Rep. Beth Beskin

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies, how such power is lost, and recover for homicide of child, so as to add stepparents and former stepparents to the category of third parties who may be awarded custody of a child in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to setoff debt collection, so as to revise the procedures for the transfer of setoffs by the Administrative Office of the Courts to the court to whom the debt is owed; to correct references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for uniform election equipment in this state; to provide that direct recording electronic voting systems shall not be used in primaries or elections in this state after January 1, 2024; to provide for definitions; to provide for ballot marking devices and standards and procedures for such devices; to provide for audits of election results and procedures therefor; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc., for serving as a catalyst for community change in Atlanta; 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 health plans to provide coverage for less addictive opioids, opioid addiction treatments, and opioid alternative treatments; to provide for a short title and findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for costs; to provide for an insured changing health benefit plans; to provide for an exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the long and steady friendship between Georgia and Japan shown by the 45th anniversary of the Office of the State of Georgia in Japan; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require each local school system to submit certain information relating to student health and physical education; to provide for a report by the State Board of Education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new homestead exemption from City of Atlanta independent school district property taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lights of Love event at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and for other purposes.