Sen. Nikki Merritt

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of community midwives; to amend Code Section 43-26-12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exceptions to the operation of the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to provide for an exception relating to the practice of midwifery; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide certain procedures for redistricting of the General Assembly and congressional districts in this state; to provide for certain hearings, information availability, procedures, and notifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manner of riding motorcycle generally, so as to require that motorcycle passengers shall be no younger than 16 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; to provide for a definition; to provide that certain catalytic converters and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; 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 Part 1 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to stopping, standing, and parking, so as to provide for the designation of electric vehicle charging station parking areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards for designating such areas; to prohibit unauthorized use of such parking areas; to provide for a penalty; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for its 35 years of service and recognizing January 24, 2023, as Georgia Chapter of NOBLE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7 to 14, 2023, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Athletic Department for its outstanding accomplishments in athletics and academics in 2022; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the YMCAs of Georgia for the important work they do in communities across the state promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and for other purposes.