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Track 6,073 bills from the Georgia 2009 legislative session. 500 bills have passed. View Georgia House of Representatives and Senate legislation, sponsors, and voting records.
Bills (2000)
Public Safety, Department of; Board of Public Safety; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Election; increase filing fees/fines for campaign, financial, and lobbyist disclosure reports that are filed late
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Ad Valorem Taxes; revise comprehensive provisions
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Sales and use tax; change certain definitions
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; deceptive representation/designations of geographic origins; provisions
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition
Sponsor: Judith Manning
Watercraft held in inventory; exempt from taxation; provide
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Decatur County; board of commissioners; voting and removal from office; change provisions
Sponsor: Eugene Maddox
State Purchasing; benefits based funding projects; revise provisions; change membership of an oversight committee
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Ad valorem tax exemption; certain public-private transportation projects; provisions
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Doraville, City of; municipal elections; provisions
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Animal protection; methods of euthanasia; provisions
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Medicare Supplemental; make available to persons under age 65 who qualify for medicare due to disability or end-stage renal disease
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
Brand name drugs; substitute generic drugs; provisions
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Real estate appraisers; appraisal management companies; add regulations
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Natural Resources, Department of; authority to arrange volunteer services; change provisions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Taxes; provide statement of intent of General Assembly; granting a tax break; raw forest products
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Marietta, City of; city council meetings; modify provisions
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Influenza vaccinations; hospitals offer annually to employees; require
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
"Blue Alert"; create state-wide system to speed the apprehension of violent criminals; local, state, and federal law enforcement officers
Sponsor: John Douglas
Death investigations; coroners cooperate with forensic laboratory; provisions
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; change name to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Sponsor: Burke Day
Off-road vehicles; operating restrictions; change certain provisions
Sponsor: John Hatfield
Crimes and offenses; crimes against judges and court personnel; increase punishment
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Local boards of education; solicit and accept donations for field trips; authorize
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Uniform Athlete Agents Act; regulation of athlete agents; terminate Georgia Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission; definitions
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Education; definition of "textbook" include computer hardware/technical equipment to support use of nonprint or digital content
Sponsor: John Douglas
Insurance; pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure
Sponsor: Earl Carter
"'Health Share' Volunteers in Medicine Act"; provide sovereign immunity protection for physician assistants in safety net clinics
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Contractors; eligibility for licensure; provide
Sponsor: Howard Maxwell
Retirement; judges/district attorneys; change certain duties and obligations from Dept. of Administrative Services
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Motor vehicles; cell phones; text messaging; prohibit use
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide with authority to investigate certain offenses involving fraudulent real estate transactions
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Motor Vehicles; prohibit persons 18 years of age or younger from using wireless telecommunications devices; text messages
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Street gang terrorism and prevention; expand and change provisions
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Rabun County; authorized to lease or sell lands and buildings to the Authority
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Best management practices; required buffer along state waters; provide exception
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Drivers' licenses; defense for drivers; no vision condition restriction; provide
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Criminal Justice Coordination Council; councilmembers' compensation/reimbursement of expenses; provisions
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Penal Institutions; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rapid Removal of Eligible Parolees Accepted for Transfer; participate
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Social Security Coverage Group; State Personnel Administration jurisdiction; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Polysomnography Practice Act; provide for the certification of polysomnographic technologists
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; certain health activities not require license; provisions
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Quality Basic Education Act; state funds for salary increase; prohibit
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Special license plates; service members killed in action; expand definition
Sponsor: Billy Horne
Board of Regents Scholarship; authorize additional types of student financial assistance for medical/dental students; Medical College of Ga.
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Driving under the influence; notice of conviction publication; change provisions
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Act; enact
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Community Health, Department of; regulatory authority; revise provisions
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
State Properties Code; modifying certain provisions; acquiring real property through commission
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Habersham County, State Court; judge and solicitor be full-time; provide
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Property; sales to political subdivisions; maximum amount exempt; increase
Sponsor: Doug Holt
Georgia Kosher Food Consumer Protection Act; enact
Sponsor: Michele Henson
Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; not entitled credit for service after July 1, 2010; provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Disabled veterans and blind persons; eligibility certificate; provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Child Support Recovery Act; IV-D agency support orders; change provisions
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Student transportation; allowance to refurbish existing school buses; provide
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Georgia Building Authority; exempt from certain sales and use tax; provisions
Sponsor: David Knight
Public records; teacher and school employee information; exempt from disclosure
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Education; provide for career counseling/advisement for students in grades 6 through 12
Sponsor: Dan Weber
Law enforcement vehicles; painted solid color; authorize
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Elections; 2010 pilot program; electronic transmission of absentee ballots; provisions
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Property; liens of mechanics/materialmen; waiver and release upon payment
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; rights of crime victims; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Don Parsons
Education; require educational institutions to verify motor common/contract carriers properly certified; transportation of students
Sponsor: John Douglas
Retirement and pensions; Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define terms
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Commission on Regional Planning; create; provide for membership and duties
Sponsor: Ron Stephens
Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; credible service for absence; provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Vital Records; provide for execution of death certificates for burn victims
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Encumbered property; recording, payment, and distribution of tax; change provisions
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Driver's Licenses; restricted; change the penalty for violation
Sponsor: John Douglas
Contractors; allow utility contractors to bid upon/perform work on any utility system in this state
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Education; provide local board of education may act on petition for a conversion charter school for a high school cluster; referendum
Sponsor: Dan Moody
Driver's license; minor of disabled guardian; restricted learner's permit; provisions
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Public Safety, Department of; Capitol Police Division; create; provisions
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Real estate transfer tax; property in more than one county; change provisions
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Georgia Foundation for Public Education; establish; provide for membership, powers, duties, purpose
Sponsor: William Jackson
Western Area Regional Radio System Authority; Coweta County; government of authority
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
State; preference to in-state materialmen, contractors, builders, when preference does not impair quality and cost considerations
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Quality Basic Education Act; salary schedules for certificated personnel; revise provisions
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Identity fraud; include businesses as potential identity theft victims; revise
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Grand Juries; oath shall be given to all witnesses; to provide that an unsworn testimony shall be disallowed
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
"Healthy Georgians Act of 2010"; provide exemptions from certain unfair trade practices for certain wellness and health promotion programs
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Counties and municipalities; budget excess; searchable website; provisions
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Retirement ages; nullify application for retirement; provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Animal protection; shelters scan for microchips prior to euthanasia; provisions
Sponsor: Eugene Maddox
Medical assistance; health organizations providing service under Medicaid; repeal tax exemption
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Public roads; regulate oversize and overweight loads; provisions
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Drivers' licenses; driving record; uniform traffic citations; provisions
Sponsor: Tom Graves
Influenza vaccine; revise definition
Sponsor: Sean Jerguson
State Government; rename Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services to Office of the State Treasurer
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Development authorities; change a certain definition
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
County property; granted first right to purchase condemned property; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Dangerous drugs; Salvia divinorum A; include
Sponsor: John Lunsford
Bingo; define certain terms; provide certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Transportation, Department of; design-build method; increase the percentage of projects contracted
Sponsor: John Douglas
Buildings/Local Gov't; modify agencies/instrumentalities in which housing authorities/political subdivisions can invest funds
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Uniform rules of the road; proper execution of a left turn; clarify
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; define certain terms; provisions
Sponsor: Jerry Keen
State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; Georgia Student Finance Authority; contract in any state health insurance plan
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act; provide legislative enactments do not create a private right of action unless expressly stated
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Sales tax; educational purposes; change provisions
Sponsor: Terry England
Motor Vehicles; designate ambulances as emergency vehicles; exclude certain ambulance providers from certain permit requirements
Sponsor: John Douglas
Water well standards; require contractor license under geologist or engineer direction; change provisions
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Solid waste management; permits for handling, disposal, or treatment; change provisions
Sponsor: Terry England
Warrants for arrest; persons who may issue warrants; provisions
Sponsor: John Hatfield
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Commission; may solicit funds; provide
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Charitable solicitations; accounting; revise certain provisions
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Teacher certification; learning requirements for renewal; temporarily suspend
Sponsor: Rick Austin
The Revised Georgia Trust Code of 2009; comprehensively revise provisions relating to trusts
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Education; require study of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of United States and Georgia flag; American institutions and ideals
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Ga. Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; performance of health maintenance act. by a designated caregiver shall not be prohibited
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Recognizance bonds; persons charged with certain crimes; limit
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Religious organizations; qualify as a self-insurer; provisions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Teacher certification; additional payment methods; authorize
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Redevelopment; directors of downtown development authority designated as urban redevelopment agency; serve as commissioners
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Computer Security; illegal to prevent reasonable efforts to block installation or execution of a covered file-sharing program
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Georgia Public Service Commission; certain costs charged to involved utility; provisions
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Retirement; repeal certain obsolete and inoperative provisions
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Workers' compensation; Self-insurers Guaranty Trust Fund; revise provisions
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Disability parking laws; appointed law enforcer have disability; remove requirement
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; change name to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Elections; absentee ballots to uniformed and overseas voters; provisions
Sponsor: R Bryant
"Diabetes and Health Improvement Act of 2010"; enact; establish Georgia Diabetes Control Office; board of trustees
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Safe Medications Practice Act; enact
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Georgia Arthritis Prevention and Control Act; enact
Sponsor: Benjie Harbin
Repeat offenders; fourth felony offense punishment; change provisions
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Land Conservation; redefine certain terms
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Death penalty cases; Supreme Court; pretrial proceedings; extend review period
Sponsor: David Ralston
Sexual offenders; information to schools on accessing registry; revise certain provisions
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Varnell, City of; change charter provisions
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Massage Therapist; conviction for sexual offense; license suspended for certain time periods; penalties
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Public officers and employees; school board members in bail bond business; modify provisions
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Probationer duties; tolling of probated sentences; clarify provisions
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Juvenile proceedings; graduated sanctions and secure detention for probation violators; provisions
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
State Auditor; website of Dept. of Audits and Accounts; applicable to public information; operation, maintenance; provisions
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Probated or suspended sentences; maximum period of revocation; change provisions
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Drivers' Licenses; provide for notation; post traumatic stress disorder; members of armed services/veterans
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
State Court of DeKalb County; certain fees; change
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Elections; remove references to ballot cards; provisions
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Special liens on personalty; eliminate aircraft liens; provisions
Sponsor: David Knight
Griffin Judicial Circuit; not decrease the county supplements for the superior court judges of that circuit
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Natural Resources, Department of; proposed new or revised flood elevations; require notice
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Education; require school systems to adopt a reporting system for the purpose of determining potential HOPE eligibility
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Zero-Base Budgeting Act; provide for the application
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Firearms; laws concerning carrying of concealed weapons; revise comprehensively
Sponsor: John Douglas
Peace Officers; investigation of an applicant's good moral character; applying for appointment or certification
Sponsor: John Crosby
State Council of Economic Advisors; creation; provide composition, duties, and responsibilities
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Education; mandatory attendance; provisions; require new residents in a local school system to enroll a child within 30 days
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Motor Vehicles; motorized cart; modify definition; change hours of operation; provide local governments decide operators be licensed
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
"Jarett Little Act"; Georgia State Indemnification Fund; payment shall be made to parents/siblings
Sponsor: John Douglas
St. Marys, City of; ad valorem taxes; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Public Utilities; provide regulation of private emergency warning point to multipoint systems by Public Service Commission
Sponsor: John Douglas
Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Law; review of existing regulatory entities to determine the need for change to current reg.
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority; modify certain provisions; membership; community representation
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Legislative Economic Development Council; create
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Public Property; conveyance; 11 counties
Sponsor: John Bulloch
O'Brien, Mr. Mike; recognize
Sponsor: Tim Golden
Morrow, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Service delivery strategies; certain drinking water projects; funding limitation; provide exemption
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
State of Georgia property; certain counties; nonexclusive easements; authorize
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Bibb County; levy excise tax; provide
Sponsor: Jim Cole
LaGrange, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Cedartown, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Quality Basic Education Act; organization of schools, programs, and scheduling; revise certain provisions
Sponsor: David Casas
Cornelia, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Motor carriers; financial responsibility compatible with federal regulations; provisions
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; single administrator for dental services; provisions
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Jonesboro, City of; levy excise tax; provide
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
College Park, City of; levy an excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
East Point, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Whitfield County; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional use for moneys; provide
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Cleveland, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Local Government; municipal corporation may determine when to establish a conservation easement
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Cartersville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Highway employees; death or disability; indemnification; change provisions
Sponsor: Chuck Sims
Henry County; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Macon, City of; levy excise tax; provide
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Bartow County; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Wayne County; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Roger Lane
Georgia Ports Authority; applicability of traffic laws and enforcement by security guards; provisions
Sponsor: R Bryant
Motor vehicle franchise practices; voluntary releases; provisions
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Dexter, town of; municipal corporate limits; change
Sponsor: DuBose Porter
Telecommunications; modernize competition; provisions
Sponsor: John Cox
Hogansville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
College Park, City of; Water and Sewer Authority; create
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Insurance; dispute; material not in English; provisions
Sponsor: Bill Hembree
Income tax; credits for equipment that reduces energy or water usage; provide
Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley
Troup County; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Revenue Bond Law; undertakings include economic tourism development; define
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Magistrate Court of Troup County; provide chief magistrate shall be a full-time position; compensation and qualifications
Sponsor: Seth Harp
General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Court reports; reduce number of reports to distribute; change provisions
Sponsor: Wendell Willard
Montgomery County; Board of Commissioners; terms of office; provide
Sponsor: Greg Morris
Insurance; Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool liable in emergency; provide
Sponsor: Carlton Rogers
Firearms; carrying and possession; change provisions; definitions
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Income tax returns; make contributions for lupus and kidney disease; authorize
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act of 2010; enact
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2009; enact
Sponsor: Steve Davis
Dalton, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Sales and use tax; county and municipal; distribution of proceeds; revise
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Ad valorem tax exemptions; freeport exemptions; revise provisions
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Influenza; revise the definition of "influenza vaccine"
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Hazardous Waste; amend certain definitions; update provisions to make consistent with federal regulations
Sponsor: John Bulloch
County and municipal tax levies; fund domed stadium; revise provisions
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Liberty Tree of Georgia; designate tulip poplaradjacent to Dalton City Hall
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Georgia Ports Authority; comprehensive revisions; provide
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Revenue and tax; define Internal Revenue Code; incorporate federal law
Sponsor: David Knight
State Printing; any state law authorizes a state officer/agency to publish any matter such publication made in printed and electronic format
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Transportation, Dept. of; provide for an Intermodal Division within the department
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Controlled Substances; Schedule I, II, IV, and V; definition of "dangerous drug"; provisions
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; correct errors and omissions
Sponsor: Wendell Willard
Sales and use tax; cap exemption; metropolitan public transportation purposes; provide
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Wildlife; possession of native wild animal killed by motor vehicle; provide exceptions and conditions
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Civil Practice; grounds of exercise; personal jurisdiction over nonresidents involved in domestic relation cases; provisions
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Safety Belts; eliminate certain exceptions to the required use of safety belts
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Bacon County; advisory referendum election; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Cadwell, Town of; provide new charter
Sponsor: DuBose Porter
Talbot County; elections; composition and appointment of board; change
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Baldwin County; ad valorem taxes for county purposes; reduce the age for qualifying for such homestead exemption from 65 to 60 years
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Public Facilities Authority of Telfair County Act; enact
Sponsor: Jay Roberts
Porterdale, City of; provide homestead exemption; municipal purposes
Sponsor: John Douglas
Bremen, City of; provide new charter
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Chattahoochee Hills Country, City of; mayor and council; change the terms; provide for elections
Sponsor: Donzella James
Pickens County Board of Commissioners; create
Sponsor: Tom Graves
White County Building Authority Act; enact
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Tennille, City of; mayor's vote; provide
Sponsor: Mack Jackson
Henry County; require board member to resign if stand for other election; repeal provisions
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Covington Municipal Airport Authority Act; powers, duties, membership
Sponsor: John Douglas
Dunwoody, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Remerton, City of; provide new charter
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Norcross, City of; mayor and councilmembers elected by plurality; provide
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Rabun County; Mountain City; change the terms of future members of the city council and provide future election dates
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
McIntosh County; vehicle registration period; repeal
Sponsor: Roger Lane
Columbus, Municipal Court; change clerk and marshal compensation
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
The Georgia 2020 Transportation Act; enact
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Gray, Town of; powers of mayor; provide
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Liberty County Industrial Authority; members vote by phone; provide
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Towns County; educational purposes; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Rabun County; Mountain City; annex certain territory to the city and change corporate limits of city
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Turner County; create a board of elections and registration; provide for powers and duties; definitions; composition
Sponsor: John Crosby
Hiawassee, City of; municipal purposes; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Gilmer County; Magistrate Court clerk; appointed by chief magistrate; provide
Sponsor: David Ralston
Temple, City of; provide new charter
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Coolidge, City of; create new charter
Sponsor: Mike Keown
Lumpkin County, Magistrate Court of; appoint clerk; provide
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Spalding County; homestead exemption; qualifying income level; increase
Sponsor: David Knight
Wayne County Industrial Development Authority; number of board directors; increase
Sponsor: Roger Lane
Pierce County Board of Commissioners; office of county manager; create
Sponsor: Mark Williams
Turner County; board of elections and registration; create
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Waco, City of; provide new charter
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Occupation taxes; county provide electronic information to Department of Revenue; provisions
Sponsor: R Bryant
Arcade, Town of; city council members; staggered terms of office; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Lee County, Magistrate Court; increase law library fee; authorize
Sponsor: Bob Hanner
Chattahoochee Hills, City of; increase the homestead exemption ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; residents 65 years of age or older
Sponsor: Donzella James
Gainesville, City of; ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame; abolish; disposition of property
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Maysville, City of; provide new charter
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Henry County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Byron, City of; corporate city limits; change
Sponsor: Anthony Sellier
Sasser, Town of; Terrell County; provide new charter
Sponsor: Bob Hanner
Practice of architecture; projects within structures; clarify
Sponsor: Henry Howard
Lee County; provide the chief Magistrate shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court
Sponsor: John Crosby
Norcross, City of; mayor and city councilmembers; change terms
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
DeKalb County Ad Valorem Taxes; extend exemption for another five-year period
Sponsor: Dan Weber
Putnam County; board of elections and registration; create
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Water; examine practices, programs, policies; develop programs for voluntary water conservation; reports of measurable progress
Sponsor: John Bulloch
2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians; Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; create
Sponsor: R Bryant
Kingsland, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Ringgold, City of; corporate city limits; extend
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Kingsland, City of; corporate city limits; change
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Broxton, City of; city attorney and municipal court judge qualifications; provide
Sponsor: Chuck Sims
Clayton County Civil Service Act; review and appeal decisions; change provisions
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Berrien County; office of elected county surveyor; abolish
Sponsor: Penny Houston
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Lavonia, City of; corporate city limits; change and extend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Chamblee, City of; corporate city limits; change
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Roswell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport Authority; remove Calhoun County
Sponsor: Gerald Greene
Pooler, City of; mayor and councilmembers; four-year terms; provide
Sponsor: Burke Day
Catoosa County; board of utilities commissioners election; provide
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Roswell, City of; office of mayor not held more than three terms; provide
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Decatur, City of; authorize all redevelopment/other powers; provide a referendum
Sponsor: David Adelman
Savannah, City of; Chatham County; board of education members; add qualifications
Sponsor: R Bryant
Leary, City of; provide new charter
Sponsor: Gerald Greene
Royston, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; homestead exemption
Sponsor: Alan Powell
Haralson, City of; mayor and councilmembers; stagger terms
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Holly Springs, City of; councilmembers elected from designated posts; provide
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Bryan County; Board of Commissioners prescribe time, place, and dates for meetings; provide
Sponsor: Robert Lane
Fannin County; Magistrate Court clerk; appointed by chief magistrate; provide
Sponsor: David Ralston
Clinch County; composition and election of governing authority; change
Sponsor: Jay Shaw
Clarkston, City of; election and powers of the mayor; provide
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Dawson County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Reunification of family; additional case plan and permanency plan requirements; provisions
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Ad valorem tax; returns of taxable real property; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
LaGrange, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Hogansville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Troup County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Mountain Park, City of; number of councilmen; change provisions
Sponsor: Sean Jerguson
Education; unlawful disruption of/interference; operation of public schools or public school buses; revise provisions
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Wills, Trusts, Estate; provide for construction of wills/trust instruments referring to federal estate; provide for judicial construction of such wills
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Alcovy, Atlanta, and Brunswick judicial circuits; dates of terms; change
Sponsor: Roger Lane
County law libraries; payment of certain funds into county general fund; provisions
Sponsor: Rich Golick
DeKalb County; district services; change definition
Sponsor: Simone Bell
Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Commercial code; Uniform Commercial Code; conforming amendments; adopt
Sponsor: Mike Glanton
Georgia Voluntary Remediation Program Act; define certain terms; provide for power/duties of Environmental Protection Div. director
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Public property; writing off small amounts due to state; provisions
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Clayton County; become participant in MARTA; hold nonbinding referendum
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Juvenile Proceedings; zero tolerance policy on weapons in schools; change provisions
Sponsor: Tim Golden
Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises (SAFE) Act; enact
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Local Boards of Education; election; revise provisions
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Controlled substances; add synthetic cannabinoids to Schedule I list; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Retirement and pensions; comply with federal law; amend certain provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Buildings; no building code require fire sprinklers in single-family dwelling; provide
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame Authority; reconstitute the governance; provide for new governing body for authority and its members
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
State government; replacement permits, licenses, and identification cards; provisions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Service delivery regions; applicability of regions; revise a provision
Sponsor: John Cox
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; disability benefits; provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
LCPC Seth Sharp Memorial Intersection; Bartow County; dedicate
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Private Detective Businesses; authorize security guards/detectives to obtain individual licensure for employment
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
"Advanced Broadband Collocation Act"; provide procedures; modification/collocation of wireless communication facilities
Sponsor: Don Balfour
CSA Army of Tennessee Highway; dedicate
Sponsor: John Bulloch
HOPE; provide person shall be legal Georgia resident to be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Public Roads; further declare authority of counties/municipalities to remove roads from their systems when removal is in best public interest
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Little's Ferry/George F. Green Memorial Bridge; Hancock and Putnam Counties; dedicate
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Parks; Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; abolish; provide successor
Sponsor: Jay Roberts
Income taxes; levy or collection of local income taxes; prohibit
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Quality Basic Education Act; expenditures, class size, additional days, salary; temporarily suspend
Sponsor: David Casas
Insurance; time periods and eligibility for continuation coverage; revise
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Sexual offenders; classification; change and enact provisions
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Commerce/Trade; prohibit pricing practices during an abnormal market disruption; petroleum products; define terms
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Georgia Youth Conservation Corps; creation and purposes of the corps; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act; enact
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Professions/Businesses; clarify applications submitted in prescribed form not necessarily written document; provisions
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Ga Environmental Facilities Authority; water supply division; authority to make loans/grants to local governments; expansion of existing reservoirs
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Public disclosure exemption; certain graphic image photographs; provisions
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Planning and Budget, Office of; record of user fees collected; provide for publication
Sponsor: Benjie Harbin
Boating Safety Zones; prohibit operation of certain vessels on Lake Sinclair
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Child abuse reports; access to records; solicitors-general; authorize
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Quality Basic Education Act; capital outlay funds; provisions
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Governor; require tax expenditure reviews as part of budget report; provide for definition
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Labor and industrial relations; Georgia Workforce Investment Board; create
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; clarify the authority of the council to impose administrative fees
Sponsor: John Crosby
State Financing and Investment Commission; powers to meet requirements; provide
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Special license plates; Zoo Atlanta; provide
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Gender discrimination; Department of Education; annual gender equality reporting; remove requirements
Sponsor: David Casas
Budget/Financial Affairs; Revenue Shortfall Reserve; not exceed 15 percent of previous year's net revenue for any fiscal year
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Health; provide that priority list of persons authorized to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Industrialized buildings; comply with local ordinances and resolutions; provisions
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Buildings; pre-owned manufactured homes; provide Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate standards
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Drivers' licenses; fees for temporary licenses or identification cards; change
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Funston, City of; election and terms of mayor and councilmembers; provide
Sponsor: Jay Powell
Alma, City of; change certain charter provisions
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Dade County Water and Sewer Authority; composition; provide
Sponsor: Martin Scott
Dahlonega, City of, in the County of Lumpkin; special elections; provide
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Lilburn, City of; change the corporate limits of the city
Sponsor: Steve Henson
Colquitt County Family Connection Collaborative on Children and Families; change membership
Sponsor: Penny Houston
Owners of real property; industrial areas; remove property - CA
Sponsor: R Bryant
Transportation Department; multiyear construction agreements-CA
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Enforcement of contracts; restrict competition; provisions - CA
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Transportation, Dept. of; urged to seek waiver from Federal Highway Administration to allow retail developments along interstate highway
Sponsor: William Jackson
Local government; development authorities; clarify certain terms
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Georgia Trauma Trust Fund; impose a charge on certain motor vehicle registrations; transferred to state treasury for purpose of funding-CA
Sponsor: David Adelman
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Governmental Energy Efficiency; authorize obligations of the state; vendors guarantee realization of specified savings to improvements-CA
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Hambie, Chris; Mr. Sophomore South 2010; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Clayton County's Observation of National Day of Prayer; recognize May 6
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
State Awarded Contracts; recognize the importance of providing equal access, opportunity, and treatment of African Americans and minorities
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Hall, Dr. James; Enlyfe New Direction Alliance and Ministries; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Giles, Misty; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Income tax; taxable income not include certain health plan premiums; provide
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Tax Amnesty Program Act; additional amnesty periods; provisions
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Breastfeeding Awareness Month; recognize May
Sponsor: Donzella James
Love, Walter Barrow; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Green, Jr., Rev. Dr. Lloyd; congratulate
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
Georgia State University College of Law Moot Court Team; commend
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Rehabilitation Services, Division of; transfer to Department of Community Affairs; repeal certain provisions
Sponsor: Jon Burns
International Dance Commission; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Olens, Mr. Sam; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Augusta-Richmond County; form youth advisory council; encourage
Sponsor: Gloria Frazier
Family Promise, Inc.; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Johnson, Mr. Frank; commend
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Williams, Ms. Jennifer; contributions to education; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Revenue and taxation; comprehensive revision of provisions; provide
Sponsor: David Knight
Lithonia Senior Center; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Lambert, Mrs. Christine; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Teague, Ryan; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Insurance; group life policy coverage; remove participation requirement
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Wallace, Sr., Mr. Lorenzo; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Community Health, Department of; require Medicaid home pilot projects; urge
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Wright, Lauren; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
McAfee, Mr. Jim; commend
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Wilson, Mrs. Beth; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Pellom, Ms. Renee; commend
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Rosenbaum, Rabbi Kalmen M.; commend
Sponsor: Mike Jacobs
Jackson, LeDasha; Miss Junior South 2010; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Honor Flight of Northwest Georgia; Georgia's World War II veterans; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Jenkins-Miller, Minnie; retirement; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Georgia Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act; not recognize foreign judgments in defamation actions
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Pittman, Eva; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Income tax; property donations for public parks; provide tax credit
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Pillsbury, John; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Davis, LUTCF, Mr. W. Barry; commend
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Faith and Clergy Commission; Board of Directors; commend
Sponsor: Randal Mangham
Bearup, MacKenzie; recognize
Sponsor: Renee Unterman
Brewington, Sheila; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
R-Jabs Wings; third anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Rasmussen, Christian Hay; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Toney, Apostle Sylvia J.; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Walraven, Mrs. Brenda Wheeler; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Lively, Sarah Kaye; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Yahm, Camille; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Rockdale County Democratic Party; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Schrimpf, Chris; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Solicitors-general; act during pendency of vacancy in office; provide
Sponsor: Mike Jacobs
Bourdeaux, Dr. Carolyn J.; recognize
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Scott, Jennifer; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Love, Francis McIntire; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Sanders, Ned M.; commend
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Hamilton, Chief Warrant Officer Five Reginald "Rick"; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Joyner, Alana; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Rollins, Reverend Beverly; 24 years of service; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Narvie J. Harris Traditional Theme School; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
U.S Department of the Treasury; urged to shred all old $100.00 bills when new bills are brought into circulation
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Hart, Ms. Carolyn Lee; retirement; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Scanlan, Collin; recognize
Sponsor: Renee Unterman
Greene, Honorable Deborah S.; recognize
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
40th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress; commend
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Byrne, Babe Atkins; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; homestead exemption
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Austin Taylor, Sr., Day in Georgia; designate
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Georgia Coordinating Council for Rural and Human Services Transportation; establish
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Controlled substances; add certain drugs to Schedule V list; provisions
Sponsor: Pam Stephenson
Stonecypher, Mrs. Betty Herron; condolences
Sponsor: John Douglas
Alvarez, Mr. Francisco "Perry", Jr.; Alfredo's Italian Restaurant; commend
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Teilhet, Representative Rob; service to Georgia House of Representatives; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Carpenter, Mr. G. David; recognize
Sponsor: Ross Tolleson
Insurance; no state health care plan offer abortion coverage; provide
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Education; establish the PROMISE III teacher's scholarship; provide for eligibility requirements
Sponsor: Dan Weber
Klein, Miranda; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Huckaby; Justin Terrell; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Georgia StopMeth Log; establish; electronically recording the identity; provide statement of purpose; definitions; misdemeanor penalty
Sponsor: David Adelman
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2010
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Shankle, Richard; Mr. Junior South 2010; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Jacobs, Garrett Michael; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Gandy, Winshanai; commend
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Back to School Jam in South Fulton County; commend
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Hightower, Vateria Unique; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Hendrix, Mrs. Georgianna S.; commend
Sponsor: Howard Mosby
Parks, Michelle; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Peoples, Ms. Dottie; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Hill, Ladavion Dapree; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Stofko, Molly; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Thomas, Dr. Donald R.; commend
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Campbell, Emily; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Bennett, Rajaan Jhakari; condolences
Sponsor: Terry Johnson
Walker, Deacon DeWayne; condolences
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Heard, Josh; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Minton, Ms. Joan; retirement; commend
Sponsor: Culver Kidd
Tempel, Barbara; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Carter, Jr.; Officer James Franklin; condolences
Sponsor: John Douglas
Johnson, Joe; Atlanta Hawks; commend
Sponsor: Roger Bruce
Hunstein, Carol; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
McDonald, Mary Lou; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Bramblett, Mrs. Kelly; contributions to education; commend
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Morse, William Richard; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Controlled Substances; establishment of a program; monitoring of prescribing/dispensing Schedule II, III, IV, or V
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Sawhill, Caroline Kimbrell; birth; celebrate
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Hosey, Mr. Ashley B.; commend
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Cook, Mr. Albert "Al" Milton; condolences
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Bouris, Margery; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Pretrial intervention and diversion programs; administration fees; increase
Sponsor: Kevin Levitas
Connelly, Robert Alexander; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Old South Restaurant in Rossville, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
State Board of Technical and Adult Education; encourage to initiate programs in ecological job training
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Polk County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; homestead exemption
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Kahn, Adam Nathan; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
On the Ground News; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Roberts, Mr. Roy; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Johnson, Gail McGill; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Beasley, Mr. G. Duke; 88th birthday; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Kirkland, Mr. Zene William; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Stepat, IV, Fredrick "Fritz"; commend
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Holcombe, Mr. Ed; commend
Sponsor: Culver Kidd
Revenue and taxation; administrative garnishment; comprehensive revisions
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Women's Health week; recognize May 9-15, 2010
Sponsor: Renee Unterman
Simmons, John Jeffrey; commend
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Mebane, Rena; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Curtis, Ms. Eloise Kay; commend
Sponsor: Henry Howard
DeKalb County Board of Education & DeKalb County Board of Commissioners; commend
Sponsor: Billy Mitchell
Currington, Mr. Billy; commend
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Long, Jr., Deacon Ralph; condolences
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
Cleghorn, Teresa; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Collins, Mr. Elmo; condolences
Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler
Torah Day School of Atlanta; commend
Sponsor: Mike Jacobs
Riley, Cidney A.; Miss Sophomore South 2010; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
McIntyre, Mr. Secedrick L.; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Otubushin, Mama Omo Oba Bernice Olusola Onabanjo Nee; condolences
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Grogan, Mrs. Ruth Lemacke; condolences
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Charles, Reverend Gary Wayne; outstanding ministry; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Power Soccer sport; North Georgia Screamin' Eagles; commend
Sponsor: Doug Collins
White, Joyce; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Hames, Ben; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Smith, David; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; recognize
Sponsor: Renee Unterman
Stonecypher, Mrs. Betty Herron; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Hills, Tommy; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Brantley, Bert; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Green, Ms. Ivy J.; service to State of Georgia; commend
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Stiggers, Marlene C.; commend
Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler
Carter, Reverend C.L.; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Rules of the Road; allow races on county/municipal roads when sanctioned by the local governing authority/ road is closed to traffic
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
O'Callaghan, Ben Lacy, III; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Wilson, Elizabeth; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Porter, Representative DuBose; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Downer-McKinney, Denise; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Miller, Jannine; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Insurance; federal health care plans not offer abortion coverage; provide
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Moody, Sydne; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Robson, Jessica; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Clark, Kevin; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Johnson, Brandi; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Mantella, Mr. Tino; commend
Sponsor: Charles Martin
Lientz, Jim; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Sanders, Ned M.; commend
Sponsor: Cecil Staton
Mattison, Mr. and Mrs.; Toccoa Life; commend
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Jones, Joyce Bowen; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Burnham, Mrs. Leigha; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Barnett, Mr. Luke Isaiah; condolences
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
City of Port Wentworth; named Purple Heart City; congratulate
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
State of Dade Heritage Festival; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Dawson, Mr. Wendell T.; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Magelund, Corinna; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Roberts, Pete; the late Mary Lee Roberts; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Taylor, Mr. William Wesley; commend
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Leonard, Joseph; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Health and morals; wireless telephone sales to persons under 18; prohibit
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Murray, Timothy John; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Mulligan, Pat; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Zumbro, Caitlin; Miss South 2010; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Drivers' License; instructional permit reported stolen or forged; department shall issue a replacement permit with a new number
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Downs, Rollin; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Blumer, Frederick Tanner, Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Roberts, Caroline; commend
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Conyers First United Methodist Church in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Narvie J. Harris Traditional Theme School; principals; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Strickland, Jr., Mr. George W. "Jack"; condolences
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Schley-Ritchie, Addison Dorsett; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Wilson, Pat; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Hames, Erin; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Tartt, Dr. Fannie H.; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Georgia Great Steak Cook-off; Jeff Davis County; recognize
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Hunnicutt, Pam; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
United States Congress; designate Mountaintown area as National Wilderness area; urge
Sponsor: David Ralston
Greenway, Rhonda; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Cox, Devin Hawkins; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Beasley, Mr. Carl Porter; 30 years of service; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Georgia Tourism and Community Development Act for Natural and Cultural Resources; enact
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Wells, Karen Anita; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
McCauley, Sarah; commend
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Moody, Honorable Dan; recognize
Sponsor: George Hooks
Peterson, Nels; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Jackson, Ms. Jo Ann; retirement; commend
Sponsor: Penny Houston
DeLargy, Dr. Paul; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Education; Professional Standards Commission; criminal background checks; provisions
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Campbell, Dr. Wilburn A., Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Winfred Dukes
Eckert, Mr. Michael J.; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Romeo, Miss Maggie Sue; congratulate
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Georgia Packaged Food Origin Labeling Act; enact
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Collins, Lauren; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Senate Quality in Early Care and Learning Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Bridgeman, Mrs. Marcelle Clark; recognize
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Canalis, Ms. Janda Kaye; contributions to education; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Riley, Robert Harris; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Palmer, Ian Donlaw; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Bernhard, Kristin; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Erassa, Kirubel; commend
Sponsor: Len Walker
Dooley; Mrs. Kelly; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; recognize
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Robinson, Mr. Gerard; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Dancu, Eric Finlayson; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Baxter, Matt; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Smith, Mrs. Francis Colclough and Mrs. Marjorie Robie Smith; condolences
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Delta Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler
Ga.'s Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide; April 24, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Teilhet
Devereux United Methodist Church; 100th anniversary of sanctuary; commend
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Denson, Thornton John; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Grier, Mr. Arthur; condolences
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
Clopton, Ms. Deborah Denise; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Smith, Representative Bob; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Stockbridge, City of; councilmember elections; advisory referendum; provide
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Williams, Mr. Phillip Lee; Georgia Writers Hall of Fame induction; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Cochran, Mr. Tom; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Flight of Northwest Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Kiney, Mr. Thomas Joseph; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Vassil, Andrew; recognize
Sponsor: Renee Unterman
Holcombe, Ed; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Summerbell, Martha Bryant; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Glanville, Evan Victor; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Robinson, Gwen; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Horford, Al; Atlanta Hawks; commend
Sponsor: Roger Bruce
Ezonnaebi, Pastor Beatrice; honoring
Sponsor: Donzella James
VanderMeer, David A.; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Morgan, Michael; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Barrett, Lonice C.; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Callaway, Eric; Mr. South 2010; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Heckel-Jones, Cedric A.C.; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Napier, Lindsey; commend
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Trolander, Kerem; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Cole, Honorable James "Jim" Malcolm, III; commend
Sponsor: David Knight
White, A.J.; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
White, Reverend Henry; commend
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Myers, Elaine; commend
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Wickersham, Dr. Mary Eleanor; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Hill, Mr. Nipton "Nip" Nelson; condolences
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
Hoang, Phuong Mai; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Blackburn, Mr. Andy; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
McHugh, Chris; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Correll, Mr. A.D. "Pete"; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
U.S. Congress, Health/Human Services; urged to ignore recent guidelines for breast cancer screenings; Preventive Services Task Force
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
U.S. Congress; urged to require U.S. Census Bureau to provide a fair, accurate, and unbiased actual count of the population
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Israel; defense against Gaza Strip terrorism; solidarity
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
President and U.S. Congress; urged to secure borders and reject demands; 1986 legalization program for illegal aliens
Sponsor: John Douglas
Truth in Testimony Act; require an oath for purposes of presenting certain evidence to committee/subcommittee of General Assembly
Sponsor: Ed Tarver
Capitol Art Standards Commission; urged to accept a replacement plaque for installation on the sculpture, Expelled Because of their Color
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Morgart, Gail; commend and invite to the House
Sponsor: Ron Dodson
Caves, Mrs. Diane; condolences
Sponsor: Nan Orrock
Controlled Substances; add synthetic cannabinoids; "synthetic marijuana" or "K2" to Schedule I controlled substances list
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Collins, Rev. Cheryl R.; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Shanor, Richard McRae; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Georgia Transportation Dept; urged to provide equal access, opportunity, and treatment of African Americans
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Education Improvement Districts; provide creation and comprehensive regulation -CA
Sponsor: David Adelman
Richt, Coach Mark; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: David Ralston
U.S Congress/Georgia State Agencies; urged to increase nutritional quality and options provided to students through school meals
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Kinney, Mr. Christopher Allen; commend
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Citizens Bank of Swainsboro 2009-2010 Student Advisory Board; commend
Sponsor: Butch Parrish
Marcus, Reverend Dr. Kenneth E.; commend
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Georgia School Boards Association; urged to take lead in recommending legislation; address local school board governance issues
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Ferrell, Ms. Sandra; commend
Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; recognize growing incidence
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Central-Carroll High School Marching Band; commend
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Joint Cherokee County Transportation Study and Planning Commission; create
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Woods, Reverend Robert H., Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Swilley, Bishop Jim; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Sewell, Robert Sheffield; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Petite, Mr. Thomas David; recognize
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Tinnon, David Scott; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Georgia Department of Community Health; urged to require patient centered medical home pilot projects
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Georgia Department of Transportation; urged to require all future public and private projects to use advanced communication
Sponsor: John Douglas
Education; provide for enrollment counts for students in certain dual enrollment programs
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Kagame, Honorable H.E. Paul; commend
Sponsor: John Cox
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project; SR 411
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Cox, Bobby; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Carl Vinson Institute of Government; commend
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
U.S. President/Congress; urged to continue funding public transportation for elderly and disabled residents of Georgia
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Shields, Devin; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Price, Ms. Mattie P.; commend
Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser
Owens, Master Sergeant Charles Homer; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Leavell, Mrs. Sandra Tookes; honoring
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Georgia Department of Transportation; urged to designate Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Sherman, Christopher Scott; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
New, Brittany; commend
Sponsor: Martin Scott
Norcross High School girls basketball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: David Casas
Community Health, Department of; educate public on disposal of home-generated medical sharps; urge
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Gross, Mrs. Sallie Mae; 80th birthday; celebrate
Sponsor: Mack Jackson
Thomas, Alexander Carl; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Stallworth, Ms. Catherine; commend
Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser
Height, Ms. Dorothy Irene; condolences
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Wilkins, Robert Michael; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Webb, Yates Christopher; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Nigerian Ministries Fellowship; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Offutt, Matthew Philip; condolences
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Sino-American 1+2+1 Dual Degree Program; commend
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Strickland, Cedric Jeremy; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Bennett, Mrs. Olivia; commend
Sponsor: Tommy Smith
Governmental/Industry Efforts; urged to increase the availability and use of alternative fuels
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Melvin, Mr. Michael; recognize
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Epiphany Lutheran Church in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Norcross H.S.; GHSA Class AAAAA One-Act Play Champs; commend & invite to House
Sponsor: David Casas
Hamilton, Ms. Susan Saleska; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Lindbergh, Mr. Erik R.; commend
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Jackson, Ms. Luvenia Wright; commend
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Hudalla, Mr. Ray; commend
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Reese, Mr. J.T., Jr.; condolences
Sponsor: Bobby Reese
Parks, Ms. Bernice; commend
Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser
Georgia Transportation Dept.; urged to prioritize a certain project; SR 151 state highway
Sponsor: William Jackson
Everson, Ms. Danielle V.; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Seay, Honorable Valencia; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Tutu, Dr. Solomon Desmond; condolences
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; not prohibit Atlantic Ocean bottom fishing; urge
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Life Church in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Furtick, Henry; commend
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Tollett, Ms. Tara; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Finch, Mrs. Kate; commend
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Morgart, Gail; commend
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
LeClair, Dr. Bruce Merrill; commend
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
McElhaney, Mr. Kevin; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Beasley, Mrs. Ardena; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
International Campaign for Victory Over Violence Day; April 27, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Austin, Ms. Brittany; commend
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Transportation, Dept. of; use available resources to mitigate the traffic gridlock around Atlanta Motor Speedway
Sponsor: John Douglas
Retirement; no person who becomes tax commissioner; on/after July 1, 2010; membership in Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Juvenile Proceedings; clarify provisions to juveniles receiving credit for time served
Sponsor: John Crosby
John Marshall Law School; faculty; students; staff; board chairman; commend
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Carter, Officer James Franklin, Jr.; condolences
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Georgia Law Enforcement Command College; founders; establishment; recognize
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project; intersection at Belfast Siding Road and I-95
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project; SR 56
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Chapman, Mr. Al; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Fulton County Multi-Jurisdictional Burglary Task Force; urging all cities in Fulton County to participate in important coalition
Sponsor: Donzella James
Chastain, Mr. Kenneth; condolences
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Shoal Creek Baptist Church; 175th anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Burnette, Mr. William Herbert "Billy", Jr.; condolences
Sponsor: David Ralston
U.S. President; urged to pardon three Navy SEALs facing court martial proceedings
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Royster, Ms. Gloria Jean; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Keen, Honorable Jerry; retirement from House of Representatives; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Mendum, Ms. Reita; commend
Sponsor: Jan Jones
Oasis of Hope Church of God in Conyers, Georgia; congregation; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Tucker High School's Habitat for Humanity Chapter; commend
Sponsor: Kevin Levitas
Doraville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Schopfer, Mr. Frank Henry; commend
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
LISTA Hispanic Empowerment Month; April, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Secretary of State, Board of Regents; urged to work together to explore future of Georgia Capitol Museum
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Bandy, Mr. Ryan; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
2010 inaugural class of Leadership Columbia County; commend
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Amity Lodge #731 of the Free and Accepted Masons; commend
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Sickler, Katie; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Mikszan, Laura; World Campus Day; May 15, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Secretary of State and Board of Regents; Georgia Capitol and State Museums; urge
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Georgia Southern University Center for Addiction and Recovery; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Women's Health Week; May 9-15, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project; SR 140
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Hamilton, Ms. Susan Saleska; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Cundey, Rachael; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
House Study Committee on Reducing Poverty and Increasing Economic Security; create
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Hooks, Mr. Benjamin Lawson; condolences
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Burt, Mr. Howard J.; condolences
Sponsor: David Ralston
Congress; urged to enact a single-subject rule for federal legislation
Sponsor: Don Balfour
U.S. Dept. of Interior, Mineral Mgmt. Service; urged to include all outer continental shelf planning areas in proposed five-year plan
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project; SR 17
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Presidential Preference Primary; establish candidate qualifications; provide
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Transportation, Department of; urged to prioritize a certain project; Windsor Spring Road
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
St. Pius X Catholic Church in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate developmental accounts; provisions
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Albany, City of; Dougherty County; creation of the consolidated government of Albany-Dougherty County; provide for status, boundaries, and powers
Sponsor: Freddie Sims
Mixon, Mrs. Eunice Lastinger; recognize
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Transportation, Department of; urged to place appropriate signage for Meadow Garden
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Penley, Mr. Steve; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Proceedings; provide for certain children found incompetent to stand trial
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Smyrna Presbyterian Church in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Lowndes County; Board of Commissioners; provide
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Adams, Marquitis; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
House Adult Mental Health and Disability Facilities Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Buice, Dr. Ralph L.; condolences
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Caves, Mrs. Diane; condolences
Sponsor: Simone Bell
Seay, Mr. Wayne; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Ash, Mr. Robert L. "Bob", Jr.; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Waters, Donna; commend
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Allen, Kimberly Anne; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Gallego, Francis Bonnevie; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Howard, Mr. Mike; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Insurance; authorize insurers to offer individual medical/surgical health insurance that have been approved for issuance in selected states
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Johnson, Mr. Woody; recognize
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Brumlow, Mrs. Jeanne Sims; condolences
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Hatfield, Chief G.B.; commend
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Hardaway High School Academic Decathlon Team; commend
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
Ga. farmers; challenge agri. organizations to promote sustainability; commend
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Georgia Young Republican 2013 Committee; recognize
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Lundy, Dr. Douglas W.; commend
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Irvin, Commissioner Tommy; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Massey, Mr. Chandler; commend
Sponsor: Robert Lane
Temporary Administrative Assistants; 2010; House of Representatives; commend
Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley
House Interns; 2010; Regular Session; commend
Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley
Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; guaranteed educational loans; provide
Sponsor: Bill Hembree
2009-2010 Eagle Scout Class of Troop 1011 in Cherokee, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Johns Creek, City of; maximum ad valorem tax levied by city; change provisions
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Inman, Miss Victoria; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Bryant, Mrs. Harriett; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Nelson, Joseph D.; commend
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Hinesville, City of; limit compensation increases for mayor and councilmembers; provide
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Lane, Honorable Bob; commend
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Georgia Composite Medical Board; urged to promulgate regulations
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
National Day of Prayer; urging the appellate courts to uphold its constitutionality
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Goldman, Matthew David; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Kraemer, Alexander William; recognize
Sponsor: Dan Moody
Romeo, Maggie Sue; her family; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Jan Jones
Greens, Lee & Gordon; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Baxley, Mr. Ken; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Samuel, Ms. Dorestine "Ms. Dee"; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Transportation, Department of; enter into multiyear contracts; authorize
Sponsor: Jay Roberts
Georgia's Power Lineman; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Dunn, Rev. Alice Elam; condolences
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Joe Mack Wilson Park in Marietta; recognize
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Community Achievement Center Day; recognize June 5, 2010
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Scoggins, Mr. William H. "Bill"; condolences
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Howell, Mr. George Leslie; condolences
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Schaefer, Senator Nancy; condolences
Sponsor: Bobby Reese
House Study Committee on Hotel-Motel Tax; create
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Duncan, First Sergeant Earl; commend
Sponsor: Howard Maxwell
Joint Cherokee County Transportation Study and Planning Commission; create
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Sjoquist, Dr. David L.; recognize
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Electronic tracking device; location of person without consent; prohibit
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Ashmon, Jr., Mr. Freddie; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Africa Union Day at the state capitol; May 25, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Johnson, Nichole; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
Reineck, Nathan Daniel; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Prodigal Sons and Daughters Ministries, Inc.; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Columbia High School Lady Eagles Basketball Team; congratulate
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
McGlade, Patrick; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Burrus, Ms. Kandi; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Gabianelli, Eugene Joseph; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
St. Marys Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; two additional members; provide
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Allstate Corporation; Mr. Thomas J. Wilson; commend
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Oyinlola, Honorable Olagunsoye; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Brown, Mr. Michael; commend
Sponsor: R Bryant
Do, Holy; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
Howard, Honorable Pierre; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Hunstein, Justice Carol W.; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Crime Victims' Rights Week at the state capitol; April 18-24, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: David Ralston
Colquitt, Mr. James A. "Jimmy"; condolences
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Stewart, Cason A.; recognize
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Fristoe, Jamie Stephen, Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Stone Mountain/Lithonia Graduate Chapter
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
Colson, Mary Katherine; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Fluellen, Mr. Calvin LeOliver; condolences
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Barker, Trevor Allan; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Robertson, Ethan Burns; commend
Sponsor: Bobby Reese
Barnes, Mr. John; commend
Sponsor: Terry England
Jaudon, Ms. Patricia; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Carpenter, Mr. G. David; commend
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Frame, Jennifer; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
Terrell Academy Lady Eagles softball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Bob Hanner
Terrell Academy football team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Bob Hanner
DeKalb County Boards of Education and Commissioners; after school activities; provide
Sponsor: Billy Mitchell
Morris, Derrielle; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Bob Hanner
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Bryant, Mr. Tony; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
U.S. Navy; urged to rescind its decision to name a ship after the late Rep. John Murtha
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Webb-Walker, Mrs. Sandra Jo; condolences
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Clayton County Board of Commissioners; urged to rescind its decision to discontinue C-Tran bus service
Sponsor: Emanuel Jones
Health Departments; support system for Georgians with Disabilities; submit plan; request
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Mikell, Honorable Charles B.; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Snyder, Mr. Robert "Bob"; commend
Sponsor: John Cox
Northeast Georgia Medical Center; commend
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Axmann, Sarah; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee; issue all-Hispanic 65th Infantry Regiment stamp; urge
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority; membership; modify provisions
Sponsor: Roger Bruce
Alderman, Honorable Barton; commend
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Leavell, Mrs. Sandra Tookes; 50th birthday; celebrate
Sponsor: Earnest Williams
Crosspoint Christian Church; Haitian Christian Mission; recognize
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Columbia High School Eagles Basketball Team; recognize
Sponsor: Ronald Ramsey
South Fulton County's Observation of National Day of Prayer; recognize May 6
Sponsor: Donzella James
Crimes and Offenses; specify certain acts that constitute criminal abortion
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
National Day of Prayer; recognize
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Landtroop, Mark; commend
Sponsor: Lee Thompson
Oliver, Mr. Phillip James; condolences
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
United States Department of Education; financial support for Hispanic students; urge
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
DuBois, Louise Reswayne'; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Sheriff Charles W. Bryant Highway; Cook County; dedicate
Sponsor: Penny Houston
Public Roads; provide for regulation of oversize and overweight loads on streets or highway
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Jones, Mrs. Elizabeth Morris; condolences
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Columbus High School Academic Decathlon Team; commend
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
Phillips, Dr. Rogsbert F.; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Cates, Mr. Paul; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
U.S. Congress; urging not to enact a value added tax
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
King, Mr. Ross; new position; congratulate
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Cowart, Mr. Travis; commend
Sponsor: Ann Purcell
Morgan, J. Tom; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Major, Kimberly Michelle; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Taylor, Samuel John; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Dye, Mr. Jerry B.; commend
Sponsor: Henry Howard
March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day; March 23, 2010; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
National Day of Prayer; May 6, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: David Ralston
Ad valorem tax; notice of changes in taxpayers' returns; change provisions
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Seegar, Lisa; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
United States Department of Defense, Congress, and administration; continue Yucca Mountain development; urge
Sponsor: Gloria Frazier
Sunset revisions; repeal automatic expiration; provisions
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Daughtry, William; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Local Government; newly created municipalities; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Dan Weber
Wells, Master Sergeant Lewis H., Jr.; condolences
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Meadors, Coach Marynell; 2009 WNBA Coach of the Year; commend & invite to House
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Ad valorem tax; modernization and revisions of certain provisions; provide
Sponsor: Matthew Ramsey
Rees, Cheryl; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Joint Georgia State Fire Services Study Committee; create
Sponsor: John Douglas
Appraisers; prohibit persons who are serving/have served a member of county board of tax assessors from serving as employee of the board
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Brown, Mr. Michael; Savannah City Manager; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: R Bryant
Seib, Matthew Tyler; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce; commend
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Driving Permits; allow issuance of a limited driving permit; person convicted of driving under the influence subject to certain conditions
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Dauphinee, Dustin Graham; condolences
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Mount Calvary Baptist Church; recognize
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Bingo games; limits on amounts of prizes; remove
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Penland, Joel Lee; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
State Properties Commission; Board of Regents; multiyear rental agreements-CA
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Alpha Chi Lambda & the Eta Alpha Chap. of Alpha Phi Alpha Frat., Inc.; commend
Sponsor: Henry Howard
Sales and use tax; sales price; change definition
Sponsor: Ellis Black
European Union; Europe Day; May 9, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Allen, Regina; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Truth in Music Advertising Act; prohibition against the advertising/conducting of certain live musical performances
Sponsor: John Crosby
Medicaid Care Management Organization Legislative Oversight Committee; create
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Family Promise of NewRock; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Harsh, Nathan; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Sanderson, Darayl; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Scott, Chole Adele; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Ector, Mrs. Claretha Smithers; commend
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Georgia Boxing Association; recognized as a governing body for amateur boxing, wrestling, and martial arts
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Rush, Tina; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
State Properties Commission; provide authority to enter into multiyear lease agreements
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Alcoholic Beverages; counties/municipalities with approval; prohibition against sale on the premises with 100 yards of any local housing authority
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Columbia High School's Boys and Girls Basketball Teams; congratulate
Sponsor: Emanuel Jones
Adams, Nicholas Anthony; recognize
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Bevens, Stacie Elizabeth; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Day, Honorable Burke; Retirement; Georgia House of Representatives; recognize
Sponsor: R Bryant
Bradshaw, Benjamin Tyler; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Jeris, Keith Colton; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Senate Local Government Contracting Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Byard, Ashley; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Del Valle, Teresa; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Insurance; contracting entities; prohibit access to a provider's health care services/contractual discount by certain contracting entities; definitions
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Schaefer, Senator Nancy; condolences
Sponsor: Don Balfour
St. Pius X Catholic Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Whiddon, Mrs. Mattie Sue Edwards; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Tax digests; not approved by commissioner under certain conditions; eliminate
Sponsor: James Epps
Dismissal of appeals; may be dismissed if improperly filed; provide
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Stenson, Amy; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Petty, Scott; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Gragg, Sergeant Lee; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Wright, Mr. Walter; recognize
Sponsor: Tommie Williams
Budget Act; application of zero-based budgeting; provisions
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Constables/Marshals; notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Nelson, Jared Hankins; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Insurance; provide definitions; catastrophic savings account, restrictions, tax credits; create Georgia Wind and Hail Underwriting Association
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Willingham, Jesse; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Antifreeze; include aversive agent to render it unpalatable; provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Education, Department of; inform students about dangers of explicit or graphic texts; urge
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Community Health, Department of; services to those with Hepatitis B and C; urge
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Patrick, Amy; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Weeks, Stanley Luke; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions
Sponsor: Mike Jacobs
Court reports; publishing a volume of rules from the definition of reports; remove requirement
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
United States Congress; fully fund Resources Conservation and Development Program; urge
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Garden City, City of; corporate city limits; extend
Sponsor: R Bryant
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Dupree, Mr. Curtis Tim; condolences
Sponsor: George Hooks
Brown, Mr. Michael; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Toccoa Life; Mr. & Mrs. Mattison; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Reed, Courtney Dawn; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Emergency medical services personnel applicants; fingerprinting and criminal background investigations; require
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Guest, Heather Kay; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
McCoughtry, Ms. Angel; 2009 WNBA Rookie of the Year; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
State parks and recreational areas; boat shelters on High Falls Lake; provide for permits
Sponsor: David Knight
Colbert, Amanda Elizabeth; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
WXIA-TV; Ted Hall; Matt Pearl; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Betty, Kathy; Atlanta Dream owner; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Flow of traffic; minimum fine for impeding traffic flow; provide
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Capitol Arts Standards Commission; hang portrait of Honorable Griffin Boyette Bell; request
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Life Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Morgan, J. Tom; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Stewart, Cason; recognize
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Georgia Invasive Species Task Force; expressing the need for members to develop specific recommendations
Sponsor: Tommie Williams
Clouatre, Symon Drew; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Stockburger, Coach Margaret; commend
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Smyrna Presbyterian Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Richter, Dr. Gary C.; recognize
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Thomas, Honorable Regina; commend
Sponsor: R Bryant
Solesbee, Mr. John; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
House Study Committee on Damages for Conversion of Timber; create
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Parnell, Mr. Oma; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Coweta Up In Smoke Barbecue Cook-off; recognize
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Cartmill, Mary; commend
Sponsor: Jeff May
Donaldson, Dana Michelle; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
"Water System Interconnection Redundancy and Reliability Act; achieve district-wide interconnection within Metro. North Georgia Water Planning
Sponsor: David Adelman
Smith, Logan Joseph; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Pratt, Mr. Larry; City Manager of Adairsville; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Roche, Joseph William; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Busbin, Brenna Leeann; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Day, Honorable Representative Burke; commend
Sponsor: Gloria Frazier
Matthews, Benjamin Lewis; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Meeks, Erin Elizabeth; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Ertzberger, Morgan Paige; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Wilson, Mr. Mark; commend
Sponsor: Terry Johnson
Jordan, Mrs. Julie; recognize
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Broome, Michelle; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Juvenile proceedings; detention; change provisions
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Epiphany Lutheran Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Arp, Mr. Charles Henry, Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: David Ralston
Taiwan; relations with United States; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
House Study Committee on Property Law Modernization and Standardization; create
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Rockdale County Democratic Party; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
"Every Day in the U.S.A.is Armed Forces Appreciation Day; recognize the slogan
Sponsor: John Douglas
Polyakova, Ina; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
LeCroy, Emma Catherine; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Quick, Kristen Elizabeth; commend
Sponsor: Michael Harden
Green, Brandy; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Camp, Donna; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Southcrest Church in Newnan, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Mountford, Alexander Collins; commend
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Chandler, Kathy; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
McGlade, Patrick; commend
Sponsor: Burke Day
Thorpe, Ahmad; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Stone, Mr. James T. "Ted"; retirement; commend
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Thigpin, Vickie; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Seafood; possessing weakfish; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Health insurance; offer individual accident and sickness policies approved in other states; provisions
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Thigpin, Ms. Vicki; commend
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Elections; provide for online voter registration; procedures
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Seasons and bag limits; bears; change limits
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
English, Mrs. Anna E.; condolences
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Microchip Consent Act of 2009; prohibit requiring a person to be implanted with a microchip
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Hazardous waste; make provisions consistent with federal regulations; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Simmons, Christy; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Assault and battery; penalties for aggravated assault on explorer; provide
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Senate Vulnerable Adult Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Warner Robins American Little League; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Baldwin, Mrs. Ruby Kay; condolences
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Family Court Division; project duration determined by Fulton County Superior Court majority; provide
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Taxes; provide for a 1% sales tax; transportation projects in special transportation districts within the state
Sponsor: Tim Golden
State Board of Technical and Adult Education; change name to State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Blasting operations; use of explosives in blasting; change provisions
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Georgia Transportation Dept.; urged to prioritize a certain project; SR 20
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Collins, 1st Lt. Robert; condolences
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Insurance; certain health reimbursement arrangement only plans; approve for sale; authorize
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Clark, Belle; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Stevens, Summer; commend
Sponsor: Doug Holt
Carrollton High School debate team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Wesleyan School boys basketball team; congratulate
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Off, Louis; Tybee Island Beach Task Force; commend
Sponsor: Burke Day
Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce; commend
Sponsor: Eugene Maddox
Bleser, Carol; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Milton High School boys basketball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Locke, Dr. Ivy Denise; condolences
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Howard, Sonja; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Mallory, Daniel Lewis; commend
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Chambers, Methina; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Knight, Mr. Erwin L.; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Abedi, Mr. Parviz; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Adjournment; relative to
Sponsor: Jerry Keen
Hall, Mr. Johnny; commend
Sponsor: Penny Houston
American Diabetes Assoc. Alert Day at the state capitol; May 20, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; recognize April 24
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Anderson, Trey; Anderson Construction Company; commend
Sponsor: Gerald Greene
Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games; commend
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Famodou-lo, Nsombe; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Mays, Mr. Jack R.; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Smith, Jennifer; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Newberry, Brandon Levi; commend
Sponsor: Eugene Maddox
Duke, Mr. Donald; commend
Sponsor: Randal Mangham
Mitchell, Sr., Mr. John Thomas; condolences
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Jones, Mr. Anthony "Tony"; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Chattahoochee United Methodist Church; 150th anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Beasley, Mr. Joe; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Houston, Hobson "Hobby" Ware; birth; celebrate
Sponsor: Penny Houston
Dunlap, Shelley; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Crime Victims Advocacy Council, Inc.; board members; commend
Sponsor: Donzella James
Wesleyan School girls basketball team; congratulate
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Grissom, Reverend Harvey Meredith; condolences
Sponsor: Randal Mangham
Columbia County 9-1-1 Center; employees; commend
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Watkins, Ann-Cee; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Perry, Annice & Malcolm; 50th wedding anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
General Assembly; citizens not obligated to comply with appointed "czar"; declare
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Insurance; require certain coverage for autism spectrum disorders; provide definitions
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Legislative Counsel, Office of; softbound volumes of Georgia Laws; repeal certain requirements
Sponsor: Wendell Willard
Breedlove, Mr. Michael W.; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Toney Collins
G.S.U.'s Legis. Health Policy Certificate Program; commend & invite to House
Sponsor: Sharon Cooper
Fearnow, Mrs. Kim; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
State Accounting Office; direct the officer to contract with a third party to audit state contracts for purpose of recovering certain funds
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Insurance; accident and sickness policies; termination of coverage of surviving spouse/break in marital relationship; revise provisions
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Counties; purchasing department; change provisions
Sponsor: Roger Bruce
Chatham County; governing authority; provide that no chairman may succeed himself/herself in office more than three times
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Bill Cummings Highway; Polk County; dedicate
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Crystal Springs Smokehouse in Chickamauga, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Anderson, Mr. Dick; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Education; establish the HOPE needs based scholarship; definition; provide for eligibility requirements; scholarship amounts
Sponsor: John Douglas
Bailey's Bar B Que in Ringgold, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Moore, Mr. David; recognize
Sponsor: William Jackson
Monroe County, Georgia; Public Safety Capital of Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Brown, Walker Reese; birth; honor
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Distilled spirits; 33¢ excise tax option; provide
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Massey, Mr. Chandler; recognize
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Shoal Creek Baptist Church; recognize
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Reform of Teachers/Administrators' Rights and Responsibilities; create Senate Study Committee
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Choo Choo BBQ and Grill in Chickamauga, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Yarbrough, Mr. John; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Redan Lady Raiders Basketball Team; congratulate
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Jackson, Mr. Eli "Hooke", III; 100th birthday; honor
Sponsor: Mack Jackson
Sajwan, Mr. Kenneth S.; commend
Sponsor: R Bryant
Chattahoochee United Methodist Church; recognize
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Johnson, Rev. Silas; recognize
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Greg's Restaurant in Chickamauga, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Beasley, Mr. Joe; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation; recognize
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Greens, Lee and Gordon; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Lovett, Chief Willie C.; commend
Sponsor: R Bryant
Park Place Restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Ga. Young Repub. 2013 Committee for the Young Repub. Nat. Convention; recognize
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Public Officers; provide all nonelected members of state authorities, boards or other bodies; compensated only for actual expenses
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Heiskell, Ms. BeBe; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Tarvin, Mr. Steve; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Jones, Mr. William Proctor; condolences
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Watson, Mrs. Daisy Elizabeth Blanchard; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Baker, Thurbert; Attorney General for Georgia; commend
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Habersham County; package and sale by drink sales; advisory referendum; provide
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Supreme Fish Delight; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Randy's Restaurant in Trenton, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
DeKalb County's High School Basketball State Championship Teams; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Shumaker, Deputy Yolanda; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Sparta Baptist Church; 220th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Whalen, Michael Ryan; recognize
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Feng, Chinese Minister Xie; recognize
Sponsor: Curt Thompson
Becker, Dr. Mark; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Phoenix Pass in Conyers, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Sims, Michael McClendon; recognize
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Williams, Deputy Willie James; condolences
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Dacula High School; 100th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Sjoquist, Dr. David J.; recognize
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Courts; additional criminal penalties for purposes of drug abuse treatment/education programs; revise provisions
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Georgia Fair Lending Act; definitions; provide for limitations on homeloans; fees for filling documents
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Marietta, City of; modify provisions relating to the city council; provide for agenda work sessions
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Georgia Composite Medical Board; surgery and anesthesia; establish regulations; urge
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act; enactment; definitions; regulations
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Continuances; witness on active duty; change provisions
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Obiglio, Mr. Damian; commend
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Rockdale County Democratic Party; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Charles N. "Judy" Poag Memorial Highway; Murray County; dedicate
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Delta Company 1-121; recognize
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Southeast Bulloch High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp; recognize
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Johnson III, Mr. Harvey Millard; condolences
Sponsor: Donzella James
Sellars, Conservation Sergeant Rick and Corporal Mike Binion; recognize
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Gibson, Rev. Marcus J.; recognize
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
Patriots Day; recognize April 19, 2010
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Easterling, Colonel Charles; memorial marker; Camden County; dedicate
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Stafford, Stephen, II; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Meyers, Elana; American Olympian; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Union County; nonpartisan elections; probate court judge; provide
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
O'Keeffe, Mr. David; Ms. Jackie Turner; commend
Sponsor: Mike Glanton
Lockhart, Reverend Benjamin, Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Saunders, Jr., Dr. Richard Frank; condolences
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Thompson, Austin Tyler Radcliff; recognize
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Brown, Mr. Anthony "T." Graham; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: David Ralston
Public Meetings; limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time/place; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Medows, Dr. Rhonda M.; recognize
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
George Walton Academy wrestling team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Jeff May
George Walton Academy football team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Jeff May
Scott, Ms. Delois J.; condolences
Sponsor: Donzella James
DeCosta, Benjamin R.; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
China Council; recognize
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Georgia's power linemen; commend
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Borders, Mr. A. Christopher; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; commend
Sponsor: Alan Powell
Young Marines of Metro Atlanta; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Taylor, Mark & Judith; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Collins Hill High School wrestling team; congratulate
Sponsor: Michael Coan
McKittrick, Dr. P. Douglas; commend
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Adjournment; relative
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Dyess, Robert M., Jr.; honor
Sponsor: Steve Davis
Hamilton III, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Samuel Davis; condolences
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Jay, Mr. Jonathan M.; commend
Sponsor: John Douglas
March of Dimes; recognize
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Lewis, Mr. Thomas C.; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Edwards, Sr., Mr. Steven P.; recognize
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Thomas, Morriscene Watts and Eugene Edgar; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Cliftondale Elementary School Family; Dr. Tony Wilcher; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Smiley, Reverend Dr. Tom; commend
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Blackwater Grill; St. Simons Island, Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Westmoreland, Mrs. Rosalind Smith; condolences
Sponsor: David Ralston
Cox, Ms. Gwen Marie Martin; commend
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Quinn, Melinda S.; honor
Sponsor: Jeff May
Great. Atlanta Christian School boys' basketball team; commend & invite to House
Sponsor: David Casas
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin.; urged to update Standard 302 of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Ramos, Cliff; Collins Hill wrestling coach; commend
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church Choir #1; recognize
Sponsor: Billy Mitchell
Fannin County Water Authority Act; enact
Sponsor: David Ralston
Hadley, Walter Reed, Jr.; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Mike Keown
Attorney General Thurbert Baker; challenge federal health care reform legislation; urge
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Mandatory education; unexcused absence notice sent by United States mail; provide
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Gresham, Emma; Mayor of Keysville; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Stephenson, Reverend Dr. Tom; Central Christian Church; commend
Sponsor: John Cox
Brown Middle School cheerleading squad; commend
Sponsor: Rashad Taylor
Hall, Mr. Jonathan; recognize
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
Baker, Thurbert E.; impeachment charges; bring
Sponsor: Robert Franklin
Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local governments
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Higginbotham, Mr. Stanley Leon; condolences
Sponsor: Tom McCall
Anderson, Mr. Leo D.; condolences
Sponsor: Martin Scott
General Raymond G. Davis Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Georgia's political bloggers; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Cathy, Mr. Dan T.; commend
Sponsor: Ron Stephens
Loudermilk, Miss Sara Christiana; commend
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Georgia High School Association; athletes undergo heart screenings; urge
Sponsor: Bill Hembree
Gaskin, Lieutenant General Walter E.; commend
Sponsor: Craig Gordon
Howell, Mr. George Leslie; condolences
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
George Walton Academy Band; commend
Sponsor: Jeff May
Hector, Dr. Henry J.; commend
Sponsor: Bill Hembree
Atha, Dawn and Marshall; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Mount Olive Baptist Church; commend
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Grube, Mr. Dick; condolences
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Parker, Mrs. Linda H.; commend
Sponsor: Paul Battles
LaFayette First United Methodist Church; commend
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Brown, Mr. Roman; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
President Obama and Congress; reject legalizing illegal aliens; urge
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Georgia State Defense Force; recognize
Sponsor: Donald Thomas
Peoples, Mr. Kirk Terrance; condolences
Sponsor: Winfred Dukes
Carter, Mrs. Delisia Marie; condolences
Sponsor: Toney Collins
State auditor; certain state or local government entities' failure to perform audits required by law; provide for effects
Sponsor: Chuck Sims
Penfield Christian Homes; commend
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Lemons, Kayla Michelle; condolences
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Mills, Ms. Jeanne; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Georgia State Defense Force; commend
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Medicaid; federal financial participation; hospitals; impose fee
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Georgia Student Finance Authority; engineering field loans; Peace Corps volunteers; deferred payment; provide
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Johnson, Mr. Tharon L.; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Mental health; Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; revise provisions
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Markovitz, Dr. Michael C.; commend
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
The Lewis Family; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Education; prohibit per diem for at-fault board members during time local school system has its accreditation revoked or placed on probation
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Environmental Protection Agency; cease carbon dioxide reduction policies; urge
Sponsor: Jerry Keen
Georgia Building Authority; additional disabled persons parking; urge
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Union County; Probate Court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Chattooga County; board of elections and registration; create
Sponsor: Barbara Reece
State government; budget units to review and modify user fees collected; provide
Sponsor: Benjie Harbin
Early Care/Education Programs; provide for certain procedures subsequent to death occurring in a family day-care home, group-day care
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Offenses; provide for neutrality with regard to the offense of incest
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Allen, Kimberly; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Scott, Rev. Dr. David R., First Lady Carolyn R. Scott; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Hitchens, Colonel William "Bill", Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Torrence, Ms. Linda; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Public School; reporting by local boards of education regarding expulsion/disciplinary actions for students bringing weapons to school
Sponsor: Tim Golden
Schwall, Honorable Craig Laurence, Sr.; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Little Angels of the Children's Folk Ballet of Korea; commend
Sponsor: Donzella James
Frank, Dr. Mary Lou Bryant; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Webb, Lillian; honor
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Term; "mental retardation"; unintended consequences; recognize
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Health; provide that no law shall compel any person to participate in any health care system; authorize to pay directly without penalties/fines
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Waajid, Ms. Taliah; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Marcus, Mr. Bernie; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
E. Paulding H.S. Air Force Junior Res. Officers Train. Corp Drill Team; commend
Sponsor: Howard Maxwell
Attorney General; if fail to represent state in court; Governor designate counsel; provide
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Walker School Girls Soccer Team; recognize
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Muir, Ms. Linda; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Stevenson, Mr. William Kameron; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Dorsey, Ms. Jocelyn; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Thompson, Honorable Albert L.; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials' Annual March; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Easterwood, Reverend Ralph; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Reddy, Ms. Sudha; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Unterman, Sen. Renee; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Downs, Mr. John H., Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Dye, Mr. Jerry B.; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Georgia's political bloggers; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Steve Davis
Russell, Mrs. Sylvia E.; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Pearl Academy-Nyame NTI Math and Science Institute; commend
Sponsor: Donzella James
Sitherwood, Mrs. Suzanne; commend
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Community Clean-up to Green-up Day; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Easterwood, Rev. Ralph; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Ward, Mr. Matthew Warren; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Glenn, Mr. Mike; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Insurance; life settlements; revise certain definitions
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Rivers, Joe Nathan; commend
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Allen, Mrs. Julia; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Dunaway, Mrs. Nellie; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Georgia's rights; nullify federal law that violates the United States Constitution; affirm
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
DiSantis, Ms. Linda; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Transportation, Department of; modify provisions for the State Transportation Board; provide for the appointment of a treasurer
Sponsor: John Douglas
The Redeemed Christian Church of God-Grace Assembly; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Licenses; authority to discipline a physical therapist; modify provisions
Sponsor: Tom McCall
Educators' Salary Protection Act; enact; prohibit furloughs; local school system personnel when local reserve funds are available
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
State Transportation Board; limit membership on the board to one five-year term
Sponsor: John Douglas
Sales/Use Taxes; provide state revenue commissioner with authority to collect sales/use taxes from businesses that may not be obligated
Sponsor: Jack Hill
State Government; no department/agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Dearing, Town of; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Ad Valorem Taxes; manner and time of making the state ad valorem tax levy; revise and change provisions
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Southland Academy H.S. 200-yard freestyle relay swim team; commend & invite
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Act of 2010; enact
Sponsor: Jan Jones
Behavorial Health/Developmental Disabilities; revise provisions
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
"Smash and Grab Act"; add additional offenses to the definition of "designated felony act"; increase the penalty for burglary
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Insurance; purpose of a certificate of insurance; provide
Sponsor: Tom Knox
Detention; counties demonstrate use of federal Dept. of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative; funding for housing state inmates
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Sales and use tax; educational purposes; provide - CA
Sponsor: Butch Parrish
Capitol Art Standards Commission; sculpture replacement plaque; urge
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Attorney General of Georgia; file lawsuit challenging Public Law 111-148; direct
Sponsor: John Cox
Education; provide a cap on the amount; local five mill share required for local school systems
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Fields, Randy; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Lawson, Corey; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Johnson, Reverend Andrew; 35th pastoral anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Veterans Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Nettles, Ms. Jennifer; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: David Ralston
Passage of HB 1422; Georgia's 9-1-1 Emergency System; 20th anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Brown, Christian Hope; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Casteel, Mikaila; commend
Sponsor: Donna Sheldon
U.S. Congress; Cap and Trade legislation; request to avoid passing an energy tax that hurts all Americans
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
TAQWA Productions; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Johnson, Paul; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Jerry Keen
King, Savannah; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Pendergrass, Mrs. Mildred Garrett; commend
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Worthan, Mr. Tom; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Peeples, Jeffrey; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Brown, Mr. Willie; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Scott, Mrs. Ella Young; commend and invite
Sponsor: R Bryant
Alexander High School wrestling team; commend
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Bache, William; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Tanning Facilities Regulation Act; enact
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Ebersole, W. Daniel; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Webb, Dr. Stephen Saunders; recognize
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Cesar E. Chavez Day at State Capitol; recognize March 31, 2010
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Jelley, Mr. Matt; commend
Sponsor: Martin Scott
Coleman, Rae; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Harrison, Mr. David E.; commend
Sponsor: Calvin Hill
Lyles, Christine; commend
Sponsor: Len Walker
Bennett, Andrew; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Motor vehicles; revocation of licenses; wireless telecommunication devices; prohibit use
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Malone, Mrs. Catherine "Cathy"; commend
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Gribble, Ben; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Allison, Ms. Ollivette Eugenia Smith; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Hanatani, Japanese Consul General Takuji; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Brooks, Kelsey; commend
Sponsor: Donna Sheldon
DeGrandis, Mr. Joseph; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Dolph Fuller, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Gordon County; dedicate
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society; recognize
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Windsor Academy; 40th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Ebersole, W. Daniel; commend
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Chroeng, Amy; commend
Sponsor: Donna Sheldon
Caffrey, Joanna; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Wilson, Hayley; commend
Sponsor: Donna Sheldon
Sales and use tax; county tax for educational purposes; revise
Sponsor: Butch Parrish
Project Synergy; commend
Sponsor: Martin Scott
Fielding, Candida; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Shaffer, Zack; commend
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Georgia Commission on Family Violence; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
May, Mrs. Patricia; commend
Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler
Holman, Mr. Grady, Jr.; condolences
Sponsor: Gerald Greene
Drivers' Licenses; examinations shall be administered only in English language; provide for an exception
Sponsor: John Douglas
Campbell, Mr. Larry; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Peebles, Captain Tim; condolences; invite family to House
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Wills, Trusts, & Admin. of Estates; provide when no distribution has been made from a trust within certain time, notify district attorney of circuit
Sponsor: John Crosby
Cartersville High School varsity baseball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Georgia Services Administration; succeed Department of Administrative Services; create provisions
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Motor vehicles; applying or renewing license plate; donate to county libraries; provide
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Unsolicited newspapers; create and maintain Do Not Receive Registry; require
Sponsor: Anthony Sellier
Veterans Memorial Highway; Screven County; dedicate
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Angles, Eleanor; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Boards of education; member possess high school or general educational development diploma; provisions
Sponsor: R Bryant
Motor fuels tax; fund grants to maintain public roads, bridges and public transit; provide - CA
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Georgia Board of Dentistry; independent agency; provide
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Brief period of quiet reflection; accommodate freedom of religion; clarify
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Paige, Kierra; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; designate signs commemorating significant sporting achievements
Sponsor: John Douglas
2010 Senate Interns; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Hector, Dr. Henry J.; recognize
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Foreclosure; conditioning sale of foreclosed home; provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Neal, Mrs. Kathy; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Georgia State University Day; recognize March 30, 2010
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Tax defaulters; ineligible for public office; revise and strengthen - CA
Sponsor: Calvin Hill
Ethics; State Transportation Board members are public officers; provide
Sponsor: Terry England
Boards of education; salary reductions for school administrators; urge
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Nursing homes; determine if new resident is registered sexual offender; require
Sponsor: Penny Houston
Reid, Ms. Stephanie; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Searson-Ahad, Mrs. Makeda Darlene
Sponsor: Donzella James
Silva, Mikal; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Johnson, Ms. Ruby; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Brown, Mr. Charles "Chucky"; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month; recognize April 2010
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Georgia Energy Freedom Act of 2010
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Georgia's African American Horse Council Community Advocates; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
The Black Crowes; commend
Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser
Holston, Reverend Robert L.; 40th pastoral anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Higginbottom, Mr. William Ray; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Gates, Mr. Reginald "Ray Ray"; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Heard, Mr. Thad Reye; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Redan High School; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Robinson, Mr. James Harold; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Georgia Cities and Counties; urged to take steps to designate cemeteries that are at least 50 years old as historic landmarks; maintenance
Sponsor: Donzella James
Edwards, Ms. Yvonne; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Williams, Mr. Daymetrie D.; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Walker, Mr. Kevias; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Moore, Mr. Adger, Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Tom McCall
Queen, Mr. Reese; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Johnson, Head Coach Paul; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Montgomery, Marquez "Thirst"; condolences
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Brown, Mr. Daryl; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Nettles,Ms. Jennifer; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Campbell, Mr. Larry; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
White, Mr. Cecil; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Roden, Randy; recognize
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Public Administration; offenses; clarify crime of impersonating an officer include firefighter/public safety personnel
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Cairer, Brittany; Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2009; commend
Sponsor: Donna Sheldon
Cameron, Mr. Joey; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Ethics; public officers; requirement to file and pay taxes; provisions
Sponsor: Calvin Hill
Spivey, Mr. R. Jack; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Elkins, Mr. Jack; condolences
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Burns, Ms. Dot; recognize
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Story, Mr. Ted; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Ford, Mr. Clifton; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Mitchell, Mr. Julius; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Lawrence, Mr. Jerome; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Freeman, Mrs. Madeline Spann; condolences
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Barrow, Dr. David C.; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Brigadier General T.R.R. Cobb Camp #97; Sons of Confederate Veterans; recognize
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Williams, Ms. Stephanie; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Davis, Mr. Jessie; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Johnson, Mr. Willie Joe; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
2010 Senate Aides; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
State Board of Pardons/Paroles; clarify meaning of 'entirely incapacitated'; granting medical reprieves authorized by Constitution of Georgia
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Monts, Mr. Anthony; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Solomon, Mr. Dorsey "Fox"; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Henderson, Mr. Lawrence; commend
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Criminal cases; fees charged to probationers; change amount; provisions
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; executive director; provide
Sponsor: Benjie Harbin
The Lewis Family; recognize
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Certification and Professional Task Force; create; directing Professional Standards Commission to temporarily modify its rule; certificate renewal
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Senate Preservation of Unincorporated South Fulton County Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Donzella James
Georgia Government Accountability Act; enact
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Electronic Mail Fraud; definitions; prohibit a person from using certain computers to retransmit commercial email to deceive recipients
Sponsor: John Douglas
Magistrate court clerks; General Assembly specify who serves as clerk; provide
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Bennett, Rajann Jhakari; condolences
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Snellville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Sponsor: David Casas
Public safety and transportation commissioners; increase maximum speed limit on parts of Interstate 185; urge
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Reeves, Mr. "Big" Rick; commend
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Torrence, Mr. Tony; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Family and children services; outsource certain duties; provide
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Horton, Herb; Gilmer High School's Coach; commend
Sponsor: David Ralston
Taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes except in the case of an emergency CA
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Casino gambling; dedicate taxation revenue; authorize - CA
Sponsor: Craig Gordon
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice; Georgia is republic, not democracy; inform
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
United States Congress; adopt legislation that promotes jobs and energy development; request
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Aubrae Gunderson Memorial Highway; Rockdale County; dedicate
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create
Sponsor: Keith Heard
Civil Practice; provide for discovery and production of electronically stored information
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Social Circle, City of; certain geographical area; remove from corporate city limits
Sponsor: Doug Holt
Businesses; provide for regulation of secondhand dealers; definitions; licenses; reporting requirements
Sponsor: Donzella James
Kerr-Brown, Immanuel; recognize
Sponsor: Preston Smith
Health Insurance Competition and Rate Relief Act of 2010; insurance market in this state is not functioning in a competitive manner
Sponsor: David Shafer
House Study Committee on the Hotel Motel Tax; create
Sponsor: David Lucas
Public high schools; option to not release information to military recruiters; provide
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Garner, Dr. Cyler D.; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Lawrence, John; condolences
Sponsor: Tim Golden
Georgia Association of Educators; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Atlanta Thrashers; recognize
Sponsor: Donald Thomas
Colquitt, Mr. James A. "Jimmy"; condolences
Sponsor: Patricia Dooley
Collins, Ms. Sharon D.; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; March 30, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Congress; not transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees within Georgia or United States; request
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Walker, Mr. Reginald David; commend
Sponsor: R Bryant
House Study Committee on Renewable Energy; create
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Selling and trade practices; certain practices by credit card companies; prohibit
Sponsor: Michael Coan
State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish and transfer duties to Department of Transportation; provide
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Revenue and taxation; appoint special agents of Department of Revenue; provide
Sponsor: Larry O'Neal
Meadows, Mr. Randall G.; recognize
Sponsor: John Douglas
Fortuna, Mr. Louis John; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Nix, Mr. Milton E. "Buddy"; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Clarke Central High School football team; congratulate
Sponsor: Keith Heard
Rhodes, Mrs. Loretta F.; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartow County; 20th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Peace officers; designation for training; provisions
Sponsor: Rick Austin
State Personnel Board; State Merit System of Personnel Administration; remove provisions - CA
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Adoption records; nonidentifying medical information open to certain persons; provide
Sponsor: Tom McCall
Transportation Trust Fund; create - CA
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Voyles, Mr. Robert Townsend, Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Hatfield, Mr. Joe S.; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Duane Allman Boulevard; City of Macon; dedicate
Sponsor: Robert Brown
César E. Chávez Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Health care system; no law shall compel participation; provide - CA
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Youth Sunday at Central Presbyterian Church; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Kimball, Cassandra; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
League of Women Voters of Georgia; 90th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Patricia Gardner
Columbia High School's boys and girls basketball teams; commend
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Decell, Ms. Jacquelyn S.; retirement; commend
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Penal institutions; types of insurance coverage jails may reimburse; clarify
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Georgia Firefighter Standards/Training Council; change name to Georgia Firefighter Minimum Standards Council
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Election; right of secret ballot-CA
Sponsor: Eric Johnson
Rome Judicial Circuit; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Boyle, Dr. Stephen; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Valentine, Dr. H.E. "Herb"; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Lawrence, John; condolences
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Adams, Reverend Dr. Joanna; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Godfrey, Coach William "Buck"; commend
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Teaver, Mrs. Frances "Fran" Spikes; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Grady High School Mock Trial Team; 2010; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Hospitals and related institutions; assisted living communities; provisions
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Finley, Mrs. Annette; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Developmental Disabilities; recognize the harmful/unintended consequences of the use of the term "mental retardation"
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Fripp-Vincent; Dr. Vikisha; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Public Water Supply-Private Initiative Act; provide
Sponsor: Judson Hill
MARTA; allow transportation services contract to authorize the extension to Authority's existing rapid rail system
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Used cars; nondisclosure of known defects by seller; provide penalty
Sponsor: Tom Rice
Penal institutions; reimburse jails for medical expenses; clarify types of insurance
Sponsor: Billy Horne
Bethany United Methodist Church; 95th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Rich Golick
Adams, Mr. George William "Bill", Jr.; condolences
Sponsor: Tom Graves
Boys & Girls Club Day at the state capitol; March 26, 2010; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Insurance; use of premium taxes; provisions; Georgia Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool; creation; provide for definitions, operation, powers
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; clarify certain provisions; public employers' verification of employee work eligibility
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Motor vehicles; use of wireless telecommunications devices; prohibit
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Corrections, Department of; amend various titles; provisions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Income tax; certain qualified investments; income tax credit; provisions
Sponsor: Barry Loudermilk
Trauma Care Expansion Act of 2010; enact
Sponsor: Mark Butler
United States Congress; not decommission Coast Guard Security Team 91108; urge
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Day at the state capitol; March 24, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Georgia School Bus Safety Task Force; create
Sponsor: Don Parsons
Hulsey, Mr. John Burl, Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Courts; adjust certain fees for inflation; provisions
Sponsor: Roger Lane
Sentencing and imposition of punishment; procedure; repeal certain provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Georgia Virtual School Opportunity and Enrichment Act; enact
Sponsor: David Casas
Baisden, Mr. Michael; commend
Sponsor: Gloria Frazier
Natural Resources, Board of; provide deference by administrative law judges on technical issues; reviewing permits
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Gambling; coin operated amusement machines; revise definitions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Malone, Mrs. Catherine "Cathy"; recognize
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Elections; require lobbyists to file disclosure reports of expenditures on members of State Transportation Board
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; allocation of percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses-CA
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Mark Burkhalter Parkway; Fulton County; dedicate
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; establish; membership; terms; meetings and duties
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Penal Institutions; allowing convicted persons to remain in local jails; provisions
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Mass transportation; MARTA board of directors; change membership
Sponsor: Kevin Levitas
Local Government Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Fee Collection Authority; create
Sponsor: John Hatfield
Georgia Free Clinic Network; recognize
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Columbus Georgia's Community Partners; recognize
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
John Waggoner Parkway; Colbert City; dedicate
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Civil Air Patrol; service to Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: Barry Loudermilk
Sparks, Dr. Beverly; recognize
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Adjournment; relative
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Searson-Ahad, Mrs. Makeda Darlene; condolences
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
David Emanuel Academy Golf Team; congratulate
Sponsor: Jack Hill
General Assembly; eliminate the requirement; Commissioners of Insurance, Agriculture, Labor and State School Superintendent be elected-CA
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Knowles, Mr. Ralph; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Fannin County; Georgia; Trout Capital of Georgia; recognize
Sponsor: David Ralston
Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program; recognize
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Barnes, Anna; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Nash, Cynthia B.; Liberian Consul General; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 18, 2010
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Auditory-Verbal Center, Inc.,The; Debbie Brilling; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Kevin Levitas
Minors; sale of cigarette and tobacco objects; blunt wraps; provide regulation
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Lt. Col. William "Doc" Stinson Highway; Laurens County; dedicate
Sponsor: Ross Tolleson
Commencement and service of civil actions; service of process; revise provisions
Sponsor: Mike Jacobs
Joint Study Committee on Licensure of Residential and General Contractors; create
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Sales and use tax; determine addresses using ZIP Codes; provide
Sponsor: Judith Manning
Income tax; change certain definitions
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Governor; appoint Commissioners for Agriculture, Education, Labor, and Insurance
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; terms of leases of subdivided lots; provisions; provide for lease amounts
Sponsor: Eugene Pearson
Sexual offenses; gender neutrality in incest offense; provide
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Corry, Dr. Larry; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Eugene Maddox
State Transportation Board; provide members to serve for the same term as General Assembly members
Sponsor: Judson Hill
General Assembly; law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide - CA
Sponsor: Roger Bruce
Junk Dealers; repeal chapter and designate it as reserved
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Congress; requesting to avoid passing Cap and Trade type legislation
Sponsor: Don Balfour
State and Local Public-Private Partnership Act of 2010; enact
Sponsor: Mark Hamilton
Deposit account fraud; definition of consideration; revise
Sponsor: Jay Neal
Sexual offenses; assault against persons in custody; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Local government; members of authorities; conflicts of interest; revise provisions
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Georgia Commission on Reducing Poverty and Increasing Economic Security; create
Sponsor: Roger Bruce
Education; enact a bill of rights for Georgia teachers
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Lead poisoning; identification and abatement of hazards; revise provisions
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
State government; notice for public meetings; clarify provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Quality Basic Education Act; include growth model; assign ratings; provisions
Sponsor: Rick Austin
Sales and use tax; less than 1 percent tax to fund local projects; provisions
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Georgia Commission For Entrepreneurship Excellence; create
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Sales and use tax; change certain definitions
Sponsor: David Knight
Waste management; declaration of policy and legislative intent; provisions
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Southern Polytechnic State Univ. baseball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Health; prohibition of smoking in public places; enact new provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Health care facilities; compensated officers disclose financial information; require
Sponsor: Jim Cole
General Assembly; provide for contracts that limit competitive activities; business or commercial enterprise-CA
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Domestic relations; international marriage brokers; provide regulation
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Disposition of cremains; veterans; provide
Sponsor: Terry Johnson
Elections; candidates file nomination petitions for ballot access; remove requirement
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
School construction; within 500 feet of freeway or traffic corridor; prohibit
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Medical treatment; nourishment of person receiving health care; provide
Sponsor: Edward Lindsey
Willie Lee Duckworth Highway; Washington County; dedicate
Sponsor: Mack Jackson
Alcoholic beverages; brewpubs; change qualifications
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Public health and morals; smoking in vehicles with child passenger; provide for crime
Sponsor: Mike Glanton
Insurance; Internet driver improvement programs; qualify for reduction; provide
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Health; distribute health videos to mothers of newborns; provide
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Property Damage/Intrusion; any person who distributes unsolicited printed material to yards; shall retrieve any such materials not picked up
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Dance to a Different Drum, Inc.; recognize
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
South DeKalb Center for Healthy Living; recognize
Sponsor: David Adelman
Payne, Ms. Marie Ann; recognize
Sponsor: Don Balfour
New Providence Baptist Church; 140th anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Wheeler, Rev. Joseph; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Civil Air Patrol; commend and invite members to House
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Edwards, Mr. William "Bill"; recognize
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Dyess, Robert M., Jr.; honor and invite to House
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Georgia Tax Reform Commission; create
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Building codes; certain farm buildings; provide exemption
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Public accommodations charges; certain levies; change procedures
Sponsor: James Mills
Davis, Mr. Allen "Al"; recognize
Sponsor: Ronnie Chance
Twilight Twirlers; commend
Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague
Matthews, Mr. Warren Levon; condolences
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Ad Valorem Taxes; provide for homestead exemption from Fulton County; county purposes; definitions; specify terms/conditions
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Nichols, Mr. Theron Travis; condolences
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Tate, Mrs. Bettina Polite; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Public Records; provide for relief/remedies in the case of harassing requests for public records
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
United States military; current and former members; March 29, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Noble, Mr. William Francis, Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Winfred Dukes
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Education; absences due to illness/injury caused by conditions which create a state-wide state of emergency; not be counted as absences
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Transportation Investment Act of 2010; enact
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Public Property; provide limitations on structural changes to state capitol building
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Campaign contributions; person of an insurance corporation; not make contribution; provisions
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Consumer Advocacy Group; Customer Satisfaction Network; recognize
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Turner, Mr. Roy H., Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Skin Cancer Awareness Day; March 24, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Phillips, Dr. Rogsbert F.; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Retirement; Title 47; correct errors and omissions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Sponsor: Wendell Willard
Public health and morals; offense of cruelty to animals; change provisions
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Gunby, Mr. Edward Cooper; commend
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Walgren, Alexander Conrad; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Merriam, George Capron, IV; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Motor Vehicles; prohibit municipalities from using speed detection devices on federal aid systems
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment; no law shall compel any person to participate in any health care system-(PF) CA
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Qualification fees; nominally increase; provide
Sponsor: Joe Wilkinson
Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; commend
Sponsor: Keith Heard
Income tax payment; refund or waiver of de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provide
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Senate Including Traumatic Brain Injury Facilities in State Health Plan Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
Income tax returns; contributions for education and multiple sclerosis; authorize
Sponsor: Virgil Fludd
Georgia Defined Contribution Plan; make lump sum payment upon death; change
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Property; municipal corporations grant conservation easements; authorize
Sponsor: Ron Stephens
Motor vehicles; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; repeal provisions
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Local boards of education; members employed by school system; prohibit
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Elementary and secondary education; mandatory attendance; revise provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
College Park, City of; Water and Sewer Authority; create
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; Halloween activities; prohibit
Sponsor: Robert Teilhet
Georgia Regional Grand Jury Act; enact
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Safety belts; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Disciplinary tribunals; same hearing panel for incidents of two or more students; provisions
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Income tax credit; qualified broadband equipment; provide
Sponsor: Randal Mangham
First SGT John David Blair Memorial Intersection; Gordon County; dedicate
Sponsor: Tom Graves
Mandatory education; reimbursement to school system for parent notice; provide
Sponsor: Barbara Reece
Motor fuels tax; subject to 4 percent tax; provisions
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Regional grand juries; create - CA
Sponsor: Austin Scott
Solid waste management; scrap tires; utilize transport destination designation form; require
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Motor vehicles; taxicab and limousine; registration and titling; provisions
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Insurance; payment to third parties; motor vehicle repair services; provide
Sponsor: Carlton Rogers
Boards of education; nonbinding advisory referendum; school uniforms; provide
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Core curriculum; students complete 40 hours service learning; require
Sponsor: Toney Collins
School bus operation; establish procedures for unloading children under eight; require
Sponsor: Judith Manning
House Motor Fuel Tax Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Buildings; new slab-on-grade residential structures; accessibility; provide
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Education; public high schools; provide students and parents the option of not releasing their personal information to military recruiters
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Coffee County Veterans Highway; Coffee County; dedicate
Sponsor: Chuck Sims
SGT Jeffery Jordan Memorial Intersection; Floyd County; dedicate
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Education; provide for maximum class sizes for safety purposes for classes utilizing science laboratories
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
University System of Georgia; American Sign Language credit; require
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Election; provide for a gift disclosure report for public officers
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
LaGrua, Shawn; bring impeachment charges
Sponsor: Robert Franklin
Corrections; establish a community supervision division; responsible for supervising probationers, parolees, and persons conditionally released
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Musso, Dr. Carlo A.; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Mitchell, Ms. Nicole L.; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Governor and transportation commissioner; acquire federal transit funding; urge
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Water Resources; notices to affected property owners; new elevations that are proposed for any property located in regulatory floodway
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Slosheye Trail Big Pig Jig; recognize
Sponsor: John Crosby
Jenkins, Mr. Artis "Jarrod"; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Nicholson, Mr. George Samuel "Sam"; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Destiny Academy of Excellence; commend
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Privateer, C. Joseph; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; March 18, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Crank, Connor Reed; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Georgia Commission on Family Violence; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Bailey, Dr. Susan McGee; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Zumwalt, Dr. Rosemary Lévy; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Poss, Mr. George William "Sonny"; commend
Sponsor: Helen Hudson
Brownlee, Staff Sergeant Marty; recognize
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Crime; increase the punishment for burglary and certain theft offenses
Sponsor: Donzella James
Malcolm, Kirkland Douglas; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Stamberger, James Benjamin; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
Holman, Mr. Grady, Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Gerald Greene
Joint Study Committee on Performance Based Salaries for Teachers; create
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Gross, Mr. William Caleb; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
First Presbyterian Christian Academy Boys' Basketball Team; congratulate
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Corrigan, Mrs. Marie; Georgia Mother of the Year; congratulate
Sponsor: David Casas
Grayson, Mrs. Helen ; commend
Sponsor: David Knight
Ehlers, Preston William; commend
Sponsor: Matt Dollar
DeLong, Mr. Harold; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Georgia Rail Passenger Authority; allow for indemnification of private parties; revise composition of the membership
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Fee provisions; fee remittance for processing United States passports; change
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Drivers' licenses; licensed defensive driving courses; provisions
Sponsor: Tom Rice
Congress of the United States; Honor and Remember Flag designation; urge
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Georgia Election Code; general elections held in years specified by law; provide
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Ad valorem tax exemption; net job producing jurisdictions; provide - CA
Sponsor: Tom Graves
Ad valorem tax exemption; businesses providing new jobs; provisions
Sponsor: Tom Graves
Gostin, Leslie; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Georgia Judicial Retirement System; juvenile judges; provide
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Alcoholic beverages; caffeinated alcoholic beverages; prohibit
Sponsor: Jay Shaw
DeKalb County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
General Assembly; members who fail to file state tax returns or default; provisions
Sponsor: Joe Wilkinson
Fiscal bills; impact on revenues or expenditures of school system; require fiscal note
Sponsor: David Casas
Alcoholic beverages; filing of bonds with license renewal applications; change provisions
Sponsor: Tom Dickson
Meetings open to public; video posting on official website satisfy requirement; provide
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Public assistance; random drug testing for recipients; provisions
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Law judge or hearing officer; deference on technical issues when reviewing permits; provisions
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Gwinnett County, Board of Commissioners; reconstitute the board; provide
Sponsor: Hugh Floyd
Elections; incumbent for reelection as independent without filing petitions; provide
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Conservation and natural resources; certain environmental protection permits; revise provisions
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Residential contractor; raise dollar cap of activity or work performed; change definition
Sponsor: Barry Loudermilk
Georgia Building Authority; adopt master plan for Capital Square; require
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Sales and use tax; point of sale data made available to counties; provide
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Elections; independent candidates have additional qualifying period; provide
Sponsor: Culver Kidd
Holidays and observances; Irish Heritage and History Month; establish
Sponsor: R Bryant
Overtaking a school bus; reporting violations; enforced by video images; define terms
Sponsor: Don Parsons
Georgia Congressional Delegation; support legislation to prevent carbon emissions regulation; urge
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act; recover generating plant costs from customers; eliminate
Sponsor: Robert Franklin
Secondary metals recyclers; theft crimes; transaction records; change provisions
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Governor and Attorney General; sue Environmental Protection Agency to prevent carbon emissions regulation; urge
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Georgia Economy Investment Act; enact
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Conservation and natural resources; level of registration required for Environmental Protection Division permits; specify
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Salary Protection Act; enact
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Podiatry practice; include certain cosmetic foot and leg conditions; provide
Sponsor: Culver Kidd
Motor fuel tax; jet and aviation gasoline; maintain public-use airports; provide - CA
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Retail Grocery Stores; make washroom facilities available to purchasing customers if facilities are present on the premises
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Student-Athletes Right to Know Act of 2010; enact
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Ad Valorem Tax; provide conditions; charitable institutions receiving exemption; rent for a fee without invalidating such exemption
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Appeal and Error; provide for appeals from awards of attorney's fees; general agreements of indemnity contracts litigation
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Sales and use tax; distribution of tax proceeds; collect data
Sponsor: John Meadows
Price, Sr., Rev. Jerome Bernard; condolences
Sponsor: Horacena Tate
Walls, William and Vera; recognize
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Africa Diaspora Day at the state capitol; recognize March 18, 2010
Sponsor: Donzella James
Kicklighter, Kella L..; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Quiet reflection period; accommodate freedom of religion; clarify
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Public Records; disclosure; modify provisions to the exemptions for records of a pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Lee, Tien; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Johnson, Laura; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Martin, Stephanie; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Shelnutt, Matthew Brian; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Tolling of limitations for tort actions; while prosecutions pending; change provisions
Sponsor: Roger Lane
Georgia Youthbuild Program Act; establish program within Dept. of Human Resources; provide authority, duties, and powers
Sponsor: Steve Henson
Anderson, Paul W.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Ayers, David C.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Dorner, Stephen Christopher; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Tooley, Kate; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Timmons, Kristin S.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Morgan, Mary; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Hartt, Ashley; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Forest Park High School; commend
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Milledgeville Mayor's 2010 Commission on Youth Leadership
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Williams, Marielle; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Blackmon, Tonya Jill; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Heath, Joshua M.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Johnson, Jennifer Nicole; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Thompson, Lemaro R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Parish, Katherine; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Ford, D'aia; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Beasley, Cassie; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Lee, Chia-chi; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
de Yampert, Whitney; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Watkins, Vincent Y.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Lockhart, Reverend Benjamin, Jr.; commend
Sponsor: Stacey Abrams
Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2010 Youth of the Year; commend
Sponsor: Mike Glanton
Cramer, Rachel; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Andrews, Rayna J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Staskevicius, Alina; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Taylor, Kristin N.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Carson, Jerri R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Rambeau, Kelly; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Springer, Leah O.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Georgia's public school psychologists; commend
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Monroe County Retired Educators Association; commend
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Reynolds, Matthew David; commend
Sponsor: John Cox
Sykes, Taylor Darice; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Chapman, David L.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Hambrick, Roxanne; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Gann, Brittany Sumner; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Sergeant Billy Freeman Chapter 317; National Korean War Veterans Assoc.; commend
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Berger, Brittany; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Senate Study Committee on Pari-mutuel Betting; create
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Mock, Andrew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Blum, Connie D.; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Wilson, Mrs. Elizabeth "Sug" McCarty Powell Burson; recognize
Sponsor: Jeff Chapman
Gerrald, Terry; 2009 Vidalia Onion Grower of the Year; commend
Sponsor: Terry Barnard
Hennen, Laurie Ann; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; March 30, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Rowell, Caitlin; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Arnold, Elana Eurelle; Outstanding Scholar; commend
Sponsor: Seth Harp
Perry, Tyler; humanitarian efforts; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Garner, Dr. Cyler D.; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Chatham, Haley; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Woodlands Living Center; recognize
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Georgia Lottery Corporation; review policies to include incentive and bonus payments; urge
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Georgia Lottery Corporation; review policies to include incentive and bonus payments; urge
Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart
Loganville High School wrestling team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Jeff May
Thrash, Mr. Mo; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Game and fish; taking of nongame species; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Calvin Hill
Rowell, Trevor Markus; commend and invite Roger, Mark & Trevor to House
Sponsor: Calvin Hill
Yoculan, Coach Suzanne; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Ellis Black
State Transportation Board; provide members be recalled/shall be elected to serve the same term as General Assembly members-CA
Sponsor: Dan Moody
Senate Health Care Transformation Study Committee; create
Sponsor: Judson Hill
Junior Leagues of Georgia; commend and invite members to House
Sponsor: David Ralston
Elementary and secondary education; annual contracts; temporarily extend deadlines
Sponsor: Brooks Coleman
Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails; designate as the official state-wide Civil War Era Historic Driving Trails of Georgia
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Public schools disciplinary tribunals; bullying; expand definition
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Gatewood Lady Gators basketball team; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Alimony; determining amount; not consider certain events; provide
Sponsor: Michael Coan
Pilot Club of Jones County; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
University System Fiscal and Administrative Oversight Commission; provide
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Jekyll Island - State Park Authority; membership; prohibit conflicts of interest; provide
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Colleges of agriculture; Department of Agriculture jurisdiction; transfer - CA
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Professions and businesses; electronic signature for certain professions; provide
Sponsor: Tom Rice
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; amend several titles
Sponsor: Jill Chambers
Sales and use tax; special purpose public safety local option tax; provide
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Public Order, Offenses Against; constitutional zoning authority of local governments; remove a prohibition
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Meetings; service delivery agreements; not open to public; provide
Sponsor: Wendell Willard
Natural Resources; specify level of professional registration required for reviews; permits issued by Environment Protection Division
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Open and public meetings; posting and advertisement of tax assessors meetings; change requirements
Sponsor: Paul Battles
Local governments; constitutional zoning authority; remove prohibition
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Levy and Sale; change nonbankruptcy exemptions; bankruptcy for residences and burial plots; change provisions
Sponsor: Hardie Davis
Motor vehicles and traffic; safer bicycle riding; provide definitions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Dispossessory proceedings; landlord bar tenant entry after past due rent; provide
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Insurance; insurable interest in retired employee; may void insurance; provisions
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
General Assembly; local education boards pay election expenses; require - CA
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Sales and use tax; change certain definitions
Sponsor: Chuck Sims
Unclaimed property; disposition of gift card when owner dies or is missing; provisions
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Georgia Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1994; extensively revise provisions; define terms
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Excise tax; cigarettes; proceeds to health care; provide - CA
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Maps and plats; certain data shown; subdivisions; provide restrictions
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Disability compensation; payments to law enforcement injured in line of duty; authorize
Sponsor: Timothy Beardon
Estates; prohibit fee for a future conveyance of residential real property; definition
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Dolph Fuller, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Gordon County; dedicate
Sponsor: Tom Graves
Smith, Chief Hubert L. "Frog"; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Poss, Mr. George William "Sonny"; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Gilpin, Larry; congratulate
Sponsor: Donzella James
Thomas, Rev. Eric Vincent; recognize
Sponsor: Vincent Fort
Simons, David C.; achieving rank of Lieutenant Colonel; recognize
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Perkins, Mr. Nolan Lamar; condolences
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Ellis, First Lady Lillian Sharon Williams; recognize
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Lawmakers Staff; recognize
Sponsor: David Adelman
May, Mrs. Patricia; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Sponsor: David Ralston
Criminal Justice: Second Chance/Re-Entry Month at the state capitol; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Harsch, Dr. Henry; condolences
Sponsor: David Adelman
Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; March 23, 2010; declare
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Gunby, Mr. Edward Cooper; recognize
Sponsor: Bill Heath
Blackmon, Mr. Douglas; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Auctioneers; provide a maximum amount for the auctioneers education, research, and recovery fund
Sponsor: John Wiles
Alexander, Sarah; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Professional Sports Wives Association; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Laur, Ben; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Effingham County Hussars Chapter 2285; 50th anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Estates; provide for a tenancy in the entirety; exceptions
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Harris, Marques; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Ryan Cameron Foundation; commend
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Williams, Mr. Jeremy; Williams Family; commend and invite to House
Sponsor: Carl Von Epps
Morrison, Mr. Howard; recognize
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Eidson, Mandy; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Colberg, Claire Mai; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Sims, Mrs. Mary Louise McAfee; condolences
Sponsor: Sheila Jones
Martin, Pastor Ben C.; commend
Sponsor: Jon Burns
Ellis, Jr.; Rev. Edward Lamar; recognize
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Hendry, Isabella; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Peebles, Captain Tim; condolences
Sponsor: Greg Goggans
West, Mr. Larry; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Scales, Marieh; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Morey, Jorge E. Roman; Peruvian Consul General; commend
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Keep Georgia Safe; Keep Georgia Safe Alert Network; commend
Sponsor: Robert Teilhet
Southern Smokehouse; commend
Sponsor: James Epps
Mathis, Mr. James, Sr.; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Yuan, Jlayue; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Howell, Elizabeth; commend
Sponsor: Elly Dobbs
Gilmer H.S. wrestling team; Class AAA State Championship title; congratulate
Sponsor: David Ralston
Sheals, Bishop William L.; commend
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Oxnard, Mr. Tom; recognize
Sponsor: Lester Jackson
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act; enact
Sponsor: Toney Collins
Counties; provide for re-creation; voter approval - CA
Sponsor: Mark Burkalter
Accountants; provide reduced required hours for state employees
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government
Sponsor: Jim Cole
United States Constitution; religious organizations receive public aid; prevent discrimination - CA
Sponsor: Melvin Everson
Quality Basic Education Act; state assessments tampering a misdemeanor; provisions
Sponsor: Jim Cole
Hunt, Reverend Dr. Johnny M.; commend
Sponsor: Charlice Byrd
Revenue and taxation; method of assessing real property; comprehensive revision
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Agriculture; preempt certain local ordinances; protect right to grow food crops; provisions
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Surgical or medical treatment; additional persons authorized to consent to treatment; provisions
Sponsor: Patricia Gardner
Maximum class size; certain laws and requirements; temporarily suspend
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Insurance; prohibit insurers from rescinding/canceling policies based on misstatements/omissions except under certain circumstances
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
License requirements; craft brewers; provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Magistrate courts; jurisdictional limit in civil claims; increase
Sponsor: Stephen Allison
Local government; transfer of certain revenues; limit
Sponsor: Harry Geisinger
Jekyll Island - State Park Authority Act; no more than 35 percent of land developed; provide
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Minors; electronically furnishing obscene material; include prohibit cellular telephones
Sponsor: Cecily Hill
Real property; residential and nonresidential; freeze valuation - CA
Sponsor: R Bryant
Ad valorem tax; certification of assessed taxable property value; change provisions
Sponsor: Bob Smith
Insurance; insurers notify person claiming injury loss; require
Sponsor: Amy Carter
Professional Standards Commission; Certification and Professional Learning Task Force; create
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Local enforcement boards; unclaimed homestead exemption; name of agent responsible; provide
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Conveyances; structures require certified termite and wood-destroying organism inspection; provide
Sponsor: Lee Anderson
Voter registration; any qualified 16 year old student may preregister; provisions
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Georgia Technology Authority; new duties and procedures; provisions
Sponsor: Hinton Amerson
Vanapalli, Dr. Tulasi R.; commend
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Advanced practice registered nurses; protocol agreement with physician; amend provisions
Sponsor: Kevin Levitas
Banking; person who originates mortgage loans for only one depository institution as independent contractor; revise the exemption
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Superior Courts; decrease the number of superior court judges in certain circuits; provide for termination of certain judgeships
Sponsor: Mitch Seabaugh
Natural Resources, Department of; develop water conservation incentives; require
Sponsor: Terry England
Cancelable educational loans; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions
Sponsor: Ellis Black
Insurance; require certain notifications; alternative available transactions be provided to owner of individual life policy
Sponsor: Ralph Hudgens
Local Government; authorize county governing authorities to reapportion election districts; procedures, conditions, and limitations
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Georgia Public Safety Training Center; training of elected members; require
Sponsor: Burke Day
Certificates of title; inspect salvaged or rebuilt motor vehicles; change duty
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; bingo games; Department of Revenue; provisions
Sponsor: Burke Day
Copeland, Paige; Miss Special Henry County; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Cowart, Mr. Carl; recognize
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Jackson, Mr. George T.; condolences
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Black Crowes; recognize
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
County functions; more than 80 percent of land in one or more municipal corporations; limit - CA
Sponsor: Kathy Ashe
Kemp, Ralph M.; recognize
Sponsor: Johnny Grant
Catholic Day at State Capitol; recognize March 10, 2010
Sponsor: Jack Murphy
Christie, Alan; recognize
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
State purchasing; price paid by state not exceed price offered to others; require
Sponsor: Mickey Channell
Shuman, Police Chief Johnny; recognize
Sponsor: Jack Hill
Bevino, Mr. Billy L.; condolences
Sponsor: Karla Drenner
Technology Student Association & Robotics Teams of Sol C. Johnson H.S.; commend
Sponsor: R Bryant
Erwin, R.L. & Helen; 70th wedding anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Tom McCall
Meyers, Elana; American Olympian; recognize
Sponsor: Donzella James
Holman, Ryan Lee; recognize
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
McEarchern, Todd; Mr. Special Henry County; recognize
Sponsor: Gail Buckner
Columbus Day at the state capitol; March 18, 2010; recognize
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Christian, Mr. Junie Morrison; recognize
Sponsor: Ed Harbison
Cann, Jackie; commend
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Brooks, Mr. Joseph Daniel "Jody"; recognize fundraiser; condolences
Sponsor: Rashad Taylor
McLeod, Laura Lyn; Miss University of Georgia 2010; commend
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Dill, Mr. William F. "Bill"; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Plea discussions; guilty or nolo contendere; certain requirements; provisions
Sponsor: Kevin Levitas
Walls, William & Vera; 75th wedding anniversary; commend
Sponsor: Tom McCall
2012 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nat'l. Convention/Business Expo; commend
Sponsor: David Casas
Babb, Police Sergeant Robert Joel; retirement; recognize
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Johnson, Dr. Lonnie G.; recognize
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
QT Kitchens; Quik Trip Corporation; commend
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Shumaker, Deputy Yolanda; commend
Sponsor: Glenn Baker
Hayes, Mr. Abbott Swift; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; declare March 23, 2010
Sponsor: David Adelman
Benitez, Camilo; commend
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Barnett, Sylvester & Patricia; commend; 50th anniversary; recognize
Sponsor: Rahn Mayo
Thrash, Mr. Mo; recognize
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Davis, Mrs. Ruby Watson; 100th birthday; celebrate
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Bennett, Mr. J. Woodfin "J.W."; condolences
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Bryant, Mr. Harold Eugene; condolences
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Denmark, Dr. Leila; 112th birthday; celebrate
Sponsor: Keith Heard
2010 Georgia Cotton Queens; commend
Sponsor: Buddy Harden
Gay, Barbara & Richard; commend
Sponsor: Hugh Floyd
State of Georgia; express support for comprehensive immigration reform
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Stone Mountain Memorial Association; add an additional member
Sponsor: Gloria Butler
Correctional institutions; reimbursement for psychotropic medications; provide
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Education; require as part of course of study in secondary health education a course of study in basic first aid
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Georgia law enforcement officers; write citations legibly; urge
Sponsor: Tyrone Brooks
Rev. H.G. Jarrard Memorial Intersection; Hall County; dedicate
Sponsor: Tommy Benton
Animals; dangerous and vicious dogs; revise provisions
Sponsor: Eugene Maddox
Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act (E-STOP); enact
Sponsor: Robert Teilhet
Community Health, Department of; data collection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; pass regulations
Sponsor: Pedro Marin
Property; covenants with the land; zoning laws; clarify provisions
Sponsor: Jeff Mullis
Crime; medical identity fraud; provide punishment
Sponsor: Bill Cowsert
Public road and street abandonment; counties and municipalities remove roads; authorize
Sponsor: Jan Jones
Transportation, Department of; erect memorial markers; authorize
Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler
St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; commend and invite members to House
Sponsor: R Bryant
United States Congress; not pass legislation preventing state from collecting third-party hotel-motel tax; request
Sponsor: R Bryant
Rehabilitation Services, Division of; consideration of financial need; eliminate
Sponsor: Katie Dempsey
Contractors; misdemeanor for failure to pay for services; provide
Sponsor: Doug Collins
Public employees; file yearly disclosure statements with State Ethics Commission; provide
Sponsor: Joe Wilkinson
River Basin Protection Act; enact
Sponsor: Mike Cheokas
Public road and street abandonment; counties and municipalities remove roads; authorize
Sponsor: Jan Jones
Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids Program; contract termination; provide requirements
Sponsor: Debbie Buckner
Harry L. Portier Memorial Bridge; Irwin County; dedicate
Sponsor: Jay Roberts
Minimum wage; increase to match cost of living; reform provisions
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Elections; nonpartisan election; tax receivers, tax collectors, and tax commissioners; qualifying
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Elections; nonpartisan elections; sheriffs; qualifying
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Planning and Budget Office; require tax expenditure reports/ fee reports as part of the budget report; definitions; contents, requirements
Sponsor: John Bulloch
Municipal corporations; continue to receive services as prior to incorporation; authorize
Sponsor: Tom Rice
Public Utilities; authority of a utility to recover from customers the costs of financing the construction of nuclear generating plant; provisions
Sponsor: Robert Brown
"River Basin Protection Ac"; statement of policy; permitting of interbasin transfers of water
Sponsor: Jim Butterworth
Adoption; require home study by evaluator prior to placement of a child; third party is neither stepparent/relative; definitions; provisions
Sponsor: Bill Hamrick
Death penalty; moratorium; provisions
Sponsor: Stephanie Benfield
Elections; nonpartisan elections; clerks of superior courts; qualifying
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Elections; provide nonpartisan election of solicitors-general; qualifying
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Elections; nonpartisan election of district attorney, solicitors-general, sheriffs, tax commissioners, clerks of superior courts; qualifying
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Inactive municipalities; dissolution of municipal corporation; specify burden of proof
Sponsor: Rick Crawford
Quality Basic Education Act; bill of rights for teachers; enact
Sponsor: Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Public assistance; food stamp recipients may order food over Internet; provide
Sponsor: Mark Butler
Cardin, Emily; commend
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Junior Leagues of Georgia Day; recognize March 16, 2010
Sponsor: Lee Hawkins
Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of county commissioners; qualifying
Sponsor: Earl Carter
Public Records; disclosure of certain law enforcement/emergency response records; provide exemption
Sponsor: Donzella James
Historic Oakland Foundation; recognize
Sponsor: Robert Brown
League of Women Voters of Georgia; commend
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Wildlife; closed seasons for deer; change certain provisions
Sponsor: Don Balfour
Local Government; provide plans for extension of municipal services; annexation
Sponsor: Donzella James
Mishou, Tom; condolences
Sponsor: Culver Kidd
Butler-McIntyre, Mrs. Cynthia M.A.; commend
Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler
Kicklighter, Kella L.; commend
Sponsor: Len Walker
Hennen, Laurie Ann; commend
Sponsor: Len Walker
Kohler, Andy; commend
Sponsor: Chip Rogers
Bagley, Mr. Smith W.; condolences
Sponsor: Robert Brown
Ford, D'aia; commend
Sponsor: Len Walker
Timmons Kristin S.; commend
Sponsor: Len Walker
Sponsors (12)
Passed (500)
Public Safety, Department of; Board of Public Safety; change certain provisions
Election; increase filing fees/fines for campaign, financial, and lobbyist disclosure reports that are filed late
Watercraft held in inventory; exempt from taxation; provide
Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; deceptive representation/designations of geographic origins; provisions
Ad Valorem Taxes; revise comprehensive provisions
Sales and use tax; change certain definitions
Doraville, City of; municipal elections; provisions
State Purchasing; benefits based funding projects; revise provisions; change membership of an oversight committee
Ad valorem tax exemption; certain public-private transportation projects; provisions
Decatur County; board of commissioners; voting and removal from office; change provisions
Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition
Animal protection; methods of euthanasia; provisions
Medicare Supplemental; make available to persons under age 65 who qualify for medicare due to disability or end-stage renal disease
Brand name drugs; substitute generic drugs; provisions
Real estate appraisers; appraisal management companies; add regulations
Death penalty cases; Supreme Court; pretrial proceedings; extend review period
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; change name to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Warrants for arrest; persons who may issue warrants; provisions
Motor vehicles; cell phones; text messaging; prohibit use
Education; provide local board of education may act on petition for a conversion charter school for a high school cluster; referendum
Counties and municipalities; budget excess; searchable website; provisions
Water well standards; require contractor license under geologist or engineer direction; change provisions
Property; sales to political subdivisions; maximum amount exempt; increase
Drivers' licenses; defense for drivers; no vision condition restriction; provide
Contractors; allow utility contractors to bid upon/perform work on any utility system in this state
Elections; absentee ballots to uniformed and overseas voters; provisions
Driver's license; minor of disabled guardian; restricted learner's permit; provisions
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide with authority to investigate certain offenses involving fraudulent real estate transactions
State; preference to in-state materialmen, contractors, builders, when preference does not impair quality and cost considerations
Religious organizations; qualify as a self-insurer; provisions
Georgia Arthritis Prevention and Control Act; enact
Redevelopment; directors of downtown development authority designated as urban redevelopment agency; serve as commissioners
Ga. Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; performance of health maintenance act. by a designated caregiver shall not be prohibited
Special license plates; service members killed in action; expand definition
Teacher certification; learning requirements for renewal; temporarily suspend
Buildings/Local Gov't; modify agencies/instrumentalities in which housing authorities/political subdivisions can invest funds
Uniform Athlete Agents Act; regulation of athlete agents; terminate Georgia Athlete Agent Regulatory Commission; definitions
Safe Medications Practice Act; enact
Criminal Justice Coordination Council; councilmembers' compensation/reimbursement of expenses; provisions
Sales tax; educational purposes; change provisions
Property; liens of mechanics/materialmen; waiver and release upon payment
Public officers and employees; school board members in bail bond business; modify provisions
Georgia Kosher Food Consumer Protection Act; enact
Probated or suspended sentences; maximum period of revocation; change provisions
Disability parking laws; appointed law enforcer have disability; remove requirement
Street gang terrorism and prevention; expand and change provisions
"Healthy Georgians Act of 2010"; provide exemptions from certain unfair trade practices for certain wellness and health promotion programs
Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; credible service for absence; provisions
Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; not entitled credit for service after July 1, 2010; provisions
Best management practices; required buffer along state waters; provide exception
Charitable solicitations; accounting; revise certain provisions
Influenza vaccine; revise definition
Quality Basic Education Act; state funds for salary increase; prohibit
Development authorities; change a certain definition
Rabun County; authorized to lease or sell lands and buildings to the Authority
Georgia Public Service Commission; certain costs charged to involved utility; provisions
Education; require educational institutions to verify motor common/contract carriers properly certified; transportation of students
Motor Vehicles; designate ambulances as emergency vehicles; exclude certain ambulance providers from certain permit requirements
Georgia Building Authority; exempt from certain sales and use tax; provisions
Grand Juries; oath shall be given to all witnesses; to provide that an unsworn testimony shall be disallowed
Bingo; define certain terms; provide certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Commission; may solicit funds; provide
Special liens on personalty; eliminate aircraft liens; provisions
Driver's Licenses; restricted; change the penalty for violation
Polysomnography Practice Act; provide for the certification of polysomnographic technologists
Land Conservation; redefine certain terms
Driving under the influence; notice of conviction publication; change provisions
County property; granted first right to purchase condemned property; provide
Elections; 2010 pilot program; electronic transmission of absentee ballots; provisions
Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; rights of crime victims; change certain provisions
Quality Basic Education Act; salary schedules for certificated personnel; revise provisions
Education; definition of "textbook" include computer hardware/technical equipment to support use of nonprint or digital content
Marietta, City of; city council meetings; modify provisions
Drivers' licenses; driving record; uniform traffic citations; provisions
Natural Resources, Department of; proposed new or revised flood elevations; require notice
Retirement; judges/district attorneys; change certain duties and obligations from Dept. of Administrative Services
Disabled veterans and blind persons; eligibility certificate; provisions
Uniform rules of the road; proper execution of a left turn; clarify
State Court of DeKalb County; certain fees; change
Retirement ages; nullify application for retirement; provisions
Influenza vaccinations; hospitals offer annually to employees; require
Law enforcement vehicles; painted solid color; authorize
Varnell, City of; change charter provisions
Social Security Coverage Group; State Personnel Administration jurisdiction; provide
Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; define certain terms; provisions
Probationer duties; tolling of probated sentences; clarify provisions
Insurance; pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure
Retirement; repeal certain obsolete and inoperative provisions
Vital Records; provide for execution of death certificates for burn victims
Solid waste management; permits for handling, disposal, or treatment; change provisions
Retirement and pensions; Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define terms
Western Area Regional Radio System Authority; Coweta County; government of authority
Teacher certification; additional payment methods; authorize
Death investigations; coroners cooperate with forensic laboratory; provisions
Medical assistance; health organizations providing service under Medicaid; repeal tax exemption
Taxes; provide statement of intent of General Assembly; granting a tax break; raw forest products
Community Health, Department of; regulatory authority; revise provisions
Penal Institutions; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rapid Removal of Eligible Parolees Accepted for Transfer; participate
Dangerous drugs; Salvia divinorum A; include
State Auditor; website of Dept. of Audits and Accounts; applicable to public information; operation, maintenance; provisions
Repeat offenders; fourth felony offense punishment; change provisions
Encumbered property; recording, payment, and distribution of tax; change provisions
Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act; provide legislative enactments do not create a private right of action unless expressly stated
Identity fraud; include businesses as potential identity theft victims; revise
Public roads; regulate oversize and overweight loads; provisions
Griffin Judicial Circuit; not decrease the county supplements for the superior court judges of that circuit
State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; Georgia Student Finance Authority; contract in any state health insurance plan
Off-road vehicles; operating restrictions; change certain provisions
Motor Vehicles; prohibit persons 18 years of age or younger from using wireless telecommunications devices; text messages
Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; certain health activities not require license; provisions
Education; require study of the pledge of allegiance to the flag of United States and Georgia flag; American institutions and ideals
Elections; remove references to ballot cards; provisions
Computer Security; illegal to prevent reasonable efforts to block installation or execution of a covered file-sharing program
Georgia Foundation for Public Education; establish; provide for membership, powers, duties, purpose
Massage Therapist; conviction for sexual offense; license suspended for certain time periods; penalties
"Blue Alert"; create state-wide system to speed the apprehension of violent criminals; local, state, and federal law enforcement officers
Drivers' Licenses; provide for notation; post traumatic stress disorder; members of armed services/veterans
Education; provide for career counseling/advisement for students in grades 6 through 12
Habersham County, State Court; judge and solicitor be full-time; provide
Public Safety, Department of; Capitol Police Division; create; provisions
Workers' compensation; Self-insurers Guaranty Trust Fund; revise provisions
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; change name to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Natural Resources, Department of; authority to arrange volunteer services; change provisions
Child Support Recovery Act; IV-D agency support orders; change provisions
Local boards of education; solicit and accept donations for field trips; authorize
"'Health Share' Volunteers in Medicine Act"; provide sovereign immunity protection for physician assistants in safety net clinics
The Revised Georgia Trust Code of 2009; comprehensively revise provisions relating to trusts
Public records; teacher and school employee information; exempt from disclosure
Real estate transfer tax; property in more than one county; change provisions
Transportation, Department of; design-build method; increase the percentage of projects contracted
Crimes and offenses; crimes against judges and court personnel; increase punishment
Commission on Regional Planning; create; provide for membership and duties
Education; require school systems to adopt a reporting system for the purpose of determining potential HOPE eligibility
Animal protection; shelters scan for microchips prior to euthanasia; provisions
"Diabetes and Health Improvement Act of 2010"; enact; establish Georgia Diabetes Control Office; board of trustees
Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Act; enact
Student transportation; allowance to refurbish existing school buses; provide
Board of Regents Scholarship; authorize additional types of student financial assistance for medical/dental students; Medical College of Ga.
State Properties Code; modifying certain provisions; acquiring real property through commission
Contractors; eligibility for licensure; provide
State Government; rename Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services to Office of the State Treasurer
Sexual offenders; information to schools on accessing registry; revise certain provisions
Juvenile proceedings; graduated sanctions and secure detention for probation violators; provisions
Recognizance bonds; persons charged with certain crimes; limit
Whitfield County; levy excise tax; authorize
Cornelia, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
State of Georgia property; certain counties; nonexclusive easements; authorize
East Point, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Henry County; levy excise tax; authorize
Cartersville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Wayne County; levy excise tax; authorize
Cleveland, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Bartow County; levy excise tax; authorize
Income tax; credits for equipment that reduces energy or water usage; provide
Georgia Ports Authority; applicability of traffic laws and enforcement by security guards; provisions
Local Government; municipal corporation may determine when to establish a conservation easement
O'Brien, Mr. Mike; recognize
Insurance; Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool liable in emergency; provide
Motor vehicle franchise practices; voluntary releases; provisions
Cedartown, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Morrow, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Jonesboro, City of; levy excise tax; provide
Dalton, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Public Property; conveyance; 11 counties
Hogansville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
Telecommunications; modernize competition; provisions
Magistrate Court of Troup County; provide chief magistrate shall be a full-time position; compensation and qualifications
Bibb County; levy excise tax; provide
Service delivery strategies; certain drinking water projects; funding limitation; provide exemption
College Park, City of; levy an excise tax; authorize
Macon, City of; levy excise tax; provide
Sales and use tax; county and municipal; distribution of proceeds; revise
LaGrange, City of; levy excise tax; authorize
General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Troup County; levy excise tax; authorize
Firearms; carrying and possession; change provisions; definitions
Safety Belts; eliminate certain exceptions to the required use of safety belts
Wildlife; possession of native wild animal killed by motor vehicle; provide exceptions and conditions
Controlled Substances; Schedule I, II, IV, and V; definition of "dangerous drug"; provisions
Revenue and tax; define Internal Revenue Code; incorporate federal law
Sales and use tax; cap exemption; metropolitan public transportation purposes; provide
Liberty Tree of Georgia; designate tulip poplaradjacent to Dalton City Hall
State Printing; any state law authorizes a state officer/agency to publish any matter such publication made in printed and electronic format
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; correct errors and omissions
Transportation, Dept. of; provide for an Intermodal Division within the department
Influenza; revise the definition of "influenza vaccine"
Georgia Ports Authority; comprehensive revisions; provide
Hazardous Waste; amend certain definitions; update provisions to make consistent with federal regulations
County and municipal tax levies; fund domed stadium; revise provisions
Civil Practice; grounds of exercise; personal jurisdiction over nonresidents involved in domestic relation cases; provisions
Lee County, Magistrate Court; increase law library fee; authorize
Lee County; provide the chief Magistrate shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court
Talbot County; elections; composition and appointment of board; change
Wayne County Industrial Development Authority; number of board directors; increase
Temple, City of; provide new charter
Occupation taxes; county provide electronic information to Department of Revenue; provisions
Lumpkin County, Magistrate Court of; appoint clerk; provide
White County Building Authority Act; enact
Putnam County; board of elections and registration; create
Covington Municipal Airport Authority Act; powers, duties, membership
Columbus, Municipal Court; change clerk and marshal compensation
Sasser, Town of; Terrell County; provide new charter
Turner County; create a board of elections and registration; provide for powers and duties; definitions; composition
Norcross, City of; mayor and city councilmembers; change terms
Norcross, City of; mayor and councilmembers elected by plurality; provide
Henry County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Coolidge, City of; create new charter
Arcade, Town of; city council members; staggered terms of office; provide
Waco, City of; provide new charter
Chattahoochee Hills Country, City of; mayor and council; change the terms; provide for elections
Henry County; require board member to resign if stand for other election; repeal provisions
Hiawassee, City of; municipal purposes; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption
Pickens County Board of Commissioners; create
Gilmer County; Magistrate Court clerk; appointed by chief magistrate; provide
Bacon County; advisory referendum election; provide
Rabun County; Mountain City; change the terms of future members of the city council and provide future election dates
Spalding County; homestead exemption; qualifying income level; increase
Towns County; educational purposes; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption
Baldwin County; ad valorem taxes for county purposes; reduce the age for qualifying for such homestead exemption from 65 to 60 years
Dunwoody, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
DeKalb County Ad Valorem Taxes; extend exemption for another five-year period
Porterdale, City of; provide homestead exemption; municipal purposes
Turner County; board of elections and registration; create
McIntosh County; vehicle registration period; repeal
Pierce County Board of Commissioners; office of county manager; create
Rabun County; Mountain City; annex certain territory to the city and change corporate limits of city
Remerton, City of; provide new charter
Chattahoochee Hills, City of; increase the homestead exemption ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; residents 65 years of age or older
Tennille, City of; mayor's vote; provide
Cadwell, Town of; provide new charter
Bremen, City of; provide new charter
Byron, City of; corporate city limits; change
Practice of architecture; projects within structures; clarify
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame; abolish; disposition of property
The Georgia 2020 Transportation Act; enact
Gainesville, City of; ad valorem taxes; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Public Facilities Authority of Telfair County Act; enact
Maysville, City of; provide new charter
Gray, Town of; powers of mayor; provide
Liberty County Industrial Authority; members vote by phone; provide
2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians; Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure; create
Water; examine practices, programs, policies; develop programs for voluntary water conservation; reports of measurable progress
Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport Authority; remove Calhoun County
Savannah, City of; Chatham County; board of education members; add qualifications
Haralson, City of; mayor and councilmembers; stagger terms
Kingsland, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Ringgold, City of; corporate city limits; extend
Chamblee, City of; corporate city limits; change
Broxton, City of; city attorney and municipal court judge qualifications; provide
Roswell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Fannin County; Magistrate Court clerk; appointed by chief magistrate; provide
Catoosa County; board of utilities commissioners election; provide
Holly Springs, City of; councilmembers elected from designated posts; provide
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Clarkston, City of; election and powers of the mayor; provide
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Bryan County; Board of Commissioners prescribe time, place, and dates for meetings; provide
Clayton County Civil Service Act; review and appeal decisions; change provisions
Pooler, City of; mayor and councilmembers; four-year terms; provide
Decatur, City of; authorize all redevelopment/other powers; provide a referendum
Clinch County; composition and election of governing authority; change
Lavonia, City of; corporate city limits; change and extend
Leary, City of; provide new charter
Roswell, City of; office of mayor not held more than three terms; provide
Kingsland, City of; corporate city limits; change
Dawson County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Berrien County; office of elected county surveyor; abolish
Royston, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; homestead exemption
Alcovy, Atlanta, and Brunswick judicial circuits; dates of terms; change
Public property; writing off small amounts due to state; provisions
Wills, Trusts, Estate; provide for construction of wills/trust instruments referring to federal estate; provide for judicial construction of such wills
Mountain Park, City of; number of councilmen; change provisions
Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Clayton County; become participant in MARTA; hold nonbinding referendum
LaGrange, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
DeKalb County; district services; change definition
Troup County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Reunification of family; additional case plan and permanency plan requirements; provisions
Hogansville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
Education; unlawful disruption of/interference; operation of public schools or public school buses; revise provisions
Commercial code; Uniform Commercial Code; conforming amendments; adopt
County law libraries; payment of certain funds into county general fund; provisions
Ad valorem tax; returns of taxable real property; change certain provisions
Georgia Voluntary Remediation Program Act; define certain terms; provide for power/duties of Environmental Protection Div. director
Local Boards of Education; election; revise provisions
Juvenile Proceedings; zero tolerance policy on weapons in schools; change provisions
Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises (SAFE) Act; enact
Little's Ferry/George F. Green Memorial Bridge; Hancock and Putnam Counties; dedicate
Public Roads; further declare authority of counties/municipalities to remove roads from their systems when removal is in best public interest
LCPC Seth Sharp Memorial Intersection; Bartow County; dedicate
State government; replacement permits, licenses, and identification cards; provisions
Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame Authority; reconstitute the governance; provide for new governing body for authority and its members
Controlled substances; add synthetic cannabinoids to Schedule I list; provide
Buildings; no building code require fire sprinklers in single-family dwelling; provide
"Advanced Broadband Collocation Act"; provide procedures; modification/collocation of wireless communication facilities
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; disability benefits; provisions
Private Detective Businesses; authorize security guards/detectives to obtain individual licensure for employment
Service delivery regions; applicability of regions; revise a provision
CSA Army of Tennessee Highway; dedicate
HOPE; provide person shall be legal Georgia resident to be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher
Retirement and pensions; comply with federal law; amend certain provisions
Income taxes; levy or collection of local income taxes; prohibit
Public disclosure exemption; certain graphic image photographs; provisions
Special license plates; Zoo Atlanta; provide
Ga Environmental Facilities Authority; water supply division; authority to make loans/grants to local governments; expansion of existing reservoirs
Buildings; pre-owned manufactured homes; provide Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate standards
Health; provide that priority list of persons authorized to control the disposition of the remains of a deceased person
Labor and industrial relations; Georgia Workforce Investment Board; create
Parks; Georgia Agrirama Development Authority; abolish; provide successor
Budget/Financial Affairs; Revenue Shortfall Reserve; not exceed 15 percent of previous year's net revenue for any fiscal year
Boating Safety Zones; prohibit operation of certain vessels on Lake Sinclair
State Financing and Investment Commission; powers to meet requirements; provide
Professions/Businesses; clarify applications submitted in prescribed form not necessarily written document; provisions
Commerce/Trade; prohibit pricing practices during an abnormal market disruption; petroleum products; define terms
Governor; require tax expenditure reviews as part of budget report; provide for definition
Child abuse reports; access to records; solicitors-general; authorize
Insurance; time periods and eligibility for continuation coverage; revise
Industrialized buildings; comply with local ordinances and resolutions; provisions
Georgia Youth Conservation Corps; creation and purposes of the corps; change certain provisions
Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act; enact
Planning and Budget, Office of; record of user fees collected; provide for publication
Quality Basic Education Act; expenditures, class size, additional days, salary; temporarily suspend
Quality Basic Education Act; capital outlay funds; provisions
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; clarify the authority of the council to impose administrative fees
Gender discrimination; Department of Education; annual gender equality reporting; remove requirements
Sexual offenders; classification; change and enact provisions
Drivers' licenses; fees for temporary licenses or identification cards; change
Dahlonega, City of, in the County of Lumpkin; special elections; provide
Alma, City of; change certain charter provisions
Dade County Water and Sewer Authority; composition; provide
Funston, City of; election and terms of mayor and councilmembers; provide
Lilburn, City of; change the corporate limits of the city
Colquitt County Family Connection Collaborative on Children and Families; change membership
Local government; development authorities; clarify certain terms
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Callaway, Eric; Mr. South 2010; commend
White, A.J.; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Heard, Josh; recognize
Trolander, Kerem; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Clark, Kevin; recognize
Wickersham, Dr. Mary Eleanor; recognize
Myers, Elaine; commend
Cole, Honorable James "Jim" Malcolm, III; commend
Hoang, Phuong Mai; recognize
McIntyre, Mr. Secedrick L.; recognize
Austin Taylor, Sr., Day in Georgia; designate
Parks, Michelle; recognize
Hill, Mr. Nipton "Nip" Nelson; condolences
Wright, Lauren; recognize
Clayton County's Observation of National Day of Prayer; recognize May 6
Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; recognize
State Awarded Contracts; recognize the importance of providing equal access, opportunity, and treatment of African Americans and minorities
Grogan, Mrs. Ruth Lemacke; condolences
Hall, Dr. James; Enlyfe New Direction Alliance and Ministries; recognize
Giles, Misty; recognize
Love, Walter Barrow; commend
Palmer, Ian Donlaw; commend
Vassil, Andrew; recognize
Robinson, Gwen; recognize
DeKalb County Board of Education & DeKalb County Board of Commissioners; commend
Scanlan, Collin; recognize
Georgia Great Steak Cook-off; Jeff Davis County; recognize
Hames, Ben; recognize
Alvarez, Mr. Francisco "Perry", Jr.; Alfredo's Italian Restaurant; commend
International Dance Commission; commend
State of Dade Heritage Festival; recognize
Rollins, Reverend Beverly; 24 years of service; commend
Jones, Joyce Bowen; commend
Burnham, Mrs. Leigha; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Murray, Timothy John; recognize
Taylor, Mr. William Wesley; commend
Sanders, Ned M.; commend
Olens, Mr. Sam; commend
McCauley, Sarah; commend
Lithonia Senior Center; recognize
Thomas, Dr. Donald R.; commend
Williams, Ms. Jennifer; contributions to education; commend
Johnson, Mr. Frank; commend
Magelund, Corinna; recognize
United States Congress; designate Mountaintown area as National Wilderness area; urge
Love, Francis McIntire; commend
Davis, LUTCF, Mr. W. Barry; commend
Strickland, Jr., Mr. George W. "Jack"; condolences
Klein, Miranda; recognize
Mantella, Mr. Tino; commend
Campbell, Emily; recognize
Women's Health week; recognize May 9-15, 2010
Brantley, Bert; recognize
Walker, Deacon DeWayne; condolences
White, Joyce; recognize
Lambert, Mrs. Christine; recognize
Pellom, Ms. Renee; commend
Honor Flight of Northwest Georgia; Georgia's World War II veterans; commend
Ezonnaebi, Pastor Beatrice; honoring
Cochran, Mr. Tom; commend
Rosenbaum, Rabbi Kalmen M.; commend
Rasmussen, Christian Hay; commend
Glanville, Evan Victor; commend
Jenkins-Miller, Minnie; retirement; commend
Delta Day at the state capitol; March 1, 2010; recognize
R-Jabs Wings; third anniversary; commend
Downer-McKinney, Denise; commend
Jackson, Ms. Jo Ann; retirement; commend
Campbell, Dr. Wilburn A., Jr.; commend
Devereux United Methodist Church; 100th anniversary of sanctuary; commend
Roberts, Caroline; commend
Power Soccer sport; North Georgia Screamin' Eagles; commend
Rockdale County Democratic Party; commend
Cook, Mr. Albert "Al" Milton; condolences
Riley, Cidney A.; Miss Sophomore South 2010; commend
Lively, Sarah Kaye; 2010 STAR Student; commend
Huckaby; Justin Terrell; commend
Mebane, Rena; commend
Dooley; Mrs. Kelly; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Barnett, Mr. Luke Isaiah; condolences
Holcombe, Ed; recognize
Back to School Jam in South Fulton County; commend
Teague, Ryan; recognize
Joyner, Alana; recognize
Bearup, MacKenzie; recognize
Mulligan, Pat; recognize
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame; commend
Baxter, Matt; recognize
Hamilton, Chief Warrant Officer Five Reginald "Rick"; recognize
Clopton, Ms. Deborah Denise; recognize
Yahm, Camille; commend
Bridgeman, Mrs. Marcelle Clark; recognize
Narvie J. Harris Traditional Theme School; recognize
Hosey, Mr. Ashley B.; commend
Scott, Jennifer; commend
Cox, Devin Hawkins; commend
Tartt, Dr. Fannie H.; recognize
Pittman, Eva; commend
Heckel-Jones, Cedric A.C.; commend
Toney, Apostle Sylvia J.; commend
Currington, Mr. Billy; commend
Pillsbury, John; commend
Byrne, Babe Atkins; commend
Otubushin, Mama Omo Oba Bernice Olusola Onabanjo Nee; condolences
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2010
Napier, Lindsey; commend
Bramblett, Mrs. Kelly; contributions to education; commend
Tempel, Barbara; recognize
VanderMeer, David A.; commend
Hendrix, Mrs. Georgianna S.; commend
Gandy, Winshanai; commend
Cleghorn, Teresa; recognize
Blackburn, Mr. Andy; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Faith and Clergy Commission; Board of Directors; commend
Bennett, Rajaan Jhakari; condolences
Stofko, Molly; recognize
Breastfeeding Awareness Month; recognize May
Schrimpf, Chris; recognize
Green, Jr., Rev. Dr. Lloyd; congratulate
Minton, Ms. Joan; retirement; commend
Miller, Jannine; recognize
Carter, Jr.; Officer James Franklin; condolences
Carpenter, Mr. G. David; recognize
Bourdeaux, Dr. Carolyn J.; recognize
Greene, Honorable Deborah S.; recognize
40th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress; commend
Sawhill, Caroline Kimbrell; birth; celebrate
Peoples, Ms. Dottie; commend
Curtis, Ms. Eloise Kay; commend
Family Promise, Inc.; recognize
Denson, Thornton John; commend
Connelly, Robert Alexander; commend
Hunstein, Carol; commend
Kahn, Adam Nathan; commend
Riley, Robert Harris; commend
Roberts, Mr. Roy; commend
Beasley, Mr. Carl Porter; 30 years of service; commend
Kirkland, Mr. Zene William; condolences
Holcombe, Mr. Ed; commend
White, Reverend Henry; commend
Johnson, Joe; Atlanta Hawks; commend
Johnson, Gail McGill; commend
Torah Day School of Atlanta; commend
Moody, Honorable Dan; recognize
Teilhet, Representative Rob; service to Georgia House of Representatives; commend
Collins, Mr. Elmo; condolences
Hart, Ms. Carolyn Lee; retirement; commend
Long, Jr., Deacon Ralph; condolences
Charles, Reverend Gary Wayne; outstanding ministry; commend
Georgia State University College of Law Moot Court Team; commend
City of Port Wentworth; named Purple Heart City; congratulate
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; recognize
Wilson, Mrs. Beth; 2010 STAR Teacher; commend
Jackson, LeDasha; Miss Junior South 2010; commend
Wallace, Sr., Mr. Lorenzo; recognize
Wells, Karen Anita; recognize
Hambie, Chris; Mr. Sophomore South 2010; commend
Carter, Reverend C.L.; commend
U.S Department of the Treasury; urged to shred all old $100.00 bills when new bills are brought into circulation
McDonald, Mary Lou; commend
Hill, Ladavion Dapree; recognize
Narvie J. Harris Traditional Theme School; principals; recognize
Stonecypher, Mrs. Betty Herron; condolences
Brewington, Sheila; recognize