2015-2016 Regular Session

Drivers' licenses; require driver who refused blood alcohol concentration testing to install and maintain ignition interlock devices on vehicle; provisions

Sponsor: Tom Rice

Courts; maps, plats, and plans to be filed for record; provide requirements

Sponsor: Rick Jasperse

Spalding County; State Court; provide election of county solicitor

Sponsor: John Yates

Newton County; reestablish the board of commissioners; supersede the laws pertaining to governing authority of Newton County

Sponsor: Rick Jeffares

Driver's License; revise exemptions afforded to nonresidents issued to them in in home state/country

Sponsor: Ben Watson

Courts; Judicial Qualifications Commission; create

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

Commerce and trade; tobacco product manufacturers; revise and add certain definitions; provisions

Sponsor: Jay Powell

"Environmental Policy Act"; exempt projects for construction/improvement of public roads from environmental effects reports

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

Conservation and natural resources; rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; change provisions

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Courts; causing a child to be conceived; violating certain prohibitions relating certain offenses; additional ground for terminating parental rights

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions

Sponsor: David Knight

Blakely, City of; provide new charter

Sponsor: Gerald Greene

Crimes and offenses; electronic data base of prescription information; authorize the retention of data base information for 2 years; provisions

Sponsor: Sharon Cooper

Georgia Judicial Retirement System; preservation of rights by certain persons; change certain provisions

Sponsor: Jack Hill

Courts; provide reporting of certain statistics regarding juveniles seeking abortions without parental notice; provisions

Sponsor: Joyce Chandler

Georgia Judicial Retirement System; member who was serving in a full-time position on his or her retirement may use prior part-time service for vesting; provide

Sponsor: Tom Weldon

Life Insurance Consumer Disclosure Model Act; enact

Sponsor: Carlton Rogers

"Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act"; enact

Sponsor: Sharon Cooper

Domestic relations; adoption; permit the department to use certain information in the records concerning the adopted child's biological parents

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Health; hospitals and related institutions; restrict civil actions against passive investors in nursing homes and intermediate care homes

Sponsor: Trey Kelley

Watercraft; operation while under the influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs; revise types of vessels

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Income tax; exemption for donation of real property for conservation use; extend sunset date

Sponsor: Jay Powell

State Symbols; designate the Old Governor's Mansion as the official state historic house

Sponsor: Burt Jones

Alcoholic beverages; holders of certain alcohol licenses and those who issue such licenses; impose certain requirements

Sponsor: Geoff Duncan

Courts; child abuse; change provisions

Sponsor: Mandi Ballinger

Clinical Laboratories; provide certain nondiagnostic laboratories not subject to state licensure as clinical laboratory

Sponsor: Dean Burke

School buses; drivers use cellular telephones in similar manner as a two-way radio; allow

Sponsor: Mike Dudgeon

City of Stockbridge; provide for a city manager; selection, appointment, qualifications, compensation, and removal

Sponsor: Emanuel Jones

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; include Commissioners of Juvenile Justice/Natural Resources as voting members

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

Superior courts; fifth judge of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; provide

Sponsor: Ronnie Mabra

Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; provide notice to affected localities upon certain events relating to permitted solid or hazardous waste facilities

Sponsor: William Werkheiser

Pleadings and motions; procedure for claims asserted against a person or entity arising from an act which could be construed as an act in furtherance of the right of free speech or right to petition government for redress of grievances; revise provisions

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions

Sponsor: Tom McCall

Crimes and offenses; trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; provisions

Sponsor: Chuck Efstration

Georgia Seed Development Commission; change certain provisions

Sponsor: Sam Watson

Banking and finance; update, modernize, and streamline numerous Code sections; revise provisions

Sponsor: Bruce Williamson

Insurance; encourage employers to provide work based learning opportunities for students age 16 and older; provisions

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Courts; review of incidents involving a peace officer's use of deadly force that results in death or serious bodily injury; provide for procedure

Sponsor: Rich Golick

Corporations; directors and officers; enact reforms consistent with the Model Act; functions of a board of directors; change provisions

Sponsor: John Kennedy

Retirement; permit governing bodies of municipal corporations to enact plans by resolution in addition to ordinance

Sponsor: Ellis Black

"Protecting Guardmen's Employment Act"; enact

Sponsor: Calvin Smyre

Taxes; amount payable at redemption of property; change provisions

Sponsor: Tommy Benton

Health; restrictions on sale and dispensing of spectacles; provide

Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart

Elementary and secondary education; finance directors of charter schools participate in initial and annual training; require

Sponsor: Rahn Mayo

"Student/Teacher Protection Act"; enact; end punitive testing consequences; related to federal, state,and locally mandated standardized assessments

Sponsor: William Ligon

State records management; minimum retention periods for video recordings from law enforcement devices on or inside a vehicle; provide

Sponsor: Bill Hitchens

Motor vehicles; add utility service vehicles to the "Spencer Pass Law"; provisions

Sponsor: Alan Powell

Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact

Sponsor: John Yates

Education; high school that receive state funding cannot participate in athletic association which prohibits religious expression on clothing of student athletes

Sponsor: Burt Jones

Child custody; require parenting plans to be incorporated into final orders; change provisions

Sponsor: Regina Quick

Motor vehicles; operation of certain vehicles upon highways when used in connection with agricultural pursuits; provide

Sponsor: Tom McCall

Dogs; provide breed-specific regulation shall be limited to enactment by general law

Sponsor: Ellis Black

'Georgia Film and Television Trail Act'; create; provide definitions; purpose

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

"Quality Basic Education Act"; annual teacher, principal, and assistant principal evaluations; revise provisions

Sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

Health; Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form; require department to provide certain notification prior to modification

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

Courts; service of accusations of or citations for violations of ordinances under certain circumstances; change provisions

Sponsor: Tom Taylor

Sales and Use Tax; provide for exemption for fire districts which have elected governing bodies and supported by ad valorem taxes

Sponsor: Frank Ginn

Pelham, City of; provide new charter

Sponsor: Jay Powell

'Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act'; enactment

Sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler

Estates; taxes and tax liens; change provisions

Sponsor: Barry Fleming

"Military Spouses and Veterans Licensure Act"; enact

Sponsor: Al Williams

Retirement and pensions; officers employed by Department of Community Supervision shall be entitled to certain disability benefits; provide

Sponsor: Chad Nimmer

Georgia Council Justice Reform; provide for comprehensive reform

Sponsor: John Kennedy

Ad valorem tax; properties eligible for a freeport exemption; add certain fulfillment centers

Sponsor: Brett Harrell

"Georgia Lemon Law"; consumer fees forwarded to the Department of Law for deposit in the new motor vehicle arbitration account; require

Sponsor: Robert Dickey

Unsolicited merchandise; solicitors to receive from consumers affirmative assent to continued receipt of certain merchandise following a free trial before charging; require

Sponsor: Tom Kirby

Crimes and offenses; assault and battery; increase the punishment committed upon hospital emergency department and medical services personnel

Sponsor: Johnnie Caldwell

Hospitals and related institutions; educational information on influenza disease to residents of assisted living communities; provide

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Courts; financial institutions; certain activities shall not constitute the unauthorized practice of law; provide

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

Public Order and Safety; clarify the judges and justices who are exempt; various weapon carry laws and prohibitions

Sponsor: John Kennedy

Insurance; clarify those individuals not required to be licensed as insurance agent

Sponsor: Charlie Bethel

Courts; when a judge, judicial officer, grand juror; may be disqualified by being related by consanguinity/affinity to a party; provisions

Sponsor: Jesse Stone

City of Barwick; provide a new charter; incorporation, boundaries, powers and construction

Sponsor: Ellis Black

Health; HIV and AIDS; revise various statutes

Sponsor: Betty Price

Law Enforcement Officers; provide governing authority; employs sworn police officers who are P.O.S.T certified; policies; disability in line of duty

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Education; local boards of education and certain charter schools to hold at least two public meetings on the proposed annual operating budget; require

Sponsor: Michael Caldwell

Elementary and secondary education; seal of biliteracy for high school graduates with a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English; provide

Sponsor: Tom Taylor

Sales and use tax; exemption for projects of regional significance; change sunset provision

Sponsor: Brett Harrell

Crimes and offenses; illegal use of financial transaction cards; revise provisions

Sponsor: Alan Powell

Graham, City of; provide new charter

Sponsor: Greg Morris

Human Services, Department of; creation, appointment, removal, and duties of a kinship care enforcement administrator; provide

Sponsor: Stacey Abrams

Tax and revenue; confidentiality of certain tax information; provisions

Sponsor: Trey Kelley

Garnishment Proceedings; modernize, reorganize, and provide constitutional protections

Sponsor: Jesse Stone

Courts; ability to prosecute street gang terrorism; improve

Sponsor: Albert Reeves

Houston County; certain property currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorize the change of use

Sponsor: Barbara Sims

Houston County; Commission on Children and Youth; repeal an Act

Sponsor: Shaw Blackmon

Haralson County; Tax Commissioner; modify compensation

Sponsor: Kevin Cooke

Firearms; license holders; carrying and possession of certain weapons in certain buildings or real property owned or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education; authorize

Sponsor: Rick Jasperse

Hamilton, City of; resident of the city to being domiciled in such city; change provisions

Sponsor: John Pezold

Property Conveyance; authorizing 8 counties

Sponsor: Rick Jeffares

Screven County; Board of Commissioners; levy an excise tax

Sponsor: Jon Burns

Rome, City of; residency qualifications for members of the governing authority; change

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Cobb County; State Court; change compensation of judges

Sponsor: Albert Reeves

Judicial Qualifications Commission; create - CA

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

Haralson County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Sponsor: Kevin Cooke

Warner Robins, City of; levy an excise tax

Sponsor: Shaw Blackmon

Lowndes County; election of the Board of Tax Assessors; repeal

Sponsor: John Corbett

Pickens County; Airport Authority; reduce number of members

Sponsor: Rick Jasperse

Controlled substances; Schedules I and IV; change certain provisions

Sponsor: Bruce Broadrick

Grady County; board of education; provide that members shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis

Sponsor: Darlene Taylor

Greene County; board of elections and registration; provide election supervisor

Sponsor: Trey Rhodes

Powder Springs, City of; annexation of certain property; provide

Sponsor: David Wilkerson

Chatham County Magistrate Court; provide for two full-time magistrates for Chatham County

Sponsor: Lester Jackson

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge; Union County; dedicate

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

DeKalb County; community improvement districts may be created within municipalities; change certain provisions

Sponsor: Billy Mitchell

Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of judge and clerk

Sponsor: Stacey Evans

Habersham County; Airport Authority; provide for the assets and encumbrances

Sponsor: Terry Rogers

Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; authorize

Sponsor: Scot Turner

Polk County; Board of Commissioners; change provisions relating to the filling of vacancies of members

Sponsor: Trey Kelley

Revenue and taxation; deduction from income for contributions to savings trust accounts; revise

Sponsor: Sam Teasley

Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize and correct errors of said Code

Sponsor: Johnnie Caldwell

Excise tax; tobacco products; clarify certain charges

Sponsor: Kevin Tanner

Thomas William Poole Memorial Bridge; Schley County; dedicate

Sponsor: Mike Cheokas

Crimes and offenses; carrying and possession of firearms; confirm that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed

Sponsor: Rick Jasperse

Fairmount, City of; corporate limits; change

Sponsor: Rick Jasperse

State tort claims; waiver of sovereign immunity for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief; provide

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

Ocilla-Irwin County Industrial Development Authority; reconstitute

Sponsor: Clay Pirkle

Governor Sonny Perdue Highway; Dooley County; dedicate

Sponsor: Larry Walker

City of Vidalia Convention and Visitor's Bureau Authority; create

Sponsor: Greg Morris

Houston County; State Court; office of the clerk; change to an appointed position

Sponsor: Buddy Harden

Thomas County; Magistrate Court; impose and collect county law library fees as part of court costs

Sponsor: Darlene Taylor

Cobb County; tax commissioner; change compensation of certain employees

Sponsor: John Carson

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; membership and terms of office of members; change provisions

Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart

Roberta-Crawford County; unified government; provide

Sponsor: Robert Dickey

Jenkins County; Board of Commissioners; levy an excise tax

Sponsor: Butch Parrish

Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; compensation of the chairperson and other commissioners; change provisions

Sponsor: John Carson

Washington County Hospital Authority; filling of vacancies; provide

Sponsor: Mack Jackson

Sugar Hill, City of; municipal property ownership; change provisions

Sponsor: David Clark

Forsyth County; school district; revise eligibility of residents for homestead exemption

Sponsor: Mike Dudgeon

Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map

Sponsor: Ed Setzler

Insurance; multiple employer self-insured health plans; exempt from premium taxes

Sponsor: Shaw Blackmon

Health; certain counties to create a county board of health and wellness by ordinance; repeal statute

Sponsor: Jan Jones

"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan"; termination of employment before retirement; modify provisions

Sponsor: James Epps

Echols County; assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court; authorize

Sponsor: John Corbett

Forsyth County; position of IT/special projects administrator of the Clerk of Superior Court; exempt application of the civil service system

Sponsor: Sheri Gilligan

St. Marys, City of; manner of election of mayor and council; provide

Sponsor: Jason Spencer

Atkinson County; Board of Education; change compensation of members

Sponsor: James Shaw

Hoschton, City of; manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; provide

Sponsor: Tommy Benton

Elections; provide for a definition; prohibit certain activities within close proximity to polling places

Sponsor: Rick Jeffares

City of Stockbridge; provide for an oath of office and its administration

Sponsor: Emanuel Jones

Fireworks; revise the standard of compliance from explosion to ignition; definitions

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

"McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority Act"; enact

Sponsor: Patricia Gardner

Spalding County; levy an excise tax

Sponsor: David Knight

Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Program; establish; definitions; administration and duties

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

City of Stockbridge; terminate the employment of appointed officers upon such persons qualifying to seek public office

Sponsor: Emanuel Jones

East Dublin, City of; corporate limits; change

Sponsor: James Hatchett

Professional Counseling; revise the definition

Sponsor: Lester Jackson

White County; Board of Commissioners; compensation increases for members of the board

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Magistrate Court of Bartow County; cost-of-living adjustments; chief magistrate compensation; change provisions

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority; revise a definition; provide a monetary limitation

Sponsor: Michael Williams

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority; outstanding bond limit; increase

Sponsor: Penny Houston

Animals; provide definition of term "owner"; impoundment of animals for any violation; caring for an impounded animal

Sponsor: Michael Williams

South Fulton, City of; Fulton County; incorporate

Sponsor: Roger Bruce

Decatur, City of; provide for homestead exemption; independent school district; educational purposes

Sponsor: Elena Parent

Bartow County; authorize the governing authority; levy an excise tax; procedures, conditions, and limitations

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Decatur, City ; modify the amount of homestead exemption; municipal purposes

Sponsor: Elena Parent

Bartow County; change the cost-of-living adjustment for the commissioner's compensation

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Special license plates; marine habitat conservation; provide

Sponsor: Alex Atwood

Rockdale County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Sponsor: Pam Dickerson

Decatur, City of; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes

Sponsor: Elena Parent

Waycross and Ware County Development Authority; provisions

Sponsor: James Shaw

Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission; provide immunity and exemption from liability

Sponsor: Jeff Jones

McDuffie County; homestead exemption for residents 70 years of age or older; provide

Sponsor: Barry Fleming

Whitfield County; appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; provide

Sponsor: Bruce Broadrick

Jackson, Senator Bill; recognize

Sponsor: David Shafer

Republic of Azerbaijan; strategic partnership with the United States; express support

Sponsor: Patricia Gardner

Moore Middle School Leo Club; formation and chartering; recognize

Sponsor: Chuck Efstration

General Assembly members; salaries and fees; increase compensation

Sponsor: Virgil Fludd

House Committee on Small Business Development; continue and remove government impediments; encourage

Sponsor: Tom Kirby

St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church; 61st anniversary; recognize

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Joint Study Committee on Mental Illness Initiative, Reform, Public Health, and Safety; create

Sponsor: Kimberly Alexander

Animals; license and surety requirements of livestock dealers and market operators; update

Sponsor: Clay Pirkle

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; recognize

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Peavy, Brandon Michael; commend

Sponsor: John Carson

Alexander, Silas "SiMan Baby", III; recognize

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Crean, Dennis Michael; condolences

Sponsor: Tom Taylor

Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett County; commend

Sponsor: David Shafer

Lucy C. Laney High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Banquet; recognize

Sponsor: Harold Jones

Stancil, Elmer; recognize

Sponsor: Jimmy Pruett

Screws, Trooper First Class Brain; recgonize

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

William Alfred Fountain High School Reunion Breakfast; recognize

Sponsor: Gail Davenport

Charles C. Parker Center for Active Adults; Etowah Park in Rome, Georgia; 30th anniversary; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Sims-Winfrey, Malaikia; recognize

Sponsor: JaNice VanNess

Beeman, Elaina; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Jones, Gail; Trion High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Ball; debutantes; recognize

Sponsor: Dar'shun Kendrick

Dickerson, Miss Andi Drue; 2016 Georgia Watermelon Queen; commend

Sponsor: Buddy Harden

Jackson, Christa; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Award of Honor recipient; recognize

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Debtor-Creditor Uniform Law Modernization Act of 2015; enact

Sponsor: Mike Jacobs

Bicknell, Maci Caroline; Trion High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Alcoholic beverages; free tasting and food may be offered by a brewery without conducting a brewery tour; clarify

Sponsor: Trey Kelley

Morgan County High School 2016 Men's Basketball Team; commend

Sponsor: Dave Belton

Burton, Tim; Model High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Noise X; recognize

Sponsor: Sharon Cooper

Hill, Candance; recognize

Sponsor: JaNice VanNess

Medical assistance; legislative notification prior to the submission of certain waivers pursuant to Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; require

Sponsor: Jason Spencer

McDurmon, Mr. Kelly; 2016 STAR Teacher; Darlington School; Rome City School System and District #1; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

House Study Committee on the Affordability of Burial Services; create

Sponsor: Sam Teasley

Willis, Kathryn Parsons; honoring

Sponsor: David Shafer

Motor vehicles; drivers to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; require

Sponsor: Alan Powell

House Study Committee on the Pharmacy Benefits Managers Process; create

Sponsor: Darlene Taylor

EarthArtist Studios Master Plan; recognize

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

Campbell, Dr. Mary Schmidt; recognize

Sponsor: Gail Davenport

Tierce, Dr. Tabatha; Floyd County School System's 2016 Teacher of the Year; Cave Spring Elementary School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Lee, Vernon; recognize

Sponsor: Howard Maxwell

Swafford, Reverend Phillip Steve; 20th pastoral anniversary; commend

Sponsor: Dustin Hightower

House Study Committee on Regional Transit Solutions; create

Sponsor: Charles Martin

Rushin, Reginald B.; recognize

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Sweatman, Jair; recognize

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Chaffin, Luke; Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: 2016 Heart of the Community Young Heart award recipient; recognize

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Hill, Samuel Howard; condolences

Sponsor: David Ralston

Collier, Grisby Noris; condolences

Sponsor: Lester Jackson

Greer, Gene; Chattooga County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Patram, Neil; congratulate

Sponsor: P.K. Martin

Abernathy, Ralph David, III; condolences

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Getachew-Smith, Jr.; David; recognize

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

House Study Committee on Georgia Minority Participation in the Film and Television Production Industry; create

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Parker, Mr. Chris; Coosa High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Hill, Lucas McCain; Chattooga County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Eddie Lumsden

Liebert, Hannah; Eastside High School; commend

Sponsor: Dave Belton

Seabolt, Kaylee; recognize

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Minorities living with end stage renal disease; decrease the disproportionate access to home dialysis; promote policies

Sponsor: Nikki Randall

Hicky, Dana; Morgan County High School; commend

Sponsor: Dave Belton

Joint Music Economic Development Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

McNamara; Liam; commend

Sponsor: Mike Dudgeon

Wright, Mary Margaret; 2016 STAR Student; Darlington School, Rome City School System and District #1; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Hagler, Jr., Mr. Gould B.; recognize

Sponsor: David Shafer

Joint Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

Johnson, Brandon; Rome City Schools' 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Edge, Beatrice; retirement; congratulate

Sponsor: Jimmy Pruett

Davenport, Ms. Helen Odessa Dixon; honoring

Sponsor: Gail Davenport

Insurance; foreign and alien insurer deposit requirement of securities eligible for investment of capital funds in certain amounts; eliminate

Sponsor: Darlene Taylor

Juvenile Court of Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate program; commend

Sponsor: Sharon Cooper

Reynolds, Ola; recognize

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Flowers, Liz; recognize

Sponsor: Steve Henson

Zachos, Paul, III; commend

Sponsor: Micah Gravley

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; encouraged to withdraw the proposed Water of the US Clean Water Plan rule

Sponsor: John Wilkinson

Health care professionals; educate caregivers on ways to reduce infant sleep related deaths; encourage

Sponsor: Mandi Ballinger

Sims, Barbara; Representative; retirement; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Ingram, Mr. Jonathan; Pepperell High School and Floyd County School System's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Health; pronouncement of death of patients in nursing homes who are organ donors by a physician assistant or registered professional nurse; provide

Sponsor: Sheri Gilligan

Senate Affordability of Death Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

Motor vehicles; law enforcement retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems for certain periods; prohibit

Sponsor: John Pezold

Rose, Mrs. Cindy; commend

Sponsor: Joyce Chandler

Environmental Awareness Day; recognize March 24

Sponsor: Donzella James

Social Services; temporary assistance for needy families; provide for exception to lifetime maximum assistance

Sponsor: Hunter Hill

Ford, Erika Barnes; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Query, Ethan Alexander; commend

Sponsor: John Carson

Africa Diaspora Day; recognize March 22

Sponsor: Donzella James

AnKoanda, Ms. Nobantu; honor

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Insurance; carriers that sell certain health plans through an agent shall compensate such agent a minimum of 5 percent of collected premiums; provide

Sponsor: Shaw Blackmon

Doss, Brooke; Miss Cobb County 2016; commend

Sponsor: David Wilkerson

Olson, Mr. Charles C.; retirement; congratulate

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

Robinson, Holly; Cedartown High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Trey Kelley

Gatewood Schools boys varsity basketball team; winning state championship; recognize

Sponsor: Trey Rhodes

Inman Middle School Math Team; congratulate

Sponsor: Patricia Gardner

Schneider; Debbie and Les; 35th wedding anniversary; honor

Sponsor: Tom Rice

Youth Athletes; encourage local boards of education, nonpublic elementary/secondary to guarantee certain safety rights in sports competition

Sponsor: Donzella James

Cherokee County; provide for the employment of marshals

Sponsor: Mandi Ballinger

Anderson, Dr. Larry, D.O.; commend

Sponsor: Kevin Tanner

Soldiers' Angels of Georgia; commend

Sponsor: Micah Gravley

Lambert, James; commend

Sponsor: Mike Dudgeon

Adams, Sarah; Lumpkin County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Kevin Tanner

Kaiser, Representative Margaret; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Holcomb, Mary; Rome High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Superior Courts of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; amount of compensation; judges by the county; change provisions

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

House Study Committee on Coal Ash; create

Sponsor: William Werkheiser

Insurance; provide for certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders

Sponsor: Charlie Bethel

Gatewood Schools girls varsity basketball team; winning state championship; recognize

Sponsor: Trey Rhodes

Golden, John; Grayson High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Joyce Chandler

Jones, Representative LaDawn "LBJ" Blackett; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Criminal procedure; fixing of sentence; clarify service of consecutive sentences

Sponsor: Dustin Hightower

Darville, Ms. Sarah; Unity Christian School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Lovell, Daniel; Pepperell High School and Floyd County Schools System's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Milton girls lacrosse team; winning State Championship; congratulate

Sponsor: Charles Martin

Bennett, Jared; commend

Sponsor: Mike Dudgeon

Richt, Coach Mark; commend

Sponsor: Sam Teasley

Kinney, Jr., Melville William "Bill"; condolences

Sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

EarthArtist Studios Master Plan; commend

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy; create Senate Study Committee

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Medical Assistance; require Department of Human Services to provide certain dependents of military service member; eligibility

Sponsor: Larry Walker

Crumbs, Dr. Marvin; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Parks, Cynthia Jones; President and CEO; Jones Worley Design, Inc.; commend; company's 26th anniversary; honor

Sponsor: Calvin Smyre

Floyd, Representative Hugh; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Jones, Katie; 20th year; Baskets of Joy; commend

Sponsor: Robert Dickey

Senate Regional Transit Solutions Study Committee

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Fludd, Representative Virgil; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Foxfire program; 50th anniversary; commend

Sponsor: Terry Rogers

City of Roswell; modify term limits for the mayor

Sponsor: John Albers

Probate courts; judges and clerks publicly post notice of the availability of the affidavit of indigence; require

Sponsor: Stacey Abrams

Municipal elections; reopening of qualifications under certain conditions; provide

Sponsor: Alan Powell

Bailey, Lydia; Rome High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Senate Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Donzella James

Williams, Bishop Preston W., II; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Duke, Emma; Unity Christian School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Allen, Rev. Todd Wardsworth; recognize

Sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

Atlanta, City of; provide for a new charter; rebate of excess public safety access assessments

Sponsor: Vincent Fort

Senate Opioid Abuse Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Butch Miller

Virgil; Mr. James L.; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Harold Jones

DeMello, Lani; outstanding feats at the Down Syndrome International Gymnastics World Championships; honor

Sponsor: Matthew Ramsey

McLendon, Elizabeth and Jeff; 27th wedding anniversary; honor

Sponsor: Tom Rice

Frank Cathey Memorial Highway; Rabun County; dedicate

Sponsor: Christian Coomer

May, Lee N.; commend

Sponsor: Howard Mosby

Mabra, Representative Ronnie, Jr.; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Senator Isakson and Senator Perdue; support efforts in the United States Senate to oppose the confirmation of any nominee to replace the late Antonin Scalia; encourage

Sponsor: Sam Teasley

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; June 20, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Medicaid care management organizations; cover certain attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications; encourage

Sponsor: Edward Stephens

Local government; county law libraries; revise uses of excess funds

Sponsor: Johnnie Caldwell

Phillips, Allison; Armuchee High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Katie Dempsey

Morgan County Lady Dogs Basketball Team; congratulate

Sponsor: Burt Jones

St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; members, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr.; recognize

Sponsor: Ben Watson

Wells, Alice Mae Smith; condolences

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Commerce High School competitive cheerleading team; winning GHSA Class A state championship; congratulate

Sponsor: Tommy Benton

2014 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize

Sponsor: Gloria Butler

McEachern Lady Indians basketball team; winner Class AAAAAA State Championship; congratulate

Sponsor: David Wilkerson

Lamar School of Nursing; rich legacy; commend

Sponsor: Henry Howard

Jones, Coach Ronnie; commend

Sponsor: Shaw Blackmon

Eason, Reverend Dr. Gregory Vaughn, Sr.; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Laws and statutes; revise provisions relating to effect and enforcement of foreign laws; provisions

Sponsor: Dustin Hightower

Eminent domain; attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts; provide

Sponsor: John Pezold

South Cobb High School's softball team; senior members; winningest class in program history; commend

Sponsor: David Wilkerson

Chatham County Child Fatality Review Committee; receiving 2014 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year Award; commend

Sponsor: Mandi Ballinger

Blount, Mr. Clinton; recognize

Sponsor: David Lucas

Sales and use tax; tangible personal property used for or in renovation or expansion of an aquarium owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code; provide exemption

Sponsor: Benjie Harbin

Thompson, Ms. Marvelle; 2016 Tattnall Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; commend

Sponsor: William Werkheiser

Sugar Hill, City of; municipal property ownership; change provisions

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

Russell, Sylvia Anderson; former president for AT&T Georgia; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

House Hydrilla Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Gerald Greene

DeKalb County Charter Review Commission; create; membership; purpose

Sponsor: Gloria Butler

Adams, Sarah; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Kilpatrick, Hannah; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Politt, Madison; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Pope-Howard, Ms. Dollie Mae; honoring

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Rodney, Dr. Walter Anthony; The Walter Rodney Foundation; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Overstreet, Judge Carlilse; retirement; commend

Sponsor: Henry Howard

Currelley, Chandra; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Kilpatrick, Hannah; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Tompkins, Matt; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Development Authorities; revise the definition of projects as applicable; modify the tax exemption

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

Westbrook, Christine; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Lawton, Dennis; condolences

Sponsor: Jon Burns

"Protecting Military Children Act"; enact

Sponsor: Earnest Smith

Cherokee Circuit Child Fatality Review Committee; receiving 2015 Child Fatality Review Prevention Team Award; commend

Sponsor: Mandi Ballinger

Nichols, Debbie; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Education; school children; request more recess time

Sponsor: Demetrius Douglas

Henson, Laney; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Morris, Ginny; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Higingbotham, Haley; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Mableton Elementary School; commend

Sponsor: David Wilkerson

United States Environmental Protection Agency; withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States Clean Water Plan rule; encourage

Sponsor: Tom McCall

Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month; April, 2016; recognize; Prevent Child Abuse Habersham; commend

Sponsor: Terry Rogers

King, Ruben and Novella; 2016 Tattnall Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; commend

Sponsor: William Werkheiser

Porter, Reverend Claude D., Sr.; recognize

Sponsor: Sheila Jones

Old Governor's Mansion; Georgia College and State University of Milledgeville, Georgia; state historic house; recognize

Sponsor: Culver Kidd

Atwood, Representative Alex; recognize

Sponsor: Jeff Jones

Duarte, Kayla; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Henson, David; commend

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Proctor Creek Stewardship Council; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Senate Divorce Proceedings Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Joshua McKoon

Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions of sale of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions

Sponsor: Valerie Clark

Corporations, Partnership, and Associations; provide for the policy of state determining property rights of religious organizations

Sponsor: Hunter Hill

Income tax credit; film, video, and digital production in Georgia; change certain qualifications

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

DeKalb County; levy of a retail sales and use tax

Sponsor: Howard Mosby

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Randall Smith Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate

Sponsor: Tom Weldon

Hostilo, Mr. George F., III; condolences

Sponsor: Butch Parrish

Hall, Kwanza; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

"Transparency in Education Act"; prohibit implementation of certain grants; written analysis; grant terms are ratified by Gen. Assembly

Sponsor: William Ligon

Dr. Robert T. Bussey Parkway; Ware County; dedicate

Sponsor: James Shaw

Boyett, Joe Kenny; commend

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

Davis, Chairman Melvin; retirement; congratulate

Sponsor: Charles Williams

Hall County; Gainesville City and Buford City School Districts; provide continuation of an alternative method of distribution of net proceeds of sales and use tax

Sponsor: Carlton Rogers

Alcoholic beverages; retailers of malt beverages and wines to conduct tasting events at which samples may be served; authorize

Sponsor: James Shaw

Cathy, Dan T.; recognize

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Major, Donata Russell; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

University of Georgia Department of Public Administration and Policy; 50th anniversary of the Masters of Public Administration Program; commend

Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart

Williams, Reverend Jasper W., Jr.; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Perkins-Hooker, Patrise; recognize

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Crowder, Jonathan; outstanding Georgia citizen and Eagle Scout; commend

Sponsor: Mike Cheokas

King, Bishop Barbara Lewis; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Thomas, Drewnell; recognize

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Crimes and offenses; disposal of aborted human fetuses; change certain provisions

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

House Study Committee on Casino Gaming; create

Sponsor: Culver Kidd

Bronner, Nathaniel; recognize

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Georgia Aquarium; commend

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

Dickens, Councilman Andre D.; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Georgia Aquarium; commend; facility's ten-year anniversary; recognize

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

The White House Restaurant; recognize

Sponsor: David Shafer

Allen, Lillie P.; recognize

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Young, Ivory Lee, Jr.; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Tucker, Jerry; commend

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Littel, Joyce; recognize

Sponsor: Mable Thomas

Sales and use tax; distribution of net proceeds for educational purposes between a county school system and one or more independent school systems; provide - CA

Sponsor: Randy Nix

Motor vehicles; nonrenewal and nonissuance of driver's licenses for certain reasons; provide

Sponsor: Alan Powell

'Supporting and Strengthening Families Act'; power of attorney from parent to another person; care of minor child; provide for

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

Campbell-Brown, Veronica; recognize

Sponsor: Billy Mitchell

Bob Bryant Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate

Sponsor: Christian Coomer

Caribbean Americans contributions to the State of Georgia; commend; Caribbean American Legislative Day at the capitol; March 11, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Billy Mitchell

Foster, Mrs. Runell "Nell" Brooks; recognize

Sponsor: Gloria Butler

Hitchens, Representative Bill; recipient of Peace Officers' Association of Georgia's 2015 Arthur Hutchins Memorial Award for Meritorious Service; commend

Sponsor: Jon Burns

Welch, Josephine Augusta Harbuck; 90th birthday; commend

Sponsor: Patty Stinson

Criminal Offenses; increase the penalty provisions; pimping and pandering

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

Joint High-Speed Broadband Communications; create

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Vacant Structures; create Senate Study Committee

Sponsor: JaNice VanNess

Perry, Tyler; recognize

Sponsor: Brandon Beach

Human Services, Department of; website providing kinship caregivers with information and access to apply for public assistance benefits; provide

Sponsor: Tom Kirby

Marley, Robert Nesta "Bob"; recognize

Sponsor: Billy Mitchell

Royal, Isiah; third consecutive state title; GHSA State Wrestling Competition; recognize

Sponsor: Jon Burns

Moore, Jasmine; Morgan Lewis; Archer High School seniors; academic accomplishments; recognize

Sponsor: Joyce Chandler

Puckett, Dr. James "Jim"; recognize

Sponsor: Butch Miller

Yarber, Cameron Joseph; celebrate the birth

Sponsor: David Shafer

Professional forestry; disclosure of AIDS confidential information; conform provisions

Sponsor: Albert Reeves

House Study Committee on Biohazard Cleanup Services; create

Sponsor: Alan Powell

Sheriffs; collect and deposit certain fees; provide

Sponsor: Jeff Jones

Gamble, Mrs. Artelure Smith; commend

Sponsor: Carolyn Hugley

Moody, Stephanie; recognize

Sponsor: David Shafer

Lezaj, Sarah Elizabeth; commend

Sponsor: Judson Hill

Emory University President James W. Wagner

Sponsor: Elena Parent

Criminal procedure; change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; provisions

Sponsor: Brian Strickland

Hall, Carolyn; 2016 Women's Legislative Caucus's Servant Leadership Award; commend

Sponsor: Keisha Waites

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; number of advanced practice registered nurses a delegating physician enter a protocol agreement; provisions

Sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler

Georgia.gov Day; recognize March 7

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Caribbean American Heritage Day at the capitol; March 21, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Mike Glanton

2016 legislative session temporary administrative assistants; House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend

Sponsor: David Ralston

Espinel, Jose Luis; commend

Sponsor: Judson Hill

Fiese, Amelia Rose; celebrate the birth

Sponsor: David Shafer

Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church; commend; 146th anniversary; congratulate

Sponsor: Michele Henson

Newell, Elijah; recognize

Sponsor: William Ligon

Cai, Erwin Gan; commend

Sponsor: Judson Hill

Brenau University's Department of Physical Therapy; commend

Sponsor: Butch Miller

Wilkinson County Boys Basketball Team; recognize

Sponsor: David Lucas

King David Grand Lodge of Georgia Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masons Day; recognize March 10

Sponsor: Steve Henson

Penal institutions; application fee paid to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by nonindigent adult offenders applying to transfer supervision; revise

Sponsor: Alan Powell

Bladder Health Month at the capitol; November, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: James Beverly

Building and Housing; change certain time frames; local governing authorities have to review and issue certain building permits

Sponsor: Burt Jones

Crissey, Colonel James E.; service to the United States Army and the State of Georgia; commend

Sponsor: Mike Glanton

Harrison, Alice Jones; 90th birthday; recognize

Sponsor: Henry Howard

Collins, James Maxwell; celebrate the birth

Sponsor: David Shafer

Williams, Michelle'; recognize

Sponsor: Valencia Stovall

Thomas, Andrea; 75th birthday; 40th wedding anniversary; congratulate

Sponsor: Mike Cheokas

Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; June 27, 2016; Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; June, 2016; recognize; Department of Public Health and Adjutant General; continue to educate citizens about post-traumatic stress injury; encourage

Sponsor: John Yates

Currin, Dr. Thomas; recognize

Sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

Animals; provide for liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; limitations

Sponsor: John Wilkinson

NonProfit Corporations; allow for a nonprofit corporation organized in foreign jurisdiction to change its jurisdiction of organization to this state

Sponsor: John Kennedy

Pearman, Reverend Dr. Willie Albert, Jr.; commend

Sponsor: Mike Cheokas

Lymphoma Research Foundation; nation's only nonprofit organization devoted to innovative research to find a cure for this specific disease; commend; Georgia Lymphoma Walk; April 16, 2016; Cure Lymphoma Day in Georgia; recognize

Sponsor: Mary Oliver

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at the capitol; March, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Ed Rynders

Turner County girls basketball team; winning 2016 State Class A Title; recognize

Sponsor: Clay Pirkle

Kirby, Mr. Joe; condolences

Sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

Thomas, Sr., Mr. Malcolm G.; recognize

Sponsor: Lester Jackson

Atwood, Representative Alex; recognize

Sponsor: Jeff Jones

Puckett, Dr. James "Jim"; retirement; commend

Sponsor: Brooks Coleman

Expansion of Autism Insurance Mandate; create Senate Study Committee

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

Aycock, Robert Mell and Leona Justine Rittenhouse; wedding; October 15, 2016; congratulate

Sponsor: John Meadows

Jones, Bessie; Alan Lomax, and Sea Island Singers; honor

Sponsor: Alex Atwood

"Quality Basic Education Act"; temporary exemption; financial reporting requirements for local school systems in federally authorized pilot program

Sponsor: Lindsey Tippins

House Study Committee on Child Care Assistance; create

Sponsor: Valerie Clark

Paideia School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; commend

Sponsor: P.K. Martin

Thomas, Deputy Harry; retirement; commend

Sponsor: Jimmy Pruett

Pharr Elementary School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; commend

Sponsor: P.K. Martin

Ransom, Myrna Taylor; commend

Sponsor: Valencia Stovall

Lanier High School; 2016 Georgia Green Ribbon School; recognize

Sponsor: P.K. Martin

Aaron, Billye and Hank; recognize

Sponsor: Gail Davenport

Hall, Scotty Lee; West Laurens High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

LaRiccia, Karrie Wooten; wedding anniversary; commend

Sponsor: Dominic Lariccia

Fleming, Mrs. Michelle; Stratford Academy's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

Glover, Michelle; Kemp Primary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Demetrius Douglas

Parker, Mr. Joe S., Sr.; condolences

Sponsor: Howard Maxwell

Robinson, Arethea; Lillie E. Suder Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Demetrius Douglas

Coggin, Mr. Bob; recognize

Sponsor: Lynn Smith

Dixon, Mr. Kevie; commend

Sponsor: Howard Maxwell

Krietemeyer, Kim; Mount Zion Elementary School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Demetrius Douglas

Water and wastewater systems; importance of water to the State of Georgia and urge support for future investments; recognize

Sponsor: Patricia Gardner

Richmond County Child Fatality Review Committee; recognize

Sponsor: Gloria Butler

Education; high schools receiving funding under the Quality Basic Education Act; interscholastic sports events

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

Edge, Jr., Captain William M.; recognize

Sponsor: David Shafer

Resurgens Orthopaedics Advocacy Day; March 16, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Sharon Cooper

Leskosky, Mr. Louis; Warner Robins High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

House Study Committee on the Pricing of Prescription Drugs; create

Sponsor: Lee Hawkins

Dickens, Colin Joseph; commend

Sponsor: Donzella James

Chase, Ms. Jessica; West Laurens High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

Miller Grove High School's Men's Basketball Team; repeated championships; recognize

Sponsor: Doreen Carter

Beavers, Holly; Loganville High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Tom Kirby

Morgan County High School's Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction; commend

Sponsor: Dave Belton

Jones, Mrs. Angela; Jones County High School's 2016 STAR Teacher; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

Trail Life USA, Trail Life in Georgia, and American Heritage Girls; commend

Sponsor: John Carson

Pettit, Mrs. Vickie Crowley; condolences

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Littlejohn, Doris Durr; retirement; commend

Sponsor: John Corbett

Fountain, Cassidy Taylor; Bleckley County High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

Quintal, Dylan; Stratford Academy's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: James Epps

Wallace, Albert B.; condolences

Sponsor: Andrew Welch

State of Georgia; English as official language -CA

Sponsor: Joshua McKoon

Kinsella, Lindsey; Mary Persons High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Robert Dickey

DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; provide for analysis and collection of DNA for individuals arrested and convicted of felony offenses

Sponsor: John Albers

"Georgia Road Safety and Driver's License Integrity Act"; provide persons who possess lawful alien status are only category of noncitizens

Sponsor: Joshua McKoon

Appropriations Acts; provide for prioritized funding requirements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA

Sponsor: Judson Hill

Education; students who are subject to compulsory attendance shall not be assigned to alternative education program for more than two semesters

Sponsor: Emanuel Jones

Bryant, Representative Robert "Bob"; condolences

Sponsor: Lester Jackson

House Study Committee on Homestead Exemptions Impacting City of Atlanta Residents; create

Sponsor: Beth Beskin

Martin, Mr. Jimbo; recognize

Sponsor: Ed Harbison

2015-2016 Teacher of the Year Recipients; Gwinnett County School District 55

Sponsor: Gloria Butler

Udell, Luke; Social Circle High School's 2016 STAR Student; commend

Sponsor: Bruce Williamson

Tardy, Bailey; named to the U.S. Curtis Cup team; congratulate

Sponsor: Charles Williams

Summer, Daniel; condolences

Sponsor: Butch Miller

Local government; purchasing preferences; require competitive bidding process for certain contracts over a certain value

Sponsor: Patty Stinson

Wright, Reverend Doctor Gloria Ward; recognize

Sponsor: Donzella James

Social Circle High School wrestling team; commend

Sponsor: Bruce Williamson

Fogie, Daniel; commend

Sponsor: Bruce Williamson

Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 16

Sponsor: John Wilkinson

Walton County Department of Family and Children Services; Foster Parent Association; leadership; honor

Sponsor: Bruce Williamson

Municipal Corporations; provide certain requirements and standards for the incorporation of new municipal corporations

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Alternative ad valorem tax; motor vehicles; change certain provisions

Sponsor: David Knight

Ad valorem tax; heavy-duty vehicles; add a definition of certain vehicles

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

"Georgia Space Flight Act"; enact

Sponsor: Jason Spencer

State government; casino gambling; provide limited number of licensed resort facilities; provisions

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Gordon, City of; comprehensively revise the charter

Sponsor: David Lucas

Health and Social Services Integrated Data Platform; create joint study committee

Sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler

Macon County; probate court judge shall also serve as chief magistrate judge; provide

Sponsor: Patty Stinson

Oglethorpe University; recognize; student leaders; commend

Sponsor: Taylor Bennett

Juvenile Code; jurisdiction to include children who are under the age of 18 years; change

Sponsor: Mary Oliver

Bryant, Representative Robert "Bob"; condolences

Sponsor: Stacey Abrams

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District ; recognize

Sponsor: Frank Ginn

House Study Committee on Base Realignment and Closure; create

Sponsor: Dave Belton

Sales and use tax; certain sales to a qualified job training organization; provide exemption

Sponsor: James Epps

Emprendedores Latinos USA; commend

Sponsor: Pedro Marin

Bryant, Robert "Bob"; condolences

Sponsor: Edward Stephens

The Asperger Spirit, Inc.; commend

Sponsor: Rahn Mayo

Destiny Christian Center International; 10th anniversary; recognize

Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague

Puckett, Ms. Patricia; recognize

Sponsor: Nan Orrock

Milton, Mrs. Althea; condolences

Sponsor: Sharon Beasley-Teague

Fayette County; election of members of the board of commissioners; revise districts

Sponsor: John Yates

Ball, David; recognize

Sponsor: Jack Hill

Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Sheriff Dewey G. Seagraves Intersection; Madison County; dedicate

Sponsor: Frank Ginn

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Parkway; Richmond County; dedicate

Sponsor: Barbara Sims

House Study Committee on Professional Employer Organizations; create

Sponsor: Richard Smith

Grubiak, Jim; congratulate

Sponsor: Jan Tankersley

Professions and businesses; professional counseling; revise definition

Sponsor: Lee Hawkins

State government; councils to meet by teleconference or similar means; authorize

Sponsor: William Werkheiser

State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; measuring farm and agriculture uses of water; eliminate certain powers and duties

Sponsor: Penny Houston

Odum, Reece; Kimble, Blue; Terron, Angel; Manns, Ty; Searcy, Jeff; commend

Sponsor: Donzella James

Pace Academy Knights Varsity Football Team; recognize

Sponsor: Hunter Hill

Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize

Sponsor: John Wilkinson

United States Congress; enactment of a Regulation Freedom Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; encourage

Sponsor: Don Parsons

Wyckoff, Steven Douglas; efforts and hard work; Eagles Scout Troop 27; commend

Sponsor: Brad Raffensperger

Kennesaw State University; students, coaches, and staff involved with the inaugural football season; commend

Sponsor: Earl Ehrhart

The Week of The Gathering Place; recognize February 29 - March 4

Sponsor: William Ligon

Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College; recognize

Sponsor: Gail Davenport

National Association of Women Owned Small Businesses, Inc.; positive achievements in Georgia and the nation; commend

Sponsor: Winfred Dukes

Carson, Dr. Virginia M.; President of South Georgia State College; recognize

Sponsor: Dominic Lariccia

Wiley, Mr. Bobby L.; condolences

Sponsor: Carlton Rogers

Daniell, Mr. Gunter W.; 100th birthday; commend

Sponsor: Charles Williams

Public Safety, Department of; regulation of towing service providers operating on interstate highways; provisions

Sponsor: Christian Coomer

Singh, Devneet; recognize

Sponsor: David Shafer

Tanzania on Africa Day at the capitol; recognize

Sponsor: Erica Thomas

Liberia on Africa Day at the capitol; recognize

Sponsor: Erica Thomas

Superior Courts; allow clerks to utilize vendors of their choice for back-up records rather than Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority

Sponsor: P.K. Martin

Senate Strengthening Parental Participation in Education Study Committee; create

Sponsor: Donzella James

Dept. of Economic Development; establish a state-wide site development initiative; portfolio of properties ready for industrial development

Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

"Patient Compensation Act"; enact

Sponsor: Mike Cheokas

Public water systems; testing for certain contaminants; impose additional requirements

Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser

Stevens, John Phinizy; condolences

Sponsor: Bill Heath

House Study Committee on Civil Rights; create

Sponsor: Stacey Evans

Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month; recognize April

Sponsor: Rick Jeffares

HOPE; revise a definition; establish minimum HOPE award amounts

Sponsor: Charlie Bethel

O'Dillon, Chief Lee E.; 30 years of service; City of Watkinsville; recognize

Sponsor: Charles Williams

Health; rural health care organizations which provide health care services to underserved areas; approve

Sponsor: Geoff Duncan

Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 16, 2016; recognize; Georgia peanut industry; commend

Sponsor: Tom McCall

Resource Center for Community Action; recognize

Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Sergeant First Class Ray F. Lents Memorial Intersection; Murray County; dedicate

Sponsor: David Ralston

Visit Savannah; 40th year; honor

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 14-20

Sponsor: Joshua McKoon

2016 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend

Sponsor: David Shafer

Jones, Chase; commend

Sponsor: Culver Kidd

Hutchison, Mr. Robert C. "Hutch", Sr.; condolences

Sponsor: Darlene Taylor

Matthews, Zach; recognize

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Boyz to Men of Honor, Inc. (B2MH); recognize

Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Angie's House, Inc.; commend

Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Child welfare agencies; agencies licensed in other states to also be licensed in Georgia to engage in placement activities; require

Sponsor: Darlene Taylor

Deferred Action for Childhood; create Senate Study Committee

Sponsor: Francis Millar

Evidence; particular matters of proof; provide authority for the use of other mortality tables

Sponsor: Ronnie Mabra

Joint Study Committee on Standardizing the Start Date of Georgia Public Schools; create

Sponsor: Ron Stephens

Macon, City of; City of Payne; Bibb County; change boundaries of the commissioner districts

Sponsor: James Beverly

Motor vehicles; motorcycles may overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; provide

Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser

Quality Basic Education Act; State Board of Education; incorporate the Love Is Not Abuse Curriculum

Sponsor: Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Means, Sr., Bishop J.D.; recognize

Sponsor: Vincent Fort

Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; revise provisions

Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser

Jefferson High School wrestling team; winner Class AAA state traditional wrestling championship; congratulate

Sponsor: Tommy Benton

State Commission on Narcotic Treatment Programs; create

Sponsor: Tom Weldon

Beauford, Yulonda Darden; commend

Sponsor: Sandra Scott

Fair Business Practices Act; requirements for solicitations of services to obtain a copy of an instrument conveying real estate; provide

Sponsor: Sam Teasley

"Have You Forgotten Act"; enact

Sponsor: David Clark

Social services; criminal records checks shall be required for owners and employees of certain licensed facilities; establish

Sponsor: Andrew Welch

The Waters family; recognize; Bulloch County's 2015 Conservationist of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Jan Tankersley

Georgia Lineman Appreciation Month at the capitol; April; recognize; Georgia linemen; commend

Sponsor: Don Parsons

"Georgia Civil Practice Act"; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions

Sponsor: Barry Fleming

"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978"; expand the definition of discrimination; provisions

Sponsor: Hunter Hill

Revenue and taxation; fraternal benefit association; revise definition

Sponsor: Mandi Ballinger

General Assembly; provide for dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to the public purpose for which such fees or other assessments were imposed; authorize - CA

Sponsor: Andrew Welch

Nonresidents; grounds for exercising personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; change provisions

Sponsor: Ronnie Mabra

House Special Study Committee on Judicial Qualifications Commission Reform; create

Sponsor: Wendell Willard

Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Highway; Paulding County; dedicate

Sponsor: Kimberly Alexander

Building and Housing; provide for legislative findings; unlawful for responsible agent of a vacant structure; neglected condition; shall constitute a public nuisance

Sponsor: JaNice VanNess

"Postpartum Depression Act"; enact

Sponsor: Margaret Kaiser

Longstreet Bridge; Hall County; dedicate

Sponsor: Carlton Rogers

Police Benevolent Association of Georgia; 30th anniversary; commend

Sponsor: Joe Wilkinson

TSGT Mack Fitzgerald Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate

Sponsor: James Hatchett

Irwin County High School Literary Team; congratulate

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

Domestic relations; signs to be posted at certain medical facilities where a newborn child may be left; provide

Sponsor: Pam Dickerson

Reverend Joe E. Edwards Intersection; Bartow County; dedicate

Sponsor: Christian Coomer

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 2

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

State of Georgia; recognize the importance of water; urge support for future investment in water and wastewater systems

Sponsor: Nan Orrock

Leadership Putnam Class of 2016; commend

Sponsor: Trey Rhodes

State, county and local law enforcement agencies; engage in emergency pursuits only in the most necessary instances; encourage

Sponsor: Keisha Waites

District 35 Legislative Day; recognize February 25

Sponsor: Donzella James

Gamble, Luke; congratulate

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

Municipal corporations; dual government service of members of municipal councils on boards to include all local government offices within the same county; broaden the prohibition

Sponsor: Charles Martin

Sulunteh, Ambassador Jeremiah C.; recognize

Sponsor: Lester Jackson

Physical Therapy Day at the capitol: February 24, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Matthew Ramsey

Voyles, Mrs. Betty Rowland; condolences

Sponsor: Joe Wilkinson

Aviation; provide legislative findings; definitions; preemption of prohibitions; Georgia Unmanned Aircraft Systems Commission; establish

Sponsor: Judson Hill

Selling and Other Trade Practices; provide consumer protection requirements for fantasy contest operators

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

Courts; filing of documents in superior and state courts by electronic means; provide

Sponsor: Barry Fleming

Martin Luther King, Sr. Memorial Bridge; Henry County; dedicate

Sponsor: Andrew Welch

"Local Government 9-1-1 Authority Act"; enact

Sponsor: Bill Hitchens

Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code; define terms; incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law

Sponsor: David Knight

Education; annual performance evaluations; provide for the composition of factors for teachers, assistants principals, and principals

Sponsor: Tom Dickson

General Assembly; annexation by local Act; provide for additional requirements and procedures

Sponsor: Karla Drenner

Special license plates; Hampton University; establish

Sponsor: Virgil Fludd

Law Enforcement; provide a standard by which state, county, and local authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits

Sponsor: Gail Davenport

General Assembly; submission of written or prerecorded audio-visual statements by members to standing committees; provide rules

Sponsor: Scott Holcomb

Mullins, Probate Judge Anita; recognize

Sponsor: Steve Gooch

Yongue, Edith P. "Edie"; commend

Sponsor: Valencia Stovall

Special license plates; free for veterans who received Soldier's Medal; provide

Sponsor: Andrew Welch

Reverend Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., Highway; Bartow County; dedicate

Sponsor: Bruce Thompson

Georgia Music Day at the capitol; March 2, 2016; recognize

Sponsor: Albert Reeves

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church; 188th anniversary; recognize

Sponsor: Stacey Abrams

The Week of The Gathering Place; February 29 through March 4th; recognize

Sponsor: Alex Atwood

Peavy, Sheriff Van; condolences

Sponsor: Patty Stinson

Reynolds, Katie; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend

Sponsor: Betty Price

Harmond, Eugene; 43 years of service to Delta Airlines: commend

Sponsor: Howard Mosby

Davis, Lieutenant Colonel Joel, Jr.; commend

Sponsor: Patty Stinson

Ryan, Camille; honored Girl Scout Gold Award; commend

Sponsor: Betty Price

Shaw, Deborah; retirement; commend

Sponsor: Gerald Greene

Deerfield-Windsor School Knights; winner 2015 Dr. Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Award; Gordy Gruhl; longtime athletic director for his outstanding leadership; commend

Sponsor: Darrel Ealum

'Georgia Family Medical Leave Act of 2016'

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Law enforcement officers and agencies; centralized reporting standards for use of force complaints; provide

Sponsor: LaDawn Jones

Wiggins, Ms. Connie; commend

Sponsor: Renee Unterman

Brush, Senator Joey; condolences

Sponsor: William Jackson

Thomas, Mr. Henry "Hank"; commend

Sponsor: Doreen Carter

Family Medical Leave Fund; create; authorize the dedication of certain revenues-CA

Sponsor: Horacena Tate

Randolph, Shamika; Morrow Middle School's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Sandra Scott

Sadhasivan, Dr. Mohan; Stockbridge High School's 2016 Teacher of the Year; commend

Sponsor: Sandra Scott

Blah to Fierce Girls!; recognize; Ms. Shekina Moore; founder; commend

Sponsor: Erica Thomas

Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 22

Sponsor: Tyler Harper

National Entrepreneur Week at the capitol; February 21-27, 2016; recognize