Sen. Steve Henson

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending linemen from Georgia Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84, members of the Georgia AFL-CIO, for their diligence in responding to the needs of individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John G. R. Bankhead, the GBI's Director of Public Affairs, based upon his contributions to the law enforcement profession in Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Zero Waste Georgia Campaign and its efforts to create a safer, more sustainable environment; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2013, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending former First Lady Rosalynn Carter for her commitment to mental health; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Parent Charter School Trigger Act"; to provide for petitions to convert charter schools to traditional public schools; to provide for definitions; to allow for petitions by parents; to provide for notice to the State Board of Education; to provide for local board approval; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Hugh Marion Gillis, Sr.; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as change provisions relating to persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and providing certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to change provisions relating to the retention of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by disabled veterans or disabled law enforcement officers in awarding certain types of state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for determination of such preference; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and the Senate and qualifications of members, so as to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission; to provide for its membership and its duties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.