A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a fifth judge of the superior courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, so as to add Krabbe disease to the list of metabolic and genetic conditions for which newborn screening may be conducted pursuant to the Department of Public Health; to provide for the screening at the option of the parent or parents; to provide for payment of fees directly to the laboratory; to provide for a short title; 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 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interstate cooperation, so as to clarify the number of members of the Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee and the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Team Head Coach Josh Pastner on being named the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deb Bailey on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Emily "Sissy" Dunlap Lawson on being named Gainesville Rotary Club's 2016 Woman of the Year; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. David Westfall on being named Gainesville Rotary Club's 2016 Man of the Year; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-23 and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages and general provisions relating to torts, respectively, so as to provide for a social host's criminal responsibility and civil liability; to provide for exceptions; to expand criminal responsibility and civil liability for providing or allowing individuals under 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Tech alumnus and professional golfer, Matthew G. Kuchar, on the occasion of a momentous year in his career; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring Lynda Askew 2017 Gainesville Woman of Distinction; and for other purposes.