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First Readers for Wednesday February 9, 2000
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
A BILL to amend Code Section 17-10-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the punishment for serious violent offenders, so as to provide that the term "serious violent felony" shall include a conviction for trafficking in cocaine; and for other purposes.
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
A BILL to amend Code Section 17-6-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the surrender of principal by surety, forfeiture of bond, and death of principal, so as to provide that the surety on such a bond shall be released from liability when the case against the principal is dismissed; and for other purposes.
HB 1398 Funeral procession; redefine
Scarlett, Stephen G (174th) Cash, J. Steven (108th) Mann, Harold M (5th)
Barnard, Terry (154th) Jennings, Paul (63rd)
HC: MotV SC: 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time
A BILL to amend Code Section 40-6-76 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral processions, so as to redefine a term; and for other purposes.
HB 1401 HOPE scholarships; redefine eligible high school
Shanahan, Tom E (10th)
HC: Ed SC: 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time
A BILL to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to change the definition of an eligible secondary school; and for other purposes.
HB 1402 Unemployment compensation; eligibility; undue family hardship
Orrock, Nan (56th) Smyre, Calvin (136th) Coleman, Terry L (142nd)
Turnquest, Henrietta (73rd) Williams, Robin L (114th) Henson, Michele (65th)
HC: IndR SC: 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time
A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for an adjustable base period for calculating eligibility to receive unemployment compensation; to provide that certain persons seeking part-time work are not disqualified from receiving benefits by that fact alone; to provide that certain persons may be unemployed through no fault of their own due to undue family hardship arising out of domestic violence or compelling family obligations and may therefore be eligible for unemployment compensation; and for other purposes.
HR 979 State government; motor vehicles; urge certain purchase
Benefield, Jimmy W (96th) Dodson, Ron (94th) Barnes, Mike (97th)
HC: Trans SC: 02/28/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to purchase motor vehicles produced in the state when practical; and for other purposes.
HR 980 Spanish American War Tax; urge Congress repeal
Franklin, Jr., Robert L (39th) Ehrhart, Earl (36th) Mills, James W (21st)
Benefield, Jimmy W (96th) Connell, Jack (115th)
HC: W&M SC: 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time
A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to repeal the Spanish American War Tax; and for other purposes.
HR 981 Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; invite cooking team to House
Floyd, Johnny W (138th)
HC: Rules SC: 02/17/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Don Tucker, Mr. Farrow Baker, Mr. Randy Yawn, Mr. H. H. Dimery, and Mr. Rooney Bowen III and inviting the cooking team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 982 Sered, Danielle; invite to House
Stuckey, Stephanie (67th) Stokes, James S. (Jim) (92nd) Teper, Doug (61st)
McBee, Louise (88th)
HC: Rules SC: 02/25/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Sered on being named a Rhodes Scholar and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 983 Long, Dr. F. Leslie; condolences
Purcell, Ann R (147th) Barnard, Terry (154th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Dr. F. Leslie Long; and for other purposes.
HR 984 Towns County Lions Club; commend
Twiggs, Ralph (8th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Towns County Lions Club; and for other purposes.
HR 985 Butler, Honorable Hermon, Sr.; commend
Purcell, Ann R (147th) Barnard, Terry (154th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Hermon Butler, Sr., Probate Judge of Bryan County; and for other purposes.
HR 986 Warnell, Honorable Charles Fredrick, Sr.; condolences
Purcell, Ann R (147th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Charles Frederick Warnell, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 987 Jackson, Rachael; commend
Purcell, Ann R (147th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Rachael Jackson; and for other purposes.
HR 988 Snooks, Honorable Thomas; commend
Purcell, Ann R (147th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Honorable Thomas Snooks; and for other purposes.
HR 989 Clyo Methodist Church; commend
Purcell, Ann R (147th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Clyo Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 990 Griffeth, Joe L., M. D.; commend
Murphy, Thomas B (18th) Tolbert, Scott (25th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe L. Griffeth, M.D.; and for other purposes.
HR 991 Chatham County Police Department; commend
Day, Burke (153rd) Twiggs, Ralph (8th) Jenkins, Curtis S (110th)
Whitaker, Ben N (7th) Coleman, Terry L (142nd) Poag, Judy N (6th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Chatham County Police Department; and for other purposes.
HR 992 Whipple, Nattie Lee; commend
Birdsong, Kenneth W (123rd)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Nattie Lee Whipple; and for other purposes.
HR 993 McKendrick, Phyllis C.; condolences
Dukes, Winfred (161st)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Phyllis C. McKendrick and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.

HR 994 Woodward, Jesse Clifford, IV; commend
Squires, Mary (78th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Eagle Scout Jesse Clifford Woodward IV; and for other purposes.
HR 995 Morris, Allison S.; commend
Snow, Mike (2nd) Murphy, Thomas B (18th) Walker, Larry (141st)
Skipper, Jimmy (137th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allison S. Morris for her outstanding service on behalf of Georgia's consumers; and for other purposes.
HR 996 Stocks, Trooper First Class Lisa; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th) Murphy, Thomas B (18th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Trooper First Class Lisa Stocks of the Georgia State Patrol; and for other purposes.
HR 997 Merritt, Deputy Almond; condolences
Sims, Chuck (167th) Murphy, Thomas B (18th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Almond Merritt of the Coffee County Sheriff's Department and expressing condolences to his family; and for other purposes.
HR 998 Bryant, Patrolman James; condolences
Sims, Chuck (167th) Byrd, Roger C (170th) Murphy, Thomas B (18th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Patrolman James Bryant of the Broxton Police Department and expressing condolences to his family; and for other purposes.
HR 999 Coffee County Sheriff's Department; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Coffee County Sheriff's Department; and for other purposes.
HR 1000 Broxton Police Department; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Broxton Police Department; and for other purposes.
HR 1001 Harvey, Agent Greg; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Agent Greg Harvey of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
HR 1002 Hancock, Captain Kenny; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending Captain Kenny Hancock of the Georgia State Patrol; and for other purposes.
HR 1003 Douglas Police Department; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Douglas Police Department; and for other purposes.
HR 1004 Georgia Bureau of Investigation; commend
Sims, Chuck (167th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

HR 1005 Bennett, Dr. Priscilla; commend
Childers, E. (Buddy) M (13th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Priscilla Bennett; and for other purposes.
HR 1006 Johnson, A. Z.; condolences
Scarlett, Stephen G (174th) Pinholster, Garland (15th)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION expressing condolences upon the passing of Mr. A.Z. Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1007 Liberty County Branch of the NAACP; commend
Tillman, Eugene C (173rd)
HC: SC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A RESOLUTION commending the Liberty County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); and for other purposes.
SB 318 DNA - provisions after convic- tion of cert. sex offenses
Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Starr, Terrell (44th) Hooks, George (14th)
Walker, Charles W (22nd) Fort, Vincent D (39th)
SC: Judy HC: Judy 04/28/00 Signed by Governor
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses, so as to authorize that, in addition to blood samples, oral swabs or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure may be taken for DNA analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person; to provide that laws applicable to DNA analysis with respect to sex offenders shall apply to persons who are convicted of a felony to the extent funds are appropriated or otherwise available for such purposes; to change the provisions relating to expungement of a profile in the data bank upon reversal and dismissal of conviction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 327 DNR Environ. Protec. Div. - permit, variance applications
Starr, Terrell (44th) Walker, Charles W (22nd) Gillis, Sr., Hugh M (20th)
SC: NATR HC: NatR 04/27/00 Signed by Governor
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to specify a period of time within which the director must act on permit and variance applications; to provide that when the director does not either grant or deny a permit or variance application within the time specified for the director to do so, the director shall refund any fees submitted with the application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 343 Waterworks/Sewage Sys. - consent for condemnation rights
Madden, Eddie M (47th)
SC: NATR HC: Judy 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to construction and operation of waterworks and sanitary sewage systems, so as to provide that any private entity shall obtain the consent of the governing authority of a political subdivision before exercising condemnation rights within such jurisdiction; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 347 Local Govt.- relating to service delivery
Lee, Daniel W. (29th) Stephens, William V. (51st)
SC: EDT&C HC: SPCA 02/10/00 H - Read 2nd Time
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service delivery, so as to change the provisions relating to sanctions and the imposition of sanctions on certain municipalities; to provide for the submission and approval of strategies by certain counties and municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 377 Law Enforce. Disabled, But Not Permanently - compensation
Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Scott, David (36th) Kemp, Rene' D (3rd)
Meyer von Bremen, Michael S. (12th)
SC: Judy HC: PubS 04/12/00 Signed by Governor
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insuring and indemnification of public officers and employees, so as to provide a program of compensation for law enforcement officers who become physically disabled, but not permanently disabled, as a result of physical injury incurred in the line of duty and caused by a willful act of violence and for firemen who become physically disabled, but not permanently disabled, as a result of a physical injury incurred in the line of duty while fighting a fire; to provide a conditional effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Commission on Family Violence, so as to change the date on which the commission shall be terminated; to amend an Act creating the State Commission on Family Violence, as amended, so as to repeal provisions of said Act formerly governing the termination of the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 389 Watercraft Operation by 14-15 Year Olds - conditions
Gillis, Sr., Hugh M (20th)
SC: NATR HC: GF&P 05/01/00 Signed by Governor
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that persons 14 and 15 years of age may operate any type of vessel in the waters of the state under certain conditions; to change certain provisions relating to muffling internal combustion engines on vessels; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 204 Law Enf. Officer Disabled in Line of Duty - compensation program (CA)
Hecht, Greg K. (34th) Broun, Paul C (46th) Gillis, Sr., Hugh M (20th)
Starr, Terrell (44th)
SC: Judy HC: PubS 04/12/00 Signed by Governor
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide a program of compensation for law enforcement officers who become physically disabled as a result of physical injury incurred in the line of duty and caused by a willful act of violence, which program shall authorize the officer to receive his or her regular compensation for the period of time that the officer is unable to perform the duties of his or her employment, not exceeding 12 months; to provide certain exceptions and limitations with respect to such program of compensation; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection.

SR 524 Home Depot - commend
Thompson, Steve (33rd)
SC: HC: 02/09/00 H - Passed/Adopted
A resolution recognizing and commending Home Depot for its environmental leadership; and for other purposes.

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