame Source; Sandy Springs, Georgia; recognize.........................................HR 677The Friends School of Atlanta; 20th anniversary; recognize .................................HR 735Thomas, Ethan; commend ......................................................................................HR 370Thomas, Mr. Nello; commend................................................................................HR 898Thomas, Wren; commend.......................................................................................HR 627Tigner, Darnell B.; commend .................................................................................HR 869Timber Ridge Elementary School; commend ........................................................HR 782Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day;

February 10, 2011; recognize ..............................................................................HR 261Todd, Daphne; commend .......................................................................................HR 703

INDEX 4761


Todd, Michelle; commend......................................................................................HR 702Tourism Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2011; declare....................................HR 47Townsend, Miriam H.; commend...........................................................................HR 240Tritt Elementary School; commend........................................................................HR 779Trotter, Mr. Daniel D. "Dink", Senior; commend ..................................................HR 609Trower, Jake; commend........................................................................................HR 1048Tucker, Otho; commend .........................................................................................HR 824Turkish-American Day at the state capitol; March 29, 2011; recognize................HR 555Turner Theological Seminary Day at the state capitol;

February 3, 2011; recognize .................................................................................HR 89Turner, Ashley; commend ......................................................................................HR 799Ulmer, James C.; commend....................................................................................HR 241Underwood, Lance Christopher; commend............................................................HR 289University Hospital; Augusta; cardiac ablation staff; recognize............................HR 813University of Georgia majorette line; 2009-2010; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 391Unpingco, Mr. Ray; commend ...............................................................................HR 948Upward Sports Ministry of Smyrna First Baptist Church; commend ..................HR 1030Usher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leon; commend .....................................................HR 1053Utley, Mr. Jeffrey A.; commend.............................................................................HR 535Valdosta State University football team; commend...............................................HR 358Vancuren, Jared; commend ....................................................................................HR 820Vaughn, Cameron; commend .................................................................................HR 744Vaughn, Casey; commend......................................................................................HR 746Vaughn, Reverend Grady B.; commend.................................................................HR 558Veterinary Medicine Day; February 3, 2011; commend and

invite representatives to House..............................................................................HR 54Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall; Coweta County;

efforts to bring; commend ...................................................................................HR 805Vining, Marci; commend........................................................................................HR 968Vold, Emily; commend...........................................................................................HR 218Vrtis, Adam; commend...........................................................................................HR 630Walker Baptist Association; commend ..................................................................HR 305Walker, Honorable Larry; commend and invite to House .....................................HR 244Wall, Russell; commend.........................................................................................HR 825Wallace, Cynthia; commend...................................................................................HR 317Waller, Malcolm D.; commend ..............................................................................HR 197Walton High School girls tennis team; commend..................................................HR 773Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and invite to House..................HR 511Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and invite to House..................HR 548Walton High School; commend ...........................................................................HR 1090Ward, Janell; commend ..........................................................................................HR 826Ward, Mr. Hines; commend and invite to House ...................................................HR 462

4762 INDEX


Ward, Nancy; commend .........................................................................................HR 800Ware, Mr. Charles "Chuck"; commend..................................................................HR 143Ware, Mr. Charles "Chuck"; commend and invite to House..................................HR 286Watters, Sam; commend.......................................................................................HR 1015Weatherby, Mr. Paul; commend.............................................................................HR 103Webb, Ms. Melissa; commend ...............................................................................HR 851Welch, Patricia; commend......................................................................................HR 325Welsh, Coach Luther; commend ............................................................................HR 102Wessner, Matthew Scott; commend .......................................................................HR 184Wheeler High School; commend..........................................................................HR 1089Wheeler, Professor Jacqueline S.; commend .......................................................HR 1085Whelchel, John L.; commend ...............................................................................HR 1040Whipple, Stephen; commend..................................................................................HR 667Whitaker, Michael; commend ..............................................................................HR 1043White County High School softball team; 2010; congratulate...............................HR 540White, Casey; commend.........................................................................................HR 565Widespread Panic; commend and invite to House .................................................HR 246Wilby, Taylor Blakeslee; commend .......................................................................HR 864Wild Game Supper; 25th annual; commend.............................................................HR 83Wilder, Andrew; commend ....................................................................................HR 220Wilkins, Emily; commend......................................................................................HR 564Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team; commend .........................HR 655Wilkinson County Middle School; recognize ........................................................HR 542Will to Live Foundation; commend and invite to House .......................................HR 389Williams, Mrs. Maybell Hughes; commend.........................................................HR 1059Williams, Ms. Pam; commend .............................................................................HR 1084Williamson, Lynda B.; commend...........................................................................HR 661Willingway Hospital; Homecoming celebration; recognize ..................................HR 976Willis, Wesley Y.; commend................................................................................HR 1003Willis-Mathis, Shirlon; commend ..........................................................................HR 327Wilson, Mrs. Beth; commend...............................................................................HR 1010Windnagle, Debra; commend .................................................................................HR 312Winkler, Mr. Scott; commend and invite to House................................................HR 346Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; recognize ..................................................HR 504Women Entrepreneurs Day; March 15, 2011; Felicia Joy; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 409Women In NAACP and the Arms Reach organization; commend ........................HR 191Wood, Richard E. and Sarah E.; 50th wedding anniversary; recognize.................HR 451Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; commend .........................................HR 25Woolard, Catheren M.; commend ..........................................................................HR 478Workman, Phillips; commend ................................................................................HR 964World Plumbing Day; March 11, 2011; recognize ................................................HR 554WrestleMania XXVII; commend and invite representatives to House ..................HR 499

INDEX 4763


Wright, Meredith; commend ..................................................................................HR 147Wuertz, Theresa; commend....................................................................................HR 237Xiao, Wendy; commend .........................................................................................HR 904Yancey, Mr. Kevin; commend ...............................................................................HR 849Yang, Tracy Jane; commend ..................................................................................HR 211Year of Golf in Georgia; 2011; recognize ..............................................................HR 488Yelvington, Paige; commend .................................................................................HR 896YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend and invite

participants to House ...........................................................................................HR 450Yonz, James M.; commend ....................................................................................HR 230York, Mrs. Shannon; commend..............................................................................HR 392Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2011; recognize ................HR 189Young, Bishop Alfreda W.; commend ...................................................................HR 518Young, Mr. Gilbert; Doctor Amelia Platts Boynton; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 599Young, Mr. Tony; commend ..................................................................................HR 200Youth Leadership Athens class; Athens Clarke County; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 644Zager, Doctor Michael; commend............................................................................HR 67Zagoria, David C.; commend .................................................................................HR 234

COMMERCE AND TRADE

Chief's Law; enact ....................................................................................................HB 40Commerce and trade; deposit on beverage containers; recycling; provide..............HB 51Commerce; provide incandescent light bulbs manufactured in Georgia

not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation................... SB 61False advertising; use of term "wholesale"; repeal prohibition................................HB 42Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term.........................................................HB 205Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2011; enact ......................................HB 649Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Multiple-party accounts; definition include preneed service entities;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 449Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Preneed escrow; accounts titled in favor of registered entity; provide ..................HB 356Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities;

revise provisions .................................................................................................. SB 140Secondary metals recycler; maintain delivery person fingerprints; require...........HB 643Selling; motorcycles, all-terrain, and utility vehicles; exempt

from definition .....................................................................................................HB 217

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Suretyship; surety or cosigner entitled to notice of default by principal; provide.................................................................................................HB 245

Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide...................................................................................HB 423

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

Insurance; provide Commissioner shall determine if insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer ....................................................................... SB 252

COMMISSIONS

Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; enact.....................................................................................................HB 644

Georgia Commission on Family Economic Security; create .................................HB 458Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 264Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated

Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties ................... SB 17Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military

Children; adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact................................ SB 219Public Service Commission; chairperson selection; change certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 216Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission;

create ...................................................................................................................... SR 68State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula

and funding; establish ..........................................................................................HB 192State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide

for termination of certain rental/lease agreements................................................. SB 37 COMMITTEES

2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create .......................................................................................HB 265

Controlled substances; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; establish provisions..........................................................................HB 184

Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee.............................................................................................................. SB 36

Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ................ SB 186

Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness ...................................... SB 223

House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; create...............................HR 549House Family Economic Security Study Committee; create .................................HR 640

INDEX 4765


House Hydropower Study Committee; create ........................................................HR 694House School Bus Safety Study Committee; create...............................................HR 113House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create....................................HR 757House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding Study

Committee; create ................................................................................................HR 810House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability

Facilities; create ...................................................................................................HR 252House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal Heating

and Cooling Systems; create................................................................................HR 880House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia

Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create ..............................................................................................HR 384

House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create ..............................................................................................HR 426

House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy in Georgia; create.................................................................................................HR 520

House Study Committee on State Properties; create ..............................................HR 363House Study Committee on Tenth Amendment Enforcement; create ...................HR 153House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 643House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative; create..............HR 792House Study Committee on the Use and Development of Nuclear

Plants in Georgia; create ......................................................................................HR 691Joint Committee on Water Supply; create................................................................ SR 15Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia;

create ....................................................................................................................HR 598Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; create ...........................................................HR 9Martin Luther King, Junior Advisory Council; create; membership,

terms, duties; annual report.................................................................................. SB 141

COMMITTEES, STANDING Allison, Honorable Stephen; committee assignment............................................. Page 42 Assignments........................................................................................................... Page 96Austin, Honorable Rick; committee assignment ................................................... Page 42 Carter, Honorable Amy; committee assignment ................................................... Page 44 Casas, Honorable David; committee assignment .................................................. Page 42 Dempsey, Honorable Katie; committee assignment ............................................. Page 42 Dickerson, Honorable Tom; committee assignment ............................................. Page 44 England, Honorable Terry; committee assignment ............................................... Page 44 Golick, Honorable Rich; committee assignment................................................... Page 44 Hamilton, Honorable Mark; committee assignment ............................................. Page 44 Harden, Honorable Michael; committee assignment ............................................ Page 42 Houston, Honorable Penny; committee assignment.............................................. Page 44

4766 INDEX


Jones, Honorable Jan; committee assignment ....................................................... Page 44 Lindsey, Honorable Edward; committee assignment ............................................ Page 44 Meadows, Honorable John; committee assignment .............................................. Page 44 Morris, Honorable Greg; committee assignment .................................................. Peake, Honorable Allen; committee assignment................................................... Page 44 Powell, Honorable Jay; committee assignment..................................................... Page 44 Ramsey, Honorable Matt; committee assignment..........................................Pages 42, 44 Roberts, Honorable Jay; committee assignment ................................................... Page 44 Sheldon, Honorable Donna; committee assignment ............................................. Page 44 Smith, Honorable Richard; committee assignment ............................................... Page 44

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED Austin, Honorable Rick ........................................................................................ Page 584 Barnard, Honorable Terry....................................................................................... Page 21 Bearden, Honorable Timothy ............................................................................... Page 586 Butler, Honorable Gloria ...................................................................................... Page 580 Coan, Honorable Mike............................................................................................ Page 20 Cole, Honorable Jim ............................................................................................... Page 39 Coleman, Honorable Brooks P., Junior .................................................................. Page 73Dickey, Honorable Robert .................................................................................... Page 640 Gordon, Honorable J. Craig................................................................................ Page 4174 Governor ..................................................................................Pages 24, 25, 33, 45, 46, 47 Grant, Honorable Johnny........................................................................................ Page 42Henson, Honorable Steve ..................................................................................... Page 580 Jacobs, Honorable Mike ....................................................................................... Page 117 Jasperse, Honorable Rick........................................................................................ Page 23 Keen, Honorable Jerry ............................................................................................ Page 43 Legislative Counsel ................................Pages 24, 40, 158, 159, 160, 579, 581, 583, 585 Lieutenant Governor..............................................................Pages 41, 580, 582, 584, 586 Marin, Honorable Pedro ......................................................................................... Page 72 Martin, Honorable Charles E. "Chuck" ................................................................ Page 189 Mullis, Honorable Jeff .......................................................................................... Page 582 Nimmer, Honorable Chad..................................................................................... Page 641 Peake, Honorable Allen .......................................................................................... Page 42 Powell, Honorable Alan........................................................................................ Page 584 Rogers, Honorable Chip ....................................................................................... Page 586 Scott, Honorable Austin ......................................................................................... Page 47 Secretary of State...............................................................................Pages 1, 22, 635, 637 Sheldon, Honorable Donna..................................................................................... Page 48 Speaker of the House .................................................Pages 41, 42, 44, 580, 582, 584, 586 Talton, Honorable Willie ........................................................................................ Page 72

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Thomas, Honorable Brian W.................................................................................. Page 48 Williams, Honorable Mark P.................................................................................. Page 45

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Community Affairs, Department of; Martin Luther King, Junior

Advisory Council; create .......................................................................................HB 28Community Affairs, Department of; qualified local government;

repeal definition; provisions ................................................................................HB 260Martin Luther King, Junior Advisory Council; create; membership,

terms, duties; annual report................................................................................. SB 141State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local

plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program.................................................................................................................. SB 86

Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide ...................................HB 595Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide ...................................HB 596

COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Community Health, Department of; collect data on chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease; encourage ..........................................................HR 458

CONDOLENCES, ETC. Anderson, Mr. E. Lamar; condolences ...................................................................HR 701Andrews, Mr. Alphonso; condolences ...................................................................HR 600Banks, Mrs. Yvonne Stokes; condolences..............................................................HR 783Barrett, Mrs. Jackie Layne; condolences..............................................................HR 1063Billingslea, Mr. Albert; condolences......................................................................HR 106Bishop, Doctor Eugene M.; condolences .............................................................HR 1002Bradshaw, Wayne; condolences ...........................................................................HR 1023Brayboy, Mrs. Ella Mae Wade; condolences .........................................................HR 124Burnett, Ms. Shirley Gene; condolences ................................................................HR 297Calloway; Mr. Cason Jewell, Junior; condolences.................................................HR 737Cammon, Deputy William "Willie" Amos; condolences.......................................HR 804Cashin, Junior, Doctor John L.; condolences .......................................................HR 1000Chan, Chief Clarence Edgar "Butch"; condolences ...............................................HR 356Chastain, Mrs. Darcile Music; condolences .........................................................HR 1067Christian, Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco, III; condolences....................................HR 916Clark, Doctor L. Jack; condolences......................................................................HR 1004Coleman, Lieutenant Colonel Richard "Stock" C.; condolences ...........................HR 941Compton, Mr. Paul Allen; condolences..................................................................HR 575Crenshaw, Kent Rex; condolences .......................................................................HR 1052Cronic, Mr. G.A. "Lefty"; condolences..................................................................HR 359Crosby, Mr. Tom, Junior; condolences ................................................................HR 1074Crowell, Mrs. Carol Ethridge; condolences .........................................................HR 1024

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DeLong, Staff Sergeant John Michael; condolences..............................................HR 440Downes, Mr. Erik Lavere; condolences ................................................................HR 134Driebe, Mr. Charles J. "Chuck"; condolences ........................................................HR 536Dunning, Mr. Robert C., Senior; condolences .......................................................HR 100Durrett, Lieutenant Raleigh; condolences ................................................................HR 98Elliott, Tyron; condolences...................................................................................HR 1001Eunice, James; condolences....................................................................................HR 287Ferraro, Ms. Geraldine A.; condolences.................................................................HR 747Fetzer, Mr. Tim; condolences.................................................................................HR 756Gallup, Doctor Donald G.; condolences...................................................................HR 80Gallup, Doctor Donald G.; condolences................................................................... SR 42Gandy, Margaret Gregory; condolences...............................................................HR 1031Gibson, Mrs. Eula Mae; condolences.....................................................................HR 176Goggans, Briggs Arno; condolences ....................................................................HR 1021Gray, Mr Thomas Eugene "Tommy", Senior; condolences .................................HR 1064Hale, Mr. Robert Norman, Senior; condolences ....................................................HR 581Hall, Mrs. Lynnette Lachelle Shephard; condolences............................................HR 999Hanatani, Honorable Takuji; Japan; express condolences and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 619Hanson, Mr. Bobby C.; "Ludlow Porch"; condolences..........................................HR 351Hefner, Mr. James Homer; condolences ..................................................................HR 69Hinton-Howard, Mrs. Sarah Louise; condolences ...................................................HR 58Houk, Mr. Dean Clifton; condolences..................................................................HR 1057Inman, Mr. Samuel Cooper; condolences ................................................................HR 42Jacques, Mr. Wilfred James; condolences............................................................HR 1066Jacques, Mrs. Aleece Strickland; condolences.....................................................HR 1069Jarrard, Mrs. Mildred Anderson; condolences .......................................................HR 687Jenkins, Honorable Ray; condolences ....................................................................HR 277Jenkins, Mr. A. Felton, Junior; condolences ..........................................................HR 139Johnson, Mr. Charles E.; condolences......................................................................HR 59Jones, Mr. Joseph, Junior; condolences..................................................................HR 172Jones, Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliot; condolences .....................................................HR 120Kellett, Roy Ralph, Junior; former Chattooga County Sheriff;

condolences..........................................................................................................HR 304Kirkland, Mr. Zene William; condolences .............................................................HR 700LaTour, Mr. Nick; condolences..............................................................................HR 960LeCroy, Mr. Bill H.; condolences ..........................................................................HR 105LeCroy, Trooper Chadwick; condolences ................................................................HR 96Lowe, Mrs. Adella Young; condolences .................................................................HR 61Marshall, Mr. Raymond Royal; condolences ...........................................................HR 50Marshall, Mrs. Lula M.; condolences.....................................................................HR 181Mayweather, Mrs. Nella Beatrice; condolences.....................................................HR 175McDaniel, Ms. Allison L.; condolences ...............................................................HR 1068

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McGee, Mr. J. Baker; condolences.......................................................................HR 1070McKinney, Mr. James Edward "Billy"; condolences.............................................HR 160Miracle's Mile; Miracle Parham Williams; honor ..................................................HR 794Mitchell, Reverend Bennie R., Junior; condolences ..............................................HR 307Mitchell, Reverend Bennie, Junior; condolences ...................................................HR 173Morgan, Vanessa F. Booker; condolences .............................................................HR 793Morrison, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Powell; condolences ................................................HR 675Mullins, Mrs. Holly Cantrell; condolences ............................................................HR 295Myrick, Doctor Cecilia; condolences .....................................................................HR 171Nease, Mr. Lawton M., Junior; condolences..........................................................HR 486Neidenbach, Mr. Michael "Mickey" Eugene; condolences......................................HR 75O'Neal, Mr. Franklin Floyd, Senior; condolences....................................................HR 62Page, Annie Ruth Fortner; condolences ...................................................................HR 38Parks, Mr. Raymond; condolences ...........................................................................HR 77Pass, Mr. Spencer; condolences .............................................................................HR 355Pearson, Mrs. Evelyn Marie Tullis Roberts; condolences .....................................HR 689Peney, Sergeant Jonathan K. "Doc"; United States Army Ranger;

condolences .........................................................................................................HR 759Penn, Ms. Johnnie Young; condolences ................................................................HR 177Ralston, Mr. David Willard; condolences ..............................................................HR 285Ransom, Mr. Kristoffer Ronald; condolences ........................................................HR 445Reed, David Ronald; condolences........................................................................HR 1082Roberts, Ms. Mary Lou; condolences.....................................................................HR 767Robie, Mrs. Odelle Wynelle; condolences .............................................................HR 962Rountree, Mr. Ross Lee; condolences ....................................................................HR 711Saunders, Mr. Billy Joe "Bill"; condolences .........................................................HR 401Sense of the House of Representatives; shooting in Tucson, Arizona;

express ...................................................................................................................HR 79Sheffield, Mr. Mike; condolences ..........................................................................HR 516Simmons, Mrs. Ruth Scott; condolences................................................................HR 178Sims, Marie Smith; celebrate life ...........................................................................HR 652Smith, Mrs. Ola Mae Richardson; condolences .....................................................HR 858Snellings, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick D., Junior; condolences .........................HR 582Sosby, Reverend Jack; condolences .......................................................................HR 302Stanley, Mr. Ferman; condolences ...........................................................................HR 66Steine, Mr. Harry; condolences ..............................................................................HR 282Stockton, Mr. Clifford Courtney "Court"; condolences ...........................................HR 90Stone, Ms. Lela Wright; condolences.......................................................................HR 60Strickland, Mr. Nathaniel; condolences .................................................................HR 961Sykes, Mrs. Helen Louise Brown; condolences .......................................................HR 63Thompson, Mr. Bernard C.; condolences...............................................................HR 129Timmons, Honorable Jimmie Hodge, Junior; condolences..................................HR 1054Turk, Mr. Hugh K.; condolences............................................................................HR 444

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Tygrett, Mr. Howard, III; condolences.....................................................................HR 45Warren, Mr. Kylan S.; condolences .........................................................................HR 68Wingfield, Mr. Edward Henry; condolences..........................................................HR 967

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ad valorem tax; certain activities not breach conservation use


certain provisions...................................................................................................HB 95Agricultural Water Supply Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 368Agriculture and water resources; Agricultural Water Conservation

Incentive Program; change provisions.................................................................HB 499Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses; pollution

control; urge.......................................................................................................HR 1093Commerce and trade; deposit on beverage containers; recycling; provide..............HB 51Conservation and natural resources; certain civil penalties; exempt

state agencies .......................................................................................................HB 131Conservation and natural resources; mountaintop removal coal

mining; prohibit purchase and use.........................................................................HB 43Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education

Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..............................................HB 125Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit

Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment............................. SB 9Georgia Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience

Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act; enact .....................................................................................................................HB 657

Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government;

authorize.................................................................................................................HB 90House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal Heating

and Cooling Systems; create................................................................................HR 880Income tax credit; transfer, devise, and distribute unused conservation

credits; provide ....................................................................................................HB 222Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; change definition...............................HB 404Income tax; qualified reforestation expenses; provide credit.................................HB 621Joint Committee on Water Supply; create................................................................ SR 15Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346Solid waste management; cost reimbursement fees and surcharges;

change certain provisions.....................................................................................HB 274State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18

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State-wide water management planning; change certain policy provisions...........HB 111Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract;

provisions............................................................................................................. SB 218Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study; urge ....................................HR 424Trust funds administration; hazardous, solid waste management;

create - CA ...........................................................................................................HR 585Waste management; nonlapsing trust fund; create provisions - CA ......................HR 112Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting

shall be optional ................................................................................................... SB 157Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill

sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions........................ SB 110Water Conservation Act of 2011; enact .................................................................HB 153Water resources; regulate interbasin transfers; change certain provisions.............HB 134Water resources; Tennessee River interbasin transfer restrictions;

exempt withdrawals .............................................................................................HB 400Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority;

participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities,and system projects................................................................................................................. SB 122

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Alcohol Abuse Trust Fund; create - CA.................................................................HR 809Constitutionality of law; citizens shall challenge; provide - CA................................HR 4County functions; incorporated and unincorporated areas; limit - CA ..................HR 881County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 29County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 30County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 31County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 32County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 33County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 34County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 35Courts; judicial decisions binding; remove - CA .......................................................HR 5Economic Development Trust Fund; create - CA ..................................................HR 421Elective public office; person appointed to vacancy not eligible

for election; provide - CA........................................................................................HR 7Eminent domain; taking private property; prohibit - CA ...........................................HR 2Felony; certain convicted may register to vote; provisions - CA.............................HR 72Fiscal impact standards; tax exemption or credit amendment;

require comply - CA ............................................................................................HR 422Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; create - CA........................................................HR 808General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear

rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations - CA.......................... SR 84Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA................................................HR 186

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Judicial Qualifications Commission; remove discipline power; vested in General Assembly - CA ...........................................................................HR 6

Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA..........................HR 977Motor fuels sales tax; appropriated to provide public-use airports;

provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 419Property taxes; any governmental entity; abolish - CA..............................................HR 1Property; zoning laws; prohibit - CA .........................................................................HR 3Public funding of social services; religious or faith based organizations;

allow - CA............................................................................................................HR 425Public Service Commission; composition and terms; provide - CA......................HR 152Revenue Shortfall Reserve; enact - CA....................................................................HR 11Right to life; vested from moment of fertilization; provide - CA ........................HR 1072Sales and use tax; authorize without all independent school

participation; allow - CA .....................................................................................HR 761Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption - CA ...................HR 81Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes;

provide - CA ..........................................................................................................HR 12Sales and use tax; twenty-five percent for transportation; provide - CA .................HR 13State budget; rate of growth; limit - CA...................................................................HR 20Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to counties - CA ...............HR 420Taxpayer Dividend Amendment of 2012; enact - CA............................................HR 342Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations

on state government taxation and expenditures - CA............................................ SR 20The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Limit Amendment; enact - CA..........................HR 10Trust funds administration; hazardous, solid waste management;

create - CA ...........................................................................................................HR 585University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in lump

sum; repeal provision - CA......................................................................................HR 8University System of Georgia; tuition not exceed inflation rate;

provisions - CA....................................................................................................HR 383Waste management; nonlapsing trust fund; create provisions - CA ......................HR 112

CONTRACTORS Contractors; residential water treatment installation; exempt

from licensing ........................................................................................................HB 57Division of Roofing Contractors; create.................................................................HB 666Transportation, Department of; urged to prepare a list of contractors

to be utilized during weather emergencies ............................................................ SR 30

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CONTRACTS Attorney fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions ...................................HB 64Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections; change

provisions...............................................................................................................HB 30Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public

employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ................................. SB 40

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide ........................HB 199Controlled substances; certain drug-free zones; adopt and incorporate.................HB 491Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote

automated medication systems; authorize use.....................................................HB 457Controlled substances; Electronic Database Review Advisory

Committee; establish provisions..........................................................................HB 184Controlled substances; possession of and sale of pseudoephedrine drugs;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 437Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor

prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee.............................................................................................................. SB 36

Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; provisions............................................................................................................... SB 93

Pharmacists; hard copy prescriptions on security paper; define; require ...............HB 469The Anti Road Agent Gang Act; enact.....................................................................HB 36

COOK COUNTY; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ...............................HB 599

COOLIDGE, CITY OF Elections of the mayor/councilmembers ................................................................ SB 267Time of municipal elections; change provisions ....................................................HB 628

CORNELIA, CITY OF City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; create........................................HB 612

CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Corporations in Georgia; deposit money in African American financial

institutions; urge ..................................................................................................HR 407Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for

reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies .............................................................................................................. SB 64

Corporations; name and address registration with Secretary of State; require ..................................................................................................................HB 399

Instruments conveying interest; transfers of security instruments; include ...........HB 465

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Limited liability companies; low-profit companies; change certain provisions.................................................................................................HB 594

Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits............................................................................................. SB 121


CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF (See Penal Institutions)

COSMETOLOGISTS

Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions............................................................HB 374

COUNTIES (Also, see Local Government or Named County)

Child Protection Act; enact.......................................................................................HB 10Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition ...............HB 93Counties; redistrict themselves following decennial census; authorize .................HB 420County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 29County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 30County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 31County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 32County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 33County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 34County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 35Elections; add one percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the

Commission; provide...........................................................................................HB 262Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public works

contracts; provisions ............................................................................................HB 650Integrity in Public Proceedings Act; enact .............................................................HB 556Purchasing departments; public letting and bids; change provisions.....................HB 606Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide...............HB 34Service delivery strategy; water or sewer fees; change certain provisions ............HB 174State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to counties - CA ...............HR 420Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority;

participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects..................................................................................................... SB 122

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COURTS (Also, see Crimes and Offenses or Criminal Procedure) Appeal and error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees;

appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .......................................HB 41Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement

to counties for habeas corpus costs...................................................................... SB 193Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application

for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies................................................................................................. SB 64

Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs................ SB 50Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide

for planning groups and work plans; standards ..................................................... SB 39Courts; judicial decisions binding; remove - CA .......................................................HR 5Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the

service of certain protective orders........................................................................ SB 52Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody;

clarify provisions .................................................................................................HB 373District attorneys; invest in public safety and prevention, not

death penalty; urge...............................................................................................HR 250Elections; add one percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the

Commission; provide...........................................................................................HB 262Eligibility requirements; probate court clerks; modify provisions.........................HB 534Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; transfer service credit;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 542Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records; change provisions .............HB 402Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to


criminal records; change provisions ....................................................................HB 663Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for

magistrates/senior magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions............. SB 47Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein; Georgia

is republic, not democracy; inform......................................................................HR 340Georgia Tax Court; create ......................................................................................HB 100Honorary office of sheriff emeritus; qualifications; modify ..................................HB 376Judges and court employees; new employees not Retirement

System of Georgia members; provide .................................................................HB 236Judicial Qualifications Commission; remove discipline power;

vested in General Assembly - CA ...........................................................................HR 6

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Judicial Retirement System; certain judicial officers transfer funds; provide .................................................................................................................HB 533

Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and

uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists........................... SB 191Juvenile arrest and detention; when interim control of children

is permitted; change provisions ...........................................................................HB 471Juvenile court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete

provision ..............................................................................................................HB 272Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA..........................HR 977Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide.............................HB 149Marshal responsibilities; only certified may serve process in court;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 526Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys;

exceptions .............................................................................................................. SB 30Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody;

provisions; registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth ....................................................................................... SB 94

Superior court clerks; real estate or personal property filing fees; extend sunset dates ..........................................................................................................HB 198

Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child.................................... SB 210

CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

Assault and battery; crimes upon health care workers; increase punishment...........................................................................................................HB 559

Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions ............................................................................................HB 200

Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria ........................................................................... SB 178Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child

restraint systems..................................................................................................... SB 88Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620Reckless conduct; hazing; change provisions ........................................................HB 659

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Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact..........................................................................HB 185Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody;


Stalking; family violence order; define ..................................................................HB 342The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact .....................................................................HB 310

CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE) Assault and battery; crimes upon health care workers; increase

punishment...........................................................................................................HB 559Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain

circumstances....................................................................................................... SB 181Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge............................................HR 341Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide ........................HB 199Controlled substances; certain drug-free zones; adopt and incorporate.................HB 491Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote

automated medication systems; authorize use.....................................................HB 457Controlled substances; Electronic Database Review Advisory

Committee; establish provisions..........................................................................HB 184Controlled substances; possession of and sale of pseudoephedrine

drugs; change provisions .....................................................................................HB 437Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor


Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; provisions............................................................................................................... SB 93

Core curriculum; annual criminal law in Georgia instruction; require ..................HB 230Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase

penalties; provisions ............................................................................................HB 200Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Criminal sale of recorded material; display official rating on

video movies; require...........................................................................................HB 504Deposit account fraud; victim authorized to recover costs; clarify........................HB 488Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit

certain transport ...................................................................................................HB 215Due Process Restoration Act; enact............................................................................HB 8Felony; certain convicted may register to vote; provisions - CA.............................HR 72Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties;

issuance/qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .................................... SB 102

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Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency .................................................................................... SB 26

Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions ......................... SB 98

Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption............................................................HB 58Freedom of Choice and Security Act; enact...............................................................HB 5Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; create - CA........................................................HR 808Georgia Second Chance Reintegration Initiative; bipartisan

change; recognize ................................................................................................HR 498Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living

communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA................................................HR 186Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized

and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists .................... SB 191License to carry a pistol or revolver; training for certain persons; provide ...........HB 286Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child

restraint systems..................................................................................................... SB 88Obstruction of public administration; threaten or intimidate

officer or official; provide for offense .................................................................HB 541Offenses against public order; criminal defamation; change provisions................HB 348Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Pharmacists; hard copy prescriptions on security paper; define; require ...............HB 469Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public

employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ................................. SB 40Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19Public health and morals; cruelty to animals; change provisions...........................HB 440Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Reckless conduct; hazing; change provisions ........................................................HB 659Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition .............HB 237Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact..........................................................................HB 185Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody;


Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit.................................................................................................................HB 162

Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503

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Stalking; family violence order; define ..................................................................HB 342State Authority and Anti-racketeering Act; enact ....................................................HB 21The Anti Road Agent Gang Act; enact.....................................................................HB 36The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact .....................................................................HB 310Theft; removal of shopping carts; change provisions...............................................HB 44Tobacco related objects; blunt wrap regulation; provide definition.......................HB 512Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to

abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child.................................... SB 210Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers;

clarify ...................................................................................................................HB 123Weapons; place of worship; repeal prohibition........................................................HB 54Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal prohibition...........................HB 55

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Bail; certain offenses collect DNA as condition of bail; require............................HB 288Bonds; release unclaimed bonds one year after surety released; provide ..............HB 372Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor


Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of parole;

provide consequences .........................................................................................HB 639Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase

penalties; provisions ............................................................................................HB 200Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions .................HB 421Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles ......................HB 324Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions .......................HB 91Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons

under certain circumstances................................................................................... SB 31Felony; certain convicted may register to vote; provisions - CA.............................HR 72Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; define a certain term...........................HB 157Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80Kathryn Johnston's Law; enact ...................................................................................HB 9Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 238Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA..........................HR 977Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648

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Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender

status shall not be granted.................................................................................... SB 231Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public

employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ................................. SB 40Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Search warrants by video conference; what portion of video

maintained; clarify ...............................................................................................HB 196Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503Show cause hearing; application and notice to appear; provide.............................HB 155Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act; enact; provisions..............................HB 252Trooper First Class Chadwick Lee LeCroy Act; enact ............................................HB 32

D

DALTON, CITY OF Dalton Independent School System; Board of Education; provide........................HB 574Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act;

enact .....................................................................................................................HB 560Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................................................HB 619

DAWSONVILLE, CITY OF Dawsonville Airport Authority Act; enact .............................................................HB 453

DEAF PERSONS (See Handicapped Persons)

DEATH PENALTY District attorneys; invest in public safety and prevention, not

death penalty; urge...............................................................................................HR 250

DEKALB COUNTY Board of education; revise composition ...................................................................HB 22Board of education; revise the composition; nonpartisan election......................... SB 226Brookhaven, City of; provide a charter ..................................................................HB 636Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge; City of Atlanta; dedicate ....................HR 719Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


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DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics; definitions; prohibited practices................................................................................................ SB 84

DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act; reflect taxes separately; authorize ............................................................................................HB 607

Doraville, City of; tax levies and elections; change certain provisions .................HB 335

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Development Authorities Law; include facilities owned by

public or private entity; amend definition ...........................................................HB 475Joint authorities; modify job tax credit received; revise investment

tax credits .............................................................................................................HB 384

DISABLED PERSONS (See Handicapped Persons)

DIVORCE (See Domestic Relations)

DODGE COUNTY Board of Education officers receive compensation; provide .................................HB 561Commission appoint chief financial officer; authorize ..........................................HB 562

DOMESTIC RELATIONS Adoption records; medical information open to certain persons; clarify .................HB 65Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement

of a child; recommend placement; definitions..................................................... SB 172Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations

of gross income for determination of child support obligations.......................... SB 115Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Defense of Marriage Act; United States Congress defend challenges

to constitutionality; urge ......................................................................................HR 471Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household

animal; provide ....................................................................................................HB 493Military Parents' Rights Act; enact.........................................................................HB 282Military Parents Rights Act; provide protection in child custody

disputes to members of the armed forces ............................................................ SB 112Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody;


United States Congress; propose Parental Rights Amendment; urge ....................HR 738

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DORAVILLE, CITY OF Ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ...............HB 545Office of mayor be part-time position; provide......................................................HB 544Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................................................HB 330Tax levies and elections; change certain provisions...............................................HB 335

DOUGLASVILLE, CITY OF; levy an excise tax; authorize ................................HB 510

DRIVERS LICENSES Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit

certain transport ...................................................................................................HB 215Drivers' licenses; examinations only in English language; provide .........................HB 72Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions .......................HB 91Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow

certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits........................ SB 236Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for

a tag renewal ........................................................................................................ SB 138Limited driving permits; certain offenders; allow issuance .....................................HB 26Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620Right to Travel Act; enact...........................................................................................HB 7Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define

certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus; enforce

by video images; provide.....................................................................................HB 254Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background

checks; change provisions ...................................................................................HB 269State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions..........................HB 397

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, DUI Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock

device installed; require .......................................................................................HB 435Traffic offenses; driving under the influence; first time conviction;

require ignition interlock device..........................................................................HB 427Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315

DUNWOODY, CITY OF; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ......................HB 195

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EARLY COUNTY Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide ............................................HB 244

ECHOLS COUNTY Private First Class Don Manac Memorial Bridge; Clinch and Echols Counties; dedicate.................................................................................................HR 573

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Economic Development Trust Fund; create - CA ..................................................HR 421Economic Development, Department of; Georgia Certified

Retirement Community Program; create ...............................................................HB 76Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 264Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; educational tourist

attractions throughout state; provisions ...............................................................HB 448

EDUCATION Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ..........................HB 662Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements ..........................................SB 220Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses; pollution

control; urge.......................................................................................................HR 1093Boards of education; implement renewable energy systems; urge ........................HR 692Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; meetings;

change certain provisions.....................................................................................HB 130Charter schools; personnel comply with public school certification;

require ..................................................................................................................HB 661Charter system earnings; full-time equivalent student; repeal ...............................HB 651Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Core curriculum; annual criminal law in Georgia instruction; require ..................HB 230Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Credit Articulation Agreements Act; enact ............................................................HB 176Disabled persons with service dog; schools, colleges, and universities;

add provisions ........................................................................................................HB 52Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death

of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures...............................SB 185Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission;

develop educator ethics course; direct .................................................................HR 461Education, Department of; develop strategy regarding dangers

of explicit images in texts; require.......................................................................HB 267Education; annual program on United States Constitution; require.......................HB 425

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Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees ..............................................................................SB 38

Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools....................SB 34

Education; collect data pertaining to illegal and undocumented students; provide ..................................................................................................HB 296

Education; develop performance based coaching programs; encourage................HR 491Education; parent conference for two consecutive failing grades;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 276Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish

college and career academies as charter schools; provide funding ......................SB 161Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions ..................................SB 183Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board;

provisions...............................................................................................................HB 60Education; student transportation; revise provisions..............................................HB 452Education; temporarily extend multiple provisions ...............................................HB 172Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships

and grants; revise certain definitions ....................................................................SB 119Education; unexcused absence notices made by United States mail;

provide ...................................................................................................................HB 39Educators; certification renewal; ethics; criminal background checks;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 285Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties;

issuance/qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .....................................SB 102Fulton County; Board of Education pensions and retirement;

correct typographical errors .................................................................................HB 398General Assembly and Governor increase quality and affordability

of pre-K programs; urge ......................................................................................HR 364Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education

Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..............................................HB 125Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary

of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions .................................................SB 190Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude Retirement

System membership; provisions ..........................................................................HB 664Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act; enact ........................................HB 271Georgia-grown farm products; promote production, purchase, and

consumption.........................................................................................................HB 367High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions ........................HB 186Higher Education Scholarships for High School Students Act; enact ...................HB 171HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide ...............................................HB 326HOPE; family income limit on eligibility; provide................................................HB 159House School Bus Safety Study Committee; create...............................................HR 113

INDEX 4785


Income tax returns; contributions to Georgia's Pre-K Program; authorize ............HB 406Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children;

adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact .................................................SB 219Jessie's Law; enact ..................................................................................................HB 314Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee; create.....................................HR 495Lawful presence verification; postsecondary education; reserve benefits ...............HB 59Local boards of education; counties with homestead option tax; provide

requirements...........................................................................................................HB 63Local boards of education; members serve no less than four

year terms; provide ..............................................................................................HB 305Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than

four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members.....................................................................................................SB 79

Locally Initiated Funding for Educational-Choice (LIFE) Act; enact ...................HB 654National Board Certified Teachers; intent to fund; express ...................................HR 248Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Online Clearinghouse Act; enact ............................................................................HB 175Postsecondary education; reserve benefits to citizens and lawfully

present and eligible aliens......................................................................................HB 25Presidential Eligibility Assurance Act; enact .........................................................HB 401Professional Learning Rules Task Force; establish................................................HR 489Professional Standards Commission; establish certification

renewal rules; direct.............................................................................................HR 492Professional Standards Commission; rule change on advance

degree certificate upgrades; support ....................................................................HR 459Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ............................................................HB 312Public school students' records; option to not release information

to military recruiters; provide ..............................................................................HB 567Reckless conduct; hazing; change provisions ........................................................HB 659Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities;

revise provisions ...................................................................................................SB 140Sales and use tax; authorize without all independent school

participation; allow - CA .....................................................................................HR 761Sales and use tax; certain school supplies, clothing, and computers;

provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 136Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide...............HB 34Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes;

provide - CA ..........................................................................................................HR 12Scholarship program; special needs students; provide additional

notification .............................................................................................................HB 62School bus operation; procedure for unloading children under

eight years; require...............................................................................................HB 528

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School systems; adopt policies that prohibit tobacco use; urge .............................HR 497Special needs scholarship program; waiver one requirement; provide ..................HB 181State Board of Education; rape prevention and personal safety

programs; incorporate ..........................................................................................HB 283State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula

and funding; establish ..........................................................................................HB 192State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local

plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program...................................................................................................................SB 86

State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509Student health; automated external defibrillators; require .....................................HB 408Student health; school personnel administer auto-injectable

epinephrine; authorize..........................................................................................HB 227Student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and

provisions; revise .................................................................................................HB 325Student scholarship organizations; education income tax credit;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 369Teachers and personnel; termination, demotion or reprimand;

reduce force policies; provisions .........................................................................HB 257Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction

in force policies; sanctions....................................................................................SB 184Teachers; expungement of records; revise provisions............................................HB 173Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical

College System of Georgia; change name.............................................................HB 49The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact .....................................................................HB 310Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011; enact......................................HB 202Tuition grant assistance; Georgia Military College; provide ...................................HB 74University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in lump sum; repeal

provision - CA .........................................................................................................HR 8University System of Georgia; tuition not exceed inflation rate;

provisions - CA....................................................................................................HR 383Veterans Day; public schools closed November 11 each year; provide ..................HB 79Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal prohibition...........................HB 55

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF AND STATE BOARD OF Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission;

develop educator ethics course; direct .................................................................HR 461Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual

schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools....................SB 34

EDUCATION; ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY (See Education)

INDEX 4787


EFFINGHAM COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties ...........................................................................................................SR 103

ELECTIONS Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National

Popular Vote; enact..............................................................................................HB 667Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county

may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays ...........................................SB 10Elections; add one percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the

Commission; provide...........................................................................................HB 262Elections; adjust dates for certain elections to be held 2012;

dates for qualifying for elections ..........................................................................SB 109Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates...............................HB 302Elections; identification of campaign advertising; provide requirements..............HB 417Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and

literature; provide certain requirements................................................................SB 163Elections; incumbent qualify for reelection as independent without

petition; provide...................................................................................................HB 439Elections; independent candidates have additional qualifying period;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 438Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations....................................HB 92Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations..................................HB 138Elections; nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor

generals; provide..................................................................................................HB 270Elections; nonpartisan election; change date..........................................................HB 158Elections; political body and independent candidates file petition

for ballot access; remove requirement.................................................................HB 494Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant

program.................................................................................................................SB 101Elections; President and Vice President candidates meet Constitutional

qualifications; provide ...........................................................................................HB 37Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors

and designees of board of election..........................................................................SB 82Elections; provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting

may be conducted; advance voting.........................................................................SB 92Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public

Service Commission; political campaigns contributions......................................SB 160Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions ...............................HB 143Elections; special election; modify provisions .........................................................HB 68Elective public office; person appointed to vacancy not eligible

for election; provide - CA........................................................................................HR 7

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Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions.............................................................................HB 232

Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative; create..............HR 792Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized

and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists .....................SB 191Lobbyists; reporting expenditures for elected state officials; not subject;

provisions...............................................................................................................HB 88Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 454Public employees; not use government owned devices to promote

or oppose legislation; provide..............................................................................HB 109

ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service

Commission; political campaigns contributions...................................................SB 160Electric membership corporations; meetings open and public; provide ................HB 316Energy purchase; amount of energy provider required to purchase

from generator; change ........................................................................................HB 520Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable

energy; provisions................................................................................................HB 516

ELLIJAY, CITY OF C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway; Ellijay, Georgia; Gilmer County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 506

EMANUEL COUNTY; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections.......................HB 610

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT Emergency Defense of the Home Act; enact..............................................................HB 6Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise

courts; provisions.................................................................................................HB 339Freedom from Compulsory Pandemic Act; enact ....................................................HB 11Preventable diseases; establish provider system for children vaccines;

require ..................................................................................................................HB 655State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions..........................HB 397Workers' compensation; parties to franchise agreement not considered

employees; provide ..............................................................................................HB 548

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Community Health, Department of; fingerprint and investigate

emergency medical services personnel; require ..................................................HB 247Emergency Medical Services; authorize Department of Community

Health require fingerprinting/criminal background of applicants; licensure ..................................................................................................................SB 76

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide .................................................................................................................HB 307

EMERSON, CITY OF

Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption....................HB 218Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption....................HB 219Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption....................HB 220Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption....................HB 221

EMINENT DOMAIN Eminent domain; taking private property; prohibit - CA ...........................................HR 2Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142

EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (See Retirement and Pensions or State Employees) EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions ...........HB 292Self-employment Assistance Program; enact .........................................................HB 255State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments; provide for

increase in the overall rate ....................................................................................SB 151Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits;

change certain provisions.....................................................................................HB 500

ENERGY Boards of education; implement renewable energy systems; urge ........................HR 692Conservation use assessment; property use for solar energy not breach

covenant; provide.................................................................................................HB 564Electric suppliers; energy saving plans; provide ....................................................HB 497House Hydropower Study Committee; create ........................................................HR 694House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Systems; create ....................................................................................................HR 880House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy

in Georgia; create.................................................................................................HR 520House Study Committee on the Use and Development of Nuclear

Plants in Georgia; create ......................................................................................HR 691

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Income tax credit; clean energy property; revise and change ................................HB 146Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia;

create ....................................................................................................................HR 598Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable

energy; provisions................................................................................................HB 515Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable

energy; provisions................................................................................................HB 516Residential developers and builders; offer solar energy system install;

urge ......................................................................................................................HR 693Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346Sales and use tax; energy for manufacturing; provide exemption ...........................HB 86State government; support nuclear and renewable energy; urge............................HR 510

ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS Engineers and land surveyors; certification eligibility; change

requirements.........................................................................................................HB 166

ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 515Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 516Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects...............................................................................................SB 122

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Also, see Conservation and Natural Resources)

Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses; pollution control; urge ....................................................................................................................HR 1093

Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support the modernization.......................HR 381 EQUAL RIGHTS

Corporations in Georgia; deposit money in African American financial institutions; urge ...................................................................................HR 407



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Law enforcement officers; impermissibly use race or ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit .....................................................................................HB 177

Law enforcement officers; use race or ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit .............HB 94Public officers and employees; sexual orientation and gender

identity; prohibit discrimination ..........................................................................HB 630Right to life; vested from moment of fertilization; provide - CA ........................HR 1072

ESTATES (See Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates)

ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission;

develop educator ethics course; direct .................................................................HR 461Elections; identification of campaign advertising; provide requirements..............HB 417Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and

literature; provide certain requirements................................................................SB 163Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service

Commission; political campaigns contributions...................................................SB 160Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions ...............................HB 143Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties

and fees; lobbyists; provisions.............................................................................HB 232Lobbyists; reporting expenditures for elected state officials;

not subject; provisions ...........................................................................................HB 88Public employees; not use government owned devices to promote

or oppose legislation; provide..............................................................................HB 109

ETON, CITY OF Provide for annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city .............SB 270

EVIDENCE DNA analysis; transfer provisions; expand types of samples collected;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 299Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under

certain circumstances..............................................................................................SB 31Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide

definitions ..............................................................................................................HB 24Evidence; spousal privilege in criminal proceedings; change provisions ..............HB 422General Assembly; issuance of subpoenas; revise provisions ...............................HB 336Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA .................SB 80Privilege of witnesses; confidentiality of communications; provide .....................HB 656Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact.......................................HB 46

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F

FAMILY (See Domestic Relations)

FAYETTE COUNTY Probate court judge nonpartisan elections; provide................................................HB 411Qualifications and salary of magistrate court judges; modify................................HB 482

FAYETTEVILLE, CITY OF Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................................................HB 349Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................................................HB 495

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National

Popular Vote; enact..............................................................................................HB 667Cosmetic products; federal legislation to protect consumers; support...................HR 616Defense of Marriage Act; United States Congress defend challenges

to constitutionality; urge ......................................................................................HR 471Elections; President and Vice President candidates meet Constitutional

qualifications; provide ...........................................................................................HB 37Georgia Second Chance Reintegration Initiative; bipartisan change;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 498Harris Neck Land Trust; pursue return of land from federal

government to McIntosh County; recognize .......................................................HR 610House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative; create..............HR 792Laws; Congress ratify amendment relating to adoption and challenge;

urge ........................................................................................................................HR 23Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; federal recognition;

support .................................................................................................................HR 739Presidential Eligibility Assurance Act; enact .........................................................HB 401Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 454Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into

Georgia Law; define terms ..................................................................................HB 168United States Congress; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program;

urge refrain cuts ...................................................................................................HR 586United States Congress; propose Parental Rights Amendment; urge ....................HR 738

FILMS, MOTION PICTURES, AND MOVIES Income tax; film, video, or digital productions; revise credit ................................HB 392

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Elderly and disabled adults; financial service employees guard

against fraud; clarify immunity ...........................................................................HB 446Financial institutions; provide for definitions ........................................................HB 239Multiple-party accounts; definition include preneed service

entities; provide....................................................................................................HB 449

FINES AND FORFEITURES Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs................ SB 50Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA..........................HR 977Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions............................................................................................................HB 648

FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety

services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ................ SB 186Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living

communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405

FIREARMS (Also, see Weapons) Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge............................................HR 341Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms

during states of emergency .................................................................................... SB 26Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption............................................................HB 58License to carry a pistol or revolver; training for certain persons; provide ...........HB 286Weapons; place of worship; repeal prohibition........................................................HB 54Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal prohibition...........................HB 55

FISH AND FISHING (See Game and Fish)

FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote

automated medication systems; authorize use.....................................................HB 457Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor


Cosmetic products; federal legislation to protect consumers; support...................HR 616Food adulteration; label certain food as fresh; prohibit..........................................HB 243Food adulteration; label certain seafood as fresh; prohibit ....................................HB 241

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Food; manufacture of sale of food containers or products with bisphenol-A; prohibit...........................................................................................HB 431

Georgia Food Freedom Act; enact............................................................................HB 12Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living

communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by a physician;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 303Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Pharmacists; hard copy prescriptions on security paper; define; require ...............HB 469Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for

the practice of pharmacy........................................................................................ SB 81Prescription drugs; pharmacist include prescription drug retail

price on receipt; provide ......................................................................................HB 361Public assistance; random drug testing of recipients; require ................................HB 464Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables; change

multiple provisions ..............................................................................................HB 178Sales and use tax exemption; food and beverages; provide partial

suspension............................................................................................................HB 287Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption ..........................HB 103Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption - CA ...................HR 81

FOREST PARK, CITY OF Remove certain officials from office; change procedure .......................................HB 530

FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT PRACTICES Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Deposit account fraud; victim authorized to recover costs; clarify........................HB 488Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19

FORSYTH COUNTY Forsyth County Civil Services System; chief deputy clerk; exempt......................HB 581

FUEL (See Gas, Gasoline, and Gas Services) FULTON COUNTY

Additional power of each district and boards; provide ..........................................HB 549Board of Education pensions and retirement; correct typographical errors ...........HB 398Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


INDEX 4795


Powers and duties of Board of Commissioners chairperson; provide....................HB 550Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

G

GAINESVILLE, CITY OF Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue...................HB 442

GAMBLING Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; create - CA........................................................HR 808Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA................................................HR 186State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide .......................HB 467

GAME AND FISH Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 277Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under


Wildlife Control Permits; provisions...................................................................... SB 206Wildlife control permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced

area; prohibit ........................................................................................................HB 485

GAS, GASOLINE, AND GAS SERVICES Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; enact .................................HB 451Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; universal service

fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities ......................................................................... SB 108

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create .......................................................................................HB 265

Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 24Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 56Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 385Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 493Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 641Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 791Capitol Arts Standards Commission; Coretta Scott King portrait;

urge placement.......................................................................................................HR 28

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Constitutionality of law; citizens shall challenge; provide - CA................................HR 4Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission;

develop educator ethics course; direct .................................................................HR 461Education; develop performance based coaching programs; encourage................HR 491Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties

and fees; lobbyists; provisions.............................................................................HB 232Fiscal bills; bill impacts school revenues; require....................................................HB 81General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012..................HB 78General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012..................HB 84General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012..................HB 85General Assembly and Governor increase quality and affordability

of pre-K programs; urge ......................................................................................HR 364General Assembly Convened; notify Governor ......................................................... SR 8General Assembly members; members of Georgia Legislative

Retirement System; provisions ............................................................................HB 183General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental

agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations - CA.................................... SR 84General Assembly; issuance of subpoenas; revise provisions ...............................HB 336General Assembly; redistricting plans; include and exclude

prisoner population; provide................................................................................HB 163Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642House convened; notify Senate ................................................................................HR 14Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee; create.....................................HR 495Joint session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers ................HR 17Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court ..................................HR 19Joint session; message from Governor .....................................................................HR 18Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia;

create ....................................................................................................................HR 598Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review;

create ....................................................................................................................HR 496Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; create ...........................................................HR 9Laws; Congress ratify amendment relating to adoption and challenge;

urge ........................................................................................................................HR 23Life, Liberty, and Property Restoration Act; enact ....................................................HB 4Lobbyists; reporting expenditures for elected state officials;

not subject; provisions ...........................................................................................HB 88Professional Standards Commission; establish certification


degree certificate upgrades; support ....................................................................HR 459Retirement bills; define a certain term ...................................................................HB 293Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386

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Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388Rosa Parks and others; portrait placements in state capitol; urge ............................HR 57Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives................................................... SR 4State budget; rate of growth; limit - CA...................................................................HR 20State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of

state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly ................... SB 62Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 ..................................HB 82Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 ..................................HB 83Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year

July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 ..................................................................................HB 77University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in lump sum; repeal

provision - CA .........................................................................................................HR 8Waste management; nonlapsing trust fund; create provisions - CA ......................HR 112

GENERAL PROVISIONS, OCGA Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Holidays; Patriots Day the nineteenth of April each year; designate.....................HB 126

GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION Income tax payments and withholding; tax compensation to

entertainers and athletes; provide ........................................................................HB 532

GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (GBI) DNA analysis; transfer provisions; expand types of samples

collected; provisions ............................................................................................HB 299Georgia Crime Information Center; certain criminal records

restricted from public disclosure; provide ...........................................................HB 478Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records; change provisions .............HB 402Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to


criminal records; change provisions ....................................................................HB 663Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living

communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620

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GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY ACT

Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities; revise provisions .................................................................................................. SB 140

Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name.............................................................HB 49

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

Revenue Bonds; projects and the issuance by certain state authorities; revise provisions .................................................................................................. SB 140

GILMER COUNTY

C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway; Ellijay, Georgia; Gilmer County; dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 506

State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

GLYNN COUNTY Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343Willou Copeland Smith Highway; Glynn County; dedicate ..................................HR 617

GORDON COUNTY Gordon County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ..........................................HB 484Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway; Gordon County; dedicate .......................HR 546Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

GOVERNOR Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...............................................................HB 33Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156General Assembly and Governor increase quality and affordability

of pre-K programs; urge ......................................................................................HR 364Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative

Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness ...................................... SB 223

Joint session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers ................HR 17Joint session; message from Governor .....................................................................HR 18Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background

checks; change provisions ...................................................................................HB 269

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State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program.................................................................................................................. SB 86

Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions............................................................................................................. SB 218

Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives .................... SB 33

GOVERNORS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COUNCIL

High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions ........................HB 186Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits;

change certain provisions.....................................................................................HB 500

GRADY COUNTY Remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance .....................HR 71

GRAYSON, CITY OF; provide new charter ..........................................................HB 207

GREENE COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


GREENVILLE, CITY OF; provide new charter....................................................HB 511

GUARDIAN AND WARD Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical

corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ....................................................................................................... SB 134


GWINNETT COUNTY

Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter....................................................HB 396Property; conveyance of real property located in Gwinnett County ...................... SR 114Public dissemination for professional services; repeal provisions .........................HB 592Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103Solicitor-general; revise certain provisions ............................................................HB 543State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

GWINNETT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Solicitor-general; revise certain provisions ............................................................HB 543

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H

HABEAS CORPUS Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement

to counties for habeas corpus costs...................................................................... SB 193Fair and Orderly Administration of Capital Punishment Act; enact ......................HB 430

HABERSHAM COUNTY Airport authority; create and establish....................................................................HB 554Board of elections and registration; create .............................................................HB 553

HAHIRA, CITY OF; councilmembers reside in district; provide ..........................HB 466

HALL COUNTY Community improvement districts; change provisions..........................................HB 588Hall County Family Connection Network Act; enact ............................................HB 629Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue...................HB 442

HANCOCK COUNTY Create board of elections and registration; powers and duties; definitions;

composition.......................................................................................................... SB 173

HANDICAPPED PERSONS Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ..........................HB 662Disabled persons with service dog; schools, colleges, and universities;

add provisions ........................................................................................................HB 52Elderly and disabled adults; financial service employees guard

against fraud; clarify immunity ...........................................................................HB 446Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual

accounts; provisions.............................................................................................HB 226Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405

HARALSON COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


HARTWELL, CITY OF Appointment of committee members; change process...........................................HB 584

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Trust funds administration; hazardous, solid waste management; create - CA ...........................................................................................................HR 585

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HEALTH Adoption records; medical information open to certain persons; clarify .................HB 65Bail; certain offenses collect DNA as condition of bail; require............................HB 288Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate;

clarify ...................................................................................................................HB 275Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable

Care Act; enact.....................................................................................................HB 644Community Health, Department of; collect data on chronic obstructive

pulmonary disease; encourage.............................................................................HR 458Community Health, Department of; fingerprint and investigate

emergency medical services personnel; require ..................................................HB 247Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1Education; collect data pertaining to illegal and undocumented

students; provide ..................................................................................................HB 296Emergency Medical Services; authorize Department of Community

Health require fingerprinting/criminal background of applicants; licensure ................................................................................................................ SB 76

Freedom from Compulsory Pandemic Act; enact ....................................................HB 11Georgia Health Exchange Authority; establish ......................................................HB 476Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and

patients; provide...................................................................................................HB 307Health Care Compact; adopt...................................................................................HB 461Health Care Compact; adopt................................................................................... SB 177Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living


communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Health care facilities; surgical technologists requirements; provisions .................HB 263Health; designation of health information exchange; provisions ...........................HB 646Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide .................HB 249Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact .................................................................HB 378Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; create...............................HR 549House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create....................................HR 757House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability

Facilities; create ...................................................................................................HR 252Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing

care providers/facilities........................................................................................ SB 166Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges;

provide limitations ...............................................................................................HB 197

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Lead poisoning prevention; certain federal regulations; provide ...........................HB 502Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations

copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations ..................................................... SB 211Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide..........HB 343Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance;

include..................................................................................................................HB 147Preventable diseases; establish provider system for children vaccines;

require ..................................................................................................................HB 655Private home care providers; arrangements with independent contractors;

revise definition ...................................................................................................HB 479Right to life; vested from moment of fertilization; provide - CA ........................HR 1072Sales and use tax exemptions; certain nonprofit volunteer health

clinics; extend ......................................................................................................HB 317Sales and use tax exemptions; nonprofit health centers, clinics, and food

banks; extend .......................................................................................................HB 319State Government; revise definitions; provide development

of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program........................................................................... SB 86

State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide.........................HB 117Student health; automated external defibrillators; require .....................................HB 408Student health; school personnel administer auto-injectable

epinephrine; authorize..........................................................................................HB 227Surgical or medical treatment; nourishment or hydration; provisions ...................HB 278Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to

abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child.................................... SB 210Volunteer Health Care Services Act; enact ............................................................HB 501Water Conservation Act of 2011; enact .................................................................HB 153

HEALTH CARE PLANS Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 187Discretionary Clause Prohibition Act; enact ..........................................................HB 121Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 107Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved

in other states; authorize ........................................................................................HB 47House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding Study

Committee; create ................................................................................................HR 810Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact ............................................HB 167

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Insurance; diagnosis and treatment of infertility; require health coverage ............HB 182Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated

Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties ................... SB 17Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing

care providers/facilities........................................................................................ SB 166Insurance; health care sharing ministry not considered insurance

company; provisions ............................................................................................HB 248Insurance; payment or reimbursement of oral chemotherapy; provide..................HB 506Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services; require...............................HB 609Medical Food Equity Act; enact .............................................................................HB 132Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact .................................................................HB 189

HEALTH INSURANCE Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 187Discretionary Clause Prohibition Act; enact ..........................................................HB 121Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public

employee; provide................................................................................................HB 107Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved


Committee; create ................................................................................................HR 810Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact ............................................HB 167Insurance; diagnosis and treatment of infertility; require health coverage ............HB 182Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated



company; provisions ............................................................................................HB 248Insurance; payment or reimbursement of oral chemotherapy; provide..................HB 506Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services; require...............................HB 609Medical Food Equity Act; enact .............................................................................HB 132Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact .................................................................HB 189

HEARD COUNTY Heard County Water Authority; compensation of members;


HEARING AND HEARING AIDS (See Handicapped Persons)

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HENRY COUNTY Board of commissioners; terms of office; change method of filling

vacancies .............................................................................................................. SB 201Henry County Governmental Services Authority; add airport facilities

with the definition of the term "authority"; modify powers ............................... SB 202Office of judge of the Probate Court; nonpartisan elections .................................. SB 200

HIAWASSEE, CITY OF Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide exemption......................................HB 393

HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Anne O. Mueller Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ............................................HR 292C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway; Ellijay, Georgia; Gilmer County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 506Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge; City of Atlanta; dedicate ....................HR 719Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge; Jasper and Butts Counties;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 508Claude A. Bray, Junior Bridge; Meriwether County; dedicate ..............................HR 490Claude A. Bray, Junior Highway; City of Manchester, Georgia; dedicate ............HR 472Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate.................................HR 460Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Macon County; dedicate ...............................HR 82Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway; Upson County; dedicate ...........................HR 584Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; educational tourist

attractions throughout state; provisions ...............................................................HB 448Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ......................HR 423Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road; City of Lincolnton; dedicate...............................HR 509Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does

not change/conflict with any existing authority................................................... SB 113Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge; Pickens County; dedicate ...................................HR 572Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway; Gordon County; dedicate .......................HR 546Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Private First Class Don Manac Memorial Bridge; Clinch and Echols

Counties; dedicate................................................................................................HR 573Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road; Berrien County; dedicate ..................HR 718Public Roads; requirements for permits for extra weight/dimensions

for loads on vehicles; provide for changes; multitrip permits ............................... SB 54Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection; City of Atlanta;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 642Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge; Augusta, Georgia; dedicate...............................HR 408Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway; Irwin County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 494Sergeant Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; Coffee County; dedicate..................HR 547

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Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge; Ware County; dedicate .........................HR 457SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange; Bibb County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 253State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 179State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343Toll extensions; no tolls on projects free from interest on public

indebtedness; provide ..........................................................................................HB 352Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Transportation, Department of; prioritize certain projects; urge............................HR 879Veal - Solomon Highway; Washington County; dedicate .....................................HR 618Vehicle permits; changes to requirements; allow multitrip permits.......................HB 487Vehicles and loads; maximum weights; allow a variance......................................HB 301Willou Copeland Smith Highway; Glynn County; dedicate ..................................HR 617

HILLTONIA, TOWN OF; provide new charter ....................................................HB 496

HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Holidays; Patriots Day the nineteenth of April each year; designate.....................HB 126Veterans Day; public schools closed November 11 each year; provide ..................HB 79

HOLLY SPRINGS, CITY OF; corporate city limits; change................................HB 618

HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Education; collect data pertaining to illegal and undocumented

students; provide ..................................................................................................HB 296Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living


communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Health care facilities; surgical technologists requirements; provisions .................HB 263Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing

care providers/facilities........................................................................................ SB 166Private home care providers; arrangements with independent

contractors; revise definition ...............................................................................HB 479 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

4-H Clubs of Georgia; leadership team; commend and invite to House................HR 1092010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 428

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2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; commend and invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 427

Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 24Adjournment; relative to...........................................................................................HR 56Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 385Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 493Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 641Adjournment; relative to.........................................................................................HR 791Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; commend and invite

Director/Representatives to House ......................................................................HR 254Americus District; commend and invite to House..................................................HR 475Atlanta Falcons; Arthur Blank; others; commend and invite to House..................HR 720Atlanta Housing Authority; J.B. Fuqua Foundation; others; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 260Augusta State University men's golf team; commend and invite to House ...........HR 347Bailey, Major General Ronald L.; commend and invite to House .........................HR 365Barfield, Ms. Jessica; commend and invite to House.............................................HR 344Berry, Mr. John; commend and invite to House ....................................................HR 388Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses; pollution control;

urge ....................................................................................................................HR 1093Boards of education; implement renewable energy systems; urge ........................HR 692Boston, Mr. Ralph Harold "Hawkeye"; commend and invite to House.................HR 429Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; commend and invite to House..........................HR 156Brookwood High School football team; commend and invite to House................HR 386Brown, Mr. Tony "T." Graham; commend and invite to House ............................HR 390Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge............................................HR 341Cherokee Rose Foundation; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 432Clergy Day; March 14, 2011; recognize and invite clergy to House .....................HR 551Clinch County High School football team; commend and invite to House ...........HR 433Columbus Day at the Capitol; recognize and invite officials to House .................HR 434Community Health Centers Day; February 10, 2011; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 154Community Health, Department of; collect data on chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease; encourage ..........................................................HR 458Corporations in Georgia; deposit money in African American

financial institutions; urge ...................................................................................HR 407Cosmetic products; federal legislation to protect consumers; support...................HR 616Davis, Ms. Amanda; commend and invite to House ..............................................HR 695Deen, Ms. Paula; commend and invite to House....................................................HR 247Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; commend and invite

representatives to House ......................................................................................HR 525District attorneys; invest in public safety and prevention, not

death penalty; urge...............................................................................................HR 250

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Dorminy, Doctor Arthur Leroy; commend and invite to House ............................HR 108Doukas, Mr. Peter G.; commend and invite to House............................................HR 431Drivin' 'N' Cryin'; band; commend and invite to House.........................................HR 387Emanuel County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House.............................HR 474Ford, Colt; commend and invite to House .............................................................HR 436Foster, Jimmie L.; National Commander; American Legion;

commend and invite to House ...............................................................................HR 55General Assembly and Governor increase quality and affordability

of pre-K programs; urge ......................................................................................HR 364Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; February 8, 2011; commend

and invite members to House ................................................................................HR 53Georgia Peach Festival; commend and invite 2010 Peach Queens

to House .................................................................................................................HR 94Georgia Second Chance Reintegration Initiative; bipartisan

change; recognize ................................................................................................HR 498Georgia Sheriffs' Association; representatives; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 620Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein; Georgia

is republic, not democracy; inform......................................................................HR 340Gray, Virginia Burton; commend and invite to House...........................................HR 257Hanatani, Honorable Takuji; Japan; express condolences and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 619Harris Neck Land Trust; pursue return of land from federal

government to McIntosh County; recognize .......................................................HR 610Health care professionals; cultural competency training; urge ..............................HR 758House convened; notify Senate ................................................................................HR 14House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; create...............................HR 549House Family Economic Security Study Committee; create .................................HR 640House Hydropower Study Committee; create ........................................................HR 694House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create....................................HR 757House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding Study

Committee; create ................................................................................................HR 810House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability

Facilities; create ...................................................................................................HR 252House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal Heating

and Cooling Systems; create................................................................................HR 880House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia



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House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy in Georgia; create.................................................................................................HR 520

House Study Committee on Tenth Amendment Enforcement; create ...................HR 153House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 643House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative; create..............HR 792House Study Committee on the Use and Development of Nuclear

Plants in Georgia; create ......................................................................................HR 691House; adopt rules ....................................................................................................HR 15House; relative to officials, employees, and committees .........................................HR 16Jones County Lady Hounds softball team; commend and invite to House............HR 111Jones, Joey; United States Marine Sergeant; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 430Jones, Mr. Brian; commend and invite to House ...................................................HR 245Kiernan, Reverend Monsignor R. Donald; commend and invite to House............HR 255King, Doctor Samuel T.; commend and invite to House .......................................HR 116King, Mr. Raymond; president; Zoo Atlanta; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 523Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team;

commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 524Landry, Sekondi; commend and invite to House ...................................................HR 740Lassiter High School swim and dive team; commend and invite to House ...........HR 552Laws; Congress ratify amendment relating to adoption and

challenge; urge.......................................................................................................HR 23Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; commend and invite to House .......................................HR 107Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan; commend and invite

participants to House ...........................................................................................HR 435Leitgeb, Mr. Richard Frank; commend and invite to House..................................HR 645Lewis, Representative John; Presidential Medal of Freedom;

commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 293Lowe, Mr. Gordon; commend and invite to House................................................HR 155Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; federal recognition;

support .................................................................................................................HR 739Mary Mac's Tea Room; 65th anniversary; commend and invite

staff to House .......................................................................................................HR 477McCorkle, Don; Grower of the Year; commend and invite to House....................HR 115McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House..............HR 473McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 343Mitchum, Sheriff Robbie Darren; commend and invite to House..........................HR 117Monroe, Ms. Irma J.; Women's History Month; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 256National Board Certified Teachers; intent to fund; express ...................................HR 248Needham, Mr. Hal; commend and invite to House ................................................HR 366

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Newton, Cameron Jerrell "Cam"; Heisman Trophy; commend and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 522

Norcross High School girls basketball team; commend and invite to House ...................................................................................................................HR 741

North Georgia College and State University's Corps of Cadets; commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 114

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Day; February 3, 2011; commend and invite to House .............................................................................HR 135

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend and invite representatives to House ...............................................................................................................HR 676

Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend and invite to House ...................................................................................................................HR 110

Pope High School wrestling team; commend and invite to House ........................HR 512Residential developers and builders; offer solar energy system install;

urge ......................................................................................................................HR 693Richards, Dalton Benjamin; commend and invite to House ....................................HR 52Robinson, Mr. Gerard; commend and invite to House...........................................HR 294Saint Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah; committee members; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 258Sandy Creek High School football team; commend and invite to House ..............HR 345Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support ........................................HR 251Savannah, City of and Southeast LNG; form study committee; urge ....................HR 615Savannah, City of; consider issuing bonds to support cruise

ship terminal; urge ...............................................................................................HR 550School systems; adopt policies that prohibit tobacco use; urge .............................HR 497Sellier, Honorable Tony; honor life and invite Mrs. Judye Sellier

to House ...............................................................................................................HR 136Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend and invite to House ...........................................HR 259Sinkfield, Honorable Georganna; commend and invite to House..........................HR 587South Dodge Elementary School washboard band; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 721State government; support nuclear and renewable energy; urge............................HR 510Sutherland, Mr. James Eugene "Gene", Senior; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 476Sweat, Keith; commend and invite to House .........................................................HR 553Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day; February 9, 2011;

recognize..............................................................................................................HR 187Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study; urge ....................................HR 424Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team; commend and

invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 521Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support the modernization.......................HR 381Transportation, Department of; prioritize certain projects; urge............................HR 879

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United States Congress; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program; urge refrain cuts ...................................................................................................HR 586

United States Congress; propose Parental Rights Amendment; urge ....................HR 738University of Georgia majorette line; 2009-2010; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 391Veterinary Medicine Day; February 3, 2011; commend and

invite representatives to House..............................................................................HR 54Walker, Honorable Larry; commend and invite to House .....................................HR 244Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and invite to House..................HR 511Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and invite to House..................HR 548Ward, Mr. Hines; commend and invite to House ...................................................HR 462Ware, Mr. Charles "Chuck"; commend and invite to House..................................HR 286Widespread Panic; commend and invite to House .................................................HR 246Will to Live Foundation; commend and invite to House .......................................HR 389Winkler, Mr. Scott; commend and invite to House................................................HR 346Women Entrepreneurs Day; March 15, 2011; Felicia Joy; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 409WrestleMania XXVII; commend and invite representatives to House ..................HR 499YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend and invite

participants to House ...........................................................................................HR 450Young, Mr. Gilbert; Doctor Amelia Platts Boynton; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 599Youth Leadership Athens class; Athens Clarke County; commend

and invite to House ..............................................................................................HR 644

HOUSING (See Buildings and Housing)

HOUSTON COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement

of a child; recommend placement; definitions..................................................... SB 172Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact .........................HB 23Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living


communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214Water Conservation Act of 2011; enact .................................................................HB 153

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HUNTING (See Game and Fish)

I

INCOME TAX Commissioner of Revenue; disclose whether person filed state

tax return; authorize .............................................................................................HB 647Income tax credit; clean energy property; revise and change ................................HB 146Income tax credit; transfer, devise, and distribute unused conservation

credits; provide ....................................................................................................HB 222Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; change definition...............................HB 404Income tax credits; qualified businesses and limitations; revise provisions ..........HB 403Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 133Income tax payments and withholding; tax compensation to

entertainers and athletes; provide ........................................................................HB 532Income tax returns; contributions to Georgia's Pre-K Program;

authorize...............................................................................................................HB 406Income tax; certain volunteer firefighters; provide tax credit ..................................HB 61Income tax; change certain definitions...................................................................HB 120Income tax; change certain definitions...................................................................HB 139Income tax; citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide credit ...........HB 578Income tax; federal reserve banks in Georgia not exempt; provide.........................HB 19Income tax; film, video, or digital productions; revise credit ................................HB 392Income tax; individual standard deductions; revise provisions..............................HB 354Income tax; levy or collection; prohibit ...................................................................HB 13Income tax; qualified reforestation expenses; provide credit.................................HB 621Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition...............................................HB 531Joint authorities; modify job tax credit received; revise investment

tax credits .............................................................................................................HB 384Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ............................................................HB 312Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into

Georgia Law; define terms ..................................................................................HB 168Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346Setoff debt collection; debts owed to public housing authorities; authorize..........HB 450State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide.........................HB 117Student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and


revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 369

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Tax credit; research and development by business enterprise; remove limitations ...............................................................................................HB 412

Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide ...................................HB 595Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide ...................................HB 596

INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees;

change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................HB 156Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment shall be made to

parents/siblings of such person; if person does not have unremarried spouse/dependents ............................................................................................... SB 155

Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620

Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act or Jarrett Little Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions ............................ SB 58

INDIAN AFFAIRS

Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; federal recognition; support .................................................................................................................HR 739

INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS (Also, see Social Services)

Elderly and disabled adults; financial service employees guard against fraud; clarify immunity ...........................................................................HB 446

Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405

State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide.........................HB 117Volunteer Health Care Services Act; enact ............................................................HB 501

INDIGENT DEFENSE ACT Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 238Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA..........................HR 977Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Local Government Infrastructure Financing Authority Act; enact ........................HB 429

INSURANCE Applicant examination; Commissioner not exempt self from

written exams; provide.........................................................................................HB 347Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1

INDEX 4813


Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare; provisions.............................................................................................................HB 187

Discretionary Clause Prohibition Act; enact ..........................................................HB 121Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household

animal; provide ....................................................................................................HB 493Georgia Health Exchange Authority; establish ......................................................HB 476Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public

employee; provide................................................................................................HB 107Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved


Committee; create ................................................................................................HR 810Insolvent insurers; claimants rights; correct certain language ...............................HB 640Insurable interest; state entity; not fund life insurance on public

officers or employees; provide ............................................................................HB 371Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact ............................................HB 167Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner;

provide ...................................................................................................................HB 66Insurance; Commissioner shall have authority to impose penalties;

licensed under Title 33; certain violations........................................................... SB 199Insurance; continuing care providers and facilities; extensively revise .................HB 380Insurance; diagnosis and treatment of infertility; require health coverage ............HB 182Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated



company; provisions ............................................................................................HB 248Insurance; payment or reimbursement of oral chemotherapy; provide..................HB 506Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services; require...............................HB 609Insurance; prepaid air ambulance service not a contract of insurance;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 486Insurance; provide Commissioner shall determine if insurer

meets the definition of a reinsurer ....................................................................... SB 252Insurance; provide that certain individuals who collect/input data;

automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure ..................... SB 203Insurance; small business investment company credit; establish...........................HB 298Insurance; subscription for prepaid air ambulance not contract

of insurance; provide ...........................................................................................HB 365Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of

licenses; agents, counselors, adjusters; adjustment of licensing fees .................. SB 251Insurance; transition from annual to biennial license renewal; provide.................HB 477Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish..............HB 341

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Life insurance; group life insurance policy to approved groups; allow issuance ......................................................................................................HB 513

Limited licenses; insurance coverage on self-service storage; provide..................HB 463Medical Food Equity Act; enact .............................................................................HB 132Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child

restraint systems..................................................................................................... SB 88Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact .................................................................HB 189Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance;

include..................................................................................................................HB 147Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388Risk-based capital levels; trend test property and casualty companies;

require ..................................................................................................................HB 370Surplus line insurance; revise law ..........................................................................HB 413Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance

claims; violations; provide...................................................................................HB 423

INSURANCE, DEPARTMENT OF AND COMMISSIONER Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner;

provide ...................................................................................................................HB 66Insurance; Commissioner shall have authority to impose penalties;

licensed under Title 33; certain violations........................................................... SB 199

IRWIN COUNTY Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway; Irwin County;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 494State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

J

JACKSON COUNTY Board of elections and registration; create .............................................................HB 551Chief magistrate judge nonpartisan elections; provide ..........................................HB 552Conveyance of state owned property; authorize.....................................................HR 760Jackson County Community Improvement District Act; enact..............................HB 251

JAILS (See Penal Institutions)

INDEX 4815


JASPER COUNTY Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge; Jasper and Butts Counties;

dedicate ................................................................................................................HR 508Magistrate Court of Jasper County; clerk of the Superior Court

shall serve as clerk of the magistrate court; appointment; compensation ........... SB 125State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY Board of commissioners meetings schedule; modify provisions ...........................HB 598

JEFFERSON COUNTY; board of elections and registration; create.....................HB 566 JOHNSON COUNTY; probate judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ..............HB 537

JONES COUNTY

Board of Education of Jones County; provide that future elections for members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis...................................... SB 268


JUDGES Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption............................................................HB 58Judicial Qualifications Commission; remove discipline power;

vested in General Assembly - CA ...........................................................................HR 6Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; probate court fines

and fees; provide..................................................................................................HB 351

JUDICIAL ACCOUNTING Appeal and error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees;

appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .......................................HB 41Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Also, see Retirement) Georgia Judicial Retirement System; creditable service for

prior service; provide ...........................................................................................HB 344Georgia Judicial Retirement System; revised survivor's benefit option;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 250Judicial Retirement System; certain judicial officers transfer funds;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 533Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors

or omissions .........................................................................................................HB 144

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JURIES Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and

uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists........................... SB 191

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody;

clarify provisions .................................................................................................HB 373Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records; change provisions .............HB 402Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to


criminal records; change provisions ....................................................................HB 663Juvenile arrest and detention; when interim control of children

is permitted; change provisions ...........................................................................HB 471Juvenile court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete

provision ..............................................................................................................HB 272Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact..........................................................................HB 185Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;


Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child.................................... SB 210

K

KENNESAW, CITY OF; corporate city limits; change provisions .......................HB 508

KINGSLAND, CITY OF; redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ........................HB 613

L

LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Employer's liability; railroad employee injuries; provide standards ......................HB 273Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions ...........HB 292Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642

INDEX 4817


Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment ....................................................................................................... SB 134

High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions ........................HB 186Labor and industrial relations; employees use sick leave for

immediate family care; allow ..............................................................................HB 432Labor organizations; collective bargaining by public employees; prohibit ...........HB 416Minimum wage law; comprehensive reform of provisions......................................HB 97Parent Protection Act; enact ...................................................................................HB 311Self-employment Assistance Program; enact .........................................................HB 255State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments;

provide for increase in the overall rate ................................................................ SB 151Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended benefits;

change certain provisions.....................................................................................HB 500Workers' compensation; hearing loss; hearing level frequencies;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 637Workers' compensation; parties to franchise agreement not

considered employees; provide............................................................................HB 548

LAND (See Property)

LANDLORD AND TENANT Property; foreclosure; provide definitions; change multiple provisions ................HB 445

LAVONIA, CITY OF Ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide exemption .................................HB 583

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge............................................HR 341Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase

penalties; provisions ............................................................................................HB 200DNA analysis; transfer provisions; expand types of samples

collected; provisions ............................................................................................HB 299Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide

definitions ..............................................................................................................HB 24Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety

services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ................ SB 186Georgia Aviation Authority; abolish; transfer to Department

of Public Safety....................................................................................................HB 605Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties..............................................................HB 414

4818 INDEX


Georgia Crime Information Center; certain criminal records restricted from public disclosure; provide ...........................................................HB 478

Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records; change provisions .............HB 402Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to


criminal records; change provisions ....................................................................HB 663Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate

or discipline peace officers; notify ......................................................................HB 203Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living

communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA ................ SB 80Mental health; extend peace officer requirements to crisis response

team members; provisions ...................................................................................HB 258Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of

the Natural Resources Department shall be eligible for membership ................... SB 96Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the

authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities .................. SB 95Peace officers; employment or certification; modify certain requirements ...........HB 327Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender

status shall not be granted.................................................................................... SB 231Professions and businesses; licenses; training and regulations;

change certain provisions.......................................................................................HB 53Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow.......................HB 253State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 179

LAWRENCEVILLE, CITY OF; city manager position; establish .......................HB 555

LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Also, see Retirement) General Assembly members; members of Georgia Legislative

Retirement System; provisions ............................................................................HB 183

LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for

a tag renewal ........................................................................................................ SB 138Motor vehicle registration records; persons to receive certificate

of title; add authorized persons............................................................................HB 357Special license plates; amateur radio operators; provide .......................................HB 127Special license plates; Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation

Iraqi Freedom veterans; provide..........................................................................HB 128

INDEX 4819


Special license plates; Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, Global War on Terrorism; add veterans ..........................................................................HB 468

Workers' compensation; parties to franchise agreement not considered employees; provide............................................................................HB 548

LICENSES

Limited licenses; insurance coverage on self-service storage; provide..................HB 463Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ..........................................HB 99Veterinarians; application for license; revise provisions........................................HB 409

LIENS (See Mortgages, Liens, and Security)

LILBURN, CITY OF; change the corporate limits of the city ............................... SB 265 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT

Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies .............................................................................................................. SB 64

Corporations; name and address registration with Secretary of State; require ..................................................................................................................HB 399

Limited liability companies; low-profit companies; change certain provisions.................................................................................................HB 594

LINCOLN COUNTY


LINCOLNTON, CITY OF Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road; City of Lincolnton; dedicate...............................HR 509

LOBBYING AND LOBBYISTS Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties

and fees; lobbyists; provisions.............................................................................HB 232Lobbyists; reporting expenditures for elected state officials;

not subject; provisions ...........................................................................................HB 88

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Also, see Counties or Municipalities) Annexation disputes; compensation for arbitration panel members; revise...........HB 124Annexation of territory; additional method for municipalities; provide ................HB 428Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal...........................................HB 80Annexation; deannexation; provide........................................................................HB 394Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local governments..............................HB 71Child Protection Act; enact.......................................................................................HB 10Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665

4820 INDEX


Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition ...............HB 93Contracting and bidding; preference for local resident businesses

for public works projects; authorize ....................................................................HB 558Counties; redistrict themselves following decennial census; authorize .................HB 420County functions; incorporated and unincorporated areas; limit - CA ..................HR 881County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 29County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 30County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 31County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 32County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 33County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 34County re-creation; provisions - CA ........................................................................HR 35County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure ...........HB 240Development Authorities Law; include facilities owned by

public or private entity; amend definition ...........................................................HB 475Distilled spirits; vote to approve sale in a county or municipality; provide.............HB 96Elections; add one percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the

Commission; provide...........................................................................................HB 262Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide...........HB 280Foreclosure sales; county list properties advertised in alphabetical

or numerical order; provide .................................................................................HB 209Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public works

contracts; provisions ............................................................................................HB 650Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government;

authorize.................................................................................................................HB 90Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Integrity in Public Proceedings Act; enact .............................................................HB 556Job Creation and Convention Services Area Act of 2011; enact ...........................HB 235Joint authorities; modify job tax credit received; revise investment

tax credits .............................................................................................................HB 384Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate

Review; create......................................................................................................HR 496Local Government Infrastructure Financing Authority Act; enact ........................HB 429Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does

not change/conflict with any existing authority................................................... SB 113Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys;

exceptions .............................................................................................................. SB 30Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Property; zoning laws; prohibit - CA .........................................................................HR 3

INDEX 4821


Purchasing departments; public letting and bids; change provisions.....................HB 606Revenue and tax; local option tax for economic development; provisions..............HB 73Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide...............HB 34Service delivery strategy; water or sewer fees; change certain provisions ............HB 174State purchasing; certain contracting and bidding requirements; provide .............HB 329Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to counties - CA ...............HR 420Tourism and Community Development Act; enact................................................HB 377Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority;



Zoning procedures; notice of rezoning hearings; sign posted on property; require .............................................................................................HB 268

LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION

Georgia Lottery Corporation; net proceeds equal thirty-five percent of lottery proceeds; require .....................................................................HB 363

HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide ...............................................HB 326HOPE; family income limit on eligibility; provide................................................HB 159

LOWNDES COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Provide for a board of commissioners; powers and composition............................. SB 16

LUMPKIN COUNTY

Provide chief magistrate appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County .................................................................................................. SB 273

4822 INDEX


M

MACON COUNTY Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Macon County; dedicate ...............................HR 82Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan; change provisions .........................HB 635Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide

appointment of certain members; period of service ............................................ SB 279Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government ................................................HB 98

MACON, CITY OF Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for


MADISON COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


MAGISTRATE COURTS (Also, see Courts) Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the

service of certain protective orders........................................................................ SB 52Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for

magistrates/senior magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions............. SB 47Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide.............................HB 149

MANCHESTER, CITY OF Claude A. Bray, Junior Highway; City of Manchester, Georgia; dedicate ............HR 472

MARION COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

MARRIAGE (Also, see Domestic Relations) Defense of Marriage Act; United States Congress defend challenges

to constitutionality; urge ......................................................................................HR 471

MAYSVILLE, CITY OF Elections and ward boundaries; change provisions................................................HB 108

INDEX 4823


MCINTOSH COUNTY Harris Neck Land Trust; pursue return of land from federal

government to McIntosh County; recognize .......................................................HR 610

MCINTYRE, CITY OF McIntyre, Town of; incorporate; grant new charter ...............................................HB 571

MENLO, CITY OF; provide new charter ...............................................................HB 436

MENTAL HEALTH Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of

cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards ............................. SB 39Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions .................HB 421Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles ......................HB 324Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow

certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits........................ SB 236Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact .........................HB 23Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living

communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability

Facilities; create ...................................................................................................HR 252Mental Health Addictive Disease Community Recovery Act; enact .....................HB 231Mental health; extend peace officer requirements to crisis response

team members; provisions ...................................................................................HB 258Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide..........HB 343Mental Health; revise the definition of "developmental disability" ....................... SB 245Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact ..............................................................HB 460

MERIT SYSTEM (See State Employees or State Government)

MERIWETHER COUNTY Claude A. Bray, Junior Bridge; Meriwether County; dedicate ..............................HR 490

4824 INDEX


MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Emergency Defense of the Home Act; enact..............................................................HB 6Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order;

revise courts; provisions ......................................................................................HB 339Foreclosure; violate federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;

provide penalties ..................................................................................................HB 527Freedom from Compulsory Pandemic Act; enact ....................................................HB 11Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children;

adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact ................................................ SB 219Military Parents' Rights Act; enact.........................................................................HB 282Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Preventable diseases; establish provider system for children vaccines;

require ..................................................................................................................HB 655Public school students' records; option to not release information

to military recruiters; provide ..............................................................................HB 567Special license plates; Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation

Iraqi Freedom veterans; provide..........................................................................HB 128Special license plates; Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, Global

War on Terrorism; add veterans ..........................................................................HB 468United States Congress; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program;

urge refrain cuts ...................................................................................................HR 586War veterans homes; Veterans Service Board establish residency fee;

authorize...............................................................................................................HB 535

MINORS (Also, see Juvenile Proceedings) Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement

of a child; recommend placement; definitions..................................................... SB 172Child Protection Act; enact.......................................................................................HB 10Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations

of gross income for determination of child support obligations.......................... SB 115Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit

certain transport ...................................................................................................HB 215Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death

of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures.............................. SB 185Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to

employ and dismiss employees ............................................................................. SB 38Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual

schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools................... SB 34Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions ................................. SB 183

INDEX 4825


Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; revise certain definitions ................................................................... SB 119

Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program.............................................................................................. SB 101

Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact .........................HB 23Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children;

adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact ................................................ SB 219Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; create ...........................................................HR 9Military Parents Rights Act; provide protection in child custody

disputes to members of the armed forces ............................................................ SB 112Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child

restraint systems..................................................................................................... SB 88Right to life; vested from moment of fertilization; provide - CA ........................HR 1072Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define

certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission;

prohibit.................................................................................................................HB 162Tobacco related objects; blunt wrap regulation; provide definition.......................HB 512

MONROE COUNTY Board of commissioners of roads and revenues; reconstitute ................................HB 557Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; staggered terms

of office; provide .................................................................................................HB 375

MONTICELLO, CITY OF; municipal elections; provide.....................................HB 391 MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND SECURITY

Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee.............................HB 129Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; enact...................................................HB 447Foreclosure sales; county list properties advertised in alphabetical

or numerical order; provide .................................................................................HB 209Foreclosure; time of delivery of notice of proceedings; change ............................HB 419Foreclosure; violate federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;

provide penalties ..................................................................................................HB 527Mortgages and liens; vacant property registry; provisions.....................................HB 110Neighborhood Stabilization Act; or NEST Act; enact ...........................................HB 338

4826 INDEX


Property; foreclosure; provide definitions; change multiple provisions ................HB 445Protecting Georgia Homeowners Act of 2011; enact.............................................HB 204

MOTOR FUEL AND ROAD TAX Motor fuel and road tax; change certain definitions...............................................HB 151Motor fuels sales tax; appropriated to provide public-use airports;

provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 419Sales and use tax; fuel for cooling refrigerated shipping containers;

provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 547

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Abandoned motor vehicles; change definition; set fee for filing affidavit;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 114Abandoned motor vehicles; change definitions; provisions...................................HB 113Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local governments..............................HB 71Bicycles; safety; change provisions........................................................................HB 101Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit

certain transport ...................................................................................................HB 215Drivers' licenses; examinations only in English language; provide .........................HB 72Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions .......................HB 91Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow

certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits........................ SB 236Drivers; only hands-free communications devices in motor vehicles;

provide ...................................................................................................................HB 67Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock

device installed; require .......................................................................................HB 435Excise tax; motor vehicle rental; change certain definitions..................................HB 169Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642House School Bus Safety Study Committee; create...............................................HR 113Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; change definition...............................HB 404Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees;

change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................HB 156Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and

uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists........................... SB 191Law enforcement officers; impermissibly use race or ethnicity

to stop motorist; prohibit .....................................................................................HB 177Law enforcement officers; use race or ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit .............HB 94License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for

a tag renewal ........................................................................................................ SB 138Limited driving permits; certain offenders; allow issuance .....................................HB 26Motor carrier transportation contracts; certain intentional acts; remove................HB 360

INDEX 4827


Motor vehicle registration records; persons to receive certificate of title; add authorized persons.........................................................................................HB 357

Motor vehicle registration; off-road recreation vehicles; provide..........................HB 224Motor vehicle taxation; comprehensive revision ...................................................HB 259Motor vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change...............................HB 323Motor vehicles; carry stacked ladders more than three high in rack;

prohibit.................................................................................................................HB 519Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles;

definition.............................................................................................................. SB 240Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child

restraint systems..................................................................................................... SB 88Motor vehicles; leave safe distance between vehicle and bicycle

when passing; require ..........................................................................................HB 180Motor vehicles; personal transportation vehicles; create new class.......................HB 328Motor vehicles; use of child restraint systems; increase age..................................HB 279Motorcycles; certain traffic regulations; provide ...................................................HB 161Officer Safety Act of 2011; enact.............................................................................HB 35Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Right to Travel Act; enact...........................................................................................HB 7Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define

certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in

memory of Spencer Pass...................................................................................... SB 168Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus; enforce

by video images; provide.....................................................................................HB 254Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by

illegal alien is a felony......................................................................................... SB 162Salvage or rebuilt motor vehicles; registered inspectors qualifications;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 518School buses; video cameras to monitor students; provide....................................HB 474Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 269Scrap vehicles; change value; provisions ...............................................................HB 309Special license plates; amateur radio operators; provide .......................................HB 127Special license plates; Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation

Iraqi Freedom veterans; provide..........................................................................HB 128Special license plates; Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, Global

War on Terrorism; add veterans ..........................................................................HB 468

4828 INDEX


Speed detection devices; rehabilitation centers obtain permit for use; allow.....................................................................................................................HB 443

State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18Traffic offenses; driving under the influence; first time conviction;

require ignition interlock device..........................................................................HB 427Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act; enact; provisions..............................HB 252Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Vehicles; driving with snow or ice is an unsafe condition; define.........................HB 201

MOTORCYCLES Motorcycles; certain traffic regulations; provide ...................................................HB 161

MUNICIPALITIES (Also, see Local Government or Named Municipality)

Annexation disputes; compensation for arbitration panel members; revise...........HB 124Annexation of territory; additional method for municipalities; provide ................HB 428Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal...........................................HB 80Annexation; deannexation; provide........................................................................HB 394Child Protection Act; enact.......................................................................................HB 10Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition ...............HB 93Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide...........HB 280Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public works contracts;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 650Integrity in Public Proceedings Act; enact .............................................................HB 556Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does

not change/conflict with any existing authority................................................... SB 113Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys;

exceptions .............................................................................................................. SB 30Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide...............HB 34Service delivery strategy; water or sewer fees; change certain provisions ............HB 174State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137

MUSEUMS Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary

of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions ................................................ SB 190

INDEX 4829


N

NATURAL GAS (Also, see Gas, Gasoline, and Gas Services) Savannah, City of and Southeast LNG; form study committee; urge ....................HR 615

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of

fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits ................................................................................. SB 121

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS


NONRESIDENTS

Education; collect data pertaining to illegal and undocumented students; provide ..................................................................................................HB 296

Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition...............................................HB 531Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review;

create ....................................................................................................................HR 496Lawful presence verification; postsecondary education; reserve benefits ...............HB 59Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant

women; eligible....................................................................................................HB 345Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; domestic relations cases; clarify ............HB 525Postsecondary education; reserve benefits to citizens and lawfully

present and eligible aliens......................................................................................HB 25Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by

illegal alien is a felony......................................................................................... SB 162 NORCROSS, CITY OF; corporate limits; change .................................................HB 579

NUCLEAR ENERGY (See Energy)

NURSES

Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition ..............HB 426Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition .............. SB 100Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing

education requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; provisions .............. SB 187Health care professionals; cultural competency training; urge ..............................HR 758

4830 INDEX


Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 303

Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ..........................................HB 99Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as

a registered professional nurse............................................................................... SB 67Registered professional nurse; requirements for preceptorship

for applicants; revise............................................................................................HB 470

O

OGLETHORPE COUNTY; county surveyor; provide appointment.....................HB 418

OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS Electric membership corporations; meetings open and public; provide ................HB 316Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact .................................................................HB 378State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions..........................HB 397Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority;


OXFORD, CITY OF

Ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ...............HB 522City manager-council form of government; change to...........................................HB 523

P

PARDONS AND PAROLES Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of parole;

provide consequences .........................................................................................HB 639Probation System; provide for transfer of certain confidential

probation records to the parole board .................................................................. SB 214Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;


PARENT AND CHILD (Also, see Domestic Relations) Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;


United States Congress; propose Parental Rights Amendment; urge ....................HR 738

INDEX 4831


PARKS, HISTORIC AREAS, MEMORIALS, AND RECREATION Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural Education

Advisory Commission; change certain provisions ..............................................HB 125Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government;

authorize.................................................................................................................HB 90Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract;

provisions............................................................................................................. SB 218

PARROTT, TOWN OF; provide new charter ........................................................HB 582

PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance;

include..................................................................................................................HB 147

PAULDING COUNTY Board of elections; staggered terms of office; provide ..........................................HB 294

PAYNE, CITY OF Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for


PEACE OFFICERS (Also, see Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies) Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate

or discipline peace officers; notify ......................................................................HB 203Mental health; extend peace officer requirements to crisis response

team members; provisions ...................................................................................HB 258Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; communications officers;

provide membership ............................................................................................HB 625Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of

the Natural Resources Department shall be eligible for membership ................... SB 96Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the

authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities .................. SB 95Peace officers; employment or certification; modify certain requirements ...........HB 327Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender

status shall not be granted.................................................................................... SB 231Professions and businesses; licenses; training and regulations;

change certain provisions.......................................................................................HB 53State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 179

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PEACHTREE CITY, CITY OF City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; create .....................................HB 589Levy excise tax .......................................................................................................HB 364

PENAL INSTITUTIONS Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of parole;

provide consequences .........................................................................................HB 639Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow

certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits........................ SB 236Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock

device installed; require .......................................................................................HB 435Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household

animal; provide ....................................................................................................HB 493General Assembly; redistricting plans; include and exclude

prisoner population; provide................................................................................HB 163Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Inmate policies; restraint on pregnant female inmates; prohibit ............................HB 653Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges;

provide limitations ...............................................................................................HB 197Misdemeanor offenders; electronic submission of sentencing

documentation; provide .......................................................................................HB 340Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Probation System; provide for transfer of certain confidential



status shall not be granted.................................................................................... SB 231Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define

certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 269Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission;

prohibit.................................................................................................................HB 162

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (See Gas, Gasoline, and Gas Services)

INDEX 4833


PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones; remote

automated medication systems; authorize use.....................................................HB 457Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor


Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405

Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria......................................................................... SB 178

Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of; establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214

Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 303

Pharmacists; hard copy prescriptions on security paper; define; require ...............HB 469Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for

the practice of pharmacy........................................................................................ SB 81Prescription drugs; pharmacist include prescription drug retail

price on receipt; provide ......................................................................................HB 361

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition.................................................HB 145

PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS, AND RESPIRATORY CARE

Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee.............................................................................................................. SB 36

Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition .............. SB 100Health care professionals; cultural competency training; urge ..............................HR 758Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by a physician;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 303Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition........................ SB 66State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509

PICKENS COUNTY Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge; Pickens County; dedicate ...................................HR 572Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

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POLK COUNTY Ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ...................................HB 616Ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ...................................HB 617Ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ......................................HB 614Ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ......................................HB 615Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


PORT WENTWORTH, CITY OF Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ......................HR 423State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (See Education)

POULAN, CITY OF; mayor and councilmembers; change terms of office...........HB 622

PRIMARIES (See Elections)

PRISONS (See Penal Institutions)

PROBATE COURTS (Also, see Courts) Eligibility requirements; probate court clerks; modify provisions.........................HB 534Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648

PROBATION Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow

certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits........................ SB 236Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock

device installed; require .......................................................................................HB 435Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household

animal; provide ....................................................................................................HB 493Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405Probation System; provide for transfer of certain confidential



status shall not be granted.................................................................................... SB 231

INDEX 4835


Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57


PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES

Barbers; license to operate mobile barbershops; provide.........................................HB 70Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of

chiropractic may render chiropractic services ..................................................... SB 135Contractors; residential water treatment installation; exempt

from licensing ........................................................................................................HB 57Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor



Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions............................................................HB 374

Division of Roofing Contractors; create.................................................................HB 666Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission;

develop educator ethics course; direct .................................................................HR 461Engineers and land surveyors; certification eligibility; change

requirements.........................................................................................................HB 166Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition.................................................HB 145Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition ..............HB 426Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition .............. SB 100Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing

education requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; provisions .............. SB 187Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Health care professionals; cultural competency training; urge ..............................HR 758Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA................................................HR 186House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia



Income tax payments and withholding; tax compensation to entertainers and athletes; provide ........................................................................HB 532

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Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee; create.....................................HR 495Massage Therapy Practice; provide that an applicant for a license

by endorsement shall provide certain information .............................................. SB 143Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by a physician;

revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 303Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ..........................................HB 99Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as

a registered professional nurse............................................................................... SB 67Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance;

include..................................................................................................................HB 147Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition........................ SB 66Professional Standards Commission; establish certification


degree certificate upgrades; support ....................................................................HR 459Professions and businesses; licenses; training and regulations;

change certain provisions.......................................................................................HB 53Registered professional nurse; requirements for preceptorship

for applicants; revise............................................................................................HB 470Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 269Scrap vehicles; change value; provisions ...............................................................HB 309Social workers; requirements for licensure; revise provisions...............................HB 434State Board of Locksmiths; create..........................................................................HB 538Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims;

violations; provide ...............................................................................................HB 423Unfair trade practices; prohibition against licensees; change provisions...............HB 455Veterinarians; application for license; revise provisions........................................HB 409

PROPERTY Ad valorem property tax; not include nontax fees or assessments;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 291Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ............................................HB 118Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Civil actions; conservation easement property; provide limitation........................HB 102Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Conservation use assessment; property use for solar energy

not breach covenant; provide...............................................................................HB 564Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee.............................HB 129

INDEX 4837


Eminent domain; taking private property; prohibit - CA ...........................................HR 2Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; enact...................................................HB 447Foreclosure sales; county list properties advertised in alphabetical

or numerical order; provide .................................................................................HB 209Foreclosure; time of delivery of notice of proceedings; change ............................HB 419Foreclosure; violate federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act;

provide penalties ..................................................................................................HB 527Georgia Public Revenue Code; alleged tax liability; property seizure;

provisions...............................................................................................................HB 56Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property;

authorize conveyance.............................................................................................HR 71House Study Committee on State Properties; create ..............................................HR 363Jackson County; conveyance of state owned property; authorize..........................HR 760Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does

not change/conflict with any existing authority................................................... SB 113Mortgages and liens; vacant property registry; provisions.....................................HB 110Neighborhood Stabilization Act; or NEST Act; enact ...........................................HB 338Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Property taxes; any governmental entity; abolish - CA..............................................HR 1Property; foreclosure; provide definitions; change multiple provisions ................HB 445Property; zoning laws; prohibit - CA .........................................................................HR 3Protecting Georgia Homeowners Act of 2011; enact.............................................HB 204Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition .............HB 237Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide.........................HB 117Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract;

provisions............................................................................................................. SB 218Timber; unauthorized cutting and carrying away; change provisions....................HB 135Trespassing motor vehicles; regulation and fee charge for tire clamps;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 490

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS (See Attorneys)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, OFFENSES AGAINST Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties;

issuance/qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .................................... SB 102Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Obstruction of public administration; threaten or intimidate

officer or official; provide for offense .................................................................HB 541Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;


4838 INDEX


Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ................................. SB 40

Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify ...................................................................................................................HB 123

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (Also, see Social Services)

Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare; provisions.............................................................................................................HB 187

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions.............................................................................................HB 226

Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ............................... SB 63Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services; require...............................HB 609Medicaid; hearings and appeals; final decision of law judge; provide ..................HB 229Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant

women; eligible....................................................................................................HB 345Medical assistance; Medicaid recovery contingency fee audits; prohibit ..............HB 489Public assistance; random drug testing of recipients; require ................................HB 464Public funding of social services; religious or faith based organizations;

allow - CA............................................................................................................HR 425Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;


PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS, OFFENSES AGAINST

Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide .........................................HB 1Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender

status shall not be granted.................................................................................... SB 231Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19Public health and morals; cruelty to animals; change provisions...........................HB 440Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact..........................................................................HB 185Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;


Tobacco related objects; blunt wrap regulation; provide definition.......................HB 512Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion;

definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child ................................................... SB 210

INDEX 4839


PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Attorney General; authorization to employ private counsel;

provide requirements ...........................................................................................HB 441Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain

circumstances....................................................................................................... SB 181Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...............................................................HB 33Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to

employ and dismiss employees ............................................................................. SB 38Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary

of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions ................................................ SB 190Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 107Health; designation of health information exchange; provisions ...........................HB 646Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees;

change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................HB 156Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment shall be made to

parents/siblings of such person; if person does not have unremarried spouse/dependents ............................................................................................... SB 155

Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized

and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists .................... SB 191Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of

fees under certain circumstances; public golf course; authorize sale of wine/distilled spirits ................................................................................. SB 121


Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ................................. SB 40

Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices; provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19

Public officers and employees; reporting fraud, waste, abuse or violations of law; modify provisions...............................................................HB 206

Public officers and employees; sexual orientation and gender identity; prohibit discrimination ..........................................................................HB 630

Public Officials; prohibit from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; penalties ......................................................... SB 147

Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 269

Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act or Jarrett Little Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions ............................ SB 58

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State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program.................................................................................................................. SB 86

State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509Surplus line insurance; revise law ..........................................................................HB 413Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application

to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives .................... SB 33

PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY, OFFENSES AGAINST Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Due Process Restoration Act; enact............................................................................HB 8Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties;

issuance/qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions .................................... SB 102Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms

during states of emergency .................................................................................... SB 26Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws

for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions ......................... SB 98Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption............................................................HB 58Freedom of Choice and Security Act; enact...............................................................HB 5Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87License to carry a pistol or revolver; training for certain persons; provide ...........HB 286Offenses against public order; criminal defamation; change provisions................HB 348Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 620Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact..........................................................................HB 185Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;


State Authority and Anti-racketeering Act; enact ....................................................HB 21Weapons; place of worship; repeal prohibition........................................................HB 54Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal prohibition...........................HB 55

PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS (Also, see Retirement)

Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude Retirement System membership; provisions ..........................................................................HB 664

Judicial Retirement System; certain judicial officers transfer funds; provide .................................................................................................................HB 533

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; communications officers; provide membership ............................................................................................HB 625

INDEX 4841


Public retirement systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide ...........................HB 308Regents Retirement Plan; participation revocable at will; provisions....................HB 593Retirement bills; define a certain term ...................................................................HB 293Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; certain employee contribution;

reduce...................................................................................................................HB 521Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; employee contribution; reduce .............HB 645

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety

services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety ................ SB 186Georgia Aviation Authority; abolish; transfer to Department

of Public Safety....................................................................................................HB 605Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties..............................................................HB 414Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow.......................HB 253State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Also, see Retirement)

Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude Retirement System membership; provisions ..........................................................................HB 664

Public School Employees Retirement System; increase employee contribution; provide............................................................................................HB 473

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public Service Commission; political campaigns contributions..................................... SB 160

Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act; repeal .......................................................HB 16Lobbying; persons employed by this state; address General

Assembly committees; prohibit .............................................................................HB 15Public Service Commission; chairperson selection; change certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 216Public Service Commission; composition and terms; provide - CA......................HR 152Public Service Commission; elect members by respective districts;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 154Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes;

provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances............... SB 32Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt;

provide certain exemption ...................................................................................HB 116Public Service Commission; regulate private emergency warning

to multipoint systems; provide.............................................................................HB 536

4842 INDEX


PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 256Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses; pollution

control; urge.......................................................................................................HR 1093Education; student transportation; revise provisions..............................................HB 452Elections; public utility corporations; regulated by the Public

Service Commission; political campaigns contributions..................................... SB 160Electric membership corporations; meetings open and public; provide ................HB 316Electric suppliers; energy saving plans; provide ....................................................HB 497Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide...........HB 280Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; enact .................................HB 451Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; universal service

fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities ......................................................................... SB 108

Energy purchase; amount of energy provider required to purchase from generator; change ........................................................................................HB 520

Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act; repeal .......................................................HB 16Lobbying; persons employed by this state; address General

Assembly committees; prohibit .............................................................................HB 15Motor carrier transportation contracts; certain intentional acts; remove................HB 360Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Public Service Commission; chairperson selection; change certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 216Public Service Commission; composition and terms; provide - CA......................HR 152Public Service Commission; elect members by respective districts;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 154Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes;

provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances............... SB 32Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt;

provide certain exemption ...................................................................................HB 116Public Service Commission; regulate private emergency warning

to multipoint systems; provide.............................................................................HB 536Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable


energy; provisions................................................................................................HB 516Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385

INDEX 4843


Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388Sales and use tax exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts,

and equipment; extend time period......................................................................HB 234Sales and use tax; diesel fuel for locomotives; provide exemption........................HB 233Sales and use tax; twenty-five percent for transportation; provide - CA .................HR 13Service suppliers; information registered by suppliers supporting

9-1-1 system; modify provisions .........................................................................HB 304Special license plates; amateur radio operators; provide .......................................HB 127Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to counties - CA ...............HR 420Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act; enact; provisions..............................HB 252Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 332

PUTNAM COUNTY Compensation of board members; provide.............................................................HB 300State Court of Putnam County; concurrent jurisdiction with the

Magistrate Court of Putnam County; violations of county ordinances ............... SB 271

Q

QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION (Also, see Education) Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual

schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools................... SB 34Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ............................................................HB 312State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula

and funding; establish ..........................................................................................HB 192Student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and


revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 369

QUITMAN COUNTY Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ...................HB 604

R

RANDOLPH COUNTY Board of elections and registration; create .............................................................HB 638Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact ...................HB 604

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REAL ESTATE (Also, see Property) Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance

claims; violations; provide...................................................................................HB 423Unfair trade practices; prohibition against licensees; change provisions...............HB 455

RELIGION Public funding of social services; religious or faith based organizations;

allow - CA............................................................................................................HR 425

RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; define a certain term.........................HB 208Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; members not receive

50 percent increase; provisions............................................................................HB 246Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; transfer service credit;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 542Fulton County; Board of Education pensions and retirement;

correct typographical errors .................................................................................HB 398General Assembly members; members of Georgia Legislative

Retirement System; provisions ............................................................................HB 183Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude Retirement

System membership; provisions ..........................................................................HB 664Georgia Judicial Retirement System; creditable service for

prior service; provide ...........................................................................................HB 344Georgia Judicial Retirement System; revised survivor's benefit option;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 250Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan; transfer

of accrued benefit; provide ..................................................................................HB 295Judges and court employees; new employees not Retirement

System of Georgia members; provide .................................................................HB 236Judicial Retirement System; certain judicial officers transfer funds;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 533Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; communications

officers; provide membership ..............................................................................HB 625Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of

the Natural Resources Department shall be eligible for membership ................... SB 96Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; probate court fines

and fees; provide..................................................................................................HB 351Public retirement systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide ...........................HB 308Public School Employees Retirement System; increase employee

contribution; provide............................................................................................HB 473Regents Retirement Plan; participation revocable at will; provisions....................HB 593Retirement and pensions; public systems prohibited from expending

fund for certain purposes; provide.......................................................................HB 297

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Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions .........................................................................................................HB 144

Retirement bills; define a certain term ...................................................................HB 293Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; divorced member option

to continue coverage; provisions .........................................................................HB 337Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; certain employee contribution;

reduce...................................................................................................................HB 521Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; death benefit for members;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 424Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; employee contribution; reduce .............HB 645

REVENUE (See Taxation and Revenue)

REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF; Administrative provisions; interest rate for past due tax refunds;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 353Georgia Public Revenue Code; alleged tax liability; property

seizure; provisions .................................................................................................HB 56Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346Revenue Department; no audit shall be conducted after three

years following the filing of sales and use tax return or report ............................. SB 21Revenue, Department of; change certain provisions ..............................................HB 212Taxpayer refunds; interest; change certain provisions ...........................................HB 389

RICHMOND COUNTY Augusta-Richmond County; advisory referendum election; provide.....................HB 652Augusta-Richmond County; mayor and members; partisan elections ...................HB 632Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge; Augusta, Georgia; dedicate...............................HR 408State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

ROCKDALE COUNTY Chief magistrate; provide election..........................................................................HB 586Probate Court judge; change compensation ...........................................................HB 585

ROCKDALE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election ............................................HB 586

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S

SAINT MARYS, CITY OF Mayor and councilmembers election; even-numbered years; provide...................HB 105Mayor and councilmembers election; simple majority vote; provide ....................HB 106

SALES AND USE TAX

9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions.............................................................................................................HB 256

County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure ...........HB 240Development Authority Jobs Assistance Act of 2011; enact .................................HB 320Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation..............SB 156Georgia Tourism Development Act; enact.............................................................HB 321Motor vehicle taxation; comprehensive revision ...................................................HB 259Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional

levies; authorize ...................................................................................................HB 382Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into

Georgia Law; define terms ..................................................................................HB 168Revenue and tax; local option tax for economic development; provisions..............HB 73Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables; change

multiple provisions ..............................................................................................HB 178Sales and use tax exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts,

and equipment; extend time period......................................................................HB 234Sales and use tax exemption; food and beverages; provide partial

suspension............................................................................................................HB 287Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales; continue ...............................HB 322Sales and use tax exemptions; certain nonprofit volunteer health

clinics; extend ......................................................................................................HB 317Sales and use tax exemptions; certain qualified job training

organization; provide ...........................................................................................HB 331Sales and use tax exemptions; disaster relief food donations; extend....................HB 333Sales and use tax exemptions; donated food for hunger relief; extend ..................HB 318Sales and use tax exemptions; food and beverages to food bank; extend..............HB 334Sales and use tax exemptions; natural or artificial gas for manufacturing;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 366Sales and use tax exemptions; nonprofit health centers, clinics, and food

banks; extend .......................................................................................................HB 319Sales and use tax exemptions; personal property to certain nonprofit

health centers; provide .........................................................................................HB 379Sales and use tax exemptions; qualified job training organizations;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 359

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Sales and use tax exemptions; sales to qualified job training organizations; provide..........................................................................................HB 306

Sales and use tax; authorize without all independent school participation; allow - CA .....................................................................................HR 761

Sales and use tax; certain school supplies, clothing, and computers; provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 136

Sales and use tax; change certain definitions .........................................................HB 119Sales and use tax; change certain definitions .........................................................HB 141Sales and use tax; deduction of bad debts; authorize refunds

and deductions .....................................................................................................HB 362Sales and use tax; diesel fuel for locomotives; provide exemption........................HB 233Sales and use tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit

commissioner's authority .....................................................................................HB 228Sales and use tax; energy for manufacturing; provide exemption ...........................HB 86Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption ..........................HB 103Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption - CA ...................HR 81Sales and use tax; fuel for cooling refrigerated shipping containers;

provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 547Sales and use tax; manufactured single-family structures; change

imposing and collecting .......................................................................................HB 383Sales and use tax; property sales for zoological renovation or

expansion; extend exemption ..............................................................................HB 546Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide...............HB 34Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes;

provide - CA ..........................................................................................................HR 12Sales and use tax; twenty-five percent for transportation; provide - CA .................HR 13Sales and use tax; use nine digit ZIP Codes; provide.............................................HB 115State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide.........................HB 117Tourism and Community Development Act; enact................................................HB 377Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011; enact......................................HB 202Water and sewer projects; costs tax; change a definition.......................................HB 507Water and sewer; projects and costs tax; change a definition ................................HB 492

SAVANNAH, CITY OF Consider issuing bonds to support cruise ship terminal; urge................................HR 550Remove certain qualifications for local board of education members ....................SB 129Savannah, City of and Southeast LNG; form study committee; urge ....................HR 615Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts

to deepen the ports ................................................................................................SR 312Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support ........................................HR 251Term of office of board of education president; revise provisions ........................HB 539

SCHOOLS (See Education)

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SEARCHES AND SEIZURES Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor

prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee...............................................................................................................SB 36

Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Johnia Berry Act; provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA .................SB 80Kathryn Johnston's Law; enact ...................................................................................HB 9Privilege of witnesses; confidentiality of communications; provide .....................HB 656Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public

employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ..................................SB 40Search warrants by video conference; what portion of video

maintained; clarify ...............................................................................................HB 196

SECRETARY OF STATE Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary

of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions .................................................SB 190

SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES Chief's Law; enact ....................................................................................................HB 40Commerce; provide incandescent light bulbs manufactured in Georgia

not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation....................SB 61False advertising; use of term "wholesale"; repeal prohibition................................HB 42Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term.........................................................HB 205Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions........................................................SB 19Secondary metals recycler; maintain delivery person fingerprints; require...........HB 643Selling; motorcycles, all-terrain, and utility vehicles; exempt

from definition .....................................................................................................HB 217Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance

claims; violations; provide...................................................................................HB 423

SENATE House convened; notify Senate ................................................................................HR 14Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission;

create .......................................................................................................................SR 68

SENTENCE AND PUNISHMENT Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of parole;

provide consequences .........................................................................................HB 639Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to "accuser"; provide ..............HB 14Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions .................HB 421Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions .......................HB 91

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Georgia Crime Information Center; certain criminal records restricted from public disclosure; provide ...........................................................HB 478

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 89Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create;


status shall not be granted.....................................................................................SB 231

SEXUAL OFFENSES Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase

penalties; provisions ............................................................................................HB 200Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission;

prohibit.................................................................................................................HB 162Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide ...............................HB 503

SHERIFF RETIREMENT FUND (Also, see Retirement)

Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; divorced member option to continue coverage; provisions .........................................................................HB 337

SHERIFFS

Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the

service of certain protective orders.........................................................................SB 52Elections; nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor

generals; provide..................................................................................................HB 270Honorary office of sheriff emeritus; qualifications; modify ..................................HB 376Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions..........................HB 397

SNELLVILLE, CITY OF; levy an excise tax ........................................................HB 587

SOCIAL SERVICES Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand.............................................................HB 529Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ...................................................HB 633Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of

cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards ..............................SB 39Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 187Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact .........................HB 23Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual

accounts; provisions.............................................................................................HB 226

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Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ................................SB 63Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Human Services, Department of; Title 49; repeal ....................................................HB 17Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services; require...............................HB 609Medicaid; hearings and appeals; final decision of law judge; provide ..................HB 229Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant

women; eligible....................................................................................................HB 345Medical assistance; Medicaid recovery contingency fee audits; prohibit ..............HB 489Public assistance; random drug testing of recipients; require ................................HB 464Public funding of social services; religious or faith based organizations;

allow - CA............................................................................................................HR 425Runaway Youth Safety Act; interference with lawful custody; provisions;

registration of certain organization provide services runaway/homeless youth .......................................................................................................................SB 94

State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509

STATE COURTS (See Courts)

STATE EMPLOYEES Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to

employ and dismiss employees ..............................................................................SB 38Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; define a certain term.........................HB 208Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; transfer service

credit; provide ......................................................................................................HB 542Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan; transfer

of accrued benefit; provide ..................................................................................HB 295Health; designation of health information exchange; provisions ...........................HB 646Judges and court employees; new employees not Retirement

System of Georgia members; provide .................................................................HB 236Public officers and employees; sexual orientation and gender

identity; prohibit discrimination ..........................................................................HB 630Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors

or omissions .........................................................................................................HB 144

STATE GOVERNMENT Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Community Affairs, Department of; Martin Luther King, Junior

Advisory Council; create .......................................................................................HB 28Community Affairs, Department of; qualified local government;

repeal definition; provisions ................................................................................HB 260Conservation and natural resources; certain civil penalties; exempt

state agencies .......................................................................................................HB 131Constitutional Tender Act; enact ................................................................................HB 3

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Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee...............................................................................................................SB 36


Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide ...............................................HB 261Early Care and Learning, Department of; open records requirements;

provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 350Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death

of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures...............................SB 185Economic Development Trust Fund; create - CA ..................................................HR 421Economic Development, Department of; Georgia Certified

Retirement Community Program; create ...............................................................HB 76Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; members not receive

50 percent increase; provisions............................................................................HB 246General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear

rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations - CA...........................SR 84Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; act pro se under certain

circumstances; clarify ............................................................................................HB 27Georgia Commission on Family Economic Security; create .................................HB 458Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 264Georgia Government Accountability Act; enact ....................................................HB 456Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative

Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness .......................................SB 223

Georgia Lottery Corporation; net proceeds equal thirty-five percent of lottery proceeds; require .....................................................................HB 363

Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public works contracts; provisions ............................................................................................HB 650

Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; educational tourist

attractions throughout state; provisions ...............................................................HB 448Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property;

authorize conveyance.............................................................................................HR 71Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact .................................................................HB 378Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government;

authorize.................................................................................................................HB 90HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide ...............................................HB 326House Study Committee on State Properties; create ..............................................HR 363Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact...........................HB 87Integrity in Public Proceedings Act; enact .............................................................HB 556

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Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review; create ....................................................................................................................HR 496

Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and

uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists............................SB 191Lawful presence verification; postsecondary education; reserve benefits ...............HB 59Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than

four years in length; provide for phase-in period; authorize Governor to remove members.....................................................................................................SB 79

Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority....................................................SB 113

Martin Luther King, Junior Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report...................................................................................SB 141

Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide..........HB 343Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and

correct errors or omissions...................................................................................HB 142Postsecondary education; reserve benefits to citizens and lawfully

present and eligible aliens......................................................................................HB 25Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public

employer to utilize the federal work authorization program ..................................SB 40Public disclosure; government real estate purchase price; require...........................HB 38Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable


energy; provisions................................................................................................HB 516Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus; enforce

by video images; provide.....................................................................................HB 254State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit

state contracts; annual report ....................................................................................SB 8State Authority and Federal Tax Fund Act; enact ....................................................HB 20State Financing and Investment Commission; give preference

to in-state construction; provide ..........................................................................HB 433State government; agencies state date when provisions become

applicable; provide.................................................................................................HB 50State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions..........................HB 397State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide .......................HB 467State Government; revise definitions; provide development of basic local

plans; procedures and status; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program...................................................................................................................SB 86

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State government; support nuclear and renewable energy; urge............................HR 510State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide

for termination of certain rental/lease agreements .................................................SB 37State purchasing; business owned by disabled veterans; provide

preference.............................................................................................................HB 395State purchasing; certain contracting and bidding requirements; provide .............HB 329State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing

cards; correct oversight........................................................................................HB 290State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of

state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly ....................SB 62Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract;

provisions..............................................................................................................SB 218Transparency and Accountability in Government Act; enact ................................HB 188Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting

shall be optional ....................................................................................................SB 157Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority;

participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects..................................................................................................................SB 122

STATE PATROL (See Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies or Public Safety, Department of)

STATE PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS

Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide ...............................................HB 261Early Care and Learning, Department of; open records requirements;

provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 350Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Public disclosure; government real estate purchase price; require...........................HB 38Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus; enforce

by video images; provide.....................................................................................HB 254State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions..........................HB 397Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority;

participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects..................................................................................................................SB 122

STEPHENS COUNTY


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STOCKBRIDGE, CITY OF; form of government; change provisions ..................SB 189

STONE MOUNTAIN, CITY OF City council members; provide elections ...............................................................HB 611Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate .........................................................SR 343

SUMMERVILLE, CITY OF; provide new charter; incorporation.........................SB 237

SUMTER COUNTY Board of Education and School Superintendent; revise and restate the law ...........SB 154

SUPERIOR COURTS (Also, see Courts) Appeal and error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees;

appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions .......................................HB 41Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement

to counties for habeas corpus costs.......................................................................SB 193Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions ...........................................HB 665Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for

reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies ...............................................................................................................SB 64

Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs.................SB 50Elections; add one percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the

Commission; provide...........................................................................................HB 262Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................................................HB 415Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and

uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists............................SB 191Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA..........................HR 977Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 648Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; certain employee contribution;

reduce...................................................................................................................HB 521Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; death benefit for members;

provide .................................................................................................................HB 424Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; employee contribution; reduce .............HB 645Superior court clerks; real estate or personal property filing

fees; extend sunset dates ......................................................................................HB 198

SUPREME COURT (Also, see Courts) Courts; judicial decisions binding; remove - CA .......................................................HR 5Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein; Georgia

is republic, not democracy; inform......................................................................HR 340Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court ..................................HR 19

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SUWANEE, CITY OF Term vacant upon election to another office; provide............................................HB 410

T

TALKING ROCK, TOWN OF Elections and terms of mayor and councilmembers; modify .................................HB 517

TATTNALL COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

TAXATION AND REVENUE 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 256Ad valorem property tax; not include nontax fees or assessments; provide ..........HB 291Ad valorem tax exemptions; revise a definition.....................................................HB 289Ad valorem tax; certain activities not breach conservation use


certain provisions...................................................................................................HB 95Ad valorem tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain

provisions...............................................................................................................HB 48Ad valorem tax; population brackets and census; change provisions ....................HB 634Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ............................................HB 118Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ............................................HB 140Administrative provisions; interest rate for past due tax refunds;

change provisions ................................................................................................HB 353Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ...............................................................HB 33Business and occupation taxes; corporate net worth tax; repeal ............................HB 355Cigar and cigarette tax; change certain definitions ................................................HB 152Coin operated amusement machines; change certain definitions...........................HB 213Coin operated amusement machines; limit on number allowed

at location; exception ...........................................................................................HB 462Commissioner of Revenue; disclose whether person filed state

tax return; authorize .............................................................................................HB 647Conservation use assessment; property use for solar energy

not breach covenant; provide...............................................................................HB 564County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure ...........HB 240Development Authority Jobs Assistance Act of 2011; enact .................................HB 320Economic Development Trust Fund; create - CA ..................................................HR 421

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Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156

Estate tax; change certain definitions .....................................................................HB 190Excise tax; motor vehicle rental; change certain definitions..................................HB 169Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; change certain

definitions ............................................................................................................HB 150Fiscal impact standards; tax exemption or credit amendment;

require comply - CA ............................................................................................HR 422Georgia Public Revenue Code; alleged tax liability; property

seizure; provisions .................................................................................................HB 56Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions;

ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments........................ SB 234Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles..............................HB 642Georgia Tax Court; create ......................................................................................HB 100Georgia Tourism Development Act; enact.............................................................HB 321Income tax credit; clean energy property; revise and change ................................HB 146Income tax credit; transfer, devise, and distribute unused conservation

credits; provide ....................................................................................................HB 222Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; change definition...............................HB 404Income tax credits; qualified businesses and limitations; revise provisions ..........HB 403Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 133Income tax payments and withholding; tax compensation to

entertainers and athletes; provide ........................................................................HB 532Income tax returns; contributions to Georgia's Pre-K Program; authorize ............HB 406Income tax; certain volunteer firefighters; provide tax credit ..................................HB 61Income tax; change certain definitions...................................................................HB 120Income tax; change certain definitions...................................................................HB 139Income tax; citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide credit ...........HB 578Income tax; federal reserve banks in Georgia not exempt; provide.........................HB 19Income tax; film, video, or digital productions; revise credit ................................HB 392Income tax; individual standard deductions; revise provisions..............................HB 354Income tax; levy or collection; prohibit ...................................................................HB 13Income tax; qualified reforestation expenses; provide credit.................................HB 621Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition...............................................HB 531Joint authorities; modify job tax credit received; revise investment

tax credits .............................................................................................................HB 384Local boards of education; counties with homestead option tax; provide

requirements...........................................................................................................HB 63Motor fuel and road tax; change certain definitions...............................................HB 151Motor fuels sales tax; appropriated to provide public-use airports;

provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 419Motor vehicle taxation; comprehensive revision ...................................................HB 259

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Payment of taxes; population bracket under 2010 census; update .........................HB 407Property taxes; any governmental entity; abolish - CA..............................................HR 1Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ............................................................HB 312Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional

levies; authorize ...................................................................................................HB 382Public Health and Morals, Offenses Against; games and devices;

provide for applicability of certain provisions....................................................... SB 19Revenue and tax; change certain provisions...........................................................HB 211Revenue and tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise

and add definitions...............................................................................................HB 164Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into

Georgia Law; define terms ..................................................................................HB 168Revenue and tax; local option tax for economic development; provisions..............HB 73Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables; change

multiple provisions ..............................................................................................HB 178Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean

energy property; change certain provisions.........................................................HB 346Revenue and taxation; assessing real property .........................................................HB 31Revenue and taxation; limit property valuation increases; provide

moratorium...........................................................................................................HB 381Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 385Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 386Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 387Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision .......................HB 388Revenue Department; no audit shall be conducted after three

years following the filing of sales and use tax return or report ............................. SB 21Revenue Shortfall Reserve; enact - CA....................................................................HR 11Revenue, Department of; change certain provisions ..............................................HB 212Sales and use tax exemption; certain aircraft engines, parts,

and equipment; extend time period......................................................................HB 234Sales and use tax exemption; food and beverages; provide partial

suspension............................................................................................................HB 287Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales; continue ...............................HB 322Sales and use tax exemptions; certain nonprofit volunteer health

clinics; extend ......................................................................................................HB 317Sales and use tax exemptions; certain qualified job training

organization; provide ...........................................................................................HB 331Sales and use tax exemptions; disaster relief food donations; extend....................HB 333Sales and use tax exemptions; donated food for hunger relief; extend ..................HB 318Sales and use tax exemptions; food and beverages to food bank; extend..............HB 334

4858 INDEX


Sales and use tax exemptions; natural or artificial gas for manufacturing; provide .................................................................................................................HB 366

Sales and use tax exemptions; nonprofit health centers, clinics, and food banks; extend .......................................................................................................HB 319

Sales and use tax exemptions; personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide .........................................................................................HB 379

Sales and use tax exemptions; qualified job training organizations; provide .................................................................................................................HB 359

Sales and use tax exemptions; sales to qualified job training organizations; provide..........................................................................................HB 306

Sales and use tax; authorize without all independent school participation; allow - CA .....................................................................................HR 761

Sales and use tax; certain school supplies, clothing, and computers; provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 136

Sales and use tax; change certain definitions .........................................................HB 119Sales and use tax; change certain definitions .........................................................HB 141Sales and use tax; deduction of bad debts; authorize refunds

and deductions .....................................................................................................HB 362Sales and use tax; diesel fuel for locomotives; provide exemption........................HB 233Sales and use tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit

commissioner's authority .....................................................................................HB 228Sales and use tax; energy for manufacturing; provide exemption ...........................HB 86Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption ..........................HB 103Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption - CA ...................HR 81Sales and use tax; fuel for cooling refrigerated shipping containers;

provide exemption ...............................................................................................HB 547Sales and use tax; manufactured single-family structures; change

imposing and collecting .......................................................................................HB 383Sales and use tax; property sales for zoological renovation or

expansion; extend exemption ..............................................................................HB 546Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide...............HB 34Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes;

provide - CA ..........................................................................................................HR 12Sales and use tax; twenty-five percent for transportation; provide - CA .................HR 13Sales and use tax; use nine digit ZIP Codes; provide.............................................HB 115Setoff debt collection; debts owed to public housing authorities; authorize..........HB 450State Medical Education Board; abolish ................................................................HB 509State sales and use taxation; certain health care services; provide.........................HB 117Student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and


revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 369Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to counties - CA ...............HR 420

INDEX 4859


Tax Amnesty Program Act; additional amnesty periods; provisions.......................HB 29Tax credit; research and development by business enterprise;

remove limitations ...............................................................................................HB 412Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide ...................................HB 595Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide ...................................HB 596Tax executions; issuance; change certain provisions .............................................HB 170Tax on tobacco products; cigar tax through use of stamps; provisions..................HB 480Tax sales; tax levies and executions; change certain provisions............................HB 191Taxation of intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 210Taxpayer Dividend Amendment of 2012; enact - CA............................................HR 342Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations

on state government taxation and expenditures - CA............................................ SR 20Taxpayer refunds; interest; change certain provisions ...........................................HB 389The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Limit Amendment; enact - CA..........................HR 10Tourism and Community Development Act; enact................................................HB 377Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011; enact......................................HB 202University System of Georgia; tuition not exceed inflation rate;

provisions - CA....................................................................................................HR 383Water and sewer projects; costs tax; change a definition.......................................HB 507Water and sewer; projects and costs tax; change a definition ................................HB 492

TAYLOR COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

TEACHERS (Also, see Education) National Board Certified Teachers; intent to fund; express ...................................HR 248Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction

in force policies; sanctions................................................................................... SB 184

TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Also, see Retirement) Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude Retirement

System membership; provisions ..........................................................................HB 664Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan; transfer

of accrued benefit; provide ..................................................................................HB 295Regents Retirement Plan; participation revocable at will; provisions....................HB 593

TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH SERVICE 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services;

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 256Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements

for certain audits; certain reports; prepaid wireless services; regulation............. SB 156

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Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide...........HB 280Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes;

provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances............... SB 32Service suppliers; information registered by suppliers supporting

9-1-1 system; modify provisions .........................................................................HB 304Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise

provisions.............................................................................................................HB 332

THEFT OFFENSES Criminal sale of recorded material; display official rating on

video movies; require...........................................................................................HB 504Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition .............HB 237Theft; removal of shopping carts; change provisions...............................................HB 44

THOMAS COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

THOMASTON, CITY OF Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway; Upson County; dedicate ...........................HR 584

TIFTON, CITY OF State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Cigar and cigarette tax; change certain definitions ................................................HB 152Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables; change

multiple provisions ..............................................................................................HB 178School systems; adopt policies that prohibit tobacco use; urge .............................HR 497

TOOMBS COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,


TORTS Damages; reduction of earnings to present value; change provisions....................HB 658Dangerous and vicious dogs; injury and damage liability; define .........................HB 148Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does

not change/conflict with any existing authority................................................... SB 113

INDEX 4861


Timber; unauthorized cutting and carrying away; change provisions....................HB 135Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to

abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child.................................... SB 210

TOWNS COUNTY Ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption...............................HB 524

TRADE (See Commerce and Trade)

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF (Also, see Highways, Bridges, and Ferries)

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; educational tourist attractions throughout state; provisions ...............................................................HB 448

Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority................................................... SB 113

Public Roads; requirements for permits for extra weight/dimensions for loads on vehicles; provide for changes; multitrip permits ............................... SB 54

State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions.............................................................................................................HB 179

State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish .............................................................HB 18Toll extensions; no tolls on projects free from interest on public

indebtedness; provide ..........................................................................................HB 352Transportation, Department of; urged to prepare a list of contractors

to be utilized during weather emergencies ............................................................ SR 30Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions..................................HB 137Transportation, Department of; prioritize certain projects; urge............................HR 879Vehicle permits; changes to requirements; allow multitrip permits.......................HB 487Vehicles and loads; maximum weights; allow a variance......................................HB 301

TRUSTS (See Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates)

TWIGGS COUNTY Board of Education member compensation; change provisions ............................HB 572

U

UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local governments..............................HB 71Bicycles; safety; change provisions........................................................................HB 101Driver's Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow

certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits........................ SB 236

4862 INDEX


Drivers; only hands-free communications devices in motor vehicles; provide ....................................................................................................HB 67

Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock device installed; require .......................................................................................HB 435

Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law.........................................HB 156

Limited driving permits; certain offenders; allow issuance .....................................HB 26Motor vehicles; carry stacked ladders more than three high

in rack; prohibit....................................................................................................HB 519Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation

vehicles; definition............................................................................................... SB 240Motor vehicles; leave safe distance between vehicle and bicycle

when passing; require ..........................................................................................HB 180Motor vehicles; personal transportation vehicles; create new class.......................HB 328Motorcycles; certain traffic regulations; provide ...................................................HB 161Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and

recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions................HB 112Rules of Road; duty of the driver; reporting of violations; define

certain terms........................................................................................................... SB 57Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in

memory of Spencer Pass...................................................................................... SB 168Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus; enforce

by video images; provide.....................................................................................HB 254Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by

illegal alien is a felony......................................................................................... SB 162Traffic offenses; driving under the influence; first time conviction;

require ignition interlock device..........................................................................HB 427

UNION COUNTY Chief magistrate elections; nonpartisan basis; provide ..........................................HB 193Probate court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide...............................................HB 194

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA (See Board of Regents, University System of Georgia)

UPSON COUNTY

Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway; Upson County; dedicate ...........................HR 584Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

INDEX 4863


USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND PARTS Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background

checks; change provisions ...................................................................................HB 269Scrap vehicles; change value; provisions ...............................................................HB 309

V

VARNELL, CITY OF; redevelopment Powers Law; authorize.............................HB 576

VERDICT AND JUDGMENT American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact ........................................................HB 45American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact ......................................................HB 242

VETERANS AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living

communities; provide ..........................................................................................HB 405Special license plates; Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation

Iraqi Freedom veterans; provide..........................................................................HB 128War veterans homes; Veterans Service Board establish residency fee;

authorize...............................................................................................................HB 535

VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS Veterinarians; application for license; revise provisions........................................HB 409

VICTIMS OF CRIME Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of parole;

provide consequences .........................................................................................HB 639Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions .................HB 421

VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTING (Also, see Elections) Felony; certain convicted may register to vote; provisions - CA.............................HR 72

W

WAGES; MINIMUM WAGE LAW Minimum wage law; comprehensive reform of provisions......................................HB 97

WALKER COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study; urge ....................................HR 424

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WARE COUNTY Citizens right to address commissioners; provide ..................................................HB 624Performance audits as condition to make payments; provide ................................HB 626Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge; Ware County; dedicate .........................HR 457State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

WASHINGTON COUNTY Veal - Solomon Highway; Washington County; dedicate .....................................HR 618

WASTE MANAGEMENT Commerce and trade; deposit on beverage containers; recycling; provide..............HB 51Georgia Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience

Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act; enact .....................................................................................................................HB 657

Solid waste management; cost reimbursement fees and surcharges; change certain provisions.....................................................................................HB 274

Trust funds administration; hazardous, solid waste management; create - CA ...........................................................................................................HR 585

Waste management; nonlapsing trust fund; create provisions - CA ......................HR 112Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting

shall be optional ................................................................................................... SB 157Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill

sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions........................ SB 110

WATER RESOURCES Agricultural Water Supply Protection Act; enact...................................................HB 368Agriculture and water resources; Agricultural Water Conservation

Incentive Program; change provisions.................................................................HB 499Conservation and natural resources; certain civil penalties; exempt

state agencies .......................................................................................................HB 131Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable


energy; provisions................................................................................................HB 516State-wide water management planning; change certain policy provisions...........HB 111Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study; urge ....................................HR 424Water Conservation Act of 2011; enact .................................................................HB 153Water resources; regulate interbasin transfers; change certain provisions.............HB 134

INDEX 4865


Water resources; Tennessee River interbasin transfer restrictions; exempt withdrawals .............................................................................................HB 400

Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects..................................................................................................... SB 122

WATERS, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT

Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Natural Resources, Department of; provide for refunding of fees under



Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support ........................................HR 251Savannah, City of; consider issuing bonds to support cruise

ship terminal; urge ...............................................................................................HR 550Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts

to deepen the ports ............................................................................................... SR 312Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide....................HB 315

WAYCROSS, CITY OF Citizens right to address city commissioners; provide ...........................................HB 591Performance audits as condition to make payments; provide ................................HB 627

WAYNESBORO, CITY OF; provide new charter.................................................HB 122

WEAPONS (Also, see Firearms) Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ...............................................................HB 266Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge............................................HR 341Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms

during states of emergency .................................................................................... SB 26Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption............................................................HB 58License to carry a pistol or revolver; training for certain persons; provide ...........HB 286Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and

tasers; clarify........................................................................................................HB 123Weapons; place of worship; repeal prohibition........................................................HB 54Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal prohibition...........................HB 55

WEBSTER COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate ........................................................ SR 343

WELFARE (See Social Services)

4866 INDEX


WHEELER COUNTY Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities

ten counties .......................................................................................................... SR 103

WHITFIELD COUNTY Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act;

enact .....................................................................................................................HB 560Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................................................HB 577Tunnell Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ..............................HB 575

WILKINSON COUNTY Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb,

Burke and other counties; authorize ......................................................................HR 95State highway system; dedicate certain portions....................................................HR 507

WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Estate tax; change certain definitions .....................................................................HB 190Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical



Surgical or medical treatment; nourishment or hydration; provisions ...................HB 278Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................................................HB 577

WINE (See Alcoholic Beverages) WITNESSES

Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions................................HB 641Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons

under certain circumstances................................................................................... SB 31Evidence; spousal privilege in criminal proceedings; change provisions ..............HB 422Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health, Department of;

establish ...............................................................................................................HB 214Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for

the practice of pharmacy........................................................................................ SB 81Privilege of witnesses; confidentiality of communications; provide .....................HB 656

WOODSTOCK, CITY OF; annex certain territory; change city limits.................HB 590

INDEX 4867


WORKERS COMPENSATION Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical


Workers' compensation; hearing loss; hearing level frequencies; revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 637


Y

YOUNG HARRIS, CITY OF Ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ...............HB 540

Z

ZONING Zoning procedures; notice of rezoning hearings; sign posted

on property; require .............................................................................................HB 268

PART II

HOUSE BILLS HB 1-- Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful;

provide ................................................................................................... 73, 113HB 2-- Georgia Right to Grow Act; enact ......................................................... 73, 113HB 3-- Constitutional Tender Act; enact ........................................................... 74, 113HB 4-- Life, Liberty, and Property Restoration Act; enact ............................... 74, 113HB 5-- Freedom of Choice and Security Act; enact .......................................... 74, 113HB 6-- Emergency Defense of the Home Act; enact......................................... 75, 113HB 7-- Right to Travel Act; enact...................................................................... 75, 113HB 8-- Due Process Restoration Act; enact....................................................... 75, 113HB 9-- Kathryn Johnston's Law; enact .............................................................. 75, 113HB 10-- Child Protection Act; enact.................................................................... 76, 113HB 11-- Freedom from Compulsory Pandemic Act; enact ................................. 76, 113HB 12-- Georgia Food Freedom Act; enact......................................................... 76, 113HB 13-- Income tax; levy or collection; prohibit................................................. 77, 113HB 14-- Criminal law and procedure; change term "victim" to

"accuser," provide.................................................................................. 77, 113HB 15-- Lobbying; persons employed by this state; address

General Assembly committees; prohibit ............................................... 77, 113HB 16-- Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act; repeal..................................... 78, 113HB 17-- Human Services, Department of; Title 49; repeal ................................. 78, 113HB 18-- State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish........................................... 78, 113HB 19-- Income tax; federal reserve banks in Georgia not

exempt; provide ..................................................................................... 78, 113HB 20-- State Authority and Federal Tax Fund Act; enact ................................. 79, 113HB 21-- State Authority and Anti-racketeering Act; enact ................................. 79, 113HB 22-- DeKalb County; board of education; revise composition ............... 1899, 2165HB 23-- Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring

Act; enact ............................................................................................. 107, 125HB 24-- Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions;

provide definitions ...................................................................... 107, 125, 234, 517, 578, 813,

4301HB 25-- Postsecondary education; reserve benefits to citizens

and lawfully present and eligible aliens....................................... Prefiled Only

INDEX 4869

HB 26-- Limited driving permits; certain offenders; allow issuance....................................................................................... 108, 125, 271,

577HB 27-- Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; act pro se under

certain circumstances; clarify .............................................................. 108, 125HB 28-- Community Affairs, Department of; Martin Luther

King, Junior Advisory Council; create .................................................. 79, 113HB 29-- Tax Amnesty Program Act; additional amnesty periods;

provisions............................................................................................... 80, 113HB 30-- Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections;

change provisions ....................................................................... 108, 125, 511,607, 4048, 4657,

4685, 4722HB 31-- Revenue and taxation; assessing real property .................................... 174, 196HB 32-- Trooper First Class Chadwick Lee LeCroy Act; enact................ Prefiled OnlyHB 33-- Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide ............................... 108, 125, 1152,

2241HB 34-- Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational

purposes; provide................................................................................. 118, 132HB 35-- Officer Safety Act of 2011; enact .......................................................... 80, 113HB 36-- The Anti Road Agent Gang Act; enact.................................................. 80, 113HB 37-- Elections; President and Vice President candidates meet

Constitutional qualifications; provide.................................................... 81, 113HB 38-- Public disclosure; government real estate purchase

price; require .......................................................................................... 81, 113HB 39-- Education; unexcused absence notices made by United

States mail; provide ...................................................................... 81, 113, 204,248

HB 40-- Chief's Law; enact......................................................................... 81, 113, 234, 533, 3434, 4213

HB 41-- Appeal and error; Department of Law; exempt certain fees; appellate record and transcript; change fees; provisions.................................................................................... 109, 125, 234,

536, 2303HB 42-- False advertising; use of term "wholesale"; repeal

prohibition.................................................................................... 109, 125, 197HB 43-- Conservation and natural resources; mountaintop

removal coal mining; prohibit purchase and use ................................. 109, 126HB 44-- Theft; removal of shopping carts; change provisions.................. 110, 126, 154HB 45-- American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact ................................... 110, 126

4870 INDEX

HB 46-- Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact ............................................................................................ 110, 126, 234,

514, 3446, 4425HB 47-- Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies

approved in other states; authorize ............................................. 111, 126, 712,1895, 4090, 4704

HB 48-- Ad valorem tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain provisions....................................................................... 111, 126, 1060

HB 49-- Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name................. 111, 126, 183,

220, 3434, 4206,4620

HB 50-- State government; agencies state date when provisions become applicable; provide ....................................................... 112, 126, 1831

HB 51-- Commerce and trade; deposit on beverage containers; recycling; provide ................................................................................ 112, 126

HB 52-- Disabled persons with service dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions.................................................. 112, 126, 271,

530HB 53-- Professions and businesses; licenses; training and

regulations; change certain provisions........................................ 118, 132, 234,629, 3446, 4591

HB 54-- Weapons; place of worship; repeal prohibition ................................... 119, 132HB 55-- Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal

prohibition............................................................................................ 119, 132HB 56-- Georgia Public Revenue Code; alleged tax liability;

property seizure; provisions................................................................. 119, 132HB 57-- Contractors; residential water treatment installation;

exempt from licensing ......................................................................... 119, 132HB 58-- Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption....................................... 120, 132HB 59-- Lawful presence verification; postsecondary education;

reserve benefits ............................................................................ 120, 132, 526HB 60-- Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary

Education Board; provisions....................................................... 120, 132, 511,1809, 3446

HB 61-- Income tax; certain volunteer firefighters; provide tax credit .................................................................................................... 121, 132

HB 62-- Scholarship program; special needs students; provide additional notification ............................................................... 121, 132, 1027,

1239, 1823HB 63-- Local boards of education; counties with homestead

option tax; provide requirements ......................................................... 121, 132

INDEX 4871

HB 64-- Attorney fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions.................................................................................... 121, 132, 578,

934HB 65-- Adoption records; medical information open to certain

persons; clarify........................................................................... 122, 132, 1922HB 66-- Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by

commissioner; provide................................................................ 122, 132, 712,1032, 3294, 4349

HB 67-- Drivers; only hands-free communications devices in motor vehicles; provide ....................................................................... 122, 132

HB 68-- Elections; special election; modify provisions .................................... 123, 132HB 69-- Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales; provide ............................... 129, 142, 234HB 70-- Barbers; license to operate mobile barbershops; provide............ 130, 142, 686HB 71-- Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local

governments................................................................................. 130, 142, 271HB 72-- Drivers' licenses; examinations only in English

language; provide........................................................................ 130, 142, 198,250

HB 73-- Revenue and tax; local option tax for economic development; provisions ............................................................ 130, 142, 2283

HB 74-- Tuition grant assistance; Georgia Military College; provide ......................................................................................... 131, 142, 526

HB 75-- Alcoholic beverages; nonprofit without a license; authorize single function sales............................................................. 131, 142

HB 76-- Economic Development, Department of; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program; create...................... 131, 142, 684

HB 77-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011................................................................... 132, 142, 233,

273, 1239, 1794HB 78-- General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 -

June 30, 2012 ............................................................................ 132, 142, 1831,1922, 2780, 2795,3297, 3409, 3631,

4088HB 79-- Veterans Day; public schools closed November 11 each

year; provide ........................................................................................ 138, 154HB 80-- Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal............. 139, 154, 685,

990, 4361HB 81-- Fiscal bills; bill impacts school revenues; require...................... 139, 154, 576,

1171HB 82-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 -

2011 ..................................................................................................... 139, 154

4872 INDEX

HB 83-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 ..................................................................................................... 139, 154

HB 84-- General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 ....................................................................................... 140, 154

HB 85-- General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 ....................................................................................... 140, 154

HB 86-- Sales and use tax; energy for manufacturing; provide exemption............................................................................................. 140, 154

HB 87-- Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact .................................................................................. 141, 154, 732,

1114, 1136, 3474, 3564, 4585, 4652

HB 88-- Lobbyists; reporting expenditures for elected state officials; not subject; provisions.......................................................... 141, 154

HB 89-- Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact.............................. 142, 154HB 90-- Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to

local government; authorize ....................................................... 147, 168, 527,661, 4088, 4353

HB 91-- Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions.................................................................................... 148, 168, 271,

573, 631, 668, 709, 938, 1019,

1061, 1140, 1223, 1775, 1821, 1887

HB 92-- Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations ................................................................................... 148, 168, 526,

621, 3450HB 93-- Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers;

change definition......................................................................... 148, 168, 578,930

HB 94-- Law enforcement officers; use race or ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit ................................................................................. 149, 168

HB 95-- Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions ........................................................... 149, 168, 1028,

1757, 4089HB 96-- Distilled spirits; vote to approve sale in a county or

municipality; provide........................................................................... 149, 168HB 97-- Minimum wage law; comprehensive reform of

provisions............................................................................................. 149, 168HB 98-- Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government .................. 150, 168, 732,

736HB 99-- Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require ............ 150, 168, 197,

562, 2766

INDEX 4873

HB 100-- Georgia Tax Court; create.................................................................... 150, 168HB 101-- Bicycles; safety; change provisions............................................ 151, 168, 271,

565, 4104, 4578HB 102-- Civil actions; conservation easement property; provide

limitation.................................................................................... 151, 168, 1922HB 103-- Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change

exemption............................................................................................. 151, 168HB 104-- Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method

of distribution.............................................................................. 152, 168, 234,236, 560

HB 105-- St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; even-numbered years; provide.................................................... 152, 168, 234,

236, 561HB 106-- St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election;

simple majority vote; provide..................................................... 152, 168, 234,237, 561

HB 107-- Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide ........................................................... 153, 168, 199,

217, 529, 4319,4702

HB 108-- Maysville, City of; elections and ward boundaries; change provisions ....................................................................... 163, 182, 234,

237, 561HB 109-- Public employees; not use government owned devices

to promote or oppose legislation; provide ........................................... 164, 182HB 110-- Mortgages and liens; vacant property registry;

provisions.................................................................................. 164, 182, 1224,1847

HB 111-- State-wide water management planning; change certain policy provisions.................................................................................. 164, 182

HB 112-- Public Safety, Department of; amend provisions; bonds and recognizances; add violations; motor vehicles and traffic; provisions........................................................................ 164, 182, 271,

532, 3465, 4468, 4670

HB 113-- Abandoned motor vehicles; change definitions; provisions................................................................................... 165, 182, 1233

HB 114-- Abandoned motor vehicles; change definition; set fee for filing affidavit; provisions..................................................... 165, 182, 579,

1813, 3463, 4315HB 115-- Sales and use tax; use nine digit ZIP Codes; provide.......................... 165, 182

4874 INDEX

HB 116-- Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption ........................................ 166, 182, 547,

810, 3450, 4254HB 117-- State sales and use taxation; certain health care

services; provide ....................................................................... 166, 182, 1824,2175, 4118, 4345, 4547, 4548, 4614,

4671, 4722HB 118-- Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ......................... 166, 182HB 119-- Sales and use tax; change certain definitions ............................ 167, 182, 2283HB 120-- Income tax; change certain definitions ................................................ 167, 182HB 121-- Discretionary Clause Prohibition Act; enact ....................................... 167, 182HB 122-- Waynesboro, City of; provide new charter................................. 174, 196, 234,

237, 559, 561HB 123-- Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns

and tasers; clarify ........................................................................ 174, 196, 685,1111, 3450

HB 124-- Annexation disputes; compensation for arbitration panel members; revise .......................................................................... 175, 196, 685,

961HB 125-- Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Agricultural

Education Advisory Commission; change certain provisions.................................................................................... 175, 196, 546,

962, 1151, 1844, 3433, 4309

HB 126-- Holidays; Patriots Day the nineteenth of April each year; designate ............................................................................ 175, 196, 546,

709HB 127-- Special license plates; amateur radio operators; provide............ 176, 196, 271,

607, 952, 1887HB 128-- Special license plates; Operation Enduring Freedom

and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans; provide .......................... 176, 196, 271HB 129-- Conveyances; future conveyance of real property;

prohibit fee.................................................................................. 176, 196, 578,1165, 4089, 4599

HB 130-- Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions........................................... 176, 196, 510,

564HB 131-- Conservation and natural resources; certain civil

penalties; exempt state agencies ............................................... 177, 197, 1834,1896, 2157

HB 132-- Medical Food Equity Act; enact .......................................................... 177, 197

INDEX 4875

HB 133-- Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions ........................................................ 177, 197, 1824,

2519, 4089, 4356,4358, 4359, 4586

HB 134-- Water resources; regulate interbasin transfers; change certain provisions................................................................................. 178, 197

HB 135-- Timber; unauthorized cutting and carrying away; change provisions ................................................................................ 178, 197

HB 136-- Sales and use tax; certain school supplies, clothing, and computers; provide exemption ............................................................ 178, 197

HB 137-- Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions.................................................................................... 179, 197, 548,

1051, 3475, 4321HB 138-- Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide

limitations ............................................................................................ 179, 197HB 139-- Income tax; change certain definitions ................................................ 179, 197HB 140-- Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ......................... 179, 197HB 141-- Sales and use tax; change certain definitions ...................................... 180, 197HB 142-- Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize,

and correct errors or omissions................................................... 180, 197, 634,1085, 3460

HB 143-- Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions .................................................................................... 180, 197, 634,

1170, 2766HB 144-- Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct

errors or omissions...................................................................... 180, 197, 634,1221, 3460

HB 145-- Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition..................... 181, 197, 270,563, 4090

HB 146-- Income tax credit; clean energy property; revise and change .................................................................................................. 181, 197

HB 147-- Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include ................................................... 181, 197, 270,

577, 696, 962, 1153, 1853, 3461

HB 148-- Dangerous and vicious dogs; injury and damage liability; define..................................................................................... 190, 215

HB 149-- Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide ...................................................................................... 191, 215, 1922,

2465HB 150-- Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations;

change certain definitions .................................................................... 191, 215

4876 INDEX

HB 151-- Motor fuel and road tax; change certain definitions............................ 191, 215HB 152-- Cigar and cigarette tax; change certain definitions.............................. 191, 215HB 153-- Water Conservation Act of 2011; enact............................................... 192, 215HB 154-- Public Service Commission; elect members by

respective districts; provide ................................................................. 192, 215HB 155-- Show cause hearing; application and notice to appear;

provide ................................................................................................. 192, 215HB 156-- Indemnification payment; injured state highway

employees; change provisions; dedicate Georgia Move-Over law...................................................................................... 192, 215, 712,

1080, 4118, 4243HB 157-- Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; define a

certain term .......................................................................................... 193, 215HB 158-- Elections; nonpartisan election; change date............................ 193, 215, 1152,

1891, 4090, 4256HB 159-- HOPE; family income limit on eligibility; provide ............................. 193, 215HB 160-- Dismissal of appeal; improperly filed appeal may be

dismissed by court; provide ................................................................. 194, 215HB 161-- Motorcycles; certain traffic regulations; provide ........................ 194, 215, 547HB 162-- Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without

parent permission; prohibit ......................................................... 194, 215, 601,811, 4090

HB 163-- General Assembly; redistricting plans; include and exclude prisoner population; provide .................................................. 194, 215

HB 164-- Revenue and tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions ......................................................... 195, 215, 2159,

2382HB 165-- Alcoholic beverage sales; housing authority board;

provide certain exceptions ........................................................... 195, 215, 547HB 166-- Engineers and land surveyors; certification eligibility;

change requirements .................................................................... 195, 215, 547HB 167-- Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact ................ 196, 215, 712,

963, 1153, 2275,4098, 4158

HB 168-- Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms ................................................ 207, 233, 2159,

2349, 3462HB 169-- Excise tax; motor vehicle rental; change certain

definitions ............................................................................................ 208, 233HB 170-- Tax executions; issuance; change certain provisions .......................... 208, 233HB 171-- Higher Education Scholarships for High School

Students Act; enact .............................................................................. 208, 233

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HB 172-- Education; temporarily extend multiple provisions.................... 208, 233, 578,667

HB 173-- Teachers; expungement of records; revise provisions................ 209, 233, 578,989

HB 174-- Service delivery strategy; water or sewer fees; change certain provisions................................................................................. 209, 233

HB 175-- Online Clearinghouse Act; enact ................................................ 209, 233, 578,1770

HB 176-- Credit Articulation Agreements Act; enact ......................................... 210, 233HB 177-- Law enforcement officers; impermissibly use race or

ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit ...................................................... 210, 233HB 178-- Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables;

change multiple provisions .................................................................. 210, 233HB 179-- State highway system; permits for legally erected signs;

change provisions ....................................................................... 211, 233, 528,696, 799, 1837,

1893HB 180-- Motor vehicles; leave safe distance between vehicle and

bicycle when passing; require.................................................... 211, 233, 1072HB 181-- Special needs scholarship program; waiver one

requirement; provide................................................................. 211, 233, 1171,2176

HB 182-- Insurance; diagnosis and treatment of infertility; require health coverage .................................................................................... 212, 233

HB 183-- General Assembly members; members of Georgia Legislative Retirement System; provisions ......................................... 212, 233

HB 184-- Controlled substances; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; establish provisions.......................................... 212, 233

HB 185-- Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact............................................. 213, 233, 1833HB 186-- High school students; expand career pathway options;

provisions.................................................................................... 213, 233, 711,1797, 3465, 4329

HB 187-- Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare; provisions.......................................................................... 213, 233

HB 188-- Transparency and Accountability in Government Act; enact ..................................................................................................... 214, 233

HB 189-- Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact ..................................... 214, 233, 712,1081, 3292

HB 190-- Estate tax; change certain definitions .................................................. 227, 270HB 191-- Tax sales; tax levies and executions; change certain

provisions............................................................................................. 228, 270

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HB 192-- State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish .................................................. 228, 270, 578,

655, 3475, 4217,4723

HB 193-- Union County; chief magistrate elections; nonpartisan basis; provide .............................................................................. 228, 270, 527,

693, 3628HB 194-- Union County; probate court judge; nonpartisan

elections; provide........................................................................ 228, 270, 527,694, 3628

HB 195-- Dunwoody, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize...................................................................................... 229, 270, 685,

688, 1075HB 196-- Search warrants by video conference; what portion of

video maintained; clarify ............................................................ 229, 270, 601,1037

HB 197-- Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations...................................................... 229, 270, 1224,

2484, 4098, 4214HB 198-- Superior court clerks; real estate or personal property

filing fees; extend sunset dates ................................................... 229, 270, 712,1842

HB 199-- Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide ..................................................................... 230, 270, 685,

1812, 3295HB 200-- Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking;

increase penalties; provisions ..................................................... 230, 270, 685,1038, 2766

HB 201-- Vehicles; driving with snow or ice is an unsafe condition; define .................................................................................. 230, 270

HB 202-- Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011; enact ............................................................................................. 231, 270, 517

HB 203-- Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or discipline peace officers; notify ............ 231, 270, 938,

1833, 2486, 3463HB 204-- Protecting Georgia Homeowners Act of 2011; enact .......................... 231, 270HB 205-- Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term............................. 232, 270, 952,

1882HB 206-- Public officers and employees; reporting fraud, waste,

abuse or violations of law; modify provisions..................................... 232, 270HB 207-- Grayson, City of; provide new charter ....................................... 232, 270, 556,

557, 955

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HB 208-- Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; define a certain term .......................................................................................... 259, 510

HB 209-- Foreclosure sales; county list properties advertised in alphabetical or numerical order; provide............................................. 260, 510

HB 210-- Taxation of intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions................................................................................. 260, 510

HB 211-- Revenue and tax; change certain provisions........................................ 260, 510HB 212-- Revenue, Department of; change certain provisions ........................... 260, 510HB 213-- Coin operated amusement machines; change certain

definitions ............................................................................................ 261, 510HB 214-- Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact; Public Health,

Department of; establish ............................................................. 261, 510, 696,1172, 3354, 3339

HB 215-- Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit certain transport...................................................................... 261, 510

HB 216-- Public Service Commission; chairperson selection; change certain provisions............................................................ 261, 510, 684,

1795HB 217-- Selling; motorcycles, all-terrain, and utility vehicles;

exempt from definition ........................................................................ 262, 510HB 218-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes;

provide homestead exemption .................................................... 262, 510, 556,557, 2303

HB 219-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .................................................... 262, 510, 556,

558, 2304HB 220-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes;

provide homestead exemption .................................................... 263, 510, 556,558, 2304

HB 221-- Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .................................................... 263, 510, 556,

558, 2304HB 222-- Income tax credit; transfer, devise, and distribute

unused conservation credits; provide................................................... 263, 510HB 223-- Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures;

provide exemption ...................................................................... 263, 510, 517,578, 664, 2675

HB 224-- Motor vehicle registration; off-road recreation vehicles; provide ......................................................................................... 264, 510, 952

HB 225-- Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide ........................................................................................ 264, 510, 546,

2204, 3429

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HB 226-- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions .................................. 264, 510, 1036,

2197, 2699HB 227-- Student health; school personnel administer auto-

injectable epinephrine; authorize................................................ 265, 510, 555,937, 963, 1153,

1814, 3464HB 228-- Sales and use tax; distribution of unidentifiable

proceeds; limit commissioner's authority ................................. 265, 510, 2159,2361

HB 229-- Medicaid; hearings and appeals; final decision of law judge; provide ............................................................................ 265, 510, 1922

HB 230-- Core curriculum; annual criminal law in Georgia instruction; require............................................................................... 266, 510

HB 231-- Mental Health Addictive Disease Community Recovery Act; enact ............................................................................................. 266, 510

HB 232-- Ethics in Government Act; authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; lobbyists; provisions......................... 266, 510, 526,

619, 2170, 2233HB 233-- Sales and use tax; diesel fuel for locomotives; provide

exemption................................................................................... 267, 510, 2159HB 234-- Sales and use tax exemption; certain aircraft engines,

parts, and equipment; extend time period................................. 267, 510, 2159,2362, 4104, 4230

HB 235-- Job Creation and Convention Services Area Act of 2011; enact ................................................................................. 267, 510, 1831

HB 236-- Judges and court employees; new employees not Retirement System of Georgia members; provide .............................. 267, 510

HB 237-- Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition .......................................................................... 268, 510, 732,

1047HB 238-- Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of

council; change provisions ......................................................... 268, 510, 601,801, 4105, 4395

HB 239-- Financial institutions; provide for definitions............................. 269, 510, 634,962, 1070, 1744,

3464HB 240-- County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects;

establish procedure ................................................................... 269, 510, 2159,2545, 4105

HB 241-- Food adulteration; label certain seafood as fresh; prohibit................................................................................................. 506, 526

HB 242-- American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact ......................... 507, 526, 1141

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HB 243-- Food adulteration; label certain food as fresh; prohibit....................... 507, 526HB 244-- Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide ................ 507, 526, 556,

559, 1793HB 245-- Suretyship; surety or cosigner entitled to notice of

default by principal; provide................................................................ 508, 526HB 246-- Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; members

not receive 50 percent increase; provisions ......................................... 508, 526HB 247-- Community Health, Department of; fingerprint and

investigate emergency medical services personnel; require ........................................................................................ 508, 526, 1072

HB 248-- Insurance; health care sharing ministry not considered insurance company; provisions................................................... 508, 526, 712,

2180, 2367, 4105, 4380

HB 249-- Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide....................................................................... 509, 526, 696,

1769, 3464HB 250-- Georgia Judicial Retirement System; revised survivor's

benefit option; provisions .................................................................... 509, 526HB 251-- Jackson County Community Improvement District Act;

enact ............................................................................................ 520, 555, 685,688, 1793

HB 252-- Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act; enact; provisions............................................................................................. 521, 555

HB 253-- Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow ............................................................................ 521, 555, 952,

1774HB 254-- Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus;

enforce by video images; provide............................................... 522, 555, 631,1072

HB 255-- Self-employment Assistance Program; enact ...................................... 522, 555HB 256-- 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless

services; provisions................................................................... 522, 555, 1071,2219, 4106

HB 257-- Teachers and personnel; termination, demotion or reprimand; reduce force policies; provisions............................. 523, 555, 2156

HB 258-- Mental health; extend peace officer requirements to crisis response team members; provisions........................................... 523, 555

HB 259-- Motor vehicle taxation; comprehensive revision....................... 523, 555, 2283HB 260-- Community Affairs, Department of; qualified local

government; repeal definition; provisions ........................................... 524, 555HB 261-- Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide ................. 524, 555, 1224,

2231, 3293

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HB 262-- Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide ............................................................ 524, 555, 685,

2514HB 263-- Health care facilities; surgical technologists

requirements; provisions...................................................................... 525, 555HB 264-- Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority;

revise certain provisions ............................................................. 550, 600, 684,1078, 4117, 4624,

4721HB 265-- 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for

Georgians; Joint Committee; create............................................ 525, 555, 685,2488, 4132, 4250

HB 266-- Carrying weapons; constables; authorize ................................. 551, 600, 1072,1768, 3293

HB 267-- Education, Department of; develop strategy regarding dangers of explicit images in texts; require ............................... 551, 600, 2156

HB 268-- Zoning procedures; notice of rezoning hearings; sign posted on property; require .................................................................. 551, 600

HB 269-- Scrap vehicle titles; drivers' licenses; permits and background checks; change provisions ...................................... 552, 600, 952,

2255, 2520, 4172, 4496, 4656

HB 270-- Elections; nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor generals; provide ............................................ 552, 600

HB 271-- Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act; enact ........... 552, 600, 1171HB 272-- Juvenile court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile

court judge; delete provision .................................................... 553, 600, 1823,2196

HB 273-- Employer's liability; railroad employee injuries; provide standards .............................................................................................. 553, 600

HB 274-- Solid waste management; cost reimbursement fees and surcharges; change certain provisions ...................................... 553, 600, 1072,

2558, 3477, 4135,4301, 4306, 4548,

4586, 4622HB 275-- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; authorized to order not

to resuscitate; clarify................................................................. 553, 601, 1153,2207, 2699

HB 276-- Education; parent conference for two consecutive failing grades; provisions..................................................................... 554, 601

HB 277-- Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions ...................................................... 554, 601, 1822,

2567, 3434, 4204

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HB 278-- Surgical or medical treatment; nourishment or hydration; provisions ........................................................................... 554, 601

HB 279-- Motor vehicles; use of child restraint systems; increase age ............................................................................................... 555, 579, 601,

964HB 280-- Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for

moneys; provide........................................................................ 589, 651, 1071,2271, 3433, 4384

HB 281-- Interest and usury; legal and maximum rates of interest; change certain provisions..................................................................... 590, 651

HB 282-- Military Parents' Rights Act; enact ...................................................... 590, 651HB 283-- State Board of Education; rape prevention and personal

safety programs; incorporate ............................................................... 590, 651HB 284-- Commencement of action and service; certified process

servers; change provisions ................................................................... 591, 651HB 285-- Educators; certification renewal; ethics; criminal

background checks; revise provisions ...................................... 591, 651, 1171,2211, 4139, 4368,

4707HB 286-- License to carry a pistol or revolver; training for certain

persons; provide................................................................................... 591, 651HB 287-- Sales and use tax exemption; food and beverages;

provide partial suspension ................................................................... 592, 651HB 288-- Bail; certain offenses collect DNA as condition of bail;

require .................................................................................................. 592, 651HB 289-- Ad valorem tax exemptions; revise a definition .................................. 592, 651HB 290-- State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state

purchasing cards; correct oversight ............................................ 592, 651, 685,1168, 2766

HB 291-- Ad valorem property tax; not include nontax fees or assessments; provide.................................................................. 593, 651, 2283

HB 292-- Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions...................................................................... 593, 651, 1787,

2192, 3429HB 293-- Retirement bills; define a certain term........................................ 593, 651, 686,

1031HB 294-- Paulding County; board of elections; staggered terms of

office; provide............................................................................. 594, 651, 685,689, 3447

HB 295-- Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan; transfer of accrued benefit; provide..................................................... 594, 651

HB 296-- Education; collect data pertaining to illegal and undocumented students; provide ......................................................... 594, 651

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HB 297-- Retirement and pensions; public systems prohibited from expending fund for certain purposes; provide ................... 595, 651, 686,

1050HB 298-- Insurance; small business investment company credit;

establish ..................................................................................... 595, 651, 1832HB 299-- DNA analysis; transfer provisions; expand types of

samples collected; provisions .................................................... 595, 651, 2293HB 300-- Putnam County; compensation of board members;

provide ........................................................................................ 596, 651, 685,689, 1075

HB 301-- Vehicles and loads; maximum weights; allow a variance...................................................................................... 596, 651, 1028

HB 302-- Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates .......................................................................................... 596, 651, 1152,

1807, 3473HB 303-- Nurse or physician assistant; delegation of authority by

a physician; revise provisions................................................... 596, 651, 1153,2225, 4149

HB 304-- Service suppliers; information registered by suppliers supporting 9-1-1 system; modify provisions ............................. 597, 651, 1071

HB 305-- Local boards of education; members serve no less than four year terms; provide....................................................................... 597, 651

HB 306-- Sales and use tax exemptions; sales to qualified job training organizations; provide ............................................................ 597, 651

HB 307-- Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide..................................................... 598, 651, 1916,

2472, 3475, 4313HB 308-- Public retirement systems; duties of boards of trustees;

provide ...................................................................................... 598, 651, 1787,1917

HB 309-- Scrap vehicles; change value; provisions .................................... 598, 651, 952HB 310-- The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact .................................................. 598, 651HB 311-- Parent Protection Act; enact ................................................................ 599, 651HB 312-- Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ......................................... 599, 651HB 313-- Chatsworth, City of; annexation of certain territory;

provide ........................................................................................ 643, 683, 732,734, 2311

HB 314-- Jessie's Law; enact .................................................................... 644, 683, 1171,1918, 4150

HB 315-- Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide...................................................................... 644, 683, 1071,

1817

INDEX 4885

HB 316-- Electric membership corporations; meetings open and public; provide ..................................................................................... 644, 683

HB 317-- Sales and use tax exemptions; certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; extend ........................................................... 645, 683

HB 318-- Sales and use tax exemptions; donated food for hunger relief; extend ........................................................................................ 645, 683

HB 319-- Sales and use tax exemptions; nonprofit health centers, clinics, and food banks; extend............................................................ 645, 683

HB 320-- Development Authority Jobs Assistance Act of 2011; enact ..................................................................................................... 645, 683

HB 321-- Georgia Tourism Development Act; enact ................................ 646, 683, 2283HB 322-- Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales;

continue..................................................................................... 646, 683, 2283,2541, 4172, 4206,4302, 4307, 4584

HB 323-- Motor vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change ....................................................................................... 646, 683, 1233,

2178, 3429HB 324-- Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend

various titles .............................................................................. 647, 683, 1786,2512, 3473

HB 325-- Student scholarship organizations; definitions, requirements, and provisions; revise ........................................ 647, 683, 2159,

2394, 4200, 4560,4657

HB 326-- HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide ................... 599, 651, 684,993, 1838, 1856

HB 327-- Peace officers; employment or certification; modify certain requirements............................................................................. 647, 683

HB 328-- Motor vehicles; personal transportation vehicles; create new class .............................................................................................. 648, 683

HB 329-- State purchasing; certain contracting and bidding requirements; provide .......................................................................... 648, 683

HB 330-- Doraville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize...................................................................................... 648, 683, 732,

734, 1793HB 331-- Sales and use tax exemptions; certain qualified job

training organization; provide.............................................................. 648, 683HB 332-- Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary

regulation; revise provisions..................................................... 649, 683, 1822,2400

HB 333-- Sales and use tax exemptions; disaster relief food donations; extend ................................................................................. 649, 683

4886 INDEX

HB 334-- Sales and use tax exemptions; food and beverages to food bank; extend................................................................................. 649, 683

HB 335-- Doraville, City of; tax levies and elections; change certain provisions........................................................................ 649, 683, 732,

734, 959, 2627HB 336-- General Assembly; issuance of subpoenas; revise

provisions............................................................................................. 650, 683HB 337-- Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; divorced member

option to continue coverage; provisions .............................................. 676, 731HB 338-- Neighborhood Stabilization Act; or NEST Act; enact ........................ 677, 731HB 339-- Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or

vaccination order; revise courts; provisions ............................. 677, 731, 1224,2184, 3430

HB 340-- Misdemeanor offenders; electronic submission of sentencing documentation; provide ........................................... 677, 731, 1882

HB 341-- Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish ................................................................. 678, 731, 1832,

2406, 4200HB 342-- Stalking; family violence order; define ..................................... 678, 731, 2293HB 343-- Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification

services; provide ....................................................................... 678, 731, 1153,2186, 3475, 4390

HB 344-- Georgia Judicial Retirement System; creditable service for prior service; provide ..................................................................... 679, 731

HB 345-- Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant women; eligible.............................................................. 679, 731

HB 346-- Revenue and tax; tax information; taxable nonresident; clean energy property; change certain provisions .................... 679, 731, 2159,

2364, 4200, 4608HB 347-- Applicant examination; Commissioner not exempt self

from written exams; provide....................................................... 651, 683, 712,1163

HB 348-- Offenses against public order; criminal defamation; change provisions ................................................................................ 680, 731

HB 349-- Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize............................................................................................... 680, 731

HB 350-- Early Care and Learning, Department of; open records requirements; provide exemption .............................................. 680, 731, 2174

HB 351-- Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; probate court fines and fees; provide................................................................ 680, 731

HB 352-- Toll extensions; no tolls on projects free from interest on public indebtedness; provide .......................................................... 681, 731

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HB 353-- Administrative provisions; interest rate for past due tax refunds; change provisions .................................................................. 681, 731

HB 354-- Income tax; individual standard deductions; revise provisions............................................................................................. 681, 731

HB 355-- Business and occupation taxes; corporate net worth tax; repeal.................................................................................................... 681, 731

HB 356-- Preneed escrow; accounts titled in favor of registered entity; provide ............................................................................ 682, 731, 1834

HB 357-- Motor vehicle registration records; persons to receive certificate of title; add authorized persons........................................... 716, 951

HB 358-- Burke County; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms ......................................................................... 717, 951, 1153,

1155, 2304HB 359-- Sales and use tax exemptions; qualified job training

organizations; provide.......................................................................... 717, 951HB 360-- Motor carrier transportation contracts; certain

intentional acts; remove....................................................................... 717, 951HB 361-- Prescription drugs; pharmacist include prescription drug

retail price on receipt; provide............................................................. 718, 951HB 362-- Sales and use tax; deduction of bad debts; authorize

refunds and deductions ........................................................................ 718, 951HB 363-- Georgia Lottery Corporation; net proceeds equal 35

percent of lottery proceeds; require ..................................................... 718, 951HB 364-- Peachtree City, City of; levy excise tax.................................... 718, 951, 1905,

1907HB 365-- Insurance; subscription for prepaid air ambulance not

contract of insurance; provide.............................................................. 719, 951HB 366-- Sales and use tax exemptions; natural or artificial gas

for manufacturing; provide .................................................................. 719, 951HB 367-- Georgia-grown farm products; promote production,

purchase, and consumption.................................................................. 683, 731HB 368-- Agricultural Water Supply Protection Act; enact................................ 719, 951HB 369-- Student scholarship organizations; education income

tax credit; revise provisions ................................................................. 720, 951HB 370-- Risk-based capital levels; trend test property and

casualty companies; require...................................................... 720, 951, 1832,2422

HB 371-- Insurable interest; state entity; not fund life insurance on public officers or employees; provide ................................. 720, 951, 1832,

2180HB 372-- Bonds; release unclaimed bonds one year after surety

released; provide ........................................................................ 720, 951, 1833

4888 INDEX

HB 373-- Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions........................................................ 721, 951, 1071,

2240, 3476, 4240HB 374-- Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for

certificates of registration; change certain provisions .............. 721, 951, 1063,2181

HB 375-- Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; staggered terms of office; provide ............................................ 721, 951, 1153,

1156, 1913HB 376-- Honorary office of sheriff emeritus; qualifications;

modify........................................................................................ 722, 951, 1823HB 377-- Tourism and Community Development Act; enact ............................. 722, 951HB 378-- Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact .................................... 722, 951, 1916HB 379-- Sales and use tax exemptions; personal property to

certain nonprofit health centers; provide ............................................. 723, 951HB 380-- Insurance; continuing care providers and facilities;

extensively revise................................................................................. 723, 951HB 381-- Revenue and taxation; limit property valuation

increases; provide moratorium .................................................. 723, 951, 2283HB 382-- Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain

additional levies; authorize ....................................................... 724, 952, 2159,2554, 3474

HB 383-- Sales and use tax; manufactured single-family structures; change imposing and collecting......................................... 724, 952

HB 384-- Joint authorities; modify job tax credit received; revise investment tax credits .......................................................................... 724, 952

HB 385-- Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision ....................................................................... 725, 952

HB 386-- Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision ....................................................................... 725, 952

HB 387-- Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision ............................................................. 725, 952, 2757

HB 388-- Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision ............................................................. 726, 952, 3415

HB 389-- Taxpayer refunds; interest; change certain provisions ............. 726, 952, 2283,2493

HB 390-- Criminal cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize.................................................................................... 726, 952, 1071,

1846, 4623HB 391-- Monticello, City of; municipal elections; provide.................... 727, 952, 1153,

1156, 2305HB 392-- Income tax; film, video, or digital productions; revise

credit .................................................................................................... 727, 952

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HB 393-- Hiawassee, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide exemption.................................................. 944, 1027, 1153,

1156, 2305HB 394-- Annexation; deannexation; provide................................................... 944, 1027HB 395-- State purchasing; business owned by disabled veterans;

provide preference ............................................................................. 944, 1027HB 396-- Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter.................... 944, 1027, 1744,

2312, 3430HB 397-- State government; open meetings and records; revise

provisions........................................................................................... 945, 1027HB 398-- Fulton County; Board of Education pensions and

retirement; correct typographical errors .................................. 945, 1027, 1172HB 399-- Corporations; name and address registration with

Secretary of State; require.................................................................. 945, 1027HB 400-- Water resources; Tennessee River interbasin transfer

restrictions; exempt withdrawals ....................................................... 946, 1027HB 401-- Presidential Electibility Assurance Act; enact..................................... 729, 952HB 402-- Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records;

change provisions ...................................................................... 729, 952, 2293HB 403-- Income tax credits; qualified businesses and limitations;

revise provisions .................................................................................. 730, 952HB 404-- Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; change

definition.............................................................................................. 730, 952HB 405-- Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of

assisted living communities; provide......................................... 730, 952, 1786HB 406-- Income tax returns; contributions to Georgia's Pre-K

Program; authorize............................................................................... 731, 952HB 407-- Payment of taxes; population bracket under 2010

census; update ...................................................................................... 731, 952HB 408-- Student health; automated external defibrillators;

require ................................................................................................ 946, 1027HB 409-- Veterinarians; application for license; revise provisions......... 946, 1027, 2186HB 410-- Suwanee, City of; term vacant upon election to another

office; provide......................................................................... 947, 1027, 1153,1156, 3447

HB 411-- Fayette County; probate court judge nonpartisan elections; provide..................................................................... 947, 1027, 1172

HB 412-- Tax credit; research and development by business enterprise; remove limitations ........................................................... 947, 1027

HB 413-- Surplus line insurance; revise law .......................................... 947, 1027, 1832,2457, 4342, 4567

HB 414-- Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties.............................. 948, 1027, 1154,1810, 4307, 4362

4890 INDEX

HB 415-- Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact........................ 948, 1027, 1823,2423, 3476, 4431,

4708, 4718HB 416-- Labor organizations; collective bargaining by public

employees; prohibit.......................................................................... 1021, 1070HB 417-- Elections; identification of campaign advertising;

provide requirements ....................................................................... 1022, 1070HB 418-- Oglethorpe County; county surveyor; provide

appointment .......................................................................... 1022, 1070, 1153,1157, 1914

HB 419-- Foreclosure; time of delivery of notice of proceedings; change .................................................................................... 1022, 1070, 2174

HB 420-- Counties; redistrict themselves following decennial census; authorize.............................................................................. 1022, 1070

HB 421-- Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions ................................................................. 1023, 1070, 2293,

2410, 3433, 4405HB 422-- Evidence; spousal privilege in criminal proceedings;

change provisions ............................................................................ 1023, 1070HB 423-- Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors

insurance claims; violations; provide ................................... 1023, 1070, 1140,1832, 2214, 4308,

4540HB 424-- Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; death benefit

for members; provide....................................................................... 1024, 1070HB 425-- Education; annual program on United States

Constitution; require ........................................................................ 1024, 1070HB 426-- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act;

revise a definition............................................................................... 949, 1027HB 427-- Traffic offenses; driving under the influence; first time

conviction; require ignition interlock device..................................... 950, 1027HB 428-- Annexation of territory; additional method for

municipalities; provide ............................................................ 950, 1027, 1831HB 429-- Local Government Infrastructure Financing Authority

Act; enact ........................................................................................... 950, 1027HB 430-- Fair and Orderly Administration of Capital Punishment

Act; enact ........................................................................................... 951, 1027HB 431-- Food; manufacture of sale of food containers or

products with bisphenol-A; prohibit ................................................ 1024, 1070HB 432-- Labor and industrial relations; employees use sick leave

for immediate family care; allow..................................................... 1025, 1070HB 433-- State Financing and Investment Commission; give

preference to in-state construction; provide .................................... 1025, 1070

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HB 434-- Social workers; requirements for licensure; revise provisions............................................................................... 1025, 1070, 1916

HB 435-- Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock device installed; require.................................................... 1025, 1070

HB 436-- Menlo, City of; provide new charter..................................... 1026, 1070, 1153,1157, 2170

HB 437-- Controlled substances; possession of and sale of pseudoephedrine drugs; change provisions ..................................... 1026, 1070

HB 438-- Elections; independent candidates have additional qualifying period; provide ............................................................... 1065, 1151

HB 439-- Elections; incumbent qualify for reelection as independent without petition; provide ............................................. 1066, 1151

HB 440-- Public health and morals; cruelty to animals; change provisions......................................................................................... 1066, 1151

HB 441-- Attorney General; authorization to employ private counsel; provide requirements ......................................................... 1066, 1151

HB 442-- Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue.......................................................................... 1066, 1151, 2645,

2647, 3430HB 443-- Speed detection devices; rehabilitation centers obtain

permit for use; allow.............................................................. 1067, 1151, 1833HB 444-- Heard County Water Authority; compensation of

members; change provisions................................................. 1067, 1151, 1787,1790, 2305

HB 445-- Property; foreclosure; provide definitions; change multiple provisions .......................................................................... 1067, 1151

HB 446-- Elderly and disabled adults; financial service employees guard against fraud; clarify immunity ............................................. 1068, 1151

HB 447-- Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; enact............................ 1068, 1151HB 448-- Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; educational

tourist attractions throughout state; provisions...................... 1068, 1151, 1831HB 449-- Multiple-party accounts; definition include preneed

service entities; provide ......................................................... 1069, 1151, 1834HB 450-- Setoff debt collection; debts owed to public housing

authorities; authorize.............................................................. 1069, 1151, 2283HB 451-- Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act;

enact ................................................................................................. 1069, 1151HB 452-- Education; student transportation; revise provisions....................... 1143, 1232HB 453-- Dawsonville Airport Authority Act; enact ........................... 1144, 1232, 1787,

1790HB 454-- Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of

candidates list; provide ......................................................... 1144, 1232, 1831,2407, 4623

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HB 455-- Unfair trade practices; prohibition against licensees; change provisions .................................................................. 1144, 1232, 1922

HB 456-- Georgia Government Accountability Act; enact ............................. 1145, 1232HB 457-- Controlled substances; drug-free commercial zones;

remote automated medication systems; authorize use.......... 1145, 1232, 1786,1841, 1916, 2402,

3476, 4420HB 458-- Georgia Commission on Family Economic Security;

create ................................................................................................ 1145, 1232HB 459-- City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority; create .... 1146, 1232, 1905,

1907HB 460-- Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact ....................................... 1146, 1232HB 461-- Health Care Compact; adopt................................................. 1146, 1232, 1832,

2550, 2552, 4303HB 462-- Coin operated amusement machines; limit on number

allowed at location; exception .............................................. 1147, 1232, 2283,2511

HB 463-- Limited licenses; insurance coverage on self-service storage; provide...................................................................... 1147, 1232, 1832

HB 464-- Public assistance; random drug testing of recipients; require .............................................................................................. 1147, 1232

HB 465-- Instruments conveying interest; transfers of security instruments; include............................................................... 1147, 1232, 1897

HB 466-- Hahira, City of; councilmembers reside in district; provide .................................................................................. 1148, 1232, 1787,

1790, 2305HB 467-- State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse

racing; provide ................................................................................. 1148, 1232HB 468-- Special license plates; Operations Iraqi and Enduring

Freedom, Global War on Terrorism; add veterans ................ 1148, 1232, 1833HB 469-- Pharmacists; hard copy prescriptions on security paper;

define; require .................................................................................. 1149, 1232HB 470-- Registered professional nurse; requirements for

preceptorship for applicants; revise ...................................... 1149, 1232, 1786,2368

HB 471-- Juvenile arrest and detention; when interim control of children is permitted; change provisions ......................................... 1226, 1786

HB 472-- Brewpub distribution system; maximum barrels of beer manufactured and sold; increase............................................ 1227, 1786, 1834

HB 473-- Public School Employees Retirement System; increase employee contribution; provide....................................................... 1227, 1786

HB 474-- School buses; video cameras to monitor students; provide ............................................................................................. 1227, 1786

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HB 475-- Development Authorities Law; include facilities owned by public or private entity; amend definition ........................ 1228, 1786, 1831

HB 476-- Georgia Health Exchange Authority; establish .................... 1151, 1232, 1832,2492

HB 477-- Insurance; transition from annual to biennial license renewal; provide ................................................................... 1228, 1786, 1832,

2475HB 478-- Georgia Crime Information Center; certain criminal

records restricted from public disclosure; provide .......................... 1228, 1786HB 479-- Private home care providers; arrangements with

independent contractors; revise definition....................................... 1229, 1786HB 480-- Tax on tobacco products; cigar tax through use of

stamps; provisions............................................................................ 1229, 1786HB 481-- Braselton, Town of; initial terms of office for board

members; correct................................................................... 1779, 1830, 1905,1908

HB 482-- Fayette County; qualifications and salary of magistrate court judges; modify ............................................................. 1780, 1830, 1905,

1908, 2627HB 483-- Bulloch County; Redevelopment Powers Law;

authorize................................................................................ 1780, 1830, 1905,1908, 2628

HB 484-- Gordon County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ........ 1780, 1830, 1905,1909, 3448

HB 485-- Wildlife control permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit ......................................................... 1231, 1786, 1822,

2344, 4308HB 486-- Insurance; prepaid air ambulance service not a contract

of insurance; provide ............................................................. 1231, 1786, 1832HB 487-- Vehicle permits; changes to requirements; allow

multitrip permits .................................................................... 1231, 1786, 1824HB 488-- Deposit account fraud; victim authorized to recover

costs; clarify........................................................................... 1232, 1786, 1897HB 489-- Medical assistance; Medicaid recovery contingency fee

audits; prohibit ...................................................................... 1781, 1830, 1916,2537, 4362, 4698

HB 490-- Trespassing motor vehicles; regulation and fee charge for tire clamps; provide.................................................................... 1781, 1830

HB 491-- Controlled substances; certain drug-free zones; adopt and incorporate ................................................................................ 1781, 1830

HB 492-- Water and sewer; projects and costs tax; change a definition.......................................................................................... 1781, 1830

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HB 493-- Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household animal; provide............................................................... 1782, 1830

HB 494-- Elections; political body and independent candidates file petition for ballot access; remove requirement ......................... 1782, 1830

HB 495-- Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 1782, 1830, 1905,

1909, 4247HB 496-- Hiltonia, Town of; provide new charter ............................... 1782, 1830, 1905,

1909, 2628HB 497-- Electric suppliers; energy saving plans; provide ............................. 1826, 1905HB 498-- Adairsville, City of; provide new charter ............................. 1827, 1905, 2292,

2295, 2650HB 499-- Agriculture and water resources; Agricultural Water

Conservation Incentive Program; change provisions ...................... 1783, 1830HB 500-- Unemployment; eligibility requirements for extended

benefits; change certain provisions....................................... 1784, 1830, 2165,2345, 4302, 4348,4547, 4559, 4615,

4712, 4724HB 501-- Volunteer Health Care Services Act; enact ..................................... 1784, 1830HB 502-- Lead poisoning prevention; certain federal regulations;

provide ................................................................................... 1784, 1830, 1884HB 503-- Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations;

provide .................................................................................. 1785, 1830, 1833,2348, 3433, 4416

HB 504-- Criminal sale of recorded material; display official rating on video movies; require ....................................................... 1785, 1830

HB 505-- Alcoholic beverages; three-tier distribution for craft breweries; create exception.............................................................. 1785, 1830

HB 506-- Insurance; payment or reimbursement of oral chemotherapy; provide .................................................................... 1827, 1905

HB 507-- Water and sewer projects; costs tax; change a definition................ 1827, 1905HB 508-- Kennesaw, City of; corporate city limits; change

provisions.............................................................................. 1828, 1905, 2292,2296, 2675

HB 509-- State Medical Education Board; abolish............................... 1828, 1905, 2165,2370, 3474

HB 510-- Douglasville, City of; levy an excise tax; authorize ............. 1828, 1905, 2691,2694, 3628

HB 511-- Greenville, City of; provide new charter .............................. 1828, 1905, 2292,2296, 3448

HB 512-- Tobacco related objects; blunt wrap regulation; provide definition.......................................................................................... 1829, 1905

INDEX 4895

HB 513-- Life insurance; group life insurance policy to approved groups; allow issuance ..................................................................... 1829, 1905

HB 514-- Distilled spirits; free tastings on premises; authorize...................... 1900, 2165HB 515-- Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for

renewable energy; provisions .......................................................... 1900, 2165HB 516-- Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for

renewable energy; provisions .......................................................... 1900, 2165HB 517-- Talking Rock, Town of; elections and terms of mayor

and councilmembers; modify ............................................... 1901, 2165, 2292,2296, 2650

HB 518-- Salvage or rebuilt motor vehicles; registered inspectors qualifications; provide ..................................................................... 1901, 2165

HB 519-- Motor vehicles; carry stacked ladders more than three high in rack; prohibit........................................................................ 1901, 2165

HB 520-- Energy purchase; amount of energy provider required to purchase from generator; change..................................................... 1902, 2165

HB 521-- Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; certain employee contribution; reduce ........................................................ 1902, 2165

HB 522-- Oxford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .............................................. 1902, 2165, 2292,

2296, 2676HB 523-- Oxford, City of; city manager-council form of

government; change to.......................................................... 1903, 2165, 2292,2297, 2676

HB 524-- Towns County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption ........................................................... 1903, 2165, 2292,

2297, 2650HB 525-- Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; domestic

relations cases; clarify............................................................ 1829, 1905, 1922HB 526-- Marshal responsibilities; only certified may serve

process in court; provide.................................................................. 1903, 2165HB 527-- Foreclosure; violate federal Servicemembers Civil

Relief Act; provide penalties ........................................................... 1903, 2165HB 528-- School bus operation; procedure for unloading children

under eight years; require ................................................................ 1904, 2165HB 529-- Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand...................................... 1904, 2165HB 530-- Forest Park, City of; remove certain officials from

office; change procedure.................................................................. 2161, 2291HB 531-- Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition ........................ 2162, 2291HB 532-- Income tax payments and withholding; tax

compensation to entertainers and athletes; provide ......................... 2162, 2291HB 533-- Judicial Retirement System; certain judicial officers

transfer funds; provide ..................................................................... 2162, 2291

4896 INDEX

HB 534-- Eligibility requirements; probate court clerks; modify provisions......................................................................................... 2162, 2291

HB 535-- War veterans homes; Veterans Service Board establish residency fee; authorize ................................................................... 2163, 2291

HB 536-- Public Service Commission; regulate private emergency warning to multipoint systems; provide .......................................... 2163, 2291

HB 537-- Johnson County; probate judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ............................................................... 2163, 2291, 2586,

2587, 2699HB 538-- State Board of Locksmiths; create ................................................... 2285, 2585HB 539-- Savannah, City of; term of office of board of education

president; revise provisions .................................................. 2286, 2585, 2622,2623

HB 540-- Young Harris, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption.............................. 2286, 2585, 2622,

2623, 2767HB 541-- Obstruction of public administration; threaten or

intimidate officer or official; provide for offense............................ 2286, 2585HB 542-- Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; transfer

service credit; provide...................................................................... 2287, 2585HB 543-- Gwinnett County; solicitor-general; revise certain

provisions.............................................................................. 2287, 2585, 2645,2647, 3293

HB 544-- Doraville, City of; office of mayor be part-time position; provide ................................................................... 2287, 2585, 2622,

2624, 2767HB 545-- Doraville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal

purposes; provide homestead exemption.............................. 2287, 2585, 2622,2624, 2767

HB 546-- Sales and use tax; property sales for zoological renovation or expansion; extend exemption .................................... 2288, 2585

HB 547-- Sales and use tax; fuel for cooling refrigerated shipping containers; provide exemption......................................................... 2288, 2585

HB 548-- Workers' compensation; parties to franchise agreement not considered employees; provide ................................................. 2288, 2585

HB 549-- Fulton County; additional power of each district and boards; provide ..................................................................... 2289, 2585, 3284,

3286, 3628HB 550-- Fulton County; powers and duties of Board of

Commissioners chairperson; provide .............................................. 2289, 2585HB 551-- Jackson County; board of elections and registration;

create ..................................................................................... 2164, 2292, 2586,2588, 3293

INDEX 4897

HB 552-- Jackson County; chief magistrate judge nonpartisan elections; provide.................................................................. 2164, 2292, 2759,

3332, 4247HB 553-- Habersham County; board of elections and registration;

create ..................................................................................... 2289, 2585, 2622,2624, 2767

HB 554-- Habersham County; airport authority; create and establish ................................................................................ 2290, 2585, 2622,

2625, 2768HB 555-- Lawrenceville, City of; city manager position; establish ..... 2290, 2585, 2645,

2647, 3294, 3422HB 556-- Integrity in Public Proceedings Act; enact ...................................... 2290, 2585HB 557-- Monroe County; board of commissioners of roads and

revenues; reconstitute ........................................................... 2290, 2585, 2622,2625, 3294

HB 558-- Contracting and bidding; preference for local resident businesses for public works projects; authorize .............................. 2580, 2621

HB 559-- Assault and battery; crimes upon health care workers; increase punishment......................................................................... 2581, 2621

HB 560-- Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act; enact......................................................... 2581, 2621, 2692,

2761, 3284, 3287,3629

HB 561-- Dodge County; Board of Education officers receive compensation; provide.......................................................... 2581, 2621, 2645,

2648HB 562-- Dodge County; commission appoint chief financial

officer; authorize................................................................... 2582, 2621, 2645,2648, 3448

HB 563-- Atlanta, City of; levy 1 percent excise tax............................ 2582, 2621, 3284,3287, 3629

HB 564-- Conservation use assessment; property use for solar energy not breach covenant; provide............................................... 2582, 2621

HB 565-- Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to private persons; change provisions ................................. 2582, 2621

HB 566-- Jefferson County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 2583, 2621, 2645,

2648, 3294HB 567-- Public school students' records; option to not release

information to military recruiters; provide ...................................... 2583, 2621HB 568-- Alcoholic beverages; limited exceptions to three-tier

distribution; provide......................................................................... 2583, 2621

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HB 569-- Charlton County; board of elections and registration; create ..................................................................................... 2584, 2621, 2645,

2646, 2691, 2694,3448

HB 570-- Charlton County; probate court judge serve as chief magistrate; provide ............................................................... 2584, 2621, 2645,

2646, 2691, 2695,3629

HB 571-- McIntyre, Town of; incorporate; grant new charter ............. 2615, 2645, 2667,2670

HB 572-- Twiggs County; Board of Education member compensation; change provisions ......................................... 2616, 2645, 2667,

2670HB 573-- Brooks County; board of elections and registration;

create ..................................................................................... 2616, 2645, 2667,2671, 3431

HB 574-- Dalton Independent School System; Board of Education; provide................................................................ 2616, 2645, 2667,

2671, 3431HB 575-- Tunnell Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law;

authorize................................................................................ 2617, 2645, 2667,2671, 3431

HB 576-- Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize................................................................................ 2617, 2645, 2667,

2672, 3431HB 577-- Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law;

authorize................................................................................ 2617, 2645, 2758,2762, 4247

HB 578-- Income tax; citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide credit .................................................................... 2618, 2645

HB 579-- Norcross, City of; corporate limits; change.......................... 2618, 2645, 3284,3287, 4248

HB 580-- Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; create............................................................... 2618, 2645, 2667,

2672HB 581-- Forsyth County Civil Services System; chief deputy

clerk; exempt......................................................................... 2618, 2645, 2667,2672, 3432

HB 582-- Parrott, Town of; provide new charter.................................. 2619, 2645, 2667,2673, 3432

HB 583-- Lavonia, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide exemption................................................ 2619, 2645, 2691,

2695, 3629

INDEX 4899

HB 584-- Hartwell, City of; appointment of committee members; change process ...................................................................... 2619, 2645, 2667,

2673, 3432HB 585-- Rockdale County; Probate Court judge; change

compensation ........................................................................ 2620, 2645, 2667,2673, 3449

HB 586-- Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election........... 2620, 2645, 2759,3336

HB 587-- Snellville, City of; levy an excise tax ................................... 2642, 2666, 2758,2762, 3629

HB 588-- Hall County; community improvement districts; change provisions.............................................................................. 2643, 2666, 2691,

2695, 3449, 4182HB 589-- City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority;

create ..................................................................................... 2643, 2666, 2691,2695, 3630

HB 590-- Woodstock, City of; annex certain territory; change city limits ..................................................................................... 2643, 2666, 2691,

2696, 3630HB 591-- Waycross, City of; citizens right to address city

commissioners; provide ........................................................ 2643, 2666, 2758,2762, 4585

HB 592-- Gwinnett County; public dissemination for professional services; repeal provisions .................................................... 2644, 2666, 2691,

2696, 3449HB 593-- Regents Retirement Plan; participation revocable at

will; provisions ................................................................................ 2660, 2690HB 594-- Limited liability companies; low-profit companies;

change certain provisions................................................................. 2661, 2690HB 595-- Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year;

provide ............................................................................................. 2661, 2690HB 596-- Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year;

provide ............................................................................................. 2661, 2690HB 597-- Alcoholic beverages; brewpubs; amend certain

provisions......................................................................................... 2662, 2690HB 598-- Jeff Davis County; board of commissioners meetings

schedule; modify provisions ................................................. 2662, 2690, 2758,2763, 3630

HB 599-- Cook County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections ................................................................................ 2662, 2690, 2759,

3335, 4248

4900 INDEX

HB 600-- Candler County; compensation of solicitor; change provisions.............................................................................. 2662, 2690, 2758,

2763, 3630HB 601-- Cohutta, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law;

authorize........................................................................................... 2663, 2690HB 602-- Bacon County; board of elections and registration;

change composition .............................................................. 2663, 2690, 2758,2763, 3631

HB 603-- Atlanta Board of Education; appointment and terms of members; provide ............................................................................ 2663, 2690

HB 604-- Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact.............................................................. 2664, 2690, 2758,

2764HB 605-- Georgia Aviation Authority; abolish; transfer to

Department of Public Safety............................................................ 2665, 2690HB 606-- Purchasing departments; public letting and bids; change

provisions......................................................................................... 2665, 2690HB 607-- DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act;

reflect taxes separately; authorize......................................... 2665, 2690, 2758,2764, 4248

HB 608-- Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize................................................................................ 2685, 2757, 3284,

3287HB 609-- Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services;

require .............................................................................................. 2686, 2757HB 610-- Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan

elections ................................................................................ 2686, 2757, 2783,3334, 4248

HB 611-- Stone Mountain, City of; city council members; provide elections ................................................................................ 2686, 2757, 3284,

3288, 4249HB 612-- City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; create ...... 2687, 2757, 3284,

3288, 4249HB 613-- Kingsland, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law;

authorize................................................................................ 2687, 2757, 3284,3288, 4249

HB 614-- Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption ................................................................ 2687, 2757, 3284,

3289HB 615-- Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes;

provide exemption ................................................................ 2687, 2757, 3284,3289

INDEX 4901

HB 616-- Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption ................................................................ 2688, 2757, 3284,

3289HB 617-- Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes;

provide exemption ................................................................ 2688, 2757, 3284,3290

HB 618-- Holly Springs, City of; corporate city limits; change........... 2689, 2757, 3284,3290, 4249

HB 619-- Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ..... 2689, 2757, 3284,3290, 3631

HB 620-- Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create; change provisions ....................................... 2689, 2757

HB 621-- Income tax; qualified reforestation expenses; provide credit ................................................................................................ 2753, 3284

HB 622-- Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change terms of office....................................................................... 2754, 3284, 3416,

3420, 4249HB 623-- Buford, City of; levy an excise tax ....................................... 2754, 3284, 3416,

3420, 4250HB 624-- Ware County; citizens right to address commissioners;

provide .................................................................................. 2754, 3284, 3416,3419

HB 625-- Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; communications officers; provide membership............................... 2754, 3284

HB 626-- Ware County; performance audits as condition to make payments; provide................................................................. 2755, 3284, 3416,

3419HB 627-- Waycross, City of; performance audits as condition to

make payments; provide ....................................................... 2755, 3284, 3416,3419

HB 628-- Coolidge, City of; time of municipal elections; change provisions.............................................................................. 2755, 3284, 3416,

3420HB 629-- Hall County Family Connection Network Act; enact .......... 2756, 3284, 3416,

3420, 4250HB 630-- Public officers and employees; sexual orientation and

gender identity; prohibit discrimination .......................................... 3283, 3415HB 631-- Byron, City of; corporate city limits; change ....................... 2756, 3284, 3416,

3421, 4250HB 632-- Augusta-Richmond County; mayor and members;

partisan elections.............................................................................. 3283, 3415HB 633-- Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create ............................ 3411, 3469

4902 INDEX

HB 634-- Ad valorem tax; population brackets and census; change provisions ............................................................................ 3412, 3469

HB 635-- Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan; change provisions......................................................................................... 3412, 3469

HB 636-- Brookhaven, City of; provide a charter ........................................... 3412, 3469HB 637-- Workers' compensation; hearing loss; hearing level

frequencies; revise provisions.......................................................... 3413, 3469HB 638-- Randolph County; board of elections and registration;

create ...................................................................................... 3413, 3469, 4181HB 639-- Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of

parole; provide consequences .......................................................... 3467, 4180HB 640-- Insolvent insurers; claimants rights; correct certain

language ........................................................................................... 3468, 4180HB 641-- Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise

provisions......................................................................................... 3468, 4180HB 642-- Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several

Titles ................................................................................................ 3468, 4180HB 643-- Secondary metals recycler; maintain delivery person

fingerprints; require ......................................................................... 3469, 4180HB 644-- Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and

Affordable Care Act; enact ........................................................................ 4175HB 645-- Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; employee

contribution; reduce ................................................................................... 4175HB 646-- Health; designation of health information exchange;

provisions................................................................................................... 4176HB 647-- Commissioner of Revenue; disclose whether person

filed state tax return; authorize .................................................................. 4176HB 648-- Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund

accused; change provisions........................................................................ 4176HB 649-- Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2011; enact ......................... 4177HB 650-- Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public

works contracts; provisions ....................................................................... 4177HB 651-- Charter system earnings; full-time equivalent student;

repeal.......................................................................................................... 4177HB 652-- Augusta-Richmond County; advisory referendum

election; provide ........................................................................................ 4178HB 653-- Inmate policies; restraint on pregnant female inmates;

prohibit....................................................................................................... 4178HB 654-- Locally Initiated Funding for Educational-Choice

(LIFE) Act; enact ....................................................................................... 4178HB 655-- Preventable diseases; establish provider system for

children vaccines; require .......................................................................... 4179

INDEX 4903

HB 656-- Privilege of witnesses; confidentiality of communications; provide........................................................................... 4179

HB 657-- Georgia Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act; enact .......................................................... 4179

HB 658-- Damages; reduction of earnings to present value; change provisions .......................................................................House Hopper

HB 659-- Reckless conduct; hazing; change provisions.............................House HopperHB 660-- Ad valorem tax; certain activities not breach

conservation use covenant; provide............................................House HopperHB 661-- Charter schools; personnel comply with public school

certification; require....................................................................House HopperHB 662-- Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education

Act; enact ....................................................................................House HopperHB 663-- Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection or

modifying criminal records; change provisions .........................House HopperHB 664-- Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude

Retirement System membership; provisions ............................................. 4344

PART III

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 1-- Property taxes; any governmental entity; abolish - CA......................... 82, 113HR 2-- Eminent domain; taking private property; prohibit - CA ...................... 82, 113HR 3-- Property; zoning laws; prohibit - CA..................................................... 82, 113HR 4-- Constitutionality of law; citizens shall challenge;

provide - CA .......................................................................................... 83, 113HR 5-- Courts; judicial decisions binding; remove - CA .................................. 83, 113HR 6-- Judicial Qualifications Commission; remove discipline

power; vested in General Assembly - CA ............................................. 83, 113HR 7-- Elective public office; person appointed to vacancy not

eligible for election; provide - CA......................................................... 83, 113HR 8-- University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in

lump sum; repeal provision - CA........................................................... 84, 113HR 9-- Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; create .................................... 167, 182HR 10-- The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Limit Amendment;

enact - CA ............................................................................................ 182, 197HR 11-- Revenue Shortfall Reserve; enact - CA............................................... 167, 182HR 12-- Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational

purposes; provide - CA........................................................................ 123, 132HR 13-- Sales and use tax; 25 percent for transportation; provide

- CA...................................................................................................... 123, 132HR 14-- House convened; notify Senate ..................................................................... 13HR 15-- House; adopt rules ......................................................................................... 13HR 16-- House; relative to officials, employees, and committees .............................. 14HR 17-- Joint session; inauguration of the Governor and

Constitutional Officers............................................................................. 12, 20HR 18-- Joint session; message from Governor .................................................... 18, 85HR 19-- Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme

Court ........................................................................................................ 19, 85HR 20-- State budget; rate of growth; limit - CA ................................................ 84, 113HR 21-- Georgia Institute of Technology Day; state capitol; Jan.

12, 2011; recognize........................................................................................ 85HR 22-- Smith, Judge Sidney O., Jr.; commend.......................................................... 85HR 23-- Laws; Congress ratify amendment relating to adoption

and challenge; urge ................................................................................ 84, 113HR 24-- Adjournment; relative to................................................................................ 68HR 25-- Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; commend .............................. 85

INDEX 4905

HR 26-- Brown, Reverend Corey D.; commend.......................................................... 85HR 27-- Georgia Day; Feb. 12, 2011; Oglethorpe Chapter Nat.

Society DAR; recognize ................................................................................ 85HR 28-- Capitol Arts Standards Commission; Coretta Scott King

portrait; urge placement ....................................................................... 113, 126HR 29-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 123, 132HR 30-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 124, 132HR 31-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 124, 132HR 32-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 124, 132HR 33-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 124, 132HR 34-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 125, 132HR 35-- County re-creation; provisions - CA.................................................... 125, 132HR 36-- Effingham County Day at the Capitol; January 24,

2011; recognize............................................................................................ 114HR 37-- Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy;

commend...................................................................................................... 114HR 38-- Page, Annie Ruth Fortner; condolences ...................................................... 114HR 39-- Oglesby, David Lamar; commend............................................................... 114HR 40-- Chapman, John Carter; commend................................................................ 114HR 41-- Oglesby, William Archer; commend........................................................... 114HR 42-- Inman, Mr. Samuel Cooper; condolences.................................................... 114HR 43-- Pozna, Alexandra Ashley; commend........................................................... 114HR 44-- Firefighters' Recognition Day; 39th; Firefighters of

Georgia; recognize....................................................................................... 115HR 45-- Tygrett, Mr. Howard, III; condolences........................................................ 115HR 46-- School Choice Day at the state capitol; January 25,

2011; recognize............................................................................................ 127HR 47-- Tourism Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2011;

declare .......................................................................................................... 127HR 48-- Economic Development Day at the state capitol;

January 26, 2011; recognize ........................................................................ 127HR 49-- McCorkle, Mrs. Mary Cochran; 100th birthday;

recognize...................................................................................................... 127HR 50-- Marshall, Mr. Raymond Royal; condolences ...................................... 127, 688HR 51-- Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 16th,

2011; recognize............................................................................................ 127HR 52-- Richards, Dalton Benjamin; commend and invite to

House .......................................................................................... 126, 520, 527, 530

HR 53-- Ga. Farm Bureau Federation Day; Feb. 8, 2011; commend & invite members to House ........................................ 126, 235, 247

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HR 54-- Veterinary Medicine Day; Feb. 3, 2011; commend & invite representatives to House.................................................... 126, 186, 190

HR 55-- Foster, Jimmie L.; Nat. Commander; American Legion; commend & invite to House ........................................................ 126, 142, 144

HR 56-- Adjournment; relative to...................................................................... 134, 145HR 57-- Rosa Parks and others; portrait placements in state

capitol; urge ......................................................................................... 142, 154HR 58-- Hinton-Howard, Mrs. Sarah Louise; condolences....................................... 133HR 59-- Johnson, Mr. Charles E.; condolences......................................................... 133HR 60-- Stone, Ms. Lela Wright; condolences.......................................................... 133HR 61-- Lowe, Mrs. Adella Young; condolences ..................................................... 133HR 62-- O'Neal, Mr. Franklin Floyd, Sr.; condolences............................................. 133HR 63-- Sykes, Mrs. Helen Louise Brown; condolences .......................................... 133HR 64-- Olens, Jonathan; commend.......................................................................... 133HR 65-- Taylor, Dr. Gwendolyn S.; Georgia's Middle School

Principal of the Year; commend .................................................................. 133HR 66-- Stanley, Mr. Ferman; condolences .............................................................. 134HR 67-- Zager, Dr. Michael; commend..................................................................... 134HR 68-- Warren, Mr. Kylan S.; condolences............................................................. 134HR 69-- Hefner, Mr. James Homer; condolences...................................................... 134HR 70-- Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; commend ...................................... 134HR 71-- Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain

property; authorize conveyance................................................ 153, 168, 1882,2190, 4303

HR 72-- Felony; certain convicted may register to vote; provisions - CA.................................................................................... 153, 168

HR 73-- Abasher, Wilburn Anderson; commend ...................................................... 143HR 74-- Hemophilia of Georgia Day; February 3, 2011; declare ............................. 143HR 75-- Neidenbach, Mr. Michael "Mickey" Eugene;

condolences.................................................................................................. 143HR 76-- Skin Cancer Awareness Day; February 23, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 143HR 77-- Parks, Mr. Raymond; condolences .............................................................. 143HR 78-- LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; commend ....................................... 143HR 79-- Sense of the House of Representatives; shooting in

Tucson AZ; express ..................................................................................... 144HR 80-- Gallup, Dr. Donald G.; condolences............................................................ 144HR 81-- Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change

exemption - CA.................................................................................... 154, 168HR 82-- Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Macon County;

dedicate ................................................................................................ 168, 182

INDEX 4907

HR 83-- Wild Game Supper; 25th annual; commend................................................ 156HR 84-- Brookwood H.S. football team; 2010 GHSA Class

AAAAA State champs; congratulate........................................................... 156HR 85-- Gainer, Mrs. Peggy; outstanding public service;

commend...................................................................................................... 156HR 86-- Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority;

commend...................................................................................................... 157HR 87-- Home Education Day at the Capitol; recognize .......................................... 157HR 88-- End the Commercial Exploitation of Children Day at

the state capitol; recognize........................................................................... 157HR 89-- Turner Theological Seminary Day at the state capitol;

Feb. 3, 2011; recognize................................................................................ 157HR 90-- Stockton, Mr. Clifford Courtney "Court"; condolences .............................. 157HR 91-- Keith, Ms. Lois; commend .......................................................................... 157HR 92-- Purcell, Mr. Douglas Clare; retirement; recognize...................................... 157HR 93-- Henry, Reverend Darrell; commend............................................................ 158HR 94-- Georgia Peach Festival; commend and invite 2010

Peach Queens to House............................................................... 156, 527, 530, 557

HR 95-- Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Baldwin, Wilkinson, Bibb, Burke and other counties; authorize............... 182, 197, 635,

965, 2768, 4262HR 96-- LeCroy, Trooper Chadwick; condolences ........................................... 170, 173HR 97-- Fern, Kenneth, Jr.; commend....................................................................... 170HR 98-- Durrett, Lieutenant Raleigh; condolences ................................................... 170HR 99-- Magill, Mr. Daniel Hamilton; commend ............................................. 170, 520HR 100-- Dunning, Mr. Robert C., Sr.; condolences .................................................. 170HR 101-- Rural Health Day at the state capitol; Feb. 16, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 170HR 102-- Welsh, Coach Luther; commend ................................................................. 170HR 103-- Weatherby, Mr. Paul; commend.................................................................. 171HR 104-- Suarez, Mr. Lorenzo T., II; commend ......................................................... 171HR 105-- LeCroy, Mr. Bill H.; condolences ............................................................... 171HR 106-- Billingslea, Mr. Albert; condolences ........................................................... 171HR 107-- Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; commend and invite to House ........... 169, 601, 605,

688HR 108-- Dorminy, Dr. Arthur Leroy; commend and invite to

House .......................................................................................... 169, 601, 605, 688

4908 INDEX

HR 109-- 4-H Clubs of Georgia; leadership team; commend and invite to House ............................................................................ 169, 215, 216,

221HR 110-- Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend

and invite to House ..................................................................... 169, 601, 605, 652

HR 111-- Jones County Lady Hounds softball team; commend and invite to House ..................................................................... 169, 601, 604,

605HR 112-- Waste management; nonlapsing trust fund; create

provisions - CA.................................................................................... 196, 215HR 113-- House School Bus Safety Study Committee; create................... 196, 215, 547,

4550HR 114-- N. Ga. College & State University's Corps of Cadets;

commend and invite to House ..................................................... 183, 186, 190HR 115-- McCorkle, Don; Grower of the Year; commend and

invite to House ............................................................................. 183, 235, 247HR 116-- King, Dr. Samuel T.; commend and invite to House ............. 183, 1841, 2622,

2631HR 117-- Mitchum, Sheriff Robbie Darren; commend and invite

to House ...................................................................................... 184, 601, 604, 606

HR 118-- Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; Feb. 3, 2011; recognize................................................................................ 184

HR 119-- Georgia Green Industry Association; commend ................................. 184, 273HR 120-- Jones, Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliot; condolences .......................................... 184HR 121-- Goodman, Mr. William S.; commend ......................................................... 184HR 122-- Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; Feb. 8,

2011; recognize............................................................................................ 184HR 123-- March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day at the state

capitol; Feb. 7, 2011; recognize................................................................... 184HR 124-- Brayboy, Mrs. Ella Mae Wade; condolences .............................................. 185HR 125-- Jernigan, Mr. Iry; commend ........................................................................ 185HR 126-- Isome, Reverend Brandon Ralph; Nazareth Baptist

Church; recognize ........................................................................................ 185HR 127-- Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; March 17,

2011; recognize............................................................................................ 185HR 128-- Harris, Reverend James Calvin; 60th pastoral

anniversary; recognize ................................................................................. 185HR 129-- Thompson, Mr. Bernard C.; condolences.................................................... 185HR 130-- Ratkitt, Mr. Steven A.; commend................................................................ 185HR 131-- Ellis, William Paul; commend..................................................................... 186

INDEX 4909

HR 132-- King, Jonathan Bradford; commend............................................................ 186HR 133-- Burkhart, Preston Walker; commend .......................................................... 186HR 134-- Downes, Mr. Erik Lavere; condolences ...................................................... 186HR 135-- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; Feb. 3, 2011;

commend and invite to House ..................................................... 190, 201, 202HR 136-- Sellier, Honorable Tony; honor life and invite Mrs.

Judye Sellier to House ................................................................. 190, 201, 202HR 137-- Cooper, Ms. Bessie; world's oldest living person;

recognize...................................................................................................... 202HR 138-- Starnes, Mr. James L.; 90th birthday; recognize ......................................... 202HR 139-- Jenkins, Mr. A. Felton, Jr.; condolences...................................................... 202HR 140-- Bruce, Representative Roger; commend ..................................................... 203HR 141-- Stratford Academy boys soccer team; commend ........................................ 203HR 142-- Stratford Academy girls soccer team; commend......................................... 203HR 143-- Ware, Mr. Charles "Chuck"; commend....................................................... 203HR 144-- Leadership Paulding 21; commend ............................................................. 203HR 145-- Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; Feb.

9, 2011; recognize................................................................................ 203, 233HR 146-- Devine, Tiffany; commend.......................................................................... 203HR 147-- Wright, Meredith; commend ....................................................................... 204HR 148-- McLean, Thomas; commend ....................................................................... 204HR 149-- Lynn, Railee; commend............................................................................... 204HR 150-- Kilpatrick, Kathryn; commend .................................................................... 204HR 151-- Rains, Brittany; commend ........................................................................... 204HR 152-- Public Service Commission; composition and terms;

provide - CA ........................................................................................ 214, 233HR 153-- House Study Committee on Tenth Amendment

Enforcement; create ..................................................................... 215, 233, 712HR 154-- Community Health Centers Day; Feb. 10, 2011;

commend & invite to House ....................................................... 221, 235, 248, 273

HR 155-- Lowe, Mr. Gordon; commend and invite to House................ 221, 1233, 1237,1916

HR 156-- Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; commend and invite to House .................................................................................. 221, 1233, 1237,

1916HR 157-- Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; Feb. 8, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 222HR 158-- Forestry Day at the Capitol; Feb. 9, 2011; recognize.................................. 222HR 159-- First Annual Women's Equality Day Tea and Luncheon

in Douglas County; recognize ..................................................................... 222

4910 INDEX

HR 160-- McKinney, Mr. James Edward "Billy"; condolences.................................. 222HR 161-- Kukkiwon Day at the state capitol; October 1, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 222HR 162-- Fauntroy, Mr. Walter; commend ................................................................. 222HR 163-- Chesne, Megan; Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2010;

recognize...................................................................................................... 222HR 164-- Denton, Danielle; Young Miss Dacula 2010; recognize ............................. 223HR 165-- Morales, Sydney; Miss Freshman Dacula 2010;

commend...................................................................................................... 223HR 166-- Stokes, Morgan Alexis; Teen Miss Dacula 2010;

commend...................................................................................................... 223HR 167-- Hawkins, Holly; Miss Sophomore Dacula 2010;

commend...................................................................................................... 223HR 168-- Duvall, Abby; Young Junior Miss Dacula 2010;

commend...................................................................................................... 223HR 169-- Mailloux, Jessy; Miss Junior Dacula 2010; commend ................................ 223HR 170-- Hetherington, Zachary; commend ............................................................... 223HR 171-- Myrick, Dr. Cecilia; condolences ................................................................ 223HR 172-- Jones, Mr. Joseph, Jr.; condolences............................................................. 223HR 173-- Mitchell, Reverend Bennie, Jr.; condolences .............................................. 224HR 174-- Calhoun, Mrs. Beverly W.; commend life and work................................... 224HR 175-- Mayweather, Mrs. Nella Beatrice; condolences .......................................... 224HR 176-- Gibson, Mrs. Eula Mae; condolences .......................................................... 224HR 177-- Penn, Ms. Johnnie Young; condolences ...................................................... 224HR 178-- Simmons, Mrs. Ruth Scott; condolences..................................................... 224HR 179-- Madison, Reverend Arcoliua C.; honor....................................................... 224HR 180-- Griffin, Mrs. Ruth Evans; honor.................................................................. 224HR 181-- Marshall, Mrs. Lula M.; condolences.......................................................... 225HR 182-- Arms Reach organization; second annual Literacy

Walk; commend........................................................................................... 225HR 183-- Royal, Nicholas Andrew; commend............................................................ 225HR 184-- Wessner, Matthew Scott; commend ............................................................ 225HR 185-- Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; Feb.

16, 2011; recognize...................................................................................... 225HR 186-- Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA................... 232, 270, 1063HR 187-- Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day;

Feb. 9, 2011; recognize................................................................................ 239HR 188-- Reagan, Ronald; 100th anniversary of birth;

accomplishments; recognize........................................................................ 240HR 189-- Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; Feb. 10, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 240

INDEX 4911

HR 190-- Children's Dental Health Month; February; recognize................................ 240HR 191-- Women In NAACP and the Arms Reach organization;

commend...................................................................................................... 240HR 192-- Leadership Rockdale Class of 2011; commend........................................... 240HR 193-- Deen, Ms. Paula; commend ......................................................................... 240HR 194-- Miller, Mrs. Virginia; commend.................................................................. 241HR 195-- Robertson, Reverend Sandra; commend...................................................... 241HR 196-- Blake, Mr. Otis D., Jr.; commend................................................................ 241HR 197-- Waller, Malcolm D.; commend ................................................................... 241HR 198-- Hensley, Gary D.; commend ....................................................................... 241HR 199-- McCray, Mr. Mackinley; commend ............................................................ 241HR 200-- Young, Mr. Tony; commend ....................................................................... 241HR 201-- Giles, Tracey L.; commend.......................................................................... 241HR 202-- Rodriguez, Mr. David, Jr.; commend .......................................................... 241HR 203-- Rural Metro Ambulance; 63rd anniversary; commend ............................... 242HR 204-- Emergency Management Agency Recognition Day;

recognize...................................................................................................... 242HR 205-- Green Power EMC; commend..................................................................... 242HR 206-- Bobb, Lisa; Andrew Hagenbush; Madeline Peake;

Wesley Starrett; commend........................................................................... 242HR 207-- Barker, KaMeesha Felice; commend........................................................... 242HR 208-- Kirkland, Carla; commend........................................................................... 242HR 209-- Jonah, Gerald; commend ............................................................................. 242HR 210-- Alcorn, DeWayne P.; commend .................................................................. 242HR 211-- Yang, Tracy Jane; commend ....................................................................... 243HR 212-- Clary, Caitlin Breanne; commend ............................................................... 243HR 213-- Long, Keri; commend.................................................................................. 243HR 214-- Bartley, Kasi Allison Joy; birth; celebrate................................................... 243HR 215-- Shurling, Mr. Horace Clark; 90th birthday; commend................................ 243HR 216-- Browning, Amanda D.; commend ............................................................... 243HR 217-- Carter, Albert F.; commend ......................................................................... 243HR 218-- Vold, Emily; commend................................................................................ 243HR 219-- Little, Clinton; commend............................................................................. 244HR 220-- Wilder, Andrew; commend.......................................................................... 244HR 221-- Henry, Michael Owen; commend................................................................ 244HR 222-- Sharpe, Shanah Karen; commend................................................................ 244HR 223-- Spencer, David Vaughn; commend ............................................................. 244HR 224-- Faal, Jonelle P.; commend ........................................................................... 244HR 225-- Jackson, Patrick Alexander; commend........................................................ 244

4912 INDEX

HR 226-- Gerena, Adriana; commend ......................................................................... 245HR 227-- Lowery, Alexandra K.; commend ............................................................... 245HR 228-- Schmidt, Elizabeth J.; commend ................................................................. 245HR 229-- Middleton, Sakina C.; commend ................................................................. 245HR 230-- Yonz, James M.; commend ......................................................................... 245HR 231-- Beasley, Katherine; commend ..................................................................... 245HR 232-- Carden, Lindsey Brooke; commend ............................................................ 245HR 233-- Lesniewski, Victor Adam; commend .......................................................... 246HR 234-- Zagoria, David C.; commend....................................................................... 246HR 235-- Castellano, Lila H.; commend ..................................................................... 246HR 236-- Arena, Michael C.; commend...................................................................... 246HR 237-- Wuertz, Theresa; commend ......................................................................... 246HR 238-- Holcomb, Jennifer M.; commend ................................................................ 246HR 239-- Barron, Stephanie C.; commend.................................................................. 246HR 240-- Townsend, Miriam H.; commend................................................................ 247HR 241-- Ulmer, James C.; commend......................................................................... 247HR 242-- Ali, Maisa Sulchi; commend ....................................................................... 247HR 243-- Brock, Janet; commend................................................................................ 247HR 244-- Walker, Honorable Larry; commend and invite to

House .......................................................................................... 239, 511, 514, 557

HR 245-- Jones, Mr. Brian; commend and invite to House .................... 239, 1233, 1237HR 246-- Widespread Panic; commend and invite to House ...................... 239, 511, 514HR 247-- Deen, Ms. Paula; commend and invite to House......................... 239, 601, 606HR 248-- National Board Certified Teachers; intent to fund;

express ...................................................................................... 269, 510, 1171,2605

HR 249-- Leadership Cobb; commend ........................................................................ 501HR 250-- District attorneys; invest in public safety and

prevention, not death penalty; urge ..................................................... 269, 510HR 251-- Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support ............ 270, 510, 684,

1169HR 252-- House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and

Disability Facilities; create .................................................................. 509, 526HR 253-- SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange;

Bibb County; dedicate ......................................................................... 510, 526HR 254-- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend and invite

Director/reps to House ................................................................ 499, 601, 606, 688

INDEX 4913

HR 255-- Kiernan, Reverend Monsignor R. Donald; commend and invite to House ..................................................................... 500, 652, 654,

1789HR 256-- Monroe, Ms. Irma J.; Women's History Month;

commend & invite to House ................................................... 500, 1233, 1238,1841

HR 257-- Gray, Virginia Burton; commend and invite to House........... 500, 1233, 1238,1841

HR 258-- St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah; committee members; commend & invite to House ...................................... 500, 732, 800,

2173HR 259-- Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend and invite to House ................................ 500HR 260-- Atlanta Housing Authority; J.B. Fuqua Found.; others;

commend & invite to House .................................................... 500, 1072, 1078HR 261-- Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa

Day; Feb. 10, 2011; recognize............................................................. 273, 501HR 262-- Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend................................................................. 501HR 263-- Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; Feb. 15, 2011;

commend.............................................................................................. 501, 514HR 264-- National FFA Organization; FFA Day & Week;

recognize...................................................................................................... 501HR 265-- Northview High School Chamber Orchestra; commend............................. 501HR 266-- Struble, Robert Bryan; commend ................................................................ 502HR 267-- PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; Feb. 22, 2011; recognize ................................ 502HR 268-- Laughlin, Ms. Molly; commend ........................................................ 502, 3477HR 269-- Ray, Cayse; commend ................................................................................. 502HR 270-- Dunn, Chatam; commend ............................................................................ 502HR 271-- Puckett, Hannah; commend ......................................................................... 502HR 272-- Allen, Taylor; commend.............................................................................. 502HR 273-- Baker, Kim B.; Special Agent in Charge; commend................................... 502HR 274-- Seon, Ms. Marjorie; outstanding public service;

commend...................................................................................................... 503HR 275-- Bowling, Ms. Annette; commend................................................................ 503HR 276-- RSV Awareness Month; October; recognize............................................... 503HR 277-- Jenkins, Honorable Ray; condolences ......................................................... 503HR 278-- KIDDS Dance Project; commend................................................................ 503HR 279-- Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; Feb. 16,

2011; recognize............................................................................................ 503HR 280-- Delta Air Lines; 70th anniversary; recognize.................................... 503, 2694HR 281-- Stephens, Ms. Phyllis; commend................................................................. 504HR 282-- Steine, Mr. Harry; condolences ................................................................... 504

4914 INDEX

HR 283-- Darien Telephone Company; 100th anniversary; recognize...................................................................................................... 504

HR 284-- Atlanta Apartment Association; commend.................................................. 504HR 285-- Ralston, Mr. David Willard; condolences ................................................... 504HR 286-- Ware, Mr. Charles "Chuck"; commend and invite to

House .......................................................................................... 516, 601, 605, 606

HR 287-- Eunice, James; condolences......................................................................... 516HR 288-- Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; commend............................................... 516HR 289-- Underwood, Lance Christopher; commend................................................. 516HR 290-- Fandel, Mr. Gene; commend ....................................................................... 516HR 291-- Police chiefs; other heads of law enforcement; day of

recognition; recognize.................................................................................. 516HR 292-- Anne O. Mueller Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate ......................... 525, 555HR 293-- Lewis, Rep. John; Presidential Medal of Freedom;

commend and invite to House ................................................ 539, 2669, 2676,2677

HR 294-- Robinson, Mr. Gerard; commend and invite to House............... 540, 601, 604, 606

HR 295-- Mullins, Mrs. Holly Cantrell; condolences.................................................. 540HR 296-- Auburn University football team; commend ............................................... 540HR 297-- Burnett, Ms. Shirley Gene; condolences ..................................................... 540HR 298-- Bearden, Mr. Ted; commend ....................................................................... 540HR 299-- Jones, Master Sergeant Marvell O.; commend............................................ 540HR 300-- Brooks, Kelsey; commend........................................................................... 540HR 301-- Rice, Paul; Ms. Ana Gordy; commend........................................................ 541HR 302-- Sosby, Reverend Jack; condolences ............................................................ 541HR 303-- Macauley, Brandon; commend.................................................................... 541HR 304-- Kellett, Roy Ralph, Jr.; former Chattooga County

Sheriff; condolences .................................................................................... 541HR 305-- Walker Baptist Association; commend ....................................................... 541HR 306-- Catholic Day at the state capitol; Feb. 17, 2011;

commend...................................................................................................... 541HR 307-- Mitchell, Reverend Bennie R., Jr.; condolences.......................................... 541HR 308-- Calhoun High School cheerleading squad; recognize ....................... 541, 1789HR 309-- Calhoun High School baseball team; commend................................ 542, 1789HR 310-- Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; 100th birthday; celebrate..................................... 542HR 311-- Burgess, Christy; commend......................................................................... 542HR 312-- Windnagle, Debra; commend ...................................................................... 542HR 313-- Sharp, Bill; commend .................................................................................. 542

INDEX 4915

HR 314-- Marshall, Irma; commend............................................................................ 542HR 315-- Smith, Kimberly; commend......................................................................... 542HR 316-- DeLoach, Joseph; commend........................................................................ 542HR 317-- Wallace, Cynthia; commend........................................................................ 543HR 318-- Rickman, Lindsey; commend ...................................................................... 543HR 319-- Merchant, Margaret; commend.................................................................... 543HR 320-- Johnson, Danyale; commend ....................................................................... 543HR 321-- Tannahill, Sue; commend ............................................................................ 543HR 322-- Lattimore, Marcia; commend ...................................................................... 543HR 323-- Gregory, Jay; commend............................................................................... 543HR 324-- Bradley, Patti; commend ............................................................................. 544HR 325-- Welch, Patricia; commend........................................................................... 544HR 326-- McClain, Dottie; commend.......................................................................... 544HR 327-- Willis-Mathis, Shirlon; commend ............................................................... 544HR 328-- Lenett, Mary; commend............................................................................... 544HR 329-- Ayres, Burton; commend............................................................................. 544HR 330-- Lewis, Wes; commend................................................................................. 544HR 331-- Lance, Justin; commend .............................................................................. 545HR 332-- Shea, Kathleen; commend ........................................................................... 545HR 333-- Andrews, Sherri; commend ......................................................................... 545HR 334-- Hill, Linda; commend.................................................................................. 545HR 335-- Griffin, Kristina; commend ......................................................................... 545HR 336-- Collins, Becky; commend............................................................................ 545HR 337-- Pennamon, Karen; commend....................................................................... 545HR 338-- Pierson, Tim; commend............................................................................... 546HR 339-- Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for

Georgians; 2010; commend......................................................................... 574HR 340-- Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W.

Hunstein; Georgia is republic, not democracy; inform ....................... 600, 651HR 341-- Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge.............. 600, 651, 1833,

2678HR 342-- Taxpayer Dividend Amendment of 2012; enact - CA......................... 600, 651HR 343-- McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend and invite to

House .......................................................................................... 574, 601, 606, 688

HR 344-- Barfield, Ms. Jessica; commend and invite to House............. 574, 1233, 1237,1238

HR 345-- Sandy Creek High School football team; commend and invite to House ............................................................................ 574, 732, 800,

1031

4916 INDEX

HR 346-- Winkler, Mr. Scott; commend and invite to House.................... 574, 601, 606, 652

HR 347-- Augusta State University men's golf team; commend and invite to House ..................................................................... 574, 601, 607,

652HR 348-- Hutchins, Reverend Markel; commend ....................................................... 574HR 349-- Kindig, Briana Ashbrooke; commend ......................................................... 575HR 350-- Nat. Foun. for Women Legislators; others; teen dating

violence; recognize ...................................................................................... 575HR 351-- Hanson, Mr. Bobby C.; "Ludlow Porch"; condolences............................... 575HR 352-- Chi Eta Phi Sorority; Mu Phi Chapter; recognize ....................................... 575HR 353-- Page, Charles; commend ............................................................................. 575HR 354-- Georgia's music therapists; commend ......................................................... 575HR 355-- Pass, Mr. Spencer; condolences........................................................... 575, 652HR 356-- Chan, Chief Clarence Edgar "Butch"; condolences .................................... 576HR 357-- Senior Week at the Capitol; week of Feb. 21, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 576HR 358-- Valdosta State University football team; commend .................................... 576HR 359-- Cronic, Mr. G.A. "Lefty"; condolences ....................................................... 576HR 360-- Palmer, Mark; commend ............................................................................. 576HR 361-- Scott, Dylan; commend................................................................................ 576HR 362-- Georgia Pre-K Week; first week of October; recognize.............................. 632HR 363-- House Study Committee on State Properties; create ........................... 650, 683HR 364-- General Assembly and Governor increase quality and

affordability of pre-K programs; urge ................................................. 650, 683HR 365-- Bailey, Major General Ronald L.; commend and invite

to House ...................................................................................... 632, 686, 688, 693

HR 366-- Needham, Mr. Hal; commend and invite to House ..................... 632, 652, 655HR 367-- Kap, Sergeant First Class Joe; Operation One Voice;

recognize............................................................................................ 632, 1070HR 368-- Ouellette, Julia Lee; commend .................................................................... 632HR 369-- Dahlke, Mr. Matthew; commend................................................................. 632HR 370-- Thomas, Ethan; commend ........................................................................... 632HR 371-- Chandler, Dakota; commend ....................................................................... 633HR 372-- Collins, Mrs. Kathy; commend.................................................................... 633HR 373-- Harris, Ms. Heather; commend.................................................................... 633HR 374-- Buran, Nicholas; commend ......................................................................... 633HR 375-- Konarski, Mrs. Angie; commend................................................................. 633HR 376-- Schwartz, Mrs. Janet; commend.................................................................. 633

INDEX 4917

HR 377-- Moore, Mrs. Lauren Garrard; commend...................................................... 633HR 378-- Dandy, Dr. J. Alphonso; commend ............................................................. 633HR 379-- Elbert County High School JROTC Raider Team;

recognize...................................................................................................... 634HR 380-- Eagle Scout & Gold Award Scout Recognition Day;

Feb. 26, 2011; recognize.............................................................................. 634HR 381-- Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support the

modernization ........................................................................... 650, 683, 1072,2607

HR 382-- Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; Feb. 23, 2011; recognize...................................................................................................... 670

HR 383-- University System of Georgia; tuition not exceed inflation rate; provisions - CA ............................................................. 682, 731

HR 384-- House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create ........................ 682, 731

HR 385-- Adjournment; relative to...................................................................... 672, 713HR 386-- Brookwood High School football team; commend and

invite to House ............................................................................ 669, 732, 801, 1078

HR 387-- Drivin' 'N' Cryin'; band; commend and invite to House......... 669, 1233, 1238,1841

HR 388-- Berry, Mr. John; commend and invite to House.......................................... 669HR 389-- Will to Live Foundation; commend and invite to House ........... 669, 732, 801,

943HR 390-- Brown, Mr. Tony "T." Graham; commend and invite to

House ....................................................................................... 669, 1154, 1163HR 391-- University of Georgia majorette line; 2009-2010;

commend and invite to House ................................................. 670, 1233, 1238HR 392-- York, Mrs. Shannon; commend................................................................... 670HR 393-- Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta; recognize ........................................ 670HR 394-- Boynton-Robinson, Mrs. Amelia; honor ..................................................... 670HR 395-- Blackwell, Cody James; commend.............................................................. 670HR 396-- Law, Dr. Jim Noel; recognize...................................................................... 670HR 397-- Robinson, Dr. Michael H.; commend.......................................................... 671HR 398-- Davis, Marshall Langford, "Lang"; commend ............................................ 671HR 399-- Isdell, Mr. Allen, Sr.; commend .................................................................. 671HR 400-- DeLoach, Dr. E, Daniel; commend ............................................................. 671HR 401-- Saunders, Mr. Billy Joe "Bill"; condolences ............................................... 671HR 402-- Georgia Underage Alcohol Investigations Group;

recognize...................................................................................................... 671

4918 INDEX

HR 403-- Georgia Association of REALTORS; GAR Day; Feb. 28, 2011; recognize...................................................................................... 671

HR 404-- Burden, Ms. Geneva L.; commend.............................................................. 672HR 405-- Capelouto, Ms. Susanna; commend............................................................. 672HR 406-- Fraternal Order of Police; Fraternal Order of Police

Day; March 2; recognize.............................................................................. 672HR 407-- Corporations in Georgia; deposit money in African

American financial institutions; urge................................................... 727, 952HR 408-- Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge; Augusta, Georgia;

dedicate ................................................................................................ 727, 952HR 409-- Women Entrepreneurs Day; March 15, 2011; Felicia

Joy; commend & invite to House ................................................................ 710HR 410-- Martin, Jenny Beth; commend..................................................................... 710HR 411-- Chamblee Middle School; congratulate....................................................... 710HR 412-- Benton Elementary/High School; history; recognize .................................. 710HR 413-- American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March, 2011;

proclaim ....................................................................................................... 710HR 414-- Senior Week at the Capitol; week of February 21, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 711HR 415-- Petite, Mr. Thomas David; commend.......................................................... 711HR 416-- Royal, Nicholas; commend.......................................................................... 711HR 417-- BOMA Day at the Capitol; February 28, 2011;

commend...................................................................................................... 711HR 418-- Landers, Reverend André; 10th pastoral anniversary;

recognize...................................................................................................... 711HR 419-- Motor fuels sales tax; appropriated to provide public-

use airports; provide - CA.................................................................... 728, 952HR 420-- Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to

counties - CA ....................................................................................... 728, 952HR 421-- Economic Development Trust Fund; create - CA ............................... 728, 952HR 422-- Fiscal impact standards; tax exemption or credit

amendment; require comply - CA ....................................................... 729, 952HR 423-- Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham

County; dedicate ................................................................................ 949, 1027HR 424-- Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study;

urge ......................................................................................... 949, 1027, 2691,3317

HR 425-- Public funding of social services; religious or faith based organizations; allow - CA........................................................ 949, 1027

HR 426-- House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create ...................... 949, 1027

INDEX 4919

HR 427-- 2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; commend and invite to House ..................................................................... 939, 952, 953,

961HR 428-- 2010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team; commend

and invite to House ..................................................................... 939, 952, 953, 961

HR 429-- Boston, Mr. Ralph Harold "Hawkeye"; commend and invite to House ............................................................................................. 939

HR 430-- Jones, Joey; U.S. Marine Sergeant; commend and invite to House ................................................................................... 939, 2293, 2311

HR 431-- Doukas, Mr. Peter G.; commend and invite to House............ 939, 1788, 1789, 1795

HR 432-- Cherokee Rose Foundation; commend and invite to House ........................................................................................... 939, 952, 961

HR 433-- Clinch County High School football team; commend and invite to House ................................................................. 940, 1233, 1238,

1841HR 434-- Columbus Day at the Capitol; recognize and invite

officials to House ........................................................................ 940, 952, 953, 961

HR 435-- Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan; commend & invite participants to House ..................................................... 940, 1072, 1078

HR 436-- Ford, Colt; commend and invite to House.............................. 940, 1233, 1237, 1239

HR 437-- African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite Community); recognize ................................................................. 940

HR 438-- Kate's Club's inaugural Grief Awareness Day; March 1, 2011; recognize............................................................................................ 941

HR 439-- Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Day; March 2, 2011; recognize............................................................................................ 941

HR 440-- DeLong, Staff Sergeant John Michael; condolences................................... 941HR 441-- Georgia Free Clinic Network Day; March 16, 2011;

recognize...................................................................................................... 941HR 442-- Jenkins, Mrs. Ashley; commend.................................................................. 941HR 443-- St. Pius X High School; history; recognize ................................................. 941HR 444-- Turk, Mr. Hugh K.; condolences ................................................................. 941HR 445-- Ransom, Mr. Kristoffer Ronald; condolences ............................................. 942HR 446-- Saxon, Miss Jenna Brooke; Georgia Watermelon

Queen; 2011; recognize ............................................................................... 942HR 447-- Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; cooking team;

recognize...................................................................................................... 942HR 448-- Burge, William J.; commend ....................................................................... 942

4920 INDEX

HR 449-- Banks, Effie Belle Patterson; commend ...................................................... 942HR 450-- YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend and

invite participants to House ..................................................... 957, 1154, 1163HR 451-- Wood, Richard E. & Sarah E.; 50th wedding

anniversary; recognize ................................................................................. 957HR 452-- John Marshall Law School; faculty; staff; students;

Board Chairman; commend......................................................................... 957HR 453-- Sanders, Mr. Larry; retirement; recognize................................................... 957HR 454-- MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; congratulate ......................................... 957HR 455-- Everton, Tyler; commend ............................................................................ 958HR 456-- Flory, Nate; commend ................................................................................. 958HR 457-- Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge; Ware County;

dedicate .............................................................................................. 951, 1027HR 458-- Community Health, Department of; collect data on

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; encourage ......................... 1026, 1070HR 459-- Professional Standards Commission; rule change on

advance degree certificate upgrades; support ....................... 1027, 1070, 2156,2653

HR 460-- Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate ............................................................................................ 1069, 1151

HR 461-- Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission; develop educator ethics course; direct ...................... 1070, 1151

HR 462-- Ward, Mr. Hines; commend and invite to House ................. 1061, 1233, 1239,1789

HR 463-- Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; recognize ............................... 1062HR 464-- Jewish Heritage Month; September, 2011; recognize ............................... 1062HR 465-- Hollingsworth, William Glenn; Ms. Shari Spokes;

commend.................................................................................................... 1062HR 466-- Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; March

3, 2011; recognize...................................................................................... 1062HR 467-- Carter, Brett; commend.............................................................................. 1062HR 468-- Cox, Ms. Karen; commend........................................................................ 1062HR 469-- St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church; 50th anniversary;

recognize.................................................................................................... 1062HR 470-- Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; March 14, 2011;

recognize.................................................................................................... 1062HR 471-- Defense of Marriage Act; United States Congress

defend challenges to constitutionality; urge .................................... 1149, 1232HR 472-- Claude A. Bray, Jr. Highway; City of Manchester,

Georgia; dedicate ............................................................................. 1149, 1232HR 473-- McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; commend and

invite to House ....................................................................... 1134, 2669, 2677

INDEX 4921

HR 474-- Emanuel County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House ..................................................................................... 1134, 2669, 2677

HR 475-- Americus District; commend and invite to House................. 1134, 2669, 2677HR 476-- Sutherland, Mr. James Eugene "Gene", Sr.; commend

and invite to House ............................................................... 1134, 2586, 2604,2651

HR 477-- Mary Mac's Tea Room; 65th anniversary; commend and invite staff to House ....................................................... 1134, 1154, 1163,

1237HR 478-- Woolard, Catheren M.; commend ............................................................. 1135HR 479-- Coley, Mary Francis Hill; commend ......................................................... 1135HR 480-- Howard, May duBignon Stiles; recognize................................................. 1135HR 481-- Carter, Lillian Gordy; recognize................................................................ 1135HR 482-- Giddens, Dr. Don P.; recognize ................................................................. 1135HR 483-- Lampros, Bruce; recognize ........................................................................ 1135HR 484-- Lewis, Tamla; Commissioner; commend .................................................. 1136HR 485-- Chattahoochee High School football team; congratulate .......................... 1136HR 486-- Nease, Mr. Lawton M., Jr.; condolences ................................................... 1136HR 487-- Collard Green Festival; Port Wentworth, Georgia; 14th

annual; recognize ....................................................................................... 1136HR 488-- Year of Golf in Georgia; 2011; recognize ....................................... 1136, 1789HR 489-- Professional Learning Rules Task Force; establish .............. 1150, 1232, 2156,

4551HR 490-- Claude A. Bray, Jr. Bridge; Meriwether County;

dedicate ............................................................................................ 1150, 1232HR 491-- Education; develop performance based coaching

programs; encourage............................................................. 1150, 1232, 2156,2651

HR 492-- Professional Standards Commission; establish certification renewal rules; direct .................................................... 1150, 1232

HR 493-- Adjournment; relative to.................................................................. 1161, 1794HR 494-- Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway;

Irwin County; dedicate..................................................................... 1229, 1786HR 495-- Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee;

create ...................................................................................... 1229, 1786, 1823HR 496-- Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government

Mandate Review; create......................................................... 1230, 1786, 2692HR 497-- School systems; adopt policies that prohibit tobacco

use; urge................................................................................ 1230, 1786, 3264,4555

HR 498-- Georgia Second Chance Reintegration Initiative; bipartisan change; recognize............................................................ 1230, 1786

4922 INDEX

HR 499-- WrestleMania XXVII; commend and invite representatives to House ....................................................... 1222, 2669, 2677,

3297HR 500-- Taiwan; relations with the United States; commend ................................. 1222HR 501-- Murphy, Dillon Shane; commend.............................................................. 1222HR 502-- Cowart, Mr. Kaleb; recognize ................................................................... 1222HR 503-- Harrell, Bobby & Vivian; 50th wedding anniversary;

commend.................................................................................................... 1222HR 504-- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; recognize ..................................... 1222HR 505-- St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; members;

recognize.................................................................................................... 1223HR 506-- C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway; Ellijay, Georgia;

Gilmer County; dedicate.................................................................. 1230, 1786HR 507-- State highway system; dedicate certain portions .................. 1230, 1786, 1847,

2498, 4308, 4515HR 508-- Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge; Jasper and

Butts Counties; dedicate .................................................................. 1231, 1786HR 509-- Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road; City of Lincolnton;

dedicate ............................................................................................ 1783, 1830HR 510-- State government; support nuclear and renewable

energy; urge ..................................................................................... 1783, 1830HR 511-- Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and

invite to House ....................................................................... 1776, 1788, 1795HR 512-- Pope High School wrestling team; commend and invite

to House ................................................................................ 1776, 1788, 1795,1916

HR 513-- National Day of the Cowboy in Georgia; July 23, 2011; recognize.................................................................................................... 1776

HR 514-- Griffis, Mr. William I.; commend ............................................................. 1776HR 515-- Erez, Shifra Bracha; commend .................................................................. 1777HR 516-- Sheffield, Mr. Mike; condolences ............................................................. 1777HR 517-- Jenkins, Ms. Cynthia Jackson; commend .................................................. 1777HR 518-- Young, Bishop Alfreda W.; commend ...................................................... 1777HR 519-- Georgia Downtown Association; commend.............................................. 1777HR 520-- House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable

Energy in Georgia; create ................................................................ 1829, 1905HR 521-- Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team;

commend and invite to House .............................................. 1804, 2586, 2604,2651

HR 522-- Newton, Cameron Jerrell "Cam"; Heisman Trophy; commend and invite to House ................................................................... 1804

INDEX 4923

HR 523-- King, Mr. Raymond; president; Zoo Atlanta; commend and invite to House .................................................................................... 1804

HR 524-- Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe H.S. Academic Decathlon Team; commend & invite to House...................................... 1804, 2586, 2604,

2629HR 525-- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend and invite

representatives to House ........................................................ 1804, 2166, 2174HR 526-- Links Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2011;

recognize.......................................................................................... 1805, 2586HR 527-- Diabetes awareness; minority communities; recognize

need............................................................................................................ 1805HR 528-- Military personnel; organizations that provide support;

honor .......................................................................................................... 1805HR 529-- Tabak, Mrs. Jeanette Oppenheimer; commend ......................................... 1805HR 530-- Phillips, Mrs. Verna; commend ................................................................. 1805HR 531-- Port Wentworth, City of; 40th annual Stand up for

America Day; recognize ............................................................................ 1805HR 532-- Lewis, Mrs. Myra commend...................................................................... 1805HR 533-- Dasher, Mr. James W.; commend.............................................................. 1806HR 534-- Daniel, Ms. Ann; commend....................................................................... 1806HR 535-- Utley, Mr. Jeffrey A.; commend................................................................ 1806HR 536-- Driebe, Mr. Charles J. "Chuck"; condolences ........................................... 1806HR 537-- Holden, Dr. Lynne; Mr. Frank Walker; commend .................................... 1806HR 538-- Scruggs, Ms. Kathleen E.; commend......................................................... 1806HR 539-- Stopp, Ms. Kelly; commend ...................................................................... 1806HR 540-- White County High School softball team; 2010;

congratulate................................................................................................ 1806HR 541-- Koehler, Mr. Don; Georgia Peanut Commission;

commend.................................................................................................... 1807HR 542-- Wilkinson County Middle School; recognize............................................ 1807HR 543-- Munsey, Cameron; commend.................................................................... 1807HR 544-- Anthony, Patrick; commend ...................................................................... 1807HR 545-- Climmons, Brooks; commend ................................................................... 1807HR 546-- Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway; Gordon

County; dedicate .............................................................................. 1785, 1830HR 547-- SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; Coffee County;

dedicate ............................................................................................ 1786, 1830HR 548-- Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and

invite to House ................................................................................. 1840, 1841HR 549-- House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee;

create ................................................................................................ 1904, 2165

4924 INDEX

HR 550-- Savannah, City of; consider issuing bonds to support cruise ship terminal; urge................................................................. 1904, 2165

HR 551-- Clergy Day; March 14, 2011; recognize and invite clergy to House ...................................................................... 1884, 2166, 2174

HR 552-- Lassiter High School swim and dive team; commend and invite to House .................................................................................... 1884

HR 553-- Sweat, Keith; commend and invite to House........................ 1884, 2586, 2605,2629

HR 554-- World Plumbing Day; March 11, 2011; recognize.................................... 1885HR 555-- Turkish-American Day at the state capitol; March 29,

2011; recognize.......................................................................................... 1885HR 556-- Advancement Via Individual Determination; AVID

Day; March 23, 2011; recognize ............................................................... 1885HR 557-- Smith, Mr. Samuel "Grady", Sr.; commend .............................................. 1885HR 558-- Vaughn, Reverend Grady B.; commend.................................................... 1885HR 559-- Leadership Georgia; commend........................................................ 1885, 2651HR 560-- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; 60th

anniversary; recognize ............................................................................... 1885HR 561-- Exchange Club of Statesboro, Georgia; National

Exchange Club; recognize ......................................................................... 1886HR 562-- Ford Retiree Timex Club; 5th annual Christmas

banquet; recognize ..................................................................................... 1886HR 563-- Dean, Daniel; commend ............................................................................ 1886HR 564-- Wilkins, Emily; commend ......................................................................... 1886HR 565-- White, Casey; commend............................................................................ 1886HR 566-- Still, Thomas Andrew; commend .............................................................. 1886HR 567-- Owen, Dr. Marion; commend.................................................................... 1886HR 568-- Grindley, George "Trey" Howell, III; commend....................................... 1886HR 569-- "Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day"; March 22, 2011;

declare ........................................................................................................ 1887HR 570-- Rice, Mr. Bob; commend........................................................................... 1887HR 571-- Raisin, Mr. Saul; commend ....................................................................... 1887HR 572-- Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge; Pickens County;

dedicate ............................................................................................ 1830, 1905HR 573-- PFC Don Manac Memorial Bridge; Clinch and Echols

Counties; dedicate............................................................................ 1830, 1905HR 574-- Arts Clayton; 25th anniversary; recognize ................................................ 2157HR 575-- Compton, Mr. Paul Allen; condolences..................................................... 2157HR 576-- Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville; 50th anniversary;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2157HR 577-- Collins Hill High School wrestling team; congratulate............................. 2157

INDEX 4925

HR 578-- Collins Hill High School boys soccer team; congratulate................................................................................................ 2157

HR 579-- Collins Hill High School softball team; congratulate................................ 2158HR 580-- Collins Hill High School girls golf team; congratulate ............................. 2158HR 581-- Hale, Mr. Robert Norman, Sr.; condolences ............................................. 2158HR 582-- Snellings, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick D., Jr.;

condolences................................................................................................ 2158HR 583-- Coca-Cola Company, The; 125th anniversary;

commend.................................................................................................... 2158HR 584-- Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway; Upson County;

dedicate ............................................................................................ 2164, 2292HR 585-- Trust funds administration; hazardous, solid waste

management; create - CA ................................................................ 2291, 2585HR 586-- United States Congress; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Program; urge refrain cuts .................................................... 2291, 2585, 3281,4555

HR 587-- Sinkfield, Honorable Georganna; commend and invite to House ................................................................................ 2213, 2669, 2678,

2694HR 588-- Temple Beth Tefilloh; commend............................................................... 2213HR 589-- Farm to School Day at the state capitol; March 30,

2011; recognize.......................................................................................... 2213HR 590-- Cotton, Anthony; commend....................................................................... 2213HR 591-- Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Youth of the Year;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2213HR 592-- Holt, James & Meredith; 50th wedding anniversary;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2214HR 593-- Meyer, Ms. Katherine L.; recognize.......................................................... 2214HR 594-- Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games;

commend.................................................................................................... 2214HR 595-- Lewis, Mrs. Jewell; commend ................................................................... 2214HR 596-- Liberty Day; March 16, 2011; recognize......................................... 2283, 2470HR 597-- Boylan, Colonel Tonya R.; commend ....................................................... 2283HR 598-- Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries

in Georgia; create............................................................................. 2291, 2585HR 599-- Young, Mr. Gilbert; Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton;

commend and invite to House ................................................................... 2471HR 600-- Andrews, Mr. Alphonso; condolences....................................................... 2471HR 601-- Robinson, Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton; recognize...................................... 2471HR 602-- NAACP; Youth & College Division; recognize........................................ 2471HR 603-- Blogger Day at the state capitol; March 16, 2011;

Georgia bloggers; recognize ...................................................................... 2471

4926 INDEX

HR 604-- Lilburn Woman's Club; commend............................................................. 2472HR 605-- Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2472HR 606-- Morris, Caleb; commend ........................................................................... 2472HR 607-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize.............................................. 2472HR 608-- Careers in Energy Week; October 17, 2011; recognize ............................ 2472HR 609-- Trotter, Mr. Daniel D. "Dink", Sr.; commend ........................................... 2472HR 610-- Harris Neck Land Trust; pursue return of land from

federal government to McIntosh County; recognize ....................... 2584, 2621HR 611-- Alexander High School; commend............................................................ 2496HR 612-- Burroughs, Mr. Glenny Donald "G.D.", II; commend .............................. 2497HR 613-- Cummings, Mrs. Alberta; commend ......................................................... 2497HR 614-- Burroughs, Mrs. Edna Wright; commend.................................................. 2497HR 615-- Savannah, City of and Southeast LNG; form study

committee; urge .................................................................... 2585, 2621, 2640,4555

HR 616-- Cosmetic products; federal legislation to protect consumers; support .......................................................................... 2585, 2621

HR 617-- Willou Copeland Smith Highway; Glynn County; dedicate ............................................................................................ 2585, 2621

HR 618-- Veal - Solomon Highway; Washington County; dedicate ............................................................................................ 2620, 2645

HR 619-- Hanatani, Honorable Takuji; Japan; express condolences and invite to House ........................................... 2610, 2613, 2621

HR 620-- Georgia Sheriffs' Association; representatives; commend and invite to House .............................................. 2610, 2692, 2700,

3297HR 621-- Rhyant, Mr. Lee E.; commend................................................................... 2610HR 622-- Dunson, Mrs. Louise; birthday greetings; express .................................... 2610HR 623-- Chester-Burton, Mrs. Kathy; commend..................................................... 2610HR 624-- Angles, Ms. Eleanor; commend................................................................. 2611HR 625-- Fielding, Ms. Candida; commend.............................................................. 2611HR 626-- Davis, Tiffany; commend .......................................................................... 2611HR 627-- Thomas, Wren; commend.......................................................................... 2611HR 628-- Herina, Britt; commend ............................................................................. 2611HR 629-- Branham, Chris; commend ........................................................................ 2611HR 630-- Vrtis, Adam; commend.............................................................................. 2611HR 631-- Suilmann, Lauren; commend..................................................................... 2611HR 632-- Spinks, Nichole; commend........................................................................ 2612HR 633-- Childre, Elliot; commend........................................................................... 2612

INDEX 4927

HR 634-- Boylan, Mitchell; commend ...................................................................... 2612HR 635-- Hawk, Alex; commend .............................................................................. 2612HR 636-- Ferguson, Chase; commend....................................................................... 2612HR 637-- Melton, Mr. Stephen A.; commend ........................................................... 2612HR 638-- Rhyant, Mr. Lee E.; commend................................................................... 2612HR 639-- Bourne, Mr. Timothy M.; commend ......................................................... 2612HR 640-- House Family Economic Security Study Committee;

create ................................................................................................ 2620, 2645HR 641-- Adjournment; relative to.................................................................. 2629, 2638HR 642-- Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection; City

of Atlanta; dedicate.......................................................................... 2644, 2666HR 643-- House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create...... 2644, 2666, 3298,

4556HR 644-- Youth Leadership Athens class; Athens Clarke County;

commend & invite to House ...................................................................... 2632HR 645-- Leitgeb, Mr. Richard Frank; commend and invite to

House .................................................................................... 2633, 2669, 2678,2769, 3298

HR 646-- Southern Center for Human Rights; 35th anniversary; recognize.................................................................................................... 2633

HR 647-- Britt, Mr. Kenneth F.; commend ............................................................... 2633HR 648-- Careers in Energy Week; October 17, 2011; recognize ............................ 2633HR 649-- Psi State Georgia chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

Society International; recognize ................................................................ 2633HR 650-- Shipp, Mr. David L.; commend ................................................................. 2633HR 651-- Monroe Area High School football team; commend................................. 2634HR 652-- Sims, Marie Smith; celebrate life .............................................................. 2634HR 653-- Global Teachers Research and Resources, Inc.;

commend.................................................................................................... 2634HR 654-- Hicks, Justin; commend............................................................................. 2634HR 655-- Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team;

commend.................................................................................................... 2634HR 656-- Franklin, Trent; commend ......................................................................... 2634HR 657-- Snell, Steven; commend ............................................................................ 2634HR 658-- Kemp, Jamie; commend ............................................................................ 2635HR 659-- Crooms, Bobby; commend ........................................................................ 2635HR 660-- Jones, Brad; commend............................................................................... 2635HR 661-- Williamson, Lynda B.; commend.............................................................. 2635HR 662-- Mercer, Jennifer; commend ....................................................................... 2635HR 663-- Redding, Daniel; commend ....................................................................... 2635

4928 INDEX

HR 664-- Durden, Dustin; commend......................................................................... 2635HR 665-- Clark, Beth; commend ............................................................................... 2635HR 666-- Lanier, Luke R.; commend ........................................................................ 2636HR 667-- Whipple, Stephen; commend..................................................................... 2636HR 668-- Mitcham, Mr. Wil; commend .................................................................... 2636HR 669-- Leitgeb, Mr. Frank; commend ................................................................... 2636HR 670-- North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team;

commend.................................................................................................... 2636HR 671-- Hoyt, Jack; commend ................................................................................ 2636HR 672-- Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; May, 2011;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2636HR 673-- Heidel, Ms. Alva Eaton; commend............................................................ 2636HR 674-- Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; commend.................................... 2637HR 675-- Morrison, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Powell; condolences ................................... 2637HR 676-- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend and invite

representatives to House .................................................................. 2655, 2658HR 677-- The Frame Source; Sandy Springs, Georgia; recognize............................ 2656HR 678-- Schofield, Mr. Derrick D.; commend ........................................................ 2656HR 679-- Smith, Judge Larry; commend................................................................... 2656HR 680-- King, Ruben & Novella; commend ........................................................... 2656HR 681-- Exchange Club of Dublin, Georgia; commend.......................................... 2656HR 682-- Frederica Academy boys basketball team; recognize................................ 2656HR 683-- Bennett, Mrs. Lauri Jo; Lauri Jo's Southern Style

Canning; recognize .................................................................................... 2656HR 684-- Smith, Mr. Hoyt R.; commend .................................................................. 2656HR 685-- Smithgall, Mrs. Celestia "Lessie" Bailey; 100th

birthday; commend .................................................................................... 2657HR 686-- Sharrock, Patrick; Sharrock family; commend.......................................... 2657HR 687-- Jarrard, Mrs. Mildred Anderson; condolences .......................................... 2657HR 688-- Payne, Mrs. Hart Wilheit; commend ......................................................... 2657HR 689-- Pearson, Mrs. Evelyn Marie Tullis Roberts;

condolences................................................................................................ 2657HR 690-- Brown, Zack; commend............................................................................. 2657HR 691-- House Study Committee on the Use and Development

of Nuclear Plants in Georgia; create ...................................... 2664, 2690, 2692HR 692-- Boards of education; implement renewable energy

systems; urge.................................................................................... 2664, 2690HR 693-- Residential developers and builders; offer solar energy

system install; urge .......................................................................... 2664, 2690HR 694-- House Hydropower Study Committee; create ................................. 2664, 2690

INDEX 4929

HR 695-- Davis, Ms. Amanda; commend and invite to House ............ 2680, 2692, 2694,2700

HR 696-- Arch Society; 20th anniversary; recognize................................................ 2680HR 697-- New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia;

commend.................................................................................................... 2680HR 698-- Connell, Caleb; commend ......................................................................... 2680HR 699-- Harbert, Mrs. Mary Sidney Kelly; recognize ............................................ 2680HR 700-- Kirkland, Mr. Zene William; condolences ................................................ 2680HR 701-- Anderson, Mr. E. Lamar; condolences ...................................................... 2680HR 702-- Todd, Michelle; commend......................................................................... 2681HR 703-- Todd, Daphne; commend........................................................................... 2681HR 704-- Angles, Eleanor; commend........................................................................ 2681HR 705-- Four County Area Exchange Club; National Exchange

Club; recognize .......................................................................................... 2681HR 706-- Newsome, Zachary Sumner; commend..................................................... 2681HR 707-- Owens, Braxton; commend ....................................................................... 2681HR 708-- Colson, Debbie; commend......................................................................... 2681HR 709-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize.............................................. 2681HR 710-- Owens, Brandon; commend....................................................................... 2682HR 711-- Rountree, Mr. Ross Lee; condolences ....................................................... 2682HR 712-- Historic Demorest School; recognize ........................................................ 2682HR 713-- Habersham County 10 and Under All-Star girls

basketball team; recognize......................................................................... 2682HR 714-- Habersham County 12 and Under All-Star girls

basketball team; recognize......................................................................... 2682HR 715-- Anglin, Mrs. Deborah A.; commend ......................................................... 2682HR 716-- Carter, Bishop C.L., Sr.; commend ........................................................... 2682HR 717-- Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Citizenship Education Fund;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2682HR 718-- Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road; Berrien

County; dedicate .............................................................................. 2688, 2757HR 719-- Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge; City of

Atlanta; dedicate .............................................................................. 2689, 2757HR 720-- Atlanta Falcons; Arthur Blank; others; commend and

invite to House ....................................................................... 2748, 2694, 2750HR 721-- South Dodge Elementary School washboard band;

commend and invite to House .............................................. 2748, 2750, 2751, 2769

HR 722-- Dunwoody Police Department; commend................................................. 2748HR 723-- Rucker, Anaiah; commend ........................................................................ 2748HR 724-- Berryman, Ms. Loretta; commend............................................................. 2748

4930 INDEX

HR 725-- Ayers, Mrs. Hazel; commend .................................................................... 2748HR 726-- Cobb, Addison Forrest; commend............................................................. 2749HR 727-- Lariscy, Michaela; commend..................................................................... 2749HR 728-- Lariscy, Mrs. Kelli; commend ................................................................... 2749HR 729-- Georgia State Patrol Post 42; Motor Vehicle Safety

Facility; commend ..................................................................................... 2749HR 730-- LaPorte, Kailyn; commend........................................................................ 2749HR 731-- Herbst, Dr. Susan; commend ..................................................................... 2749HR 732-- Chaney, Mr. Daniel; commend.................................................................. 2749HR 733-- Dunbar, Michael; commend ...................................................................... 2749HR 734-- Emory University; 175th anniversary; recognize ...................................... 2750HR 735-- The Friends School of Atlanta; 20th anniversary;

recognize.................................................................................................... 2750HR 736-- Ray, Honorable James "Larry"; retirement; recognize.............................. 2750HR 737-- Calloway; Mr. Cason Jewell, Jr.; condolences .......................................... 2750HR 738-- United States Congress; propose Parental Rights

Amendment; urge ............................................................................ 2755, 3284HR 739-- Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia;

federal recognition; support ............................................................. 2756, 3284HR 740-- Landry, Sekondi; commend and invite to House ................. 2769, 2781, 2783,

2784HR 741-- Norcross High School girls basketball team; commend

and invite to House ............................................................... 2781, 3417, 3436,3477

HR 742-- Norcross High School boys basketball team; commend ................. 2781, 3477HR 743-- Mini America Park; commend................................................................... 2781HR 744-- Vaughn, Cameron; commend .................................................................... 2781HR 745-- Sharrock, Patrick; Sharrock family; commend.......................................... 2782HR 746-- Vaughn, Casey; commend ......................................................................... 2782HR 747-- Ferraro, Ms. Geraldine A.; condolences.................................................... 2782HR 748-- Clark, Susan Lott; commend ..................................................................... 2782HR 749-- Screen, Robert Martin, Ph.D.; commend................................................... 2782HR 750-- Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; recognize .................................................... 2782HR 751-- Clemmons, Mrs. Ofelia Sierra; commend ................................................. 2782HR 752-- Hillman, Christina; commend.................................................................... 2782HR 753-- Larson, Ms. Kim; commend ...................................................................... 2783HR 754-- Clayton State University women's basketball team;

commend.......................................................................................... 2783, 3297HR 755-- McDannald, Dr. E.R. "Skip"; commend.................................................... 2783HR 756-- Fetzer, Mr. Tim; condolences .................................................................... 2783

INDEX 4931

HR 757-- House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create ...................................................................................... 2756, 3284, 3416

HR 758-- Health care professionals; cultural competency training; urge .................................................................................................. 3284, 3415

HR 759-- Peney, Sergeant Jonathan K. "Doc"; United States Army Ranger; condolences........................................................................ 3309

HR 760-- Jackson County; conveyance of state owned property; authorize........................................................................................... 3413, 3469

HR 761-- Sales and use tax; authorize without all independent school participation; allow - CA...................................................... 3414, 3469

HR 762-- Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership; Victim Services Day; Apr. 1; recognize ................................................................ 3309

HR 763-- Chang Bin Yim Day at the capitol; March 31, 2011; recognize.................................................................................................... 3309

HR 764-- Emerson, Patrick; commend...................................................................... 3309HR 765-- Rich, Hunter; commend............................................................................. 3310HR 766-- Rondone, Joseph Eugene; commend ......................................................... 3310HR 767-- Roberts, Ms. Mary Lou; condolences........................................................ 3310HR 768-- Rocky Mount Elementary School; commend............................................ 3310HR 769-- Pope High School; commend .................................................................... 3310HR 770-- Pope High School girls volleyball team; commend .................................. 3310HR 771-- Lassiter High School; commend................................................................ 3310HR 772-- Mountain View Elementary School; commend......................................... 3311HR 773-- Walton High School girls tennis team; commend ..................................... 3311HR 774-- Mt. Bethel Elementary School; commend................................................. 3311HR 775-- Murdock Elementary School; recognize ................................................... 3311HR 776-- Dickerson Middle School; commend ........................................................ 3311HR 777-- East Side Elementary School; commend................................................... 3311HR 778-- Shallowford Falls Elementary School; commend ..................................... 3311HR 779-- Tritt Elementary School; commend........................................................... 3312HR 780-- Dodgen Middle School; commend ............................................................ 3312HR 781-- Hightower Trail Middle School; commend............................................... 3312HR 782-- Timber Ridge Elementary School; commend............................................ 3312HR 783-- Banks, Mrs. Yvonne Stokes; condolences................................................. 3312HR 784-- King, Mr. William C.; commend............................................................... 3312HR 785-- Buford High School football team; 2010; commend................................. 3312HR 786-- Buford High School girls basketball team; 2010;

commend.................................................................................................... 3313HR 787-- Georgia Justice Project; 25th anniversary; commend ............................... 3313HR 788-- Eastside High School Academic Team; commend.................................... 3313

4932 INDEX

HR 789-- House Interns for the 2011 Regular Session; commend............................ 3313HR 790-- Ga. Nat. Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program; Fort

Stewart & Fort Gordon; recognize ............................................................ 3313HR 791-- Adjournment; relative to.................................................................. 3407, 3435HR 792-- House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote

Initiative; create ............................................................................... 3414, 3469HR 793-- Morgan, Vanessa F. Booker; condolences ................................................ 3405HR 794-- Miracle's Mile; Miracle Parham Williams; honor ..................................... 3405HR 795-- Nguyen, Davis; commend ......................................................................... 3406HR 796-- Hooten, Tetse; commend ........................................................................... 3406HR 797-- Kemp, Kandy; commend ........................................................................... 3406HR 798-- Register, Natalie; commend....................................................................... 3406HR 799-- Turner, Ashley; commend ......................................................................... 3406HR 800-- Ward, Nancy; commend ............................................................................ 3406HR 801-- Johnson, Roban; commend........................................................................ 3406HR 802-- Beaver, Jenifer; commend ......................................................................... 3407HR 803-- Georgia School Boards Association; recognize ........................................ 3407HR 804-- Cammon, Deputy William "Willie" Amos; condolences .......................... 3407HR 805-- Vietnam Veterans Memor. Traveling Wall; Coweta

County; efforts to bring; commend............................................................ 3407HR 806-- Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home; 100th anniversary;

commend.................................................................................................... 3407HR 807-- Taylor, Mr. Jerome; commend .................................................................. 3407HR 808-- Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; create - CA ................................. 3414, 3469HR 809-- Alcohol Abuse Trust Fund; create - CA.......................................... 3414, 3469HR 810-- House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding

Study Committee; create....................................................... 3469, 4180, 4205,4349, 4557

HR 811-- Massey, Cameryn; commend..................................................................... 3451HR 812-- Bradley, Dr. John "Doc", Sr.; commend.................................................... 3452HR 813-- University Hospital; Augusta; cardiac ablation staff;

recognize.................................................................................................... 3452HR 814-- Johansen, Eric; commend .......................................................................... 3452HR 815-- Hawkins, Mrs. Geneva; 100th birthday; recognize ................................... 3452HR 816-- McCain, Susan; commend ......................................................................... 3452HR 817-- Musick, Evan; commend ........................................................................... 3452HR 818-- Cramer, Courtney; commend..................................................................... 3452HR 819-- Greenberg, Zeb; commend ........................................................................ 3452HR 820-- Vancuren, Jared; commend........................................................................ 3453HR 821-- Cook, Ms. Jessica; commend..................................................................... 3453

INDEX 4933

HR 822-- Culbert, Angela; commend........................................................................ 3453HR 823-- McGraw, Dr. Bob; commend .................................................................... 3453HR 824-- Tucker, Otho; commend ............................................................................ 3453HR 825-- Wall, Russell; commend............................................................................ 3453HR 826-- Ward, Janell; commend ............................................................................. 3453HR 827-- McNeill, Robbie; commend....................................................................... 3453HR 828-- The Farmers Bank; 100th anniversary; recognize ..................................... 3454HR 829-- Menke, George; commend......................................................................... 3454HR 830-- Pulliam-Davis, Barbara; commend............................................................ 3454HR 831-- Neal, Lauren; commend............................................................................. 3454HR 832-- Menke, Julie; commend............................................................................. 3454HR 833-- Meng, Sandra; commend ........................................................................... 3454HR 834-- Starling, Ronald & Virginia; 75th wedding anniversary;

recognize.................................................................................................... 3454HR 835-- Mitchell, Russ; commend .......................................................................... 3454HR 836-- Hester, Ellen; commend............................................................................. 3455HR 837-- Fedelem, Chris; commend ......................................................................... 3455HR 838-- Jones, Tyron; commend............................................................................. 3455HR 839-- Furino, Toni; commend ............................................................................. 3455HR 840-- Carter, Joe; commend ................................................................................ 3455HR 841-- Gray, Carson Davis; commend.................................................................. 3455HR 842-- Denson, Thornton John; commend............................................................ 3455HR 843-- Gambill, Mr. Matthew Harris; commend .................................................. 3455HR 844-- Harbin Clinic; Rome, Georgia; commend ................................................. 3456HR 845-- Lewis, Mr. Thomas C.; commend ............................................................. 3456HR 846-- Edwards, Reverend Joe E.; commend ....................................................... 3456HR 847-- Mote, Mr. Steve; commend ....................................................................... 3456HR 848-- Gillham, Ms. Cortney; commend .............................................................. 3456HR 849-- Yancey, Mr. Kevin; commend................................................................... 3456HR 850-- Sikes, Mrs. Misti; commend...................................................................... 3456HR 851-- Webb, Ms. Melissa; commend .................................................................. 3456HR 852-- Lee, Jared; commend ................................................................................. 3457HR 853-- Smith, Ms. Diane; commend ..................................................................... 3457HR 854-- Bigham, Mr. Randall; commend ............................................................... 3457HR 855-- King, Debbie; commend............................................................................ 3457HR 856-- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Sigma Chapter; 80th

anniversary; recognize ............................................................................... 3457HR 857-- Calloway, Pastor Stanley; commend ......................................................... 3457HR 858-- Smith, Mrs. Ola Mae Richardson; condolences ........................................ 3457

4934 INDEX

HR 859-- Polk, Dr. Marcus; commend...................................................................... 3457HR 860-- Love, Francis McIntire; commend ............................................................ 3458HR 861-- Myer, John Ownby; commend .................................................................. 3458HR 862-- Oglesby, William Martin; commend ......................................................... 3458HR 863-- Fallon, Frank Hare; commend ................................................................... 3458HR 864-- Wilby, Taylor Blakeslee; commend .......................................................... 3458HR 865-- O'Callaghan; Ben Lacy, III; commend ...................................................... 3458HR 866-- Cox, Devin Hawkins; commend................................................................ 3458HR 867-- Chapman, John Carter; commend.............................................................. 3458HR 868-- Connelly, Robert Alexander; commend .................................................... 3459HR 869-- Tigner, Darnell B.; commend .................................................................... 3459HR 870-- Storrs, Dennis Benjamin; commend .......................................................... 3459HR 871-- Bouck, Daniel Lee, Jr.; commend ............................................................. 3459HR 872-- Portwood, Henry Randall, Jr.; commend................................................... 3459HR 873-- Davenport, Thomas Frederick, IV; commend ........................................... 3459HR 874-- Rue, Daniel Nelson; commend .................................................................. 3459HR 875-- Muhlenberg, Reverend Henry M.; 300th anniversary of

birth; recognize .......................................................................................... 3459HR 876-- Berrong, Reverend Stan; commend........................................................... 3460HR 877-- Scroggs, Amy; commend........................................................................... 3460HR 878-- Sanders, Ms. Jane; commend..................................................................... 3460HR 879-- Transportation, Department of; prioritize certain

projects; urge.................................................................................... 3469, 4180HR 880-- House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal

Heating and Cooling Systems; create ........................................................ 4180HR 881-- County functions; incorporated and unincorporated

areas; limit - CA......................................................................................... 4180HR 882-- Taylor, Mr. Fred Douglass; commend....................................................... 3608HR 883-- Eagar, Mrs. Patty; commend ..................................................................... 3609HR 884-- Johnson, Matthew; commend .................................................................... 3609HR 885-- Dallis, Angela; commend .......................................................................... 3609HR 886-- Robinson, Laurie; commend...................................................................... 3609HR 887-- Johnston, Dr. Linda M.; commend ............................................................ 3609HR 888-- Kuykendall, Dr. Mae; commend ............................................................... 3609HR 889-- Rowe, Abi; commend ................................................................................ 3609HR 890-- Basso, Kim; commend............................................................................... 3609HR 891-- Fuller, Christy; commend .......................................................................... 3610HR 892-- Allen, Mr. Marcus; commend.................................................................... 3610HR 893-- Dudley, Traci; commend ........................................................................... 3610

INDEX 4935

HR 894-- Marchman, Kristie; commend ................................................................... 3610HR 895-- Hovet, Sierra; commend ............................................................................ 3610HR 896-- Yelvington, Paige; commend..................................................................... 3610HR 897-- Johnson, Ms. DiAnne; commend............................................................... 3610HR 898-- Thomas, Mr. Nello; commend................................................................... 3610HR 899-- Gaddy, Janet; commend............................................................................. 3611HR 900-- Leiden, Mr. Eric; commend....................................................................... 3611HR 901-- Bryan, Dawn; commend ............................................................................ 3611HR 902-- Pruitt, Mr. Steve; commend....................................................................... 3611HR 903-- Tau, Mr. Jim; commend............................................................................. 3611HR 904-- Xiao, Wendy; commend ............................................................................ 3611HR 905-- Edwards, Mr. George; commend............................................................... 3611HR 906-- Adams, Brenda; commend......................................................................... 3611HR 907-- Buy Bartow-Work Bartow Campaign; recognize ..................................... 3612HR 908-- Moore, Terry; commend............................................................................ 3612HR 909-- Johnson, Ms. Ashley; commend................................................................ 3612HR 910-- Medders, Trip; commend........................................................................... 3612HR 911-- Medders, Emmy; commend....................................................................... 3612HR 912-- Hall, Anna; commend................................................................................ 3612HR 913-- Hagler, Devan; commend .......................................................................... 3612HR 914-- Filpovich, Ms. Jewel; commend................................................................ 3612HR 915-- Collins, Mr. Britt Taylor; commend .......................................................... 3613HR 916-- Christian, Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco, III;

condolences................................................................................................ 3613HR 917-- Jones, Honorable Steve C.; commend ....................................................... 3613HR 918-- McCall, Mr. James Dillard "Dick"; commend .......................................... 3613HR 919-- Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce;

recognize.................................................................................................... 3613HR 920-- Hampton, Kim; commend ......................................................................... 3613HR 921-- Casey, Delta; commend ............................................................................. 3613HR 922-- Sturkey, Ann; commend ............................................................................ 3613HR 923-- Rosché, Mr. Geoff; commend ................................................................... 3614HR 924-- Phillips, Kim; commend ............................................................................ 3614HR 925-- Josey, Tarynn; commend ........................................................................... 3614HR 926-- Cato, Mr. John; commend ......................................................................... 3614HR 927-- McGowan, Margaret; commend................................................................ 3614HR 928-- Denniss, Julia Maria; commend ................................................................ 3614HR 929-- Cason, Dana; commend ............................................................................. 3614HR 930-- Powell, Christa; commend......................................................................... 3614

4936 INDEX

HR 931-- Jackson, Mr. Roosevelt; commend............................................................ 3615HR 932-- Radford, Michelle; commend .................................................................... 3615HR 933-- Tarleton, Vicki; commend ......................................................................... 3615HR 934-- Hines, Leanne; commend .......................................................................... 3615HR 935-- Gantt, Elaine; commend ............................................................................ 3615HR 936-- Lindsey, Suzanne; commend ..................................................................... 3615HR 937-- Griffin, Mandy; commend ......................................................................... 3615HR 938-- Buchanan, Ms. Kim; commend ................................................................. 3615HR 939-- Blair, Erika M.; commend ......................................................................... 3616HR 940-- Bellew, Mrs. Cissy; commend................................................................... 3616HR 941-- Coleman, Lieutenant Colonel Richard "Stock" C.;

condolences................................................................................................ 3616HR 942-- Mashburn, Mr. Tyler; commend................................................................ 3616HR 943-- Cassada, Melissa; commend...................................................................... 3616HR 944-- Buchanan, Mr. Chad; commend ................................................................ 3616HR 945-- Morie, Mr. William F. "Bill", III; commend ............................................. 3616HR 946-- Collins, Mr. Larry; commend .................................................................... 3616HR 947-- Lewis, Mr. Roy; commend ........................................................................ 3617HR 948-- Unpingco, Mr. Ray; commend .................................................................. 3617HR 949-- Lamar, Beth; commend.............................................................................. 3617HR 950-- Gordy, Mr. Josh; commend ....................................................................... 3617HR 951-- Loe, Dr. Cindy; commend ......................................................................... 3617HR 952-- Moreno, Ms. Bobbi Lyn; commend .......................................................... 3617HR 953-- LeCain, Mr. Ken; commend ...................................................................... 3617HR 954-- Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; commend............................................. 3617HR 955-- Madison County; commend....................................................................... 3618HR 956-- Rodgers, Matthew Parker; commend ........................................................ 3618HR 957-- Hall, Dr. James Benito, MPH, PhD, Drs. Ph; commend ........................... 3618HR 958-- Columbia High School Eagles basketball team;

commend.................................................................................................... 3618HR 959-- Scott, Ms. Megan Ford; commend ............................................................ 3618HR 960-- LaTour, Mr. Nick; condolences................................................................. 3618HR 961-- Strickland, Mr. Nathaniel; condolences..................................................... 3618HR 962-- Robie, Mrs. Odelle Wynelle; condolences ................................................ 3618HR 963-- Bailey, Ms. Betty; commend ..................................................................... 3619HR 964-- Workman, Phillips; commend ................................................................... 3619HR 965-- Colbert, Tabitha Lynn; commend.............................................................. 3619HR 966-- Berner, Ms. Catherine; commend.............................................................. 3619HR 967-- Wingfield, Mr. Edward Henry; condolences............................................. 3619

INDEX 4937

HR 968-- Vining, Marci; commend........................................................................... 3619HR 969-- Georgia Work Ready program; Mr. Joe Bush; recognize ......................... 3619HR 970-- Carter, Walter Thomas; Monroe County Fire Chief;

retirement; recognize ................................................................................. 3620HR 971-- Buford High School softball team; congratulate ....................................... 3620HR 972-- Mattox, Vicki; commend ........................................................................... 3620HR 973-- Newman, Reverend H. Ray, Sr.; commend............................................... 3620HR 974-- Boynton, Amy; commend.......................................................................... 3620HR 975-- Savage, Mr. Chris; commend .................................................................... 3620HR 976-- Willingway Hospital; Homecoming celebration;

recognize.................................................................................................... 3620HR 977-- Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees;

provide - CA .............................................................................................. 4180HR 978-- Kendrick, Reverend James; commend ...................................................... 4091HR 979-- Forrester, Mr. Whitfield R.; commend ...................................................... 4091HR 980-- Johanson, Mr. Eric; Coosa High School's 2011 STAR

Teacher; commend..................................................................................... 4091HR 981-- Heida, Mary Francis; Model High School's 2011 STAR

Student; commend ..................................................................................... 4091HR 982-- Curen, Jared Van; Coosa High School's 2011 STAR

Student; commend ..................................................................................... 4091HR 983-- Burnham, Mrs. Leigha; Armuchee High School's 2011

STAR Teacher; commend ......................................................................... 4091HR 984-- Bettler, Hope; Armuchee High School and Floyd

County School System 2011 STAR Student; commend ........................... 4092HR 985-- Musick, Evan; Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR

Student; commend ..................................................................................... 4092HR 986-- McGraw, Dr. Robert; Pepperell High School's 2011

STAR Teacher; commend ......................................................................... 4092HR 987-- Greer, Mrs. Jennifer; Model High School's 2011 STAR

Teacher; commend..................................................................................... 4092HR 988-- Saxon, Mrs. Annie Howard; commend ..................................................... 4092HR 989-- Civil War; 150th anniversary; recognize................................................... 4092HR 990-- Camera, Elliott; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar;

commend.................................................................................................... 4092HR 991-- Davis, Julia; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend ............................ 4092HR 992-- Harris, Asha; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend........................... 4093HR 993-- Smith, Kevin; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend.......................... 4093HR 994-- Daley, Danielle; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar;

commend.................................................................................................... 4093HR 995-- Bansley, Ms. Marcia; commend ................................................................ 4093

4938 INDEX

HR 996-- Brain Tumor Foundation For Children, Inc.; May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; commend .............................................. 4093

HR 997-- Brown, Mr. Arthur Lee; commend ............................................................ 4093HR 998-- Domahidy, Ph.D., Mary R.; commend ...................................................... 4094HR 999-- Hall, Mrs. Lynnette Lachelle Shephard; condolences ............................... 4094HR 1000-- Cashin, Jr., Dr. John L.; condolences ........................................................ 4094HR 1001-- Elliott, Tyron; condolences........................................................................ 4094HR 1002-- Bishop, Dr. Eugene M.; condolences ........................................................ 4094HR 1003-- Willis, Wesley Y.; commend..................................................................... 4094HR 1004-- Clark, Dr. L. Jack; condolences................................................................. 4094HR 1005-- Crisp Academy girls basketball team; GISA Class A

State Championship; commend ................................................................. 4094HR 1006-- Sheppard, Ross; commend......................................................................... 4095HR 1007-- Harbin, Diane; 25th Annual Heart of the Community

Award Winner; commend.......................................................................... 4095HR 1008-- Lewis, Angie; 25th Annual Heart of the Community

Award Winner; commend.......................................................................... 4095HR 1009-- Jackson, Sr., Alvin; 25th Annual Heart of the

Community Board of Governors' Award Winner; commend.................................................................................................... 4095

HR 1010-- Wilson, Mrs. Beth; commend.................................................................... 4095HR 1011-- James, William; commend......................................................................... 4095HR 1012-- Lanier, Sylvia; commend........................................................................... 4095HR 1013-- Pruett, Betsy; commend............................................................................. 4095HR 1014-- Allred, Jimmy; commend .......................................................................... 4096HR 1015-- Watters, Sam; commend............................................................................ 4096HR 1016-- Lathem, Mary; commend........................................................................... 4096HR 1017-- Alexander, Tiffani; commend.................................................................... 4096HR 1018-- Ola High School Band; commend ............................................................. 4096HR 1019-- Carter, Camera; commend ......................................................................... 4096HR 1020-- Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority;

recognize.................................................................................................... 4096HR 1021-- Goggans, Briggs Arno; condolences ......................................................... 4097HR 1022-- Moot Court Team of the Georgia State University

College of Law; recognize......................................................................... 4097HR 1023-- Bradshaw, Wayne; condolences ................................................................ 4097HR 1024-- Crowell, Mrs. Carol Ethridge; condolences .............................................. 4097HR 1025-- Goebeler, Mr. Nicholas Joseph; commend................................................ 4097HR 1026-- Moore, Ms. Maya; commend..................................................................... 4097HR 1027-- James, Mr. Christopher; commend............................................................ 4097

INDEX 4939

HR 1028-- Russell Space Center Program's STS-13 Mission; commend.................................................................................................... 4097

HR 1029-- Ramsey, Mrs. Becky; commend................................................................ 4098HR 1030-- Upward Sports Ministry of Smyrna First Baptist

Church; commend...................................................................................... 4098HR 1031-- Gandy, Margaret Gregory; condolences.................................................... 4098HR 1032-- Sadri, Dr. Hamid; commend...................................................................... 4201HR 1033-- Gwinnett Federal Credit Union; SKOK St. Brothers

Albert; partnership; recognize ................................................................... 4201HR 1034-- Cropf, Dr. Robert A.; commend ................................................................ 4202HR 1035-- Lefton, Hannah; commend ........................................................................ 4202HR 1036-- Barber, Ms. Brittne; commend .................................................................. 4202HR 1037-- Howard, Mr. Tim; commend ..................................................................... 4202HR 1038-- Drummond, Dr. Gavin; commend ............................................................. 4202HR 1039-- Shackelford, Matthew; commend.............................................................. 4202HR 1040-- Whelchel, John L.; commend .................................................................... 4202HR 1041-- Franklin Covenant Baptist Church; 163rd anniversary;

recognize.................................................................................................... 4202HR 1042-- Sanders, Mrs. Michelle Plemons; commend ............................................. 4202HR 1043-- Whitaker, Michael; commend.................................................................... 4203HR 1044-- Coult-Bailey, Ms. Brenda; commend ........................................................ 4203HR 1045-- Holcomb, Ms. Mary; commend................................................................. 4203HR 1046-- 2011 legislative session administrative assistants;

commend.................................................................................................... 4203HR 1047-- Baird, Mrs. Kim; commend ....................................................................... 4203HR 1048-- Trower, Jake; commend............................................................................. 4203HR 1049-- McMurray, Ms. Susan; commend ............................................................. 4203HR 1050-- Ellison, Mrs. Addie Kate Taylor; 100th birthday;

commend.................................................................................................... 4203HR 1051-- Hodges, Dr. Cecil A.; condolences............................................................ 4303HR 1052-- Crenshaw, Kent Rex; condolences ............................................................ 4303HR 1053-- Usher, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Leon; commend............................................. 4304HR 1054-- Timmons, Honorable Jimmie Hodge, Jr.; condolences............................. 4304HR 1055-- Grady, Mr. Willie Frank; 100th birthday; congratulate............................. 4304HR 1056-- Geneva Baptist Church; 100th anniversary; recognize ............................. 4304HR 1057-- Houk, Mr. Dean Clifton; condolences....................................................... 4304HR 1058-- Albany Technical College; 50th anniversary; recognize........................... 4304HR 1059-- Williams, Mrs. Maybell Hughes; commend.............................................. 4304HR 1060-- Gilsinan, Dr. James F.; commend.............................................................. 4304HR 1061-- Caldwell-Pope, Kentavious; commend ..................................................... 4305

4940 INDEX

HR 1062-- Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend ........................................................................................... 4305

HR 1063-- Barrett, Mrs. Jackie Layne; condolences................................................... 4305HR 1064-- Gray, Mr. Thomas Eugene "Tommy", Sr.; condolences ........................... 4305HR 1065-- Chattahoochee Bend State Park; opening; recognize ................................ 4305HR 1066-- Jacques, Mr. Wilfred James; condolences................................................. 4305HR 1067-- Chastain, Mrs. Darcile Music; condolences .............................................. 4305HR 1068-- McDaniel, Ms. Allison L.; condolences .................................................... 4305HR 1069-- Jacques, Mrs. Aleece Strickland; condolences .......................................... 4306HR 1070-- McGee, Mr. J. Baker; condolences............................................................ 4306HR 1071-- Moore, Reverend, Dr. George, Sr.; retirement;

congratulate................................................................................................ 4306HR 1072-- Right to life; vested from moment of fertilization;

provide – CA...............................................................................House HopperHR 1073-- Davis, Mr. Erroll B., Jr.; retirement; recognize ......................................... 4544HR 1074-- Crosby, Mr. Tom, Jr.; condolences............................................................ 4544HR 1075-- Porterfield, Mr. Rob; commend................................................................. 4544HR 1076-- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network;

Georgia; recognize..................................................................................... 4545HR 1077-- Alou, Mrs. Susan Harman; commend........................................................ 4545HR 1078-- Frazier, Dr. Wayne; commend................................................................... 4545HR 1079-- Mendheim, Ms. Susan McNeill; commend ............................................... 4545HR 1080-- 2011 Class of Leadership McDuffie; commend........................................ 4545HR 1081-- Byers, Stanley; commend .......................................................................... 4545HR 1082-- Reed, David Ronald; condolences............................................................. 4545HR 1083-- Mitchell, Ms. Ashlee J.; commend ............................................................ 4545HR 1084-- Williams, Ms. Pam; commend................................................................... 4546HR 1085-- Wheeler, Professor Jacqueline S.; commend............................................. 4546HR 1086-- McKeen, William; commend..................................................................... 4546HR 1087-- Sikes, Ms. Mary Ann; commend ............................................................... 4546HR 1088-- Bentley, Mr. Darryl K.; commend............................................................. 4546HR 1089-- Wheeler High School; commend............................................................... 4546HR 1090-- Walton High School; commend................................................................. 4546HR 1091-- Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team;

commend.................................................................................................... 4546HR 1092-- Jack and Jill of America; Savannah Chapter; recognize ........................... 4547HR 1093-- Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses;

pollution control; urge ................................................................House Hopper

PART IV

SENATE BILLS IN HOUSE SB 1-- Ad Valorem; prohibit local govt. on increasing millage

rates the same day as other local govt. which affect all/portion of same properties subject to increase................................ 145, 154

SB 8-- State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit state contracts...................................................................... 797, 798, 952

SB 9-- Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade; permit Gov. to delay implementation................................................ 1792, 1794, 1830

SB 10-- Alcoholic Beverages; referendum; each county authorize package sales on Sundays ..................................... 2496, 2589, 2621,

2639, 4133SB 16-- Lowndes County; provide for a board of

commissioners; powers and composition ................................... 512, 513, 526,732, 735

SB 17-- Insurance; establish Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance ........................................................ 797, 798, 952,

2638, 2704, 2786, 4621

SB 19-- Forgery/Fraudulent Practices; definitions; medical identity fraud......................................................................... 1159, 1160, 1232,

3285, 4088, 4118,4143, 4619

SB 21-- Revenue Dept.; no audit shall be conducted after three yrs; filing of return................................................................. 1073, 1076, 1151

SB 26-- Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations during states of emergency .............................................................. 2168, 2171, 2292,

2759, 3298, 3417SB 30-- Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be

attorneys; exceptions................................................................. 513, 526, 2639,3267, 4344

SB 31-- Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons ........................................................................................ 691, 692, 731,

2759SB 32-- Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance

stocks, bonds; exemptions ..................................................... 1234, 1235, 1786SB 33-- Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting

Act; application..................................................................... 1030, 1070, 3279,4118, 4344, 4379,

4598, 4607

4942 INDEX

SB 34-- Education; students in charter schools/virtual schools; extracurricular ........................................................................ 1074, 1076, 1151

SB 36-- Controlled Substances; establish program to monitor prescribing/dispensing ................................................................ 691, 692, 731,

2667, 3280, 3339,4345, 4375

SB 37-- State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements .................................................................................. 602, 603, 651,

2759SB 38-- Education; authority for State School Superintendent to

employ/dismiss employee........................................................... 653, 654, 683,1171, 2677, 3264,

4065SB 39-- Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment

of cases.................................................................................. 2298, 2306, 2585,2759, 3505, 4646

SB 40-- Public Contracts; federal work authorization program......... 2382, 2589, 2621,2667

SB 47-- Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; provisions .......... 653, 654, 683,2759, 4106

SB 50-- Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs .............................................................. 2312, 2590, 2621,

2759SB 52-- Courts; require marshals; notify protected persons;

protective orders ................................................................... 2312, 2590, 2621,3417

SB 54-- State Highways; add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs ............................................................... 2360, 2590, 2621,

2640, 3299, 4619, 4649

SB 56-- Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority; change membership................................................................................. 603, 604, 651,

685, 689SB 57-- Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted; driving

commercial vehicles ............................................................ 2367, 2590, 2621,3309, 3510, 4722

SB 58-- Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act............................................. 954, 955, 1027,2638, 3304, 4624,

4711SB 61-- Commerce; incandescent light bulbs; Georgia; not

subject to federal regulation................................................... 1792, 1794, 1830SB 62-- State; no private property shall be alienated; exercise of

state sovereignty .................................................................... 2360, 2591, 2621

INDEX 4943

SB 63-- Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact ....................................................................................... 2299, 2306, 2585

SB 64-- Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties; application for reinstatement .................................................... 954, 956, 1027,

2759, 4112, 4360,4646, 4721

SB 66-- Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition............................................................................... 1074, 1076, 1151,

3416SB 67-- Nurses; prohibit the use of the title "nurse"; licensed as

a registered nurse ............................................................................. 1030, 1070SB 76-- Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; revise

provisions; uncompensated trauma....................................... 2168, 2171, 2292,3416, 4020, 4623

SB 79-- Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years ...................................................... 2168, 2171, 2292,

3264, 3439, 4615SB 80-- Evidence; provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested

for felony offenses ................................................................ 2540, 2591, 2621,2667, 2676, 2683,

4068, 4720SB 81-- Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees;

practice of pharmacy............................................................. 1912, 1914, 2165,2666, 3523

SB 82-- Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors .................................................. 2540, 2591, 2621,

2691, 3524, 4669,4708

SB 84-- DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics ...................................................................................... 1836, 1838, 1905

SB 86-- Community Affairs, Dept. of; repeal definition of "qualified local government" ................................................ 1836, 1838, 1905,

2666, 2789, 4620SB 88-- Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use

of child restraint systems ...................................................... 1159, 1160, 1232,2668, 2785

SB 92-- Elections; limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted ................................................... 1074, 1077, 1151

SB 93-- Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; prov. ........................................................ 2540, 2592, 2621,

2667, 3541, 4720

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SB 94-- Firearms; carrying/possession; change certain definitions ................................................................................. 954, 956, 1027,

2667, 3323, 4303SB 95-- Peace Officers; applicant; authority; employment

history ...................................................................................... 955, 956, 1027,2668, 3546

SB 96-- Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; employees of DNR; eligible for membership ............................................. 1912, 1914, 2165,

2669, 2771, 4620SB 98-- Firearms; exemption from application of certain laws;

valid carry licenses................................................................. 2299, 2306, 2585SB 100-- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act;

revise a definition.................................................................. 1912, 1914, 2165,2666, 2700, 3416,4150, 4361, 4676

SB 101-- Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant................................................................ 2496, 2592, 2621

SB 102-- Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance/qualifications ........................................................... 2565, 2592, 2621

SB 108-- Public Utilities; universal service fund; provisions .............. 1912, 1915, 2165,2690, 3264, 4621

SB 109-- Elections; adjust dates for certain elections to be held 2012 ....................................................................................... 2540, 2593, 2621

SB 110-- Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites; prov. ....................................................... 1836, 1839, 1905

SB 112-- Military Parents Rights Act; procedures; one parent is subject to deployment ........................................................... 2299, 2307, 2585,

3417, 4056, 4622SB 113-- Local government; municipal corporations; contracts .......... 1836, 1839, 1905SB 114-- Distilled Spirits; issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's

license ................................................................................... 2541, 2593, 2621,3298

SB 115-- Child Support; exclude foster care payments; calculations of gross income................................................. 1234, 1236, 1786,

2759, 3545SB 119-- Education; tuition equalization grants/HOPE

scholarship; revise definitions ............................................... 2544, 2593, 2621SB 121-- Natural Resources, Dept. of; refunding of fees under

certain circumstances............................................................ 2566, 2594, 2621,2666, 3313, 4591,

4700

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SB 122-- Water Supply Division; participation; local water reservoir ................................................................................ 1074, 1077, 1151,

1223, 2666, 3270,3295, 3435

SB 125-- Magistrate Court of Jasper County; clerk; magistrate court; appointment ................................................................ 1075, 1077, 1151,

1787, 1791SB 129-- Savannah, City of; remove cert. qualification; local

board of education members................................................. 2169, 2172, 2292,3416, 3427

SB 134-- Guardianship; make technical corrections, correct terminology........................................................................... 1159, 1160, 1232,

2639, 3269SB 135-- Chiropractors; that no person other than chiropractic

may render services .............................................................. 2300, 2307, 2585,3416, 4141, 4646

SB 138-- License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal.................................................... 2300, 2307, 2585,

2668, 2769, 3309SB 139-- Appellate Practice; appeals involving nonmonetary

judgments; child custody ...................................................... 2541, 2594, 2621,2759, 3547, 4721

SB 140-- Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority; revenue bonds; increase amount......................................................... 2300, 2308, 2585,

3280, 4024, 4302,4319, 4548, 4549,

4616, 4622SB 141-- Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create;

membership, terms, duties .................................................... 2550, 2594, 2621,3417, 4137

SB 143-- Massage Therapy Practice; applicant for a license shall provide information .............................................................. 2574, 2595, 2621,

3298, 3354, 3405SB 147-- Public Official; prohibit from granting themselves

licenses waiving requirement ................................................ 1912, 1915, 2165SB 148-- Chatham County; remove term limitations on the office

of chairperson ....................................................................... 2765, 2769, 3284,3416, 3421

SB 150-- Alcoholic Beverages; sale of distilled spirits; public golf courses .......................................................................... 2300, 2308, 2585,

3298SB 151-- State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of

adjustments; provide for increase .......................................... 2169, 2172, 2292

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SB 154-- Sumter County Board of Education/School Superintendent; revise restate ............................................... 1235, 1236, 1786,

1905, 1910SB 155-- Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment; does not

have unremarried spouse ....................................................... 2545, 2595, 2621SB 156-- Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove

the requirements for cert. audit ............................................. 2301, 2308, 2585,2690, 3499, 4361,

4696SB 157-- Waste Management; local solid waste

management/reporting shall be optional............................... 2551, 2595, 2621,2668, 3329, 4707

SB 160-- Elections; public utility corporations; political campaigns ............................................................................. 1913, 1915, 2165,

3415, 3461, 3608,4048, 4362, 4378

SB 161-- Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions; charter schools ...................................................................... 2301, 2308, 2586,

2757, 3621, 4360SB 162-- Rules of the Road; driving under influence; illegal

aliens is a felony .................................................................... 1913, 1915, 2165SB 163-- Elections; identification of campaign communications;

provide requirements ............................................................ 2551, 2595, 2621,2691, 4054, 4361

SB 166-- Insurance; extensively revise the requirements; continuing care providers...................................................... 2549, 2596, 2621,

2637, 2758, 4099SB 168-- Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over

law in memory of Spencer Pass............................................. 2301, 2309, 2586SB 172-- Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to

the placement of a child ........................................................ 2557, 2596, 2621,2759, 2780, 3417,4080, 4343, 4682

SB 173-- Hancock County; create board of elections and registration; powers and duties ............................................. 1235, 1236, 1786,

1905, 1910SB 177-- Health Care Compact; adopt................................................. 2301, 2309, 2586,

2657, 2758, 4043SB 178-- Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted

living communities ............................................................... 2302, 2309, 2586,2666, 3550, 4649

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SB 181-- Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances.................................................. 2302, 2310, 2586,

2759, 4100, 4723SB 183-- Education; school health nurse programs; revise

provisions.............................................................................. 2549, 2596, 2621,3416

SB 184-- Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction in force policies .................................................... 2551, 2597, 2621,

3264, 3436SB 185-- Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon

death of a minor .................................................................... 2574, 2597, 2621, 3264, 3514, 4707

SB 186-- Fire Protection; consolidate; fire protection/safety service; single agency ........................................................... 2302, 2310, 2586,

3627, 3417SB 187-- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act;

revise nursing education ....................................................... 2566, 2597, 2621,3416

SB 189-- Stockbridge, City of; form of government; change provisions.............................................................................. 1837, 1840, 1905,

4181, 4190, 4615SB 190-- Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer operation; Board of

Regents; prov. ....................................................................... 2551, 2598, 2621,2759, 3496, 4619

SB 191-- Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system............................................ 2558, 2598, 2621

SB 193-- Civil Practice; update administrative; reimbursement to counties; habeas corpus ........................................................ 2303, 2310, 2586,

2639, 2777, 4723SB 195-- Brantley County; board of education; nonpartisan

elections for members........................................................... 1837, 1840, 1905,2292, 2631

SB 199-- Insurance; Commissioner authority to impose penalties; licensed under Title 33........................................................... 2552, 2598, 2621

SB 200-- Henry County; office of judge of the Probate Court; nonpartisan elections............................................................. 2169, 2172, 2292,

2639, 2700SB 201-- Henry County; board of commissioners; terms of office ..... 2169, 2172, 2292,

2691, 2696SB 202-- Henry County Governmental Services Authority;

airport facilities ..................................................................... 2169, 2173, 2292,2691, 2697

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SB 203-- Insurance; certain individuals who collect/input data; automated claims; exempt .................................................... 2566, 2599, 2621,

2758, 4159SB 206-- Wildlife Control Permits; provisions..................................... 2567, 2599, 2621SB 210-- Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws

relating to abortion................................................................. 2575, 2599, 2621SB 211-- Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal

regulations copies, fees ......................................................... 2573, 2600, 2621,3416, 4139

SB 214-- Inmate Policies; definitions; illegal to provide inmate with wireless handset ............................................................ 2575, 2600, 2621,

2667, 2784SB 218-- Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization

to contract; provisions........................................................... 2575, 2600, 2621, 2691, 3518

SB 219-- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; adopt ........................................................ 2573, 2600, 2621

SB 220-- Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements ....... 2574, 2601, 2621,2637

SB 223-- Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish............. 2575, 2601, 2621, 3279, 4026, 4343,

4559, 4708SB 226-- DeKalb County; board of education; revise the

composition; nonpartisan election ......................................... 2627, 2628, 2645SB 231-- Probation; provide additional offenses; first offender

status; not granted ................................................................. 2576, 2601, 2621, 2667

SB 234-- Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise; ad valorem tax assessments ....................................................... 2576, 2602, 2621,

3417SB 236-- Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the

influence; limited permits ...................................................... 2576, 2602, 2621SB 237-- Summerville, City of; provide new charter;

incorporation......................................................................... 2170, 2173, 2292,2667, 2674

SB 240-- Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles .......................................................... 2577, 2602, 2621,

2668, 3320, 4646SB 245-- Mental Health; revise the definition of "developmental

disability" ............................................................................... 2303, 2311, 2586

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SB 251-- Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses.................................................. 2577, 2603, 2621,

2638, 2776, 3435, 4431, 4670

SB 252-- Insurance; Commissioner determine if insurer meets the definition of reinsurer ........................................................... 2577, 2603, 2621,

2638, 2770SB 254-- Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; terms of office

of members of authority........................................................ 2627, 2629, 2645,3416, 3421

SB 265-- Lilburn, City of; change the corporate limits of the city ...... 3429, 3435, 3469,4181

SB 266-- South Cobb Development Authority Act; change the name; provide membership................................................... 3292, 3295, 3415,

3470, 3472SB 267-- Coolidge, City of; elections of the

mayor/councilmembers......................................................... 3429, 3436, 3469,4181, 4182

SB 268-- Board of Education of Jones County; elections; members nonpartisan basis .............................................................. 3627, 4201

SB 270-- Eton, City of; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city............................................................ 3436, 3447, 3451,

3469, 4181, 4182SB 271-- State Court of Putnam County; concurrent jurisdiction

with the Magistrate Court ..................................................... 3447, 3451, 3469,4181, 4182

SB 273-- Lumpkin County; provide chief magistrate appoint clerk of the Magistrate Court ................................................. 3447, 3451, 3469

SB 274-- Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for the restructuring ................................................. 3462, 3463, 3469,

3608SB 279-- Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority

Act; provide appointment .......................................................................... 4240

PART V

SENATE RESOLUTIONS IN HOUSE SR 4-- Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives...................................... 20SR 8-- General Assembly Convened; notify Governor ............................................ 84SR 9-- Adjournment; relative .............................................................................. 84, 86SR 15-- Joint Committee on Water Supply; create .................................. 603, 604, 651,

1072, 1921SR 20-- Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for

limitations on state government taxation and expenditures-CA .................................................................................. 798, 952

SR 30-- Transportation, Dept. of; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies ............ 529, 555, 2640,

2702SR 42-- Gallup, Dr. Donald G.; condolences.................................................... 143, 144SR 68-- Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study

Commission; create............................................................... 2574, 2603, 2621,2692, 4557

SR 84-- General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA...................................................................... 603, 604, 651,

1897SR 102-- Adjournment; relative .................................................................................. 199SR 103-- Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for

facilities, utilities 10 counties ............................................... 1159, 1161, 1232,2639, 2704, 4649

SR 114-- Property; conveyance of real property located in Gwinnett County......................................................................... 691, 692, 731,

2639, 3337SR 312-- Savannah, Ga; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse

efforts to deepen the ports..................................................... 2577, 2603, 2621, 2638, 2703

SR 343-- Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate....................... 2578, 2604, 2621, 2760, 3477, 4621

SR 544-- Adjournment; relative ................................................................................ 3409

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