Sen. Sam Watson

A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation Inc. and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation as well as its promotion and protection of the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States of America; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert/Franklin/Hart/Madison County Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2022 North Georgia Unit of the Year; the Grady/Thomas County Unit on being named the 2022 South Georgia Unit of the Year; Area 3 on being named the 2022 Forest Protection Area of the Year; Gabe Outlaw on being named the 2022 Forester of the Year; and the Cost Share Team on being named the 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from disconnecting interconnected public water systems if it is likely to negatively impact the ability of users to acquire fire insurance; to provide for related matters; 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 ad valorem taxation of property generally, so as to provide for the return of aircraft for property taxation to the state revenue commissioner; to provide for appeals; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding notaries public, so as to provide for electronic notarization of certain notarial acts using real time audio-video communication technology when certain requirements are satisfied; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for an electronic seal of office; to provide for requirements and exemptions; to provide for criminal penalties and civil liability, including compensatory and punitive damages; to provide for class action lawsuits; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2023 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2023, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act, so as to provide for additional duties regarding legal representation of children and parents; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and recognizing March 7, 2023, as GHCC Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-506 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions and authority to enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease purchase contracts, so as to revise the definition of "energy cost savings measures"; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracting, so as to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.