All Bills (87)
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Last Legislative Day: 4/3/2009

HB 0004 MonitorIncome tax credit; qualified ad valorem tax expenses; provisions Levitas,Kevin 82nd
1/16/2009 House Second Readers W&M -
Taxation

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0024 MonitorEvidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions Willard,Wendell 49th
4/3/2009 House Withdrawn, Recommitted Judy -
Data Security
Revises state evidence code, would clairfy how electronic records are treated as evidence in court.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0026 MonitorRecorded deeds; disclose inclusion or exclusion of mineral rights; require Scott,Martin 2nd
1/29/2009 House Second Readers Judy -
Consumer Lending
Requres recorded deeds to disclose the inclusion or exclusion of mineral rights.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0034 MonitorCampaign contributions; filing campaign disclosure reports; change provisions Wilkinson,Joe 52nd
12/18/2008 House Prefiled --
Lobbying/Ethics
Would change provisions regarding campaign contributions, filing disclosure reports, and eliminating

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0040 MonitorRecording of foreclosures and deeds; timely filing of deed; provisions Mitchell,Billy 88th
2/24/2009 House Second Readers Judy -
Foreclosures
Would set civlil penalties for failure to timely file deeds at an amount of $50 per day or $1,000.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0042 MonitorResidential mortgage fraud; the offense; modify certain provisions Mitchell,Billy 88th
2/24/2009 House Second Readers JudyNC -
Consumer Lending Foreclosures
Would set defiitions of residential mortgage fraud as it pertains to foreclosures.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0083 MonitorAbandoned motor vehicles; define terms; provisions Powell,Alan 29th
1/16/2009 House Second Readers Judy -
Liens Motor Vehicles
Seeks to provide for possessory liens on abandoned or derelict vehicles and their contents.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0099 MonitorRepublic of Sudan; public retirement systems; investing funds; prohibit Brooks,Tyrone 63rd
1/26/2009 House Second Readers Ret -
Would prohibit public retirement funds from being invested with any company involved with Sudan.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0126 PassedUniform Electronic Transactions Act; enact Lindsey,Edward 54th
5/5/2009 House Date Signed by Governor B&B B&FI
Data Security
Uniform Electronic Transaction Act-provides standardization of rules on electronic transactions.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor on May 5, 2009.
HB 0127 PassedUniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act; adopt; provisions Lindsey,Edward 54th
5/5/2009 House Date Signed by Governor Judy JUDY
Data Security
Would standardize rules for dealing with electronic documents and signatures on property records.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor on May 5, 2009.
HB 0141 PassedFinancial institutions; update definitions; provisions Mills,James 25th
4/22/2009 House Date Signed by Governor B&B B&FI
DBF Housekeeping
The Department of Banking and Finance Housekeeping Bill, changes par value to $1 among other things.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor on April 21, 2009.
HB 0174 MonitorAbandoned motor vehicles; possessory liens; define certain terms Powell,Alan 29th
1/29/2009 House Second Readers MotV -
Liens Motor Vehicles
A bill that would set provisions on abandoned cars, provides provisions for liens.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0197 MonitorConsumer reporting agencies; identical report to consumer and creditor; require Smith,Bob 113th
1/30/2009 House Second Readers A&CA -
Identity Theft
Requires credit bureaus to provide consumers a copy of their report on every inquiry that is made.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0215 MonitorGraduating Everyone Matters Act; enact Davis,Steve 109th
1/30/2009 House Second Readers Ed -
Financial Education
Three year diploma program, would require graduates to take a financial education course.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0250 MonitorProposing amendments to state Constitution; hold a Convention; provisions Smith,Bob 113th
2/3/2009 House Second Readers W&M -
Taxation
Proposes a constitutional convention to reowrk and reviese the state's tax policy.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0253 MonitorMechanics and materialmen; contractor sign affidavit; verify pay; provide Carter,Earl 159th
2/3/2009 House Second Readers RegI -
Commercial Lending Consumer Lending Liens
Would require an affidavit to payor that subcontractors have been paid, would dissolve liens.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0261 PassedIncome tax credit; purchase of one eligible single-family residence; provide Stephens,Ron 164th
5/11/2009 House Date Signed by Governor W&M FIN
Taxation
Provides a one time tax credit on the purchase of a home.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor on May 11, 2009.
HB 0264 MonitorConveyances; regulation of security conveyances; revise; provisions May,Jeff 111th
2/4/2009 House Second Readers Judy -
Consumer Lending
Would prevent prepayment fees in mortgage loans and require orignators to verify ability to pay.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0267 MonitorFair Business Practices Act of 1975; confidentiality of certain information; clarify certain provisions Willard,Wendell 49th
4/3/2009 House Withdrawn, Recommitted EU&T -
Prevents nonlocal business to list a local number if it is being routinely forwarded.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0312 PassedFinancial institutions; S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; incorporate provisions Hill,Calvin 21st
4/29/2009 House Date Signed by Governor B&B B&FI
Consumer Lending DBF Housekeeping
Requires mortgage loan originators to be licensed and participate in nationwide registry.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor on April 29, 2009.
HB 0315 PassedReal estate brokers; certain disclosures made in writing; require Barnard,Terry 166th
4/30/2009 House Date Signed by Governor Judy JUDY
Consumer Lending
Would require real estate brokers to disclose fees to buyers.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law on April 30, 2009.
HB 0340 MonitorProperty; prohibit sheriffs from turning out debtors or tenants in certain cases; provisions Kaiser,Margaret 59th
2/11/2009 House Second Readers Judy -
Foreclosures
Would prevent turning out debtors/tenants due to a foreclosure unless 30 days notice was given.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0342 MonitorInsurance; provide certain definitions; provisions Rogers,Carl 26th
4/3/2009 House Withdrawn, Recommitted Ins -
Requires insurance licenses on certain businesses, exemption for financial institutions.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0374 MonitorIncome tax; withholding tax; seller subject to documentation requirements; provide Crawford,Rick 16th
4/3/2009 House Withdrawn, Recommitted W&M -
Consumer Lending
Would define "seller" as it pertains to witholdign tax on the sale of tangible property.

This bill was not addressed by both chambers during the 2009 General Assembly, but will be available for action in 2010.
HB 0379 PassedIncome tax; certain real estate investment trusts; disallow expenses paid; provisions O`Neal,Larry 146th
5/5/2009 House Date Signed by Governor W&M FIN
Taxation
Would no longer alllow specific REIT expenses for banks from GA income taxes.

This bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor on May 5th 
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