Rep. Tom Kirby

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to require employers to provide workers' compensation to certain persons employed by or under the supervision of such employer for a certain period of time; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide that an employer that utilizes a professional employer organization to provide workers' compensation for an employee must provide coverage for all of its employees through such professional employer organization or obtain separate proof of coverage through an insurer; to revise the definition of the terms "professional employer organization" and "employing unit"; to make other conforming changes to cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, payment of employee contributions on behalf of the member, and additional contributions; to change certain provisions relating to prior service credit for military service; to change certain provisions relating to eligibility and application for a retirement allowance, early retirement, amount of retirement allowance, compliance with federal tax laws, and increases in retirement allowance; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Geographical Distribution of the State Employee Workforce; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, located at the Georgia International Horse Park, for initiating its first tree-planting ceremony in partnership with the City of Conyers for the state's annual Arbor Day celebration; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan to prioritize the continuum of the long-term services and support system; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jere Walter Johnson; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of MSG Mark Allen and SGT Mike Stokely and dedicating a road in their memory; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival for their outstanding efforts to foster a long and steady friendship between the City of Conyers and the Country of Japan; and for other purposes.