| SB518 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-04-04
Effective Date |
| SB469 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor organizations and labor relations, so as to provide that certain provisions prohibiting mass picketing shall apply to certain pri...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
House Withdrawn, Recommitted |
| SB234 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted |
| SB225 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related criminal offenses, so as to provide for a new offense of transmitting a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
House Insists |
| SB516 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Magistrate Court of Savannah, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved Mar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
To House Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee |
| SB110 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-25.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to further restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas or near military air space...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Senate Conference Committee Appointed |
| SB368 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to provide for continuing competency requirements as the board of nursing may require by rules or regulations as a requi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-29
Senate Conference Committee Appointed |
| SB531 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4443), so as to provide tha...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-27
To House Intragovernmental Coordination Committee |
| SB458 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to modify provisions relating to verification requirements, proced...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-27
House Postponed |
| SB540 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to enact "The Hazel D. McCurry Act"; to require nursing homes to p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-27
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| SB362 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-27
House Third Reading Lost |
| SB370 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I and V controlled substances; to change certain provis...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-27
Act 434 |
| SB380 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacist and pharmacies, so as to provide for a change to the definition of security paper; to provide for certain revisions to the p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-27
Senate Disagrees House Amend/Sub |
| SB34 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-26
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB447 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to change certain provisions relating to unemployment compensation; to change the amount of taxable wages; t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-26
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB493 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to authorize persons who are between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-26
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB448 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to debtor and creditor relations, so as to enact the "Small Business Borrower Protection Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-26
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB539 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-26
To Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee |
| SB433 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4100), so as to change certain provisions relating to referendum results; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-23
Effective Date |
| SB477 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baker County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3716), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-23
Effective Date |
| SB257 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 62A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to clarify that development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment; to modif...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB31 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB373 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-60-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of public necessity and convenience and medallions for vehicles for hire, so as to provide for authority to operate vehicl...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB312 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to require applicants for food stamps and temporary assistance for needy families to engage in personal growth...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB526 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 23, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4011), so as to change the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
To House Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee |
| SB538 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to change the date of Georgia Day; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
To Senate Rules Committee |
| SB292 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to enact the "Social Responsibility and Accountability Act"; to define certain terms; to provide that the Depa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB98 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regardi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB506 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waiver of sovereign immunity, so as to provide that state immunity extends to certain health care providers engaged in graduate medica...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-22
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB535 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to recon...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
To Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee |
| SB536 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Georgia Back to Work Program Act"; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for a program to allow eligible participants who...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
To Senate Insurance and Labor Committee |
| SB238 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to handicapped persons, so as to provide that any motorized wheelchair or scooter operated on public ways a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB424 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Division of Archives and History, so as to revise the provisions of law regarding Foundations of American Law and Gov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-21
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB303 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Stewart County and providing for the election of the members thereof, approved March 21, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2264), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of ed...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-20
Effective Date |
| SB494 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-20
Effective Date |
| SB52 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of constables, so as to require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orde...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-19
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB107 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction and powers of the superior courts, so as to increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court; to provide for rel...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-19
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB369 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide for an extension of the automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an eff...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-19
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB321 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding secondary metals recyclers; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-19
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB62 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-14
House Committee Favorably Reported |
| SB471 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to provide for legislative intent; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to establis...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
To House Insurance Committee |
| SB459 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to provide that consumers may elect not to use smart meter...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
To House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee |
| SB411 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to sheriffs, so as to create the Georgia Sheriffs' Cooperative Authority as a body corporate ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
To House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee |
| SB435 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Webster County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3826), so as to change the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
Effective Date |
| SB438 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide that no health insurance plan for employees of the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
To House Insurance Committee |
| SB394 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Marion County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2880), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4117), so as to change the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
Effective Date |
| SB379 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pawnbrokers, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain fees or taxes for pawnbroker transactions; to p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
To House Regulated Industries Committee |
| SB460 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide a religious exception for the requirement that every health benefit policy in this state provide...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-13
To House Insurance Committee |
| SB288 | Engross
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agree...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-12
To House Health and Human Services Committee |
| SB521 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-179 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits and performance bonds for operation of public water systems, so as to require public water suppliers utilizing a waste-water se...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2012-03-12
To Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee |
