Sen. Donzella James

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that the board of regents shall establish a process for granting academic credit for or exemption from required coursework for veterans for previous instruction received while in military service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that the board of regents shall establish a process by which veterans receiving educational benefits administered by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs may pay their tuition in installments or as funds are received from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' benefits, so as to create the Returning Veterans Task Force; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to provide for recommendations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cyril J. Turner and the employees of Delta Global Services; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to change provisions relating to the duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; to clarify provisions relating to the use of force in defense of self, others, habitation, and other property; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 12, 2013, as Interfaith Children's Movement Day at the capitol: and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to define certain terms; to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon; to prohibit the possession of a high-capacity magazine; to change provisions relating to exemptions for the possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; to provide for enhanced penalties for the use of an assault weapon or firearm with a high-capacity magazine during the commission of certain crimes; to harmonize a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to provide for the appointment of an executive director; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Louis Miller and the employees of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and recognizing February 12, 2013, as Aviation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Carolyn Diane Pearson Parker; and for other purposes.