Sen. Sonya Halpern

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice relative to physicians, so as to provide for certain licensure for qualifying foreign medical graduates; to provide for a nonrenewable limited provisional license under certain conditions; to provide for a renewable restricted license under certain conditions; to provide for the application for full licensure under certain conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the designation of February 27, 2024, as Georgia's All Funeral Professionals Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide protections for freelance workers; to provide for timely payment of freelance workers by hiring parties; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for a complaint and information facilitating procedure; to provide for duties, powers, and authority of the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for civil enforcement; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to restrict when provisions or contracts are void; to provide for the Department of Labor to conduct a public awareness outreach campaign; to require the department to track and collect data and report results; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings against intruders, so as to create a notice of vacancy; to provide for removal of unlawful occupants on land or tenements; to require certain law enforcement agencies to act; to provide for a deadline for such; to provide for mandamus relief; to provide for an award of attorney's fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 exempt sales of clothing and school related supplies for limited periods of time; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Spike Lee and recognizing February 20, 2024, as Spike Lee Day; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 20, 2024, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending Outstanding Atlanta for its dedication to honoring the service, leadership, and achievement of Atlanta young professionals and recognizing February 27, 2024, as Outstanding Atlanta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Dexter Scott King, the cherished son of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, and acknowledging his immeasurable contributions to the advancement of civil rights and social justice; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2023; and for other purposes.