HB 0126 |
Support | Crime to Interfere with a Park Ranger Executing their Duties |
Hamilton, Mark 24th |
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7/1/2013 |
House - Effective Date |
JudyNC |
NR&E |
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| This legislation makes it a misdemeanor to interfere with a federal, state or county employee (other than law enforcement officers) enforcing ordinances and regulations regarding the use of a park. If said interference takes the form of a threat or aciton of violence, then it is a felony. |
HB 0160 |
Neutral | Revises Vacant and Foreclosed Real Property Registry Requirements |
Jacobs, Mike 80th |
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5/6/2013 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
Judy |
JUDY |
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| This legislation revises the vacant and foreclosed property law enacted in 2012 by removing the limitation that only properties that have received a land use disturbance permit can be included on the foreclosed real property registry. It also clarifies that certain foreclosed properties are not subject to registration if the deed is filed with the clerk of superior court within 60 days of the foreclosure sale or transfer of the deed in lieu of foreclosure. |
HB 0188 |
Neutral | Honoring Military Professional Licenses |
Coomer, Christian 14th |
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7/1/2013 |
House - Effective Date |
D&VA |
RI&Util |
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| This legislation allow certain electrical, plumbing, HVAC and utility contractors who are or have been in the military (or are married to someone in the military stationed in Georgia) to practice their profession in Georgia while living here. |
HB 0736 |
Oppose | Probate Courts - Expand Jurisdiction to Certain Misdemeanor Offenses |
Allen Peake |
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1/16/2014 |
House Second Readers |
JudyNC |
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| This legislation expands probate courts' jurisdiction to include misdemeanors related to alcoholic beverages and under age persons; to livestock running at large, to criminal trespass; to littering, to illegal dumping, to shopfliting ($500 or less); to theft ($1,500 or less); to fourth degree forgery; to obstructing or hindering a law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT or other emergency medical professional; to obstructing or hindering a person making an emergency call; to giving false name or date of birth; to affray; to disorderly conduct; to harassing phone calls; to unlawful conduct during a 9-1-1 call; to public drunkenness; to possession of marijuana (one ounce or less); to possession or use of drug related objects; and to mandatory education for children between the ages of six and 16. The probate court would only have the ability to hear these cases if the defendant waives their right to a jury trial in writing. |
HB 0778 |
Neutral | Exemption of Certain Nonprofit Charitable Entities from Food Service Establishment Regulations |
John Pezold |
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7/1/2014 |
Effective Date |
A&CA |
AG&CA |
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| This legislation exempts certain nonprofit organizations from the board of health's food service establishment requirements. The exemption would apply to qualified nonprofit organizations that operate food banks; that provide on-site feeding programs for free distribution of food to combat poverty and hunger; that provide food to houses or residential structures where seriously ill or injured children and their families are provided temporary accommodations near the hospital where the child receives treatment, so long as food is prepared, served, transported or stored by volunteer personnel.
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HB 0848 |
Evaluating | Prohibit Aircraft Over Private Property For Searching or Surveillance |
Stephen Allison |
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1/28/2014 |
House Second Readers |
JudyNC |
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| This legislation prohibits the use of any type of aircraft (manned or unmanned) to operate 100 feet or closer to private property for purposes of "searching or engaging in surveillance" without a search warrant or permission of the property owner. |
HB 0907 |
Negotiating | Regulation of Taxis, Limos and Referral Services |
Alan Powell |
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2/21/2014 |
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute |
PS&HS |
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| This legislation allows counties to contract with the Georgia Department of Public Safety to jointly regulate taxicabs and limousine services. It also gives the state the authority to regulate transportation referral. Taxicab and limousine owners would be required to pay $1,000 per vehicle per year to the Department of Revenue in lieu of sales tax on the fares. If the business is based in the unincorporated area, the county would receive 43 percent of this fee. |
HB 0927 |
Neutral | Qualifying Business Enterprise; Changes Criteria |
Ron Stephens |
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2/25/2014 |
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute |
ED&T |
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| This legislation would provide property tax exemptions, occupation tax exemption, regulatory fee exemption and business inspection fee abatement or reduction to businesses with 20 full time employees and a retail inventory of $1 million that locate in an enterprise zone. Under current law, these exemptions are only provided to businesses with 5,000 employees that create at least 10 new full time jobs. |
HB 0952 |
Evaluating | Sale of Consumer Fireworks - Annual Licensing Fee Paid to State Fire Marshal |
Jay Roberts |
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2/11/2014 |
House Second Readers |
RegI |
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| This legislation changes the law regarding the sale of consumer fireworks by providing for an annual $250.00 licensing fee for all consumer fireworks retailers to be paid to the State Fire Marshal. |
HB 1033 |
Oppose | Repeal of All Local Ordinances and Offenses of Loitering |
Sam Moore |
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2/24/2014 |
House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration |
JudyNC |
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| This legislation invalidates all county ordinances prohibiting loitering. It also provides that citizens do not have to identify themselves to law enforcement. |
SB 0160 |
Support | Illegal Immigration Reform to Create Regulatory Efficiencies |
Ginn, Frank 47th |
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7/1/2013 |
Senate - Effective Date |
JudyNC |
SLGO |
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SB 160 is the major illegal immigration reform legislation passed this session and contains ACCG's top legislative priorities of allowing for secure and verifiable documents to be submitted by mail; allowing legal U.S. residents to renew their public benefits without having to annually submit those documents; and consolidating three county reporting requirements into one annual report due to one agency. For a more thorough summary of SB 160, please click here.
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SB 0294 |
Neutral | Low-Voltage Contractor Licensing |
Jack Murphy |
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3/18/2014 |
House Postponed |
RegI |
RI&Util |
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| This legislation removes the requirement that the board of commissioners be notified by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board of the provisions of the law relating to licenses required for electrical, plumbing and conditioned air. It allows those with a universal Electrical Contractor license to peform low-voltage electric work without having to obtain a low-voltage contractor license. |
SB 0305 |
Neutral | Fire Safety Standards - Allow Chance to Correct Deficiencies |
Lindsey Tippins |
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7/1/2014 |
Effective Date |
PS&HS |
PUB SAF |
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| This legislation requires the local fire marshal, building official or code enforcement officer to provide written notification and an opportunity to correct a violation of the state minimum fire safety standards before denying a permit, refusing to issue a certificate of occupancy or issuing a stop work order. |
SB 0317 |
Oppose | Coin Operated Amusement Machines - Increase Numbers Substantially |
Lester Jackson |
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1/24/2014 |
Senate Read and Referred |
- | GvtO |
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| This legislation severely restricts the ability of counties to regulate coin operated machines. Under current law, counties could restrict businesses from having more than six machines. This legislation allows businesses to have up to 500 coin operated machines. Additionally, current law restricts the payout of such machines to $5.00. This bill allows payouts up to $50 per play. |
SB 0345 |
Evaluating | Provides for a Court Technology Fee to be Collected on Criminal and Civil Cases - Repeals Existing Court Technology Fees |
Jesse Stone |
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2/4/2014 |
Senate Read and Referred |
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| This legislation creates a court technology fee to be assessed on criminal fines, ordinance violations and civil filings with the passage of a local resolution. The chief judge will control the fund and appoint members of the technology fund board. This legislation also repeals any local technology fee in place on July 1, 2014. |
SR 0820 |
Evaluating | Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee |
Judson Hill |
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3/18/2014 |
Senate Passed/Adopted |
- | ECD |
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| This legislation creates the Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee to examine impediments to entrepreneurs. The program would have two objectives: (1) to identify within government inefficient and overlapping programs that negatively impact entrepreneurs trying to start or expand a business, and to recommend solutions; and, (2) to serve as a visible advocate and mentor for entrepreneurs within the government, a point of contact who knows and understands their needs, concerns, and frustrations with regard to dealing with government. The entrepreneur in residence would: 1. Assist in providing outreach to entrepreneurs and small businesses; 2. Provide recommendations on ways to streamline and improve government procedures impacting entrepreneurs; 3. Recommend ways to improve programs available to entrepreneurs; 4. Facilitate meetings and forums to educate entrepreneurs on programs and requirements; 5. Provide technical assistance or guidance to entreprenuers in navigating government programs and requirements; 6. Participate in informal working groups of entrepreneurs in residence from various agencies established to discuss best practices, experiences, obstacles, opportunities, and recommendations. |