Georgia Bills

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2023

HB 639: Ad valorem tax; return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property generally, so as to provide for the return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; to provide for appeals; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2023

HB 646: Quality Basic Education Act; prohibit schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots, logos, or team names

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to prohibit public schools and local school systems that receive state funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" from using Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots, logos, or team names; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2023

HB 641: Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise definition of approved school

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise the definition of approved school to include schools which were previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, are now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and meet other requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 2, 2023

SR 235: Federal Government of the United States; conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the federal government of the United States to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including whether it resulted from a lab leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 2, 2023

HB 637: Fireworks; certain days and times for lawful use or ignition; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to provide for certain days and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks regardless of any county or municipal ordinance or resolution; to provide for a definition; to provide for conforming changes; to amend Code Section 36-60-24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sale or use or ignition of consumer fireworks products, so as to vest regulation of the dates and times for the lawful use or ignition of consumer fireworks with counties and municipal corporations; to amend Code Section 48-13-131 of the O.C.G.A., relating to excise tax imposed upon fireworks, rate of taxation, and establishment of Fireworks Trust Fund, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 2, 2023

SB 282: Labor and Industrial Relations; private employers from preventing an employee from engaging in certain protected activities; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit private employers from preventing an employee from engaging in certain protected activities relating to the reporting of violations of or noncompliance with a law, rule, or regulation; to provide for definitions; to prohibit retaliatory action against employees of private employers who engage in certain protective activities; to provide for a cause of action and remedies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 2, 2023

HR 349: Thomas E. Brown Bridge; DeKalb County; dedicate

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Thomas E. Brown and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 2, 2023

HB 630: End Monopolies in Housing Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to the Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally; to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade; to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to reports of business corporations; to amend Code Section 44-14-162 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, manner of advertisement and conduct necessary for validity, and filing; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 2, 2023

HB 629: Social services; reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicaid recipients are equal to Medicare maximum allowable rates; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicaid recipients are equal to applicable Medicare maximum allowable reimbursement rates; to provide for submission of any necessary state plan amendment or waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 2, 2023

SB 279: "Garden of Heroes"; placement of a statue garden in honor of Georgia heroes upon the grounds of the state capitol building; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue garden known as the "Garden of Heroes" in honor of Georgia heroes upon the grounds of the state capitol building; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 2, 2023

SB 280: "Georgia Residential Tenant Safety Bill"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 28 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tourist courts, so as to prohibit tourist courts from offering to rent accommodations at an hourly rate; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to landlord and tenant, so as to require landlords to conduct background screening on employees and to provide requirements therefor; to require landlords to maintain a log for the issuance and return of keys and to develop policies and procedures regarding unissued keys; to provide for rights and duties of landlords regarding entry into dwelling units; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 2, 2023

HB 627: Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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