Legislation with Tracking Level = Watch (11)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/19/2024

HB 0113 WatchPurge Convictions of Minors for DUI Under Limited Circumstances Kidd, E. Culver "Rusty" 145th
1/30/2013 House - House Second Readers JudyNC --
Criminal Procedure Debra Nesbit District Attorneys Public Safety and Courts Solicitors
This legislation would allow certain minors convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol to have their records expunged by filing an application with the district attorney or solicitor.  If the district attorney or solicitor denies such a request, the individual may appeal to superior court.  The district attorney or solicitor is required to establish that the individual did not meet the requirements of this code section by clear and convincing evidence.  If the court finds in favor of the individual, the county or the state may be required to pay attorney's fees and court costs.
HB 0135 WatchChange in Ante Litem Notice for Municipal Corporations Welch, Andrew 110th
7/1/2014 Effective Date Judy JUDY -
Debra Nesbit General County Government Public Safety and Courts
This legislation changes the type of ante litem notice (i.e., a notice that someone intends to sue the city) that is required to be provided to a city before it can be sued.
HB 0460 WatchProhibit Inmate Firefighters From Participating in Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund Weldon, Tom 3rd
7/1/2014 Effective Date Ret RET -
Correctional Institutions/Jail Debra Nesbit Fire Services General County Government Public Safety and Courts
Retirement

This legislation clarifies that firefighters in the Georgia Department of Corrections cannot earn years of service towards their firefighters pension while serving during incarceration.
HB 0671 WatchFirst Offense DUI - Interlock Device Required Rice, Tom 95th
2/26/2014 House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute JudyNC --
Criminal Procedure Debra Nesbit District Attorneys Probate Court Public Safety and Courts
Shaun Adams Solicitors State Court Traffic Enforcement
HB 0699 WatchSearches with Warrants and GPS Devices Pezold, John 133rd
11/25/2013 House - House Prefiled ---
Criminal Procedure Debra Nesbit General County Government Law Enforcement Public Safety and Courts
Telecommunications

This legislation would prohibit counties from using GPS data in an electronic device to find the location of the device unless they have a search warrant. GPS or other location data could be obtained without a search warrant if a possible life threatening situation exists, if the information is necessary to respond to a call for emergency services, the device is reported stolen or the owner/user of the device consents to the acquisition of information. Failure to comply with this bill would be punishable for a civil fine up to $50.
HB 0705 WatchMove the Child Fatality Review Panel from the Office of Child Advocate to the Commissioner of Public Health Oliver, Mary Margaret 82nd
12/10/2013 House - House Prefiled ---
Debra Nesbit General County Government Health and Human Services Open Records/Meetings Act

This legislation amends the laws regarding county child fatality review committees including access to records to child abuse and dependency records.
HB 0790 WatchIllegal Timber Harvesting Laws Revised Chuck Williams
7/1/2014 Effective Date Judy JUDY -
Civil Procedure Criminal Procedure Fire Services General County Government Nat. Res. & the Environment
Property Tax Public Safety and Courts Revenue & Finance Todd Edwards
This legislation amends the civil and criminal laws related to removing timber from another person's property.
SB 0242 WatchDowntown Development Authorities Hill, Hunter 6th
5/6/2013 Senate - Effective Date EU&T SLGO -
Econ. Dev. & Transportation Economic Development Nat. Res. & the Environment Shaun Adams Water Quantity

 This legislation changes a provision of the Downtown Development Authority Act.
SB 0273 WatchEstablishment of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Within the Department of Public Health Burke, Dean 11th
7/1/2014 Effective Date H&HS H&HS -
Debra Nesbit General County Government Health and Human Services Open Records/Meetings Act
SB 0324 WatchHarmonize Definitions of Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Officers Employed or Appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice Jesse Stone
7/1/2014 Effective Date PS&HS JUDYNC -
Debra Nesbit Health and Human Services Juveniles Law Enforcement Public Safety and Courts

This legislation changes the definition of "peace officer" and "law enforcement officer" to include the supervision of delinquent children under intensive supervision in the community. 
SB 0367 WatchPlanning and Development Commissions - Member Make Up Hunter Hill
4/10/2014 Senate Date Signed by Governor SP&CA SLGO -
General County Government Local Legislation Todd Edwards

This legislation allows the president or presiding officer of the city council of the most populous city in a metropolitan area planning and development commission to serve on the board. Current law specifies that a member of the city council may serve on the board.
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