Sen. Mike Hodges

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide for the failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as admissible evidence in civil actions; to provide for legislative declaration and intent; to prohibit the failure to wear a safety belt or safety restraints for children as a basis for cancellation of insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing March 2, 2023, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol; 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 BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for education, so as to prohibit the use of political litmus tests in postsecondary educational institutions, local school systems, and elementary and secondary schools; to prohibit such entities from passing certain tests or meeting certain qualifications as a condition of admission into, or promotion within, any public educational institution of the state, as teacher, employee, or student; to provide for penalties; to provide for such tests and conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Sheila M. McNeill on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General John F. King upon the occasion of his military retirement; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2023, as Brunswick-Golden Isles Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION memorializing the 30 Fallen Patriots of Thiokol; and for other purposes.