A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to make it unlawful to discharge a firearm in an act of celebration or ceremony; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force; to correct cross-references; to repeal the defense of self or others as an absolute defense; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb School of the Arts upon being named as an Advanced Placement Honors School and inviting Susan M. McCauley, Principal, and Eric D. Winchester, Assistant Principal, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University student-athlete Ronald Jordan "R.J." Hunter for setting the school's all-time men's basketball scoring record; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Roderick Cunningham for his efforts to assist victims of domestic violence and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the social work profession and recognizing March, 2015, as National Social Work Month; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jeremy Borger of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2015; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for an actuarial investigation and a legislative procedure for review and perfection of all bills proposing tax exemptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, so as to eliminate the seven-year limitation from the student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof on receiving a HOPE scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, January 21, 2015, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.