Rep. Ben Harbin

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the ad valorem taxation of certain watercraft; to amend Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, so as to provide for the titling and registration of certain watercraft; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require an insurer providing services under the state health benefit plan to include certain trauma centers in its provider network; to provide for a mechanism to resolve disputes between insurers and hospitals; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for an appeal to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for appointment of an arbitration panel; to provide for the panel membership and duties; to provide for subject matter of disputes; to provide for binding decisions; to provide for appeal of the arbitration panel decision and venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to change certain provisions relating to master licenses and requirements and restrictions for licensees; to change certain provisions relating to the Class B accounting terminal, communication networks, and other procedures and policies; 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 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Racing Commission; to establish and provide for the Georgia Breeders Funds; to enter into the Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Live Racing with Pari-mutuel Wagering; to provide for the appointment of members of the compact committee; to prohibit certain conduct and provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for the assessment of property damaged by fire; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittney Melinda Laufer of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Executive Board of the Young Georgians in Government and recognizing board members C.J. Pearson, Brooks Fletcher, DeUndre Eberhart, Conrad Close, Felix Close, and Alan Hill; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending C.J. Pearson, a 12 year old from Grovetown, Georgia, who is the founder and Executive Director of Young Georgians in Government; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2015, as Medical College of Georgia Day at the state capitol and inviting Dr. Peter F. Buckley to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration relative to revenue and taxation, so as to change the interest rate on past due taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.