Sen. Freddie Sims

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption for fire districts which have elected governing bodies and are supported by ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for the Juvenile Code and domestic relations, respectively, so as to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for terminating parental rights; to revise definitions; to provide that causing a child to be conceived as a result of violating certain prohibitions relating to certain offenses is an additional ground for losing parental rights and is relevant in certain adoption proceedings; 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 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of maintenance and use of public roads, so as to provide for the purpose of the Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council; to provide for the issuance of permits for the removal or trimming of vegetation on state rights of way when such vegetation obstructs the target viewing zone of a building, sign, or structure upon commercial property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for the issuance of such permits; to provide for the department to set standards for applications and fees for such permits; to prohibit the removal or certain types of vegetation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to annual teacher, principal, and assistant principal evaluations; to revise provisions relating to student assessment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through, and leaving the criminal justice system so as to promote an offender's successful reentry into society, benefit the public, and enact reforms recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the proceeds of excise taxes on the sale of fireworks in this state be dedicated to the funding of trauma care, fire services, burn treatment, and local public safety purposes in the State of Georgia; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the inaugural of the William Alfred Fountain High School Reunion Breakfast; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Liz Flowers and thanking her for her service as Executive Director of the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Cyber Challenge Study Committee; and for other purposes.