A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the "Patient Injury Act"; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts, so as to create an alternative to medical malpractice litigation whereby patients are compensated for medical injuries; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to establish the Patient Compensation System and the Patient Compensation Board; to provide for committees; to provide for the filing of and disposition of applications; to provide for review by an administrative law judge; to provide for appellate review; to provide for payment of administration expenses; to require an annual report; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability;to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator John D. Bulloch, Jr., and declaring Friday, February 8, 2013, as John Bulloch Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration and enforcement of chapter regarding registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide definitions; to establish an Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; to provide for the procedures for the operation and maintenance of such data base; to provide for the disclosure of information in such data base to certain entities and limitations on the use and release of such information; to notify owners of motor vehicles of their failure to provide proof of financial responsibility; to provide for penalties for violations; to correct citations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe T. Wood, Sr., outstanding Georgia citizen, on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Denise Funk; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Parachute Packers Club of Flowery Branch High School; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, as Turkish American Day at the capitol and commending the contributions of the Istanbul Center and Turkish Americans to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing the 41st annual Firefighters' Recognition Day on February 5, 2013; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as provide for the periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities to the Governor's Development Council; to require the submission of certain information to the Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation by the Governor's Development Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mr. Neil McBrayer for being honored by the National School Transportation Association as one the safest drivers in the country; and for other purposes.