| SR231 | Pass | A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome "Jack" Connell, Jr.; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR230 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2013, as Engineering Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR229 | Pass | A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Hugh Marion Gillis, Sr.; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB164 | Intro
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 define a certain term; to provide that no health insurance...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
To Senate Insurance and Labor Committee |
| SB162 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Parent Charter School Trigger Act"; to provide for petitions to convert charter...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
To Senate Education and Youth Committee |
| SB161 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as change provisions relating to persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; to amend Code...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
To Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee |
| SB25 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), so as to provide for nonp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-14
Effective Date |
| SB148 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' benefits, so as to create the Returning Veterans Task Force; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee |
| SB149 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Government Oversight Committee |
| SB150 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that the board of regents shall establish a process for grant...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Higher Education Committee |
| SB151 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that the board of regents shall establish a process by which ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Higher Education Committee |
| SB152 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and the Senate and qualifications of members, so as to create the Citizens' Redistricting...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee |
| SB153 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to revise the method of appointment...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee |
| SB154 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Transportation Board, so as to provide that meetings to elect board members shall be open to the public and the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Transportation Committee |
| SB157 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to sales and use taxes, so as to revise the definition of "prepared food"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Finance Committee |
| SB159 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities, so as to change provisions relating to the validity of nonvested property...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR222 | Intro
Sine Die | A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment shall be done by an independent, nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for the establishment of s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
To Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee |
| SR223 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2013, as Henry County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR224 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kay Pippin on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR225 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stacey L. Cotton; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR226 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2013, as University of Georgia School of Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR227 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stacey Osborne Duffy, Elementary Science Teacher of the Year for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB24 | Pass | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to enact the "Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act"; to authorize the De...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-13
Effective Date |
| SR217 | Intro
Sine Die | A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratificati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
To Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee |
| SR218 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach John Hansen; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR219 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2013, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR220 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cyril J. Turner and the employees of Delta Global Services; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR221 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 12, 2013, as Interfaith Children's Movement Day at the capitol: and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB147 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to change provisions relating to the duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-def...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
To Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee |
| SB146 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to define certain terms; to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
To Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee |
| SR212 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Emanuel County Institute High School football team on their 2012 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR213 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2013, as "Community Health Centers Day"; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR214 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2013, as NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR215 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR216 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge L. Gale Buckner upon the occasion of her retirement from state government; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-12
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR211 | Pass | A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Louis Miller and the employees of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and recognizing February 12, 2013, as Aviation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR210 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin DiRuggiero; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR209 | Pass | A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Mary B. Brown on the occasion of her 103rd birthday; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR208 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nelson B. Conger, DMD, on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SR207 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Stafford J. Wicker; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
Senate Read and Adopted |
| SB141 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the "Patient Injury Act"; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts, so as to create an alternative to medical malpractice litigation whereby patients are compensated for medical injuries; to provi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| SB133 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-78.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, or sale of counterfeit substances, so as to revise the definition of and penalties f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee |
| SB132 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to revise the definition of "security paper"; to revise requirements for license transfers for pharmacists licensed in another ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| SB131 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the allocation of funds for public roads, so as to provide for criteria for the allocation of federal and state funds by t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Transportation Committee |
| SB130 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for requirements for performing value engineering studies; to provide for related ma...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Transportation Committee |
| SB129 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to provide for the appointment of an executive director; to prov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee |
| SB126 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure in general, so as to provide for certain requirements for obtaining money judgments on obligations ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-11
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SB123 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to foreclosure, so as to provide that after December 31, 2013, any document or inst...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SB124 | Intro
Sine Die | A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of the road, so as to increase the penalties for failure to properly secure a l...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-08
To Senate Public Safety Committee |
| SR198 | Pass | A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit on being named the State Forestry Commission 2012 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2013-02-08
Senate Read and Adopted |
