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HB 4 Homicide by vehicle while DUI; life imprisonment or death
Franklin, Jr., Robert L (39th) Coan, Michael T (82nd) Massey, Warren (86th)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/13/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 12 Criminal trespass; entering dwelling of another; penalty
Manning, Judith H (32nd) Crawford, Robert (Mack) M (129th) Bridges, Sr., Ben D (9th)
Grindley, Jr., George H (35th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/15/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 58 Housing Affordability Impact Note Act; enact
Randall, Nikki T (127th) Dean, Douglas C. (48th) Jones, Vernon A (71st)
Watson, Stanley (70th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Recommitted
HB 80 Bail recovery agents; notification of local jurisdiction
Jones, Vernon A (71st)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 04/28/99 Signed by Governor
HB 97 Revenue; amend provisions; Office of Collections; create
Jenkins, Curtis S (110th) Reichert, Robert A. B. (126th) Graves, David B (125th)
Ray, Robert F (128th) Smith, Larry (109th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/03/00 H - Favorably Reported (Sub)
HB 104 Minors; certain sound recordings; restrict sale
Jones, Vernon A (71st)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/15/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 105 Property; use of force in defense; redefine habitation
Rogers, Carl (20th)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/15/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 116 Rape or aggravated sodomy; victim under 12; penalties
Massey, Warren (86th) Walker, Larry (141st) Jenkins, Curtis S (110th)
Jackson, William S (112th) Scott, James A (165th) Mills, James W (21st)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/15/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 124 Alcoholic beverages; cert illegal activity; jurisdiction limitation
Ehrhart, Earl (36th) Irvin, Robert A (45th) Trense, Sharon (44th)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/25/99 H - Read 2nd Time

HB 181 Georgia Teen Smoking Act; enact
Wiles, John J (34th) Channell, R. M. (Mickey) (111th) Grindley, Jr., George H (35th)
Ehrhart, Earl (36th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/11/99 H - Read 3rd Time (Sub)
HB 216 Professional Bondsmen and Bail Recovery Agents, Board of; create
Randall, Nikki T (127th) Dean, Douglas C. (48th) Jones, Vernon A (71st)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/27/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 220 Murder resulting from controlled substance violations; offense
Massey, Warren (86th) Dodson, Ron (94th) Barnes, Mike (97th)
Benefield, Jimmy W (96th) Brown, Jeff (130th) Hudgens, Ralph T (24th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/06/00 H - Favorably Reported
HB 227 Bully Law; enact
Trense, Sharon (44th) Richardson, James G (26th)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/27/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 236 Bail bondsmen and bail recovery agents; amend provisions
Shipp, Kem W (38th) Parsons, Don L (40th) Jones, Vernon A (71st)
Golick, Rich (30th) Sauder, Randy (29th)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/28/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 242 Shoplifting; misdemeanor offense; municipal court jurisdiction
Campbell, Jr, Thomas R (42nd)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/28/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 249 Rape; redefine offense; female under ten
Campbell, Jr, Thomas R (42nd)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 04/28/99 Signed by Governor
HB 259 Arrest warrants; issuance; amend provisions
Randall, Nikki T (127th) Martin, Jim (47th) Allen, Ben (117th)
Jones, Vernon A (71st) Smith, Larry (109th)
HC: SJudy SC: S Judy 01/10/00 S - Read 3rd Time (CSFA ) (Am )
HB 265 Sports officials; assault or battery against; define offense
Watson, Stanley (70th) Davis, J. Max (60th) Walker, Larry (141st)
Hammontree, James A (4th) Crawford, Robert (Mack) M (129th) Jones, Vernon A (71st)
HC: SJudy SC: S Judy 02/24/00 Signed by Governor
HB 304 Magistrate courts; criminal trespass; amend provisions
Porter, DuBose (143rd) Parham, Bobby E (122nd)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
HB 311 Sexual harassment; right of action; provisions
Mobley, Barbara J (69th) Orrock, Nan (56th) Teague, Sharon Beasley (58th)
Randall, Nikki T (127th) Ragas, Arnold M (64th) Taylor, Maretta M (134th)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/29/99 H - Read 2nd Time

HB 337 Criminal bond sureties; increase compensation amount
Randall, Nikki T (127th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 01/10/00 S - Read 3rd Time (FS )
HB 352 Traffic and municipal courts; certain cities; jail booking fees
Stanley, Lanett (50th) Stanley, Pamela A (49th) West, Jack (101st)
Stancil, Steve (16th) Heckstall, Joe (55th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Recommitted (FSFA)
HB 362 Cruelty to animals; comprehensive revision of provisions
Dix, Scott (76th) Reichert, Robert A. B. (126th) Smith, Jr., Vance C (102nd)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/02/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 386 Bail enforcement agents; licensing and regulation
Callaway, Gene (81st)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/02/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 408 Methamphetamine; trafficking; bailable only before superior court
Barnes, Mike (97th) Benefield, Jimmy W (96th) Dodson, Ron (94th)
Bailey, Jr., Frank I (93rd)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
HB 423 Traffic offenses; jurisdiction; bureau procedures; penalties
Ragas, Arnold M (64th) Martin, Jim (47th)
HC: SJudy SC: PUBS 01/10/00 S - Read 3rd Time (CS ) (Sub )
HB 498 Dangerous instrumentalities; cert instructional communication
Buckner, Gail M (95th) Henson, Michele (65th) Mobley, Barbara J (69th)
Squires, Mary (78th) Randall, Nikki T (127th) Watson, Stanley (70th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Recommitted
HB 500 Controlled substances; certain convictions; prohibit appeal bond
Twiggs, Ralph (8th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 03/10/99 S - Read 1st Time
HB 503 Laser beams and pointers; prohibitions
Hugley, Carolyn F (133rd) Taylor, Maretta M (134th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/09/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 532 Crimes against person; require bystander assistance
Teague, Sharon Beasley (58th) Maddox, George (72nd) Epps, Carl Von (131st)
Dixon, Harry D (168th) Dukes, Winfred (161st) Brooks, Tyrone (54th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/10/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 584 Guilty plea; alien or naturalized citizen; understand impact
Mobley, Barbara J (69th) Ragas, Arnold M (64th) Brooks, Tyrone (54th)
Epps, Carl Von (131st)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 04/27/00 Signed by Governor

HB 594 Deposit account fraud; certain warrants; amend provisions
Heard, Keith G (89th) McBee, Louise (88th) Hudgens, Ralph T (24th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/15/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 612 Obscene material; include sound recordings
Massey, Warren (86th) Jones, Vernon A (71st) Hudgens, Ralph T (24th)
Rice, Tom R (79th) Jackson, William S (112th) Franklin, Jr., Robert L (39th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/15/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 635 DUI; risk reduction program; clinical evaluation
Randall, William (Billy) C (127th) Dean, Douglas C. (48th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 04/19/99 Signed by Governor
HB 639 DUI; certain multiple violators; vehicles subject to forfeiture
Wiles, John J (34th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/16/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 642 Family violence restraining orders; contempt; exclusion
Randall, Nikki T (127th) Dean, Douglas C. (48th) Holmes, Bob (53rd)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 01/10/00 S - Read 3rd Time (FS )
HB 649 Cont subst; cert activities near park/housing project
Connell, Jack (115th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
HB 651 Reckless endangerment of a child; define offense
Scarlett, Stephen G (174th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/17/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 671 Stalking; certain restraining orders; contempt; exclusion
Randall, Nikki T (127th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Recommitted (Sub)
HB 718 Hindering apprehension or punish- ment of criminal; misdemeanor
Callaway, Gene (81st) Randall, Nikki T (127th) Jenkins, Curtis S (110th)
Mobley, Barbara J (69th) Reese, Bobby (85th) Watson, Stanley (70th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Recommitted
HB 850 Convicted persons; remain in county while preparing appeal
McBee, Louise (88th) Hudgens, Ralph T (24th) Heard, Keith G (89th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/03/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1055 Arson; places of worship; certain surgical facilities; penalties
Bunn, Barbara Jean (74th) Walker, Len (87th) Tillman, Eugene C (173rd)
Smith, Jr., Vance C (102nd) Taylor, Maretta M (134th) Roberts, Lawrence R (162nd)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/29/00 H - Favorably Reported (Sub)

HB 1061 HIV; contact by police or emer- gency personnel; expedite testing
Crawford, Robert (Mack) M (129th) Brown, Jeff (130th) Smith, Lynn R (103rd)
Hudson, Sistie G (120th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1097 Stalking; prohibit certain communications
Hugley, Carolyn F (133rd) Mobley, Barbara J (69th) Taylor, Maretta M (134th)
Davis, Tommy H. (132nd)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
HB 1146 DNA analysis; require; certain felony convictions
Everett, Doug (163rd) Bridges, Sr., Ben D (9th) Campbell, Jr, Thomas R (42nd)
HC: SJudy SC: 01/13/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1158 Probate courts; certain judges; appointment as senior judge
Jenkins, Curtis S (110th) Stuckey, Stephanie (67th) Murphy, Thomas B (18th)
Holland, Ray (157th) Smith, Larry (109th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 04/27/00 Signed by Governor
HB 1188 Weapons; possession during commission of crime; cert razors
Scarlett, Stephen G (174th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/03/00 H - Favorably Reported
HB 1240 Sodomy with person less than 10 years of age; aggravated sodomy
Campbell, Jr, Thomas R (42nd) Massey, Warren (86th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
HB 1279 Juveniles 13 to 17; jurisdiction and commitment; amend provisions
Brooks, Tyrone (54th) Ragas, Arnold M (64th) Mobley, Barbara J (69th)
Teague, Sharon Beasley (58th) Dean, Douglas C. (48th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/01/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1294 Search warrants by video conference; provisions
Teper, Doug (61st) Smith, Paul E (12th) Shanahan, Tom E (10th)
HC: SJudy SC: S Judy 03/14/00 S - Read 2nd Time (CS ) (Sub )
HB 1299 Discovery and disclosure; oral scientific reports
Crawford, Robert (Mack) M (129th) Jenkins, Curtis S (110th) Martin, Jim (47th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/03/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1334 Giving false info to police; provide proper ID if requested
Stancil, Steve (16th) Ehrhart, Earl (36th) Dix, Scott (76th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/07/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1393 Serious violent felony; include trafficking in cocaine
Dean, Douglas C. (48th) Everett, Doug (163rd) Jackson, William S (112th)
Westmoreland, Lynn A (104th) Kaye, Mitchell (37th) Coan, Michael T (82nd)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time

HB 1394 Surety's release from liability; dismissal of case against principal
Jones, Vernon A (71st) Randall, Nikki T (127th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1481 Bail recovery agents; redefine; registration; qualifications
Callaway, Gene (81st)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/03/00 H - Favorably Reported (Sub)
HB 1482 Bondsperson; certain suspension; ineligible in other co/mun
Callaway, Gene (81st)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/03/00 H - Favorably Reported (Sub)
HB 1496 Bail recovery agents; identification cards; issuance
Jones, Vernon A (71st) Shipp, Kem W (38th) Randall, Nikki T (127th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/17/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1522 Firearms; certain possession; increased penalties
Pinholster, Garland (15th) Stancil, Steve (16th)
HC: SJudy SC: Judy 03/08/00 S - Read 1st Time (FA )
HB 1573 Criminal procedure; release on own recognizance; failure to appear
Franklin, Jr., Robert L (39th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/23/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1613 Sexual offenses; revise exten- sively; aggravated sexual assault
Martin, Jim (47th) Stuckey, Stephanie (67th) Rogers, Carl (20th)
Ashe, Kathy B (46th) Trense, Sharon (44th) Ragas, Arnold M (64th)
HC: SJudy SC: 02/28/00 H - Read 2nd Time
HB 1643 Surveillance by police; provisions; electronic; interception
Jenkins, Curtis S (110th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/06/00 H - Favorably Reported
HB 1644 Personal property in custody of law enf agency; disposition; amend
Jenkins, Curtis S (110th) Mobley, Barbara J (69th) Scarlett, Stephen G (174th)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/06/00 H - Favorably Reported
HR 153 Crime victims; protection, treatment, and restitution - CA
Buckner, Gail M (95th) Cooper, Sharon M (31st) Taylor, Maretta M (134th)
Buck, III, Thomas B (135th) Hugley, Carolyn F (133rd) Birdsong, Kenneth W (123rd)
HC: SJudy SC: 03/24/99 H - Recommitted
SB 63 Shoplifting - jurisdictional amt., cases of $100 or less
Kemp, Rene' D (3rd) Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Land, Clay (16th)
SC: Judy HC: SJudy 04/28/99 Signed by Governor

SB 113 Crimes Against Family Members Act of 1999 - provide
Starr, Terrell (44th) Walker, Charles W (22nd) Kemp, Rene' D (3rd)
SC: Judy HC: SJudy 04/22/99 Signed by Governor
SB 163 Crimes Against Elderly Act of 1999 - provide
Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Starr, Terrell (44th) Walker, Charles W (22nd)
SC: Judy HC: SJudy 04/28/99 Signed by Governor
SB 164 "Heidi's Law" - relating to DUI & homicide by vehicle
Ray, II, William M (48th) Cagle, Casey (49th) James, Donzella (35th)
SC: Pub S HC: SJudy 04/22/99 Signed by Governor
SB 307 Shoplifting - felony provisions
Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Starr, Terrell (44th) Kemp, Rene' D (3rd)
SC: S Judy HC: SJudy 04/27/00 Signed by Governor
SB 338 Magistrate Cts. - service of cita- tions, ordinance violation trials
Kemp, Rene' D (3rd) Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Land, Clay (16th)
Harbison, Ed (15th)
SC: Judy HC: SJudy 04/27/00 Signed by Governor
SB 383 Commission on Family Violence - date of termination
Starr, Terrell (44th) Walker, Charles W (22nd) Stokes, Connie (43rd)
SC: H&HS HC: SJudy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
SB 413 Forfeiture Proceed.Involving Cor- rupt Organ. - proceed disposition
Tanksley, Charles B (32nd) Thompson, Steve (33rd) Hecht, Greg K. (34th)
SC: Judy HC: SJudy 04/28/00 Signed by Governor
SB 424 Medical Examiner - relating to autopsy
Thomas, Nadine (10th)
SC: S Judy HC: SJudy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
SB 446 Aggravated Assault upon Correc- tional Officer - definitions
Lee, Daniel W. (29th) Gillis, Sr., Hugh M (20th)
SC: Corr HC: SJudy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
SB 450 Weapon Possession During Commis- sion of Drug Crime - unlawful
Hill, Jack (4th) Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Lee, Daniel W. (29th)
Tanksley, Charles B (32nd)
SC: Judy HC: SJudy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
Clerk of the House
Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk
Last Updated on 05/10/00