| HB 0516 |
Neutral | Effingham County School District; board of education; change compensation for members |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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5/12/2015 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
IGC |
SLGO |
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| HB 0591 |
Neutral | Require Auto Insurers to Remit .25% of all Policies to Fund Peace Officer Annuity and Benefit Fund |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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3/18/2015 |
House Second Readers |
Ret |
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| This legislation increases the amount of contributions made by peace officers to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, as well as establishes a .25% insurance premium tax on automobile insurance. |
| HB 0976 |
Support | Records Retention Requirements for Law Enforcement Body Camera or Dash Camera Video |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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7/1/2016 |
Effective Date |
PS&HS |
JUDYNC |
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| This legislation establishes a records retention schedule for video recordings from law enforcement body worn cameras or devices located on or in a law enforcement vehicle. These recordings are required to be kept for 180 days unless the recording is part of a criminal investigation, shows a car accident, shows the arrest or detainment of an individual, shows a law enforcement officer's use of force, or can reasonably be anticipated to be necessary for pending litigation, in which case it must be kept for 30 months. If litigation is commenced within that 30 months the video must be kept until the lawsuit is completed. Counties may charge an additional $10 to make copies of videos.
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| HB 0991 |
Neutral | Military Service in a Combat Zone; Waive Penalty and Interest on Deliquent Property Taxes |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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7/1/2016 |
Effective Date |
W&M |
FIN |
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| The current House substitute to this bill (LC 34 4888S) would authorize the tax commissioner to waive the penalty and interest on delinquent property taxes if it is determined that the owner was in the military serving in a combat zone and there was no gross negligence or willful neglect to not pay the taxes when due. The taxes must be paid in full within 60 days of the taxpayer's return from such military service. |
| HB 1035 |
Evaluating | Military Serving in a Combat Zone - Waive Penalty and Interest on Property Taxes |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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2/19/2016 |
House Second Readers |
W&M |
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| This legislation gives the tax commissioner the discretion to waive penalties and interest on ad valorem taxes if the tax commissioner determines that the failure to pay the property tax in a timely manner: (1) was due to the taxpayer's military service in an area designated by an executive order of the President as a combat zone; and (2) was not due to gross or willful neglect or disregard of the law. The taxpayer must make full payment of taxes due within 60 days of his or her return from military service. |
| HB 1036 |
Neutral | Pipeline Companies - Moratorium on Eminent Domain |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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5/3/2016 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
EU&T |
RI&Util |
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| This legislation imposes a temporary moratorium on the eminent domain powers of pipeline companies and on the ability of pipeline companies to get certain environmental permits until June 30, 2017. HB 1036 also creates the State Commission on Petroleum Pipelines to study and develop a recommendation to the General Assembly of legislation to ensure that pipeline siting, construction and operation are consistent with the public interest in establishing minimum standards for land use to protect and preserve natural resources, environment, and vital areas and to best serve the residents of Georgia. |
| HB 1059 |
Support | Creation of Local Government 9-1-1 Authority |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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2/23/2016 |
House Second Readers |
EU&T |
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| This legislation was developed over several years and incorporates many of the recommendations from the Governor’s Commission on 9-1-1 Modernization and Balanced Funding as well as recommendations from the Senate Study Committee. It is estimated the 9-1-1 centers could see as much as a 20 to 25 percent increase in revenues and double the prepaid fees that are collected at the point of sale and remitted to the Department of Revenue.
The Authority is made up of local officials, representatives from the telecommunications industry, and a GEMA representative, for a total of 15 members.
The Authority will provide statewide coordination of 9-1-1 activities in the state; provide planning; oversee compliance by carriers and service providers; audit service providers to ensure all fees are paid; and collect and distribute 9-1-1 fees through a centralized location. ALL 9-1-1 FEES COLLECTED IN A JURISDICTION WILL BE DISBURSED BACK TO THE JURISDICTION FROM WHICH IT CAME.
The Authority may retain UP TO 3% for administration, for activities such as financial services, auditing and legal services.
The legislation eliminates the cost recovery charges that are billed back to jurisdictions by the wireless providers. It does allow the providers to bill their subscribers for cost recovery, but it will not come out of the 9-1-1fees received for the operation of the 9-1-1 center.
It also sets the 9-1-1 fees for landlines, wireless and prepaid, to $1.50 across the board.
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| HB 1064 |
Watch | Revision of Off Duty Use of Deparment of Public Safety Vehicles |
Hitchens, Bill 161st |
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3/11/2016 |
Senate Read Second Time |
PS&HS |
PUB SAF |
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| This legislation restricts the use of Department of Public Safety vehicles by off duty officers.
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