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Archive for February, 2007

On second thought…

Posted: Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 @ 7:58 pm in News | No Comments »

It doesn’t look like things will be getting any busier in Atlanta:
The State Capitol will stand nearly empty for two weeks. Some committees will soldier on, but for the most part lawmakers will flee for home, to re-introduce themselves to the spouse and kids.
Already, this session has earned a reputation for lethargy — not necessarily [...]

New Legislation Posted Wednesday, February 28 2007

Posted: Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 @ 7:18 am in News | No Comments »

HB581 – Certificate of Need; extensive revision; provide
HB583 – Insurance; insureds send legal action notices to their insurers; require
HB584 – Agritourism activities; regulation; provisions
HB585 – Ad valorem property tax; qualified motor vehicles; provide for the elimination
HB586 – Alternative attorneys; capital cases; counsel appointment and fees; change matters
HB587 – Gas; public convenience and necessity certificates; provide [...]

Legislation Status Changes for Wednesday, February 28 2007

Posted: Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 @ 7:18 am in News | No Comments »

Bill
Status
Effective Date

SB16 Animal Fighting Act; change certain provisions
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
2007-02-27

SB30 Armed Forces of U.S.; members; prohibit certain uses of names/pictures; provide penalties
Senate Passed/Adopted
2007-02-27

SB41 Civil Practice; provide for service upon persons residing in gated/secured communities; state-wide registration of permanent process servers
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
2007-02-27

SB42 Child Support Recovery; authorize Dept. of Human Resources to impose fees [...]

SR365 – Transporation Funding; create joint study committee

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SR365 – Transporation Funding; create joint study committee
Sponsored by: Mullis,Jeff 53rd
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Transportation Funding; and for other purposes.

SR364 – Georgia Capital Punishment Study Committee; create

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SR364 – Georgia Capital Punishment Study Committee; create
Sponsored by: Fort,Vincent 39th
A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Capital Punishment Study Commission to study the death penalty; to provide for the powers, duties, and compensation of its members; to urge the General Assembly to act in response to recommendations from the study commission; and for [...]

SR363 – Mental Health Service Delivery Commission; create

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SR363 – Mental Health Service Delivery Commission; create
Sponsored by: Grant,Johnny 25th
A RESOLUTION creating the Mental Health Service Delivery Commission; and for other purposes.

SR361 – PeachCare for Kids; provide for imposition of a state/use tax at rate of 1 percent; health care coverage for all Georgia children-CA

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SR361 – PeachCare for Kids; provide for imposition of a state/use tax at rate of 1 percent; health care coverage for all Georgia children-CA
Sponsored by: Thompson,Curt 5th
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the imposition of a state sales and use tax at the rate of [...]

SR357 – Major Byron S. McGuire, Sr. Memorial Bridge; dedicating

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SR357 – Major Byron S. McGuire, Sr. Memorial Bridge; dedicating
Sponsored by: Whitehead, Sr.,Jim 24th
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Byron S. McGuire, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.