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Georgia House of Representatives
SESSION REPORT
House Budget & Research Office
(404) 656-5050
2023 Session Report
HB 11 Mitchell County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members
By: Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 11 provides for the compensation of the Mitchell County Board of Education
chairperson and members.
HB 12 Comer, City of; increase term of mayor from two to four years
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 12 provides a new charter for the City of Comer.
HB 18 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
By: Rep. Jon Burns (159th) Through the Appropriations Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 budget, is set by a revenue estimate of $32.56
billion. This is a 7.8 percent increase, or $2.36 billion, over the original Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The bill and
tracking sheet may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website.
HB 19 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
By: Rep. Jon Burns (159th) Through the Appropriations Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 19, the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, is set by a revenue estimate of $32.4 billion. This is
a 7.4 percent increase, or $2.2 billion, over the original Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The bill and tracking sheet
may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website.
HB 28 Alto, Town of; anti-nepotism requirements for future mayors and councilmembers; provide
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 28 provides a new charter for the Town of Alto.
HB 29 Cornelia, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 29 authorizes the City of Cornelia to exercise all redevelopment and other powers.
HB 31 Conservation and natural resources; Hazardous Waste Trust Fund; dedicate proceeds of
certain hazardous waste fees
By: Rep. Debbie Buckner (137th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 31 amends O.C.G.A. 12-8-95, relating to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, by
dedicating hazardous waste management and substance reporting fees collected by the state to the Hazardous
Waste Trust Fund.
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HB 35 Georgia Ports Authority; provide for powers; expand arrest authority of officers
By: Rep. Bill Hitchens (161st) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 35 gives authority to Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) employees designated as
security personnel and peace officers the responsibility of preserving and protecting GPA properties or
projects. Persons designated as peace officers have the power to arrest for traffic offenses committed and to
investigate motor vehicle accidents occurring on any property under GPA jurisdiction and upon any private or
public property within one mile thereof. Ports peace officers are given additional duties and powers of policing
within the jurisdiction of GPA, its property, and its facilities, not including any inland ports.
HB 49 Seminole County; Board of Education; change description of districts
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 49 changes the Seminole County Board of Education districts.
HB 50 Hagan, City of; change description of council districts
By: Rep. William Werkheiser (157th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: A bill to change the City of Hagan council districts.
HB 52 Transportation, Department of; amend notice provisions relative to meetings for election of
board members; provisions
By: Rep. Brad Thomas (21st) Through the Transportation Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 52 allows for the call of a caucus for a Department of Transportation board election
to be sent via email rather than by mail.
The bill clarifies language relating to contracting for public-private partnerships and alternative contracting
methods.
The bill amends the Code governing the length of modular unit transporters to allow for an increased length
from 80 feet to 84 feet when a permit is purchased. Code Section 45-16-23 is amended to allow any coroner or
county medical examiner to delegate to medical personnel the power to perform the duties of the coroner or
county medical examiner when an accident on an interstate highway or limited-access road results in a death
and a significant disruption to the flow of traffic.
The Department of Transportation is added to the Code section relating to when public disclosure is not
required by a state agency and adds the data of vehicle information, or personally identifiable information, to
those records that are not required to be disclosed.
HB 55 Banking and finance; provide for definitions; provisions
By: Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Through the Banks & Banking Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 55 is the annual revision of Title 7 of the Code, relating to banking and finance, by
the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. Superfluous and redundant language is clarified and
removed, terminology is updated, and language is added to conform Title 7 to other parts of the Code.
The bill permits banks, trust companies, and credit unions that do not exercise trust powers to contract with
banks, trust companies, or credit unions to provide trust services to their customers or members. With respect
to credit unions, the bill aligns how permissive investments are measured in other parts of the Code to create a
uniform measure solely on the net worth of the credit union while permitting credit unions to invest in general
obligations issued by states and municipalities without any investment limitation.
The bill makes changes to licensing requirements related to money service business representatives by
eliminating the licensure requirement if there is a limited possibility of consumer harm, or if there is a federal
regulator that would have regulatory oversight.
The bill sets forth standards that licensed money transmitters must maintain and require permissive
investments to be maintained by licensees.
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With respect to installment lenders, the bill exempts 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations from being licensed as
installment lenders as long as they do not impose any interest or fees. The bill permits installment lenders to
charge compound interest rather than requiring them to do so.
The bill authorizes establishment of a foreign bank branch in Georgia.
HB 57 Tallulah Falls, Town of; levy an excise tax
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 57 authorizes the Town of Tallulah Falls to levy an excise tax.
HB 58 Sky Valley, City of; levy an excise tax
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 58 authorizes the City of Sky Valley to levy an excise tax.
HB 59 Rabun County; levy an excise tax
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 59 authorizes Rabun County to levy an excise tax.
HB 60 Clayton, City of; levy an excise tax
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 60 authorizes the City of Clayton to levy an excise tax.
HB 61 Dillard, City of; levy an excise tax
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 61 authorizes the City of Dillard to levy an excise tax.
HB 76 Professions and businesses; education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in
marriage and family therapy; revise provisions
By: Rep. Alan Powell (33rd) Through the Regulated Industries Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 76 revises the requirements for an associate marriage and family therapist license to
allow the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education to determine the
coursework requirements, along with the type and minimum amount of hours of clinical experience applicants
must have. The bill revises the clinical experience requirements for those currently licensed as an associate
marriage and family therapist, those with a qualifying master's degree, and those with a qualifying doctorate
degree.
The bill adds a definition for "bare knuckle boxing match" to O.C.G.A. 43-4B-1, and exempts the term from
the current definition of "boxing match". The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission will have
jurisdiction over any bare knuckle boxing match that is held in the state, is filmed in the state, or is broadcast in
the state. Rules are also provided for contestants of bare knuckle boxing matches.
HB 77 Dougherty Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide for a fourth judge
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 77 increases the number of superior court judges in the Dougherty Judicial Circuit
from three to four. The fourth judge will be appointed for a term beginning January 1, 2024 continuing through
December 31, 2026. Their successor will be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2026.
HB 80 Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act; enact
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 80, the 'Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act', permits unsworn declarations to have
the same effect as sworn declarations in circumstances in which a declarant is making an unsworn declaration
while being physically located outside U.S. boundaries.
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Making an unsworn declaration is not permitted in: cases of depositions, oaths of office, oaths required by
statute to be given before a specified official other than a notary public, proceedings when verification is
sufficient pursuant to O.C.G.A. 9-10-113, or instruments expressly required to comply with O.C.G.A. 44-2-15
concerning registrable instruments.
An unsworn declaration must be presented in the same medium as a sworn declaration if the law requires it.
Knowingly and willfully making a material false statement when executing an unsworn declaration constitutes
perjury.
HB 85 Insurance; require health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical
and scientific evidence
By: Rep. Sharon Cooper (45th) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 85 requires health benefit policies to include coverage for biomarker testing for
diagnosis, treatment, management, or ongoing monitoring of a disease or condition.
HB 86 Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion
of certain aquariums; exempt
By: Rep. Trey Rhodes (124th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 86 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax,
extending the period of time for which qualifying aquariums may be exempt from state sales and use tax
associated with renovations and expansions to July 1, 2023 until December 31, 2026.
Relating to sales and use tax exemptions associated with renovations and expansions for zoological
institutions, the bill changes the eligible time period to July 1, 2023 until December 31, 2026, or until the
aggregate sale and use tax refund amount reached $800,000, whichever occurs first.
HB 87 Nontraditional Special Schools Act; enact
By: Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd) Through the Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 87 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-154.1 relating to alternative education programs and
charters to provide for the transition of system-collaborative charter schools to completion special schools by
July 1, 2023. Any system-collaborative charter school that did not transition to become an alternative charter
school by July 1, 2021, will operate as a state chartered special school. If the state chartered special school
does not transition to a completion special school by July 1, 2023, the school will cease operating upon
expiration of its current charter with the State Board of Education. The board may not expand the current
attendance zone of the school.
The bill establishes Article 31C of Title 20, which creates the 'Completion Special Schools Act'. The board
will adopt policies for the establishment, funding, and operation of completion special schools, which focus on
dropout recovery/prevention or high school credit recovery for grades nine through 12.
The board is authorized to provide up to $5 million in grant funding to encourage and authorize the creation of
new completion special schools, subject to appropriation. The board will adopt policies for the dissolution or
temporary dissolution of a completion special school upon the recommendation of the state school
superintendent for failure to comply with the requirements of Article 31C.
HB 88 Coleman-Baker Act; enact
By: Rep. Houston Gaines (120th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 88, the 'Coleman-Baker Act', requires the head of an agency or their designee to
review a cold case murder when requested in writing, and to determine if a full reinvestigation would result in
the identification of probative investigative leads or a likely perpetrator. The review must: determine what
procedures may have been missed initially; whether witnesses should be interviewed or re-interviewed; if
forensic evidence was properly tested and analyzed; and perform an update of the case file using the most
current investigative standards to the extent it would help develop probative leads.
The agency must conduct a full investigation if, at the agency's sole discretion, the review concludes that a full
reinvestigation would result in additional, previously unidentified probative leads or a likely perpetrator. An
investigation cannot be fully conducted by a person who previously investigated the case, and only one full
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reinvestigation can be undertaken at one time with respect to the same victim. If a full reinvestigation is
completed and a likely perpetrator is not identified, no additional investigation will occur for a period of five
years from the conclusion of the reinvestigation, unless there is newly discovered material evidence.
Each law enforcement agency is required to develop a written application and procedures, and the agency must
provide a written notification of receipt of the application as soon as reasonably possible. If a request does not
meet the criteria, then the agency must provide the requestor with a letter stating that final review is not
necessary. The law enforcement agency has six months from receipt of the application to complete its case file
review and conclude whether or not a full reinvestigation is warranted. The agency can extend the time limit
once for a maximum of six months if the agency finds that it would be unfeasible to comply with the original
time limit.
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government will establish and maintain a case tracking system and searchable
public website with information about the applications, extensions, number of reinvestigations, and statistical
information on suspects, arrests, etc.
This process applies to any cold case murders that occurred on or after January 1, 1970. The bill allows a
coroner or medical examiner to issue a death certificate with a non-specific cause of death.
HB 91 Wills, trusts and administration of estates; notices to beneficiaries regarding issuance of letters
testamentary; require
By: Rep. Will Wade (9th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 91 concerns notice requirements for beneficiaries of wills, requiring a personal
representative of an estate to send notice to all beneficiaries within 30 days of issuance of letters and requiring
filing notices with the probate court within 60 days of issuance. An estate personal representative who fails to
comply with these requirements absent sufficient cause may be cited to appear and show cause.
HB 93 Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions of compensation
By: Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 93 revises the compensation of the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners.
HB 94 Mitchell County; county administrator; provide final authority to take employment action on
department heads subject to consultation with the board of commissioners
By: Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 94 revises the authority of the office of the administrator for Mitchell County.
HB 95 Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms
and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law
By: Rep. David Knight (134th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 95 amends O.C.G.A. 48-1-2 relating to income tax definitions by providing an
update to the definition of "Internal Revenue Code" to include 'Inflation Reduction Act' provisions, signed by
the president on August 16, 2022, and the 'Consolidated Appropriations Act', signed by the president on
December 29, 2022.
Among the changes made in federal legislation and addressed in the bill are the following: allowing defined
contribution plans to provide participants with an option to receive matching contributions on a Roth basis; a
one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and an increase to the IRA
charitable distribution limit; and cost recovery related to green energy properties.
HB 117 Bartow County; Board of Education; revise district boundaries
By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 117 changes the districts of the Bartow County Board of Education.
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HB 118 Bartow County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 118 increases a homestead exemption for the Bartow County School District ad
valorem taxes from $5,000 to $15,000 for certain residents of the county school district.
HB 120 Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders; provide
By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 120 amends the list of individuals with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license
eligible to apply for a limited driving permit by adding persons convicted of driving under the influence of a
controlled substance or marijuana, and those in non-compliance with a child support order. The bill provides
conditions for revocation of a limited driving permit.
HB 121 Waters, ports and watercraft; wakesurfing and wakeboarding; provide restrictions and
requirements
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Game, Fish, & Parks Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 121 amends O.C.G.A. 52-7-1 by adding definitions for the terms "wakeboarding"
and "wake surfing", and placing restrictions on these activities. Except in certain circumstances, no person is to
engage in either of these two defined activities between sunset and sunrise, within 200 feet of a shoreline or
structure located on the water, or without wearing a personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast
Guard.
Language is added further defining multipurpose off-highway vehicles and regarding license plates for such
vehicles. It requires multipurpose off-highway vehicles manufactured after January 1, 2000, to be registered
and issued a title.
The bill authorizes the commissioner to issue temporary operating permits and provides equipment
requirements for multipurpose off-road vehicles. Such vehicles are permitted to operate on highways that are
part of county road systems but are limited to crossing highways that are a part of a municipal street or state
highway system.
HB 125 Harris County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Vance Smith (138th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 125 authorizes a technology fee for the Probate Court of Harris County.
HB 128 Revenue and taxation; representation of minority business enterprises, women and veteran
owned businesses in procurement of state contracts; provide
By: Rep. Soo Hong (103rd) Through the State Planning & Community Affairs Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 128 revises definitions and language regarding minority-owned businesses. The
term "member of a minority" is removed and replaced with "classified subcontractor". This definition is for a
small business certified as a minority-owned business.
The commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services is required to maintain a list of classified
subcontractors and make the list available to the general public by December 31 of each year. "Minority" is
defined as a member of a race which makes up less than 50 percent of the total state population, and belongs to
one or more of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific, Native American, or Asian-Indian
American.
A "veteran-owned business" is defined as a business owned by an individual who has served as a reservist or
on active duty with a branch of the U.S. military and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. A "woman-
owned business" is required to be operated by one or more women. The requirement for an application
containing business history and documentation for classification as one of these terms is removed.
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HB 129 Public assistance; expand temporary assistance for needy families eligibility criteria to
pregnant women
By: Rep. Soo Hong (103rd) Through the Public Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 129 expands the eligibility criteria for temporary assistance for needy families
(TANF) to pregnant women.
HB 132 Buildings and housing; amend Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses
of ungraded lumber; require
By: Rep. David Jenkins (136th) Through the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 132 amends O.C.G.A. 8-2-23 to allow the use of ungraded lumber in construction of
accessory structures not containing habitable space on property zoned or primarily used for residential or
agricultural purposes.
HB 134 Dalton, City of; city council; change description of election wards
By: Rep. Kasey Carpenter (4th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 134 changes the city council districts for the City of Dalton.
HB 138 Revenue and taxation; update population bracket and census data for a certain property tax
exemption for certain leased property
By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 138 amends O.C.G.A. 48-5-40 relating to property tax exemptions by updating a
homestead exemption for counties having populations between 23,500 and 23,675 on the 2010 U.S. Census
with counties having populations between 25,400 and 25,500 on the 2020 U.S. Census.
HB 139 Criminal procedure; restrictions of disclosure of personal information of nonsworn employees;
provisions
By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 139 restricts disclosure of the home address, date of birth, and home telephone
number of a non-sworn employee of a law enforcement agency in criminal cases in which the prosecuting
attorney is required to disclose the witnesses who will testify at trial. The prosecuting attorney will instead
disclose the employee's current work location/phone number.
The list of witnesses whose testimony led to a criminal charge, which must be presented to a defense attorney
prior to a defendant's arraignment, will also disclose the current work location/phone number of both law
enforcement officers and non-sworn employees of law enforcement agencies rather than their home address,
date of birth, and home telephone number. Any non-sworn employee who has left the agency or retired will
use the address and phone number of the last agency where they worked. Non-sworn employees of law
enforcement agencies cannot be compelled to reveal their home address when testifying in their official
capacity, although courts can require an employee to answer questions regarding their home address if the fact
is a material issue in the proceeding.
HB 142 Education; establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements by colleges and
universities; provide
By: Rep. Mesha Mainor (56th) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 142 provides for the establishment of unified campus police forces through
agreements entered into by colleges and universities.
HB 147 Safe Schools Act; enact
By: Rep. Will Wade (9th) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 147 is the 'Safe Schools Act'. The bill requires the Professional Standards
Commission (PSC) to consult with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
(GEMA/HS), the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to create a
school safety and anti-gang endorsement for eligible certificated professional personnel who volunteer to
complete a training program approved by the PSC in multidisciplinary best practices for promoting and
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preserving safe schools, and for identifying and deterring youth gangs.
The legislation adds GEMA/HS to those agencies to which the school must submit their school safety plan.
Schools are required to conduct intruder alert drills by October 1 of each school year and report to GEMA/HS
when the drill is completed. All students are required to participate, but each system may allow an option for a
parent/legal guardian to elect, in writing, that the child is not participating.
HB 155 Professions and businesses; issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of firefighters,
healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to Georgia; provide
By: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Through the Regulated Industries Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 155 incorporates the definition of "firefighter" from O.C.G.A. 45-9-81, creates a
new definition for "healthcare provider", and incorporates the definition of "law enforcement officer" from
O.C.G.A. 45-9-81.
This bill requires professional licensing boards or other boards to issue a license by endorsement to an
individual seeking licensure for a profession other than that of a firefighter, healthcare provider, or a law
enforcement officer. To qualify, an individual must have: established residency in Georgia; hold a current
license in another state to practice the profession; be in good standing in that state; and pass any examination
that may be required to demonstrate knowledge of Georgia's laws.
This bill does not apply to licensing for the practice of law in Georgia, and does not override any licensing
compact or permit the issuance of a license without verification under O.C.G.A. 50-36-1.
HB 156 Hall County; Board of Education; provide that the boundaries are not changed by annexations
undertaken by the City of Buford
By: Rep. Lee Hawkins (27th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 156 provides that the boundaries of the Hall County School District are not changed
by annexations undertaken by the City of Buford.
HB 159 Jesup, City of; Board of Commissioners; reapportion election districts
By: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 159 changes the board of commissioners districts for the City of Jesup.
HB 160 City of Albany Community Improvement Districts Act; enact
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 160 creates community improvement districts in the City of Albany.
HB 162 Income tax; one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed returns for both 2021 and 2022 taxable
years; provide
By: Rep. Lauren McDonald (26th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 162 provides a one-time income tax refund equal to the lesser of either the
taxpayer's 2021 income tax liability or $250 for a taxpayer filing as single; $375 for a taxpayer filing as head
of household; or $500 for a married couple jointly filing a return. The refund will not be made available to
nonresident alien individuals, individuals claimed as a dependent during the 2021 and 2022 tax years, or an
estate or trust.
HB 163 Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for medical examiners
employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide
By: Rep. Lauren McDonald (26th) Through the Higher Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 163 establishes a student loan repayment program for full-time medical examiners
employed with the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The total repayment
amount must not exceed $120,000 or the total student debt amount, whichever is less, and the payments will be
paid in annual installments, for a period not exceeding five years. The Georgia Student Finance Authority is
authorized to establish rules and regulations to implement the program, and the program is contingent upon the
appropriation of funds by the General Assembly.
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HB 164 Mount Zion, City of; provide that members of the city council shall be elected from districts
instead of at large
By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 164 revises the city council member elections for the City of Mount Zion.
HB 165 State government; public disclosure not required relative to inspection of public records;
include certain documents from Department of Natural Resources
By: Rep. Kimberly New (64th) Through the Natural Resources & Environment Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 165 amends O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, which concerns public disclosures not required to
be included as part of an inspection of public records, to include records from the Department of Natural
Resources that contain information regarding the location or character of a historic resource that could lead to
harm or theft related to the historic resource.
HB 169 Carrol County; Board of Education; change provisions of compensation of members
By: Rep. J Collins (71st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 169 revises for the compensation of the Carroll County Board of Education.
HB 175 Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicle and
carriers; update reference date
By: Rep. Lauren Daniel (117th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 175 authorizes specialty license plates for state constitutional officers and members
of the Public Service Commission. The bill allows revenue sharing for the license plates honoring Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.
The design of specialty license plates for retired members of the reserve and Georgia National Guard is
changed by displaying "Retired" in lieu of the county of issuance.
The bill allows disabled veterans to receive the Title Ad Valorem Tax exemption without having to obtain a
disabled veteran tag.
HB 176 Courts; increase amount of court reporters' monthly contingent expense and travel allowance
By: Rep. Stan Gunter (8th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 176 amends O.C.G.A. 15-14-6 to increase the amounts paid per month to superior
court reporters as a contingent expense and travel allowance.
HB 182 Property; curing defective deeds and other instruments; revise provisions
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 182 aligns the Georgia recording statute regarding deeds and other instruments with
the savings statute in O.C.G.A. 44-2-18, allowing an improperly executed instrument to be corrected by having
the savings statute apply to both attestations and acknowledgments.
The bill allows for a procedure for foreclosing on time-share estates through a trustee foreclosure procedure, in
addition to judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure procedures provided for in the Code. A mortgage must permit
the trustee foreclosure procedure. If it does not, an amendment to the time-share instrument must be adopted
and recorded prior to the procedure being used. The trustee must be a member of the State Bar and use good
faith, skill, and diligence in discharging the trustee duties.
Before initiating the foreclosure procedure, a claim of lien or mortgage must be recorded in the county in
which the time-share estate is located. In any trustee foreclosure proceeding, the trustee must first deliver to the
time-share owner a written notice of default. At any time before the trustee foreclosure sale, the time-share
estate owner may cure the default, but no right of redemption will exist after consummation of the sale.
In order for a trustee to sell an encumbered time-share estate, the trustee must have provided the written notice
of default. The trustee must not have received from the time-share owner a written objection to using the
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trustee foreclosure procedure, have delivered a notice of sale and recorded that notice in the county records,
and have published a notice in the respective legal organ. Requirements are laid out for notices of default,
notices of sale, and trustee foreclosure sales.
HB 183 Motor vehicles; temporary license plates and operating permits; revise terminology
By: Rep. Matt Barton (5th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 183 provides for the issuance of temporary operating permits in lieu of temporary
license plates in specified instances. The bill also prohibits a hold on the title of a vehicle for an unpaid
citation.
HB 186 Appeal and error; filing of petitions for review in reviewing courts from lower judicatories;
revise an exception
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 186 amends sections of the Code from utilizing the "certiorari" process to instead
using the "petition for review" appellate procedure when appealing from a lower judicatory (any government
body exercising judicial or quasi-judicial authority) to a superior or state court.
HB 188 Georgia Dangerous Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact
By: Rep. Steven Sainz (180th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 188 is known as 'Mariam's Law'.
Section 2-1 changes the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board to the Sexual Offender Risk
Review Board (SORRB).
Section 3-1 defines the term "sexual felony" to be a felony conviction of the following crimes: aggravated
assault; kidnapping that involves a victim under the age of 14, except by a parent; sex trafficking; rape;
aggravated sodomy; statutory rape; child molestation; aggravated child molestation; enticing a child for
indecent purposes; improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first or second degree or improper
sexual contact by a foster parent in the first or second degree, unless the punishment was not subject to
O.C.G.A. 17-10-6.2; incest; aggravated sexual battery; and sexual exploitation.
Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of aggravated assault with the
intent to rape will be subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment
followed by probation for life. Electronic monitoring is imposed as a condition of probation.
Section 3-2: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of kidnapping is
subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life
that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-3: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of human
trafficking for sexual servitude is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of
imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-4: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of rape is subject to
imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that
includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-5: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of aggravated
sodomy is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by
probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-6: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of statutory rape is
subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life
that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-7: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of aggravated child
molestation is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by
probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
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Section 3-8: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of enticing a child
for indecent purposes is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment
followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-9: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of improper sexual
contact by an employee, agent, or foster parent in the first or second degree is subject to imprisonment for life
or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic
monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-10: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of incest is subject
to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that
includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-11: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of aggravated
sexual battery is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by
probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 3-12 removes the crime for removing or inhibiting an electronic monitoring device who is required to
wear it under O.C.G.A. 42-1-14, as a response in part to the Supreme Court of Georgia case Park v. State.
Section 3-13: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of sexual
exploitation of children is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment
followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
Section 4-1 changes the name of SORRB and requires that a defendant who was sentenced to probation submit
to SORRB within 60 days of being sentenced for a risk assessment rather than the current requirement of 10
days.
Section 5-1 changes the name of SORRB.
Section 6-1 changes the name of SORRB and adds the crime of electronically furnishing obscene material to
minors to the list of crimes defined as a "dangerous sexual offense" under O.C.G.A. 42-1-12(a)(10)(B.4).
Section 6-2 changes the name of SORRB.
Section 6-2A requires a sexual offender to be fitted for a location tracking device while on probation or parole
and awaiting risk assessment classification when the offender has previously been convicted of a felony sexual
offense, or the assigned community supervision officer determines that a special need exists for the offender
due to an immediate danger to society the offender poses. Any costs of the location tracking device and
monitoring are required to be paid by the offender. An offender can petition the superior court in which he or
she resides for release from the location tracking requirements within 30 days, and the court can suspend the
requirement if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the offender does not pose an immediate danger
to society.
Section 6-3 repeals and replaces O.C.G.A. 42-1-14, which was previously ruled unconstitutional. The section
clarifies the procedure for when a sexual offender moves from another state or territory to Georgia, the risk
assessment process for sexually dangerous predators, and the timelines for when risk assessment evaluations
need to be made by SORRB. A person receiving a Level II risk classification, or as a sexually dangerous
predator, may request re-evaluation after 10 years from the initial classification and then once every five years
thereafter.
Section 6-4 requires the court to refer a case to an officer of the circuit for investigation and recommendation
prior to sentencing when a life sentence may be imposed because of a previous conviction for a sexual felony.
SORRB is also required to determine the classification level of the defendant in writing and report that
determination to the court. The findings will be provided to the prosecutor and defendant no later than 10 days
prior to the sentencing hearing.
Section 6-5 requires the Department of Community Supervision to file a petition on behalf of a person who is
on probation for life for a sexual felony after that person has served 10 years if: all restitution has been paid;
probation has not been revoked; the probationer has not been arrested for anything other than a non-serious
traffic offense; and the probationer has not been classified as a sexually dangerous predator by SORRB. Upon
issuing an order terminating an offender's probation, the court will provide written notice to the local district
attorney and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding the court's intention, and the prosecuting
attorney will be given an opportunity to be heard during the 30 days prior to the issuance of the termination
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order by the court. The provisions changed by this portion of the bill are retroactive to any probationer under
the supervision of the Department of Community Supervision. If the petition is not granted, a petition will be
filed every five years afterward until the probationer meets the requirements.
Section 6-6 changes the name of SORRB in a reference and allows the person who was convicted as a sexual
offender to obtain supervision records of the Department of Community Supervision.
Section 7-1 states that this will apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1, 2023.
HB 189 Highways, bridges, and ferries; allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or
load; provide for
By: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Through the Transportation Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 189 provides for a 10 percent variance for trucks when hauling agricultural or farm
products from a farm to the first point of marketing or processing within a 150 mile radius of the farm or point
of origin, and must be outside of the 13 county metro Atlanta region.
When the weight of the vehicle is less than 93,000 pounds, a penalty of five cents per pound over the allowed
weight limit, not including any variance, is assessed. When the weight is over the variance but less than 93,000
pounds, the penalty is five cents per pound over allowed weight limit, not including any variance. For loads
greater than 93,000 pounds but less than 100,000 pounds, the penalty is 10 cents per pound for all excess over
allowable weight, not including any variance. When weights equal or exceed 100,000 pounds, the penalty is 20
cents per pound for all excess over allowable weight not including any variance.
The bill provides for penalties based on axle weight and introduces penalties for those who operate a vehicle
with a gross vehicle weight greater than the posted weight allowable on any bridge where GDOT has placed
signs.
The legislation authorizes certified local law enforcement agencies to enforce weight limits on roadways
within their jurisdiction.
Any variance granted within the legislation has a sunset provision through July 1, 2025.
HB 193 Local government; increase dollar values of certain public works construction contracts exempt
from bidding requirements
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Governmental Affairs Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 193 increases the contract value amount from $100,000 or less to $250,000 or less
for a public works construction contract that is exempt from specified contracting and bidding requirements.
The bill allows rapid transit authorities to purchase $250,000 or less per year in goods, supplies, and services
without competitive bidding.
HB 199 Brooks County; appointment of county surveyor; provide
By: Rep. John LaHood (175th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 199 abolishes the office of elected county surveyor of Brooks County.
HB 203 Health; restrictions on sale and dispensing of contact lenses with respect to physicians; revise
provisions
By: Rep. Mark Newton (127th) Through the Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 203 prohibits the writing of a contact lens prescription by any prescriber unless that
state-licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed all measurements, tests, and examinations
necessary to satisfy their professional judgment that the patient is a viable candidate to wear contact lenses,
and has evaluated and fitted the contact lenses to the patient's eyes.
The bill creates an assessment mechanism for conducting an eye assessment or generating a contact lens or
spectacle prescription, and sets regulations for use of an assessment mechanism. The bill requires a prescriber
using electronic prescriptions be held to the same standards of care as those used in traditional in-person
clinical settings.
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HB 207 Waters, ports, and watercraft; carrying of night visual distress signals upon coastal waters
during certain hours; provide
By: Rep. Trey Rhodes (124th) Through the Game, Fish, & Parks Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 207 amends O.C.G.A. 52-7-1. This bill outlines the requirement for all vessels to
carry U.S. Coast Guard-approved nighttime and daytime visual distress signals when operating in state coastal
waters. The bill specifies the type of signals that should be carried during different hours of the day, the
minimum number of signals required, and the size of vessels exempt from carrying such signals.
In the event of an accident or collision, the operator of each vessel involved is required to stop, remain at the
scene, and provide their name, address, and registration to the operator of the vessel struck. Upon request, the
operator must exhibit their government-issued identification. At the scene of an accident, vessel operators
involved are responsible for rendering assistance to any injured person as well as notifying emergency medical
services and law enforcement if necessary. Vessel operators are required to stay at the scene of the accident
until these requirements are fulfilled unless the operator is unable to notify the appropriate services, in which
case they may leave the scene to make such notification.
If an incident results in death, disappearance, or injury that requires medical treatment and the operator
knowingly fails to stop and comply with these requirements, they will be guilty of a felony and upon
conviction, may be sentenced to no less than one year nor more than five years.
HB 210 Harris County; levy an excise tax
By: Rep. Vance Smith (138th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 210 authorizes Harris County to levy an excise tax.
HB 219 Banking and finance; venue for offense of money laundering; provide
By: Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 219 adds venue for any prosecution under Title 7 (Banking and Finance), Chapter 1
(Financial Institutions), Article 11 (Records and Reports of Currency Transactions) when it involves the
transfer or movement of digital money or currency to be in any county where the accused exercises control
over the money or currency, any county in which any act was performed in furtherance of the transaction, or
any county in which an alleged victim lives.
The bill adds venue for any prosecution dealing with the applicable crimes of theft to be in any county where
an act was performed in furthering the violation or in any county in which an alleged victim resides.
HB 221 Insurance; filing review process for private passenger motor vehicle liability coverage
providing the minimum limits offered by the carrier; revise
By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 221 relates to personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance policies with
limits above the mandatory minimum. The bill requires that rates, rating plans, rating systems, or underwriting
rules be effective 60 days after filing unless the commissioner of insurance authorizes an earlier effective date
or the insurer specifies a later effective date.
HB 222 Insurance, Department of; clarify, streamline, and make transparent the practices of the
department
By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 222 clarifies that service contracts will only be sold or offered to consumers. The
bill extends the probationary insurance license period from 12 to 24 months, and allows applicants to reapply
between one and five years after a denial.
HB 227 Crimes and offenses; offense of criminal interference with critical infrastructure; provide
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 227 clarifies that the offense of criminal damage to property in the first degree can
be committed through electronic means against critical infrastructure or any vital public service. The penalty
for this crime is increased to imprisonment of between two to 20 years.
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The bill revises the misdemeanor crime of interfering with property of public utility companies, municipalities,
or political subdivisions owning critical infrastructure, by prohibiting a person from altering or interfering with
critical infrastructure. The definition for "critical infrastructure" in O.C.G.A. 16-11-220 is amended to include
other vital public services.
HB 230 Revenue and taxation; qualified consolidated government special purpose local option sales tax;
provide
By: Rep. Mark Newton (127th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 230 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-6, relating to sales and use taxes, to allow for a qualified
consolidated government to implement a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for a coliseum
capital outlay project, which is defined as any capital outlay project related to a multiuse coliseum or civic
center type of facility. The tax will be set at a rate of 0.5 percent and the net proceeds may not exceed $250
million. The bill provides for the mechanism to implement the SPLOST as well as the ballot language to be
used.
HB 240 Clay County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 240 authorizes a technology fee for the Probate Court of Clay County.
HB 242 Georgia Driver's Education Commission; violation of traffic laws or ordinances under Joshua's
Law; provide additional penalty
By: Rep. Bill Hitchens (161st) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 242 reinstates the additional penalty for a traffic violation under 'Joshua's Law',
setting it at three percent of the original fine.
HB 243 Coweta Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide eighth judge
By: Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 243 increases the number of superior court judges in the Coweta Judicial Circuit
from seven to eight. The eighth judge will be appointed for a term beginning January 1, 2024 continuing
through December 31, 2026. Their successor will be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2026.
HB 249 Education; needs based financial aid program; provide definition
By: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Through the Higher Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 249 provides College Completion Grant eligibility to students who have completed
70 percent of a four-year program or 45 percent of a two-year program. The maximum award amount per
eligible student is set at $3,500, with no single payment exceeding $2,500.
The bill provides free tuition for specified training programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor
vehicle for qualified participants who are U.S. armed forces veterans.
HB 254 Civil practices; alternative procedure for designation of official legal organ; provide
By: Rep. David Jenkins (136th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 254 amends O.C.G.A. 9-13-142 concerning official legal organs (publications
containing official legal notices). If no otherwise qualified publication has a paid circulation of at least 100
copies per issue in the county, the bill permits the probate court judge, sheriff, superior court clerk, or a
majority of those officers to designate a newspaper as an interim legal organ. That designation will terminate
once another newspaper meets the qualifications and is designated as the county's legal organ pursuant to the
Code section.
The bill allows counties or municipalities required to publish a legal notice to also meet publishing
requirements by posting the notice in a conspicuous place on the county or municipality's website as well as on
a common statewide website. Corrections to errors made in the published legal notice will be made within two
business days on the publishing website, the Georgia Public Notice website, and in the next edition of the legal
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organ or newspaper of general circulation. Postings will remain in place until the event or action being
advertised has concluded, and will not exceed one year.
The bill amends legal advertisement rates by increasing the rate by $5 for each 100 words and $5 for each
subsequent insertion.
HB 255 Brantley County; Board of Education; change compensation of members
By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 255 revises the compensation of the Brantley County Board of Education.
HB 265 Rockdale Judicial Circuit; Superior Court judges; change amount of salary supplement
By: Rep. Doreen Carter (93rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 265 revises the compensation of the judges of the Superior Court of the Rockdale
Judicial Circuit.
HB 268 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; motor vehicle related crime prevention initiatives;
establish grant program
By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 268 establishes a grant program to provide funds from the criminal justice
coordinating council to local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdictional task forces for the prevention,
reduction, investigation, and prosecution of motor vehicle crimes. The bill establishes the Georgia Motor
Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board and the required membership. The board will solicit and review
applications for the grants, and make recommendations to the council for awards. The new Code section
created by the bill is repealed on December 31, 2030.
HB 270 College Park, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
By: Rep. Kim Schofield (63rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 270 provides a homestead exemption from City of College Park ad valorem taxes
for residents of that city who are disabled or who are over 65 years of age or older, and meet individual or joint
income requirements.
HB 272 Carrollton, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee
By: Rep. David Huddleston (72nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 272 authorizes a technology fee for the Municipal Court of the City of Carrollton.
HB 288 East Georgia Regional Airport Authority Act; enact
By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 288 creates the East Georgia Regional Airport Authority.
HB 294 Insurance; administration of certain rehabilitation policies by a ceding insurer placed into
liquidation; provisions
By: Rep. Buddy DeLoach (167th) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 294 clarifies the rights and responsibilities of entities involved in the liquidation of
reinsurance companies. The bill allows the succeeding entity receiving the liquidating company or a guaranty
association to continue the reinsurance contract. The bill outlines processes for arbitration, handling unpaid
premiums, and notification of affected policyholders.
HB 295 Insurance; consumer protections against surprise billing; revise certain procedures
By: Rep. Lee Hawkins (27th) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 295 relates to surprise billing and clarifies provisions relating to arbitration. The bill
requires the designation of plans that are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the 'Employee Retirement
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Income Security Act of 1974'. The bill extends the time insurers have to submit data after an arbitration request
is made from 30 to 60 days.
HB 302 Crimes and offenses; issuance of a temporary or permanent protective order by the court;
provide
By: Rep. Lehman Franklin (160th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 302 allows courts to issue either temporary or permanent protective orders to protect
against conduct that constitutes stalking.
HB 309 Health; financial stability requirements for applicants and licensees of personal care homes and
assisted living communities; revise provisions
By: Rep. Sharon Cooper (45th) Through the Human Relations & Aging Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 309 requires assisted living communities and personal care homes to provide a
financial stability affidavit to the Department of Community Health upon initial application and change of
ownership. The department is directed to create a financial stability affidavit form to determine the applicant's
financial viability.
HB 311 Ad valorem tax; optional temporary tax relief to certain properties located in nationally
declared federal disaster areas; provide
By: Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 311 amends O.C.G.A. 48-5-33, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, to create
an optional temporary tax relief mechanism for buildings damaged by a natural disaster that may be utilized by
local governments, pursuant to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(h) of the Georgia Constitution.
During a disaster response operation, the local emergency management director of an impacted area will travel
to and assess whether buildings damaged by the disaster are qualified as either "major" or "destroyed".
Assessments will be provided to the relevant county tax commissioners, who will identify eligible tax parcel
numbers within the assessment before providing the assessment to each affected governing authority located
within the disaster area.
Upon receipt of the report, a governing authority may adopt a resolution providing a defined amount of
temporary tax relief to eligible damaged or destroyed buildings. The temporary tax relief may be offered in the
form of either a millage rate reduction or a credit.
HB 315 Commissioner of Insurance; promulgate rules and regulations regarding cost-sharing
requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screening examinations; provide
By: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 315 involves cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast
screenings. The bill allows the commissioner of insurance to apply rules and regulations regarding cost-sharing
provisions based on guidelines established by professional medical associations.
HB 317 State Employees' Assurance Department; assignment of certain group term life insurance
benefits; provisions
By: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 317 allows Employees' Retirement System of Georgia members to designate
licensed funeral service providers as beneficiaries to pay funeral costs.
HB 319 Education; abolish Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation – Veto Statement
By: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Through the Higher Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 319 abolishes the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, and transfers
any obligations, liabilities, or assets to the Georgia Student Finance Authority.
The bill prohibits tuition and fee increases of more than three percent unless a joint resolution is passed by the
General Assembly.
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HB 332 Controlled substances; Schedules I, IV, and V; provide certain provisions
By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 332 is the annual narcotics and drug update. Various substances are added to or
removed from the schedules, including Schedules I, IV, and V, and the lists of defined "dangerous drugs".
HB 340 Education; daily duty-free planning periods for teachers in grades six through twelve; provide
By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 340 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-218 to protect planning periods for teachers. Teachers
who are in the classroom more than 50 percent of a regular school day are required to have a duty-free
planning period, with some exceptions related to safety.
The bill amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-29.21, relating to tax credits for qualified education donations for the purpose
of awarding grants to public schools by extending the repeal date to December 31, 2026.
Local school board members are prohibited from discussing personnel matters with superintendents or other
school personnel other than a referral of a personnel matter to the superintendent.
HB 350 Butts County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 350 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Butts County.
HB 351 Butts County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 351 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Butts County.
HB 354 Pike County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Beth Camp (135th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 354 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Pike County.
HB 373 State holidays; September 11 as First Responders Appreciation Day; designate
By: Rep. Sheila Jones (60th) Through the Special Rules Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 373 designates September 11 of each year as "First Responders Appreciation Day".
HB 374 Local government; municipal deannexation; repeal certain provisions
By: Rep. Brad Thomas (21st) Through the Governmental Affairs Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 374 provides guidelines and requirements for municipal deannexations. The bill
prohibits deannexations that result in the formation of unincorporated islands or non-contiguous areas within
the municipality.
The bill establishes the 'Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF) Act' which prohibits local
prohibitions or regulations that distinguish or create differing standards for gasoline-powered leaf blowers
from any other gasoline-powered, electric, or other type of leaf blower.
The bill prohibits governmental entities from adopting any policy that restricts the connection or reconnection
of any utility service or sales of certain fuels based on the type of source of energy or fuel delivered or the
appliance used by the customer.
HB 383 Safer Hospitals Act; enact
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 383 is known as the 'Safer Hospitals Act'. The bill defines the term "healthcare
worker" as any employee or independent contractor of a hospital or other healthcare facility. Increased
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penalties are added when someone commits aggravated assault against a healthcare worker or an emergency
health worker located on a hospital campus. The penalty is imprisonment between three and 20 years.
The bill increases penalties for committing aggravated battery against a healthcare worker or an emergency
health worker located on a hospital campus. The penalty is imprisonment between three and 20 years.
A new chapter in the Code is created that defines "hospital", "hospital campus", and "hospital peace officer".
The provisions allow a hospital guard to have arrest powers while on a hospital campus, and hospital security
who are certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) can be authorized by a
hospital to carry a firearm or weapon. Each hospital that employs law enforcement are required to report to the
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and local law enforcement incidents of criminal gang activity that
occurs on or adjacent to the hospital campus. The bill requires records not protected under a state disclosure
law to be available for public inspection.
The bill is effective July 1, 2023.
HB 395 Heard County; ad valorem tax for county and educational purposes; provide homestead
exemption
By: Rep. David Huddleston (72nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 395 provides a homestead exemption from Heard County School District ad valorem
taxes in the amount of $20,000 for residents of the school district who are 70 years of age or older.
HB 402 Education; water safety education information to parents of students under 18 years of age and
to students 18 years of age and older; provide
By: Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Through the Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 402, the 'Edna Mae McGovern Act', amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-779.3 to require each
public school to provide parents or students over 18 years of age with information on water safety education.
At the beginning of each school year, the school will provide information to promote safety in, on, and around
bodies of water. This may include information on local water safety courses and swim lessons.
HB 408 Sales and use tax; exemption for competitive projects of regional significance; change sunset
provision
By: Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 408 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to sales and use tax exemptions, to extend the
sunset date for an exemption on sales of tangible personal property used for construction of a competitive
project of regional significant to December 31, 2026.
HB 412 Income tax; repeal a limitation on types of partnerships that may elect to pay income taxes at
the entity level
By: Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 412 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-23, relating to taxation of partnerships, by removing a
limitation stipulating that the associated subsection only applies to a partnership that is 100 percent directly
owned and controlled by eligible shareholders of an "S" corporation.
HB 414 Mental health; grant program to aid service members, veterans, and their families; provide
By: Rep. Shaw Blackmon (146th) Through the Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 414 creates the Veterans Mental Health Services Program, a competitive grant
program administered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The grant
program will provide behavioral health services to service members, veterans, or family members through non-
profit community behavioral health programs.
HB 416 Pharmacies; authorize qualified pharmacy technicians to administer certain vaccines
By: Rep. Deborah Silcox (53rd) Through the Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 416 allows for qualified pharmacy technicians to administer any COVID-19 vaccine
and any vaccine on the adult immunization schedule to individuals 18 years of age or older. The supervising
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pharmacist will have discretion over delegating the authority to administer vaccines and must be readily
available to the pharmacy technician when a vaccine is being administered.
HB 422 Ware County; board of elections and registration; appointment of members; revise provisions
By: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 422 revises the appointment of board members to the Ware County Board of
Elections and Registration.
HB 431 Special purpose local option sales tax; counties; provisions
By: Rep. Karla Drenner (85th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 413 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-111, relating to imposition of a county special purpose
local option sales tax, by eliminating certain limitations on counties that both implement a special local option
sales tax and levy an equalized homestead option sales tax. This includes restricting the use of special purpose
local option sale tax revenue to transportation, public safety, debt service, and repair of capital projects, as well
as limiting the amount of special purpose local option sales tax proceeds that can be used to repair capital
projects to 15 percent of total proceeds.
HB 437 Georgia State Indemnification Commission; abolish and authorize commissioner of
administrative services to assume duties; provisions
By: Rep. Bill Hitchens (161st) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 437 abolishes the Georgia State Indemnification Commission, and moves its
activities and duties to the commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services.
HB 440 Education; authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of undesignated ready-to-use
glucagon
By: Rep. Doug Stoner (40th) Through the Public Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 440 allows public and private schools to stock a supply of glucagon, and permits
prescribers to provide such medication to schools.
HB 444 Property; revise when an action may operate as a lis pendens
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 444 provides that no action involving an interest in real property will operate as a lis
pendens, the official public notice that a property has a pending lawsuit or claim attached to it, until a lis
pendens is issued by a court. Requirements for the issuance and effectiveness of a court-issued lis pendens are
provided.
The clerks of superior courts must keep a lis pendens docket in which they record all notices of lis pendens on
real property filed with them. Dismissal of any action by a plaintiff, the plaintiff's withdrawal, or the settlement
or final judgement will be indicated on the face of the lis pendens record by the clerk. Actions involving claims
against real property related to domestic relations are excepted from these new provisions.
HB 453 Health; ambulance services pay annual license fee; repeal requirement
By: Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Through the Public Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 453 repeals the annual ambulance service license fee which is required for
ambulance service providers.
HB 460 Courts; child's right to legal representation in legitimation cases; provide
By: Rep. Mandi Ballinger (23rd) Through the Juvenile Justice Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 460 provides a right to counsel for a child who is the subject of a legitimation
petition and a child who is party to a hearing to determine whether continuation or termination of a temporary
guardianship is in the best interests of a child. Custodians or guardians who are subject to a sworn complaint or
affidavit and any other respondent to a dependency proceeding have the right to an attorney at all stages of the
dependency proceedings.
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A child receiving extended care youth services from the Division of Family and Children Services is provided
a right to counsel for all stages of dependency proceedings. The bill requires that affidavits or sworn
complaints only be used when a child is taken into custody under exceptional circumstances.
A trial court can appoint an attorney for a child at all stages of proceedings for extended care youth services.
The child will be provided notice of their right to an attorney and be given the opportunity to: use; waive the
right; obtain an attorney of their choice; or obtain the court-appointed attorney at the court's discretion.
HB 468 Butler, City of; change description of council districts
By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 468 changes the city council districts of the City of Butler.
HB 475 Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions
By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th) Through the Code Revision Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 475 is the annual Code revision bill to revise, modernize, and correct errors or
omissions to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The bill reflects the work of the Code Revision
Commission to repeal portions of the Code that are obsolete, declared unconstitutional, or preempted or
superseded by subsequent laws. Lastly, the bill provides for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and
publication of the Code.
HB 480 Workers' compensation; benefits; change certain provisions
By: Rep. Lehman Franklin (160th) Through the Industry and Labor Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 480 raises the maximum weekly amount of temporary total disability of workers'
compensation in Code to $800. The maximum weekly amount of temporary partial disability of workers'
compensation is increased to $533. The maximum total workers' compensation that can be paid to a surviving
spouse after their spouse dies is increased to $320,000.
The bill states that in claims for workers' compensation in which there is not a surviving spouse, including
situations in which a deceased employee and a person claiming they were dependent on that deceased
employee and that they lived together continuously and in a relationship similar to a marriage, the person
making the claim must prove that they received economic support from the deceased employee, including
monetary support, food, or housing. Workers' compensation can now be terminated upon cohabitation in a
relationship similar to marriage if that relationship involves economic support. No consideration is made for
payments of financial support that are less than a period of three months.
The effective date of the bill is July 1, 2023 and applies to injuries that occur on or after that date.
HB 482 Income tax; tax credits for establishing or relocating quality jobs; provide clarification
By: Rep. Steven Sainz (180th) Through the Ways & Means Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 482 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-40.17, relating to tax credits for establishing or
relocating quality jobs, by revising the definition of "taxpayer" to include organizations exempt from tax,
pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-7-25, to the extent that a business operated by such an organization generates
unrelated business income as defined in Section 512 of the Internal Revenue Code. The eligibility for
organizations that qualify for the credit offered in this Code section will be based solely on projects,
investments, and job related primarily to its trade or business.
HB 492 Hartwell, City of; corporate boundaries; revise provisions
By: Rep. Alan Powell (33rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 492 revises the corporate boundaries of the City of Hartwell.
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HB 493 Professions and businesses; verification of competency for registered professional nursing
licenses; revise a provision
By: Rep. Matt Hatchett (155th) Through the Health Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 493 relates to continuing competency requirements for registered professional
nursing licenses and adds federally operated healthcare facilities as an eligible facility to verify competency.
HB 497 Health; use of certified medication aides in penal institutions; authorize
By: Rep. John LaHood (175th) Through the Human Relations & Aging Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 497 authorizes the use of certified medication aides in penal institutions. The aide
must keep a record of all medications that have been administered and detail any changes to the inmate's
condition. An employer of a certified medication aide must annually administer a comprehensive clinical skills
competency review to each aide. All aides must receive ongoing medication training.
HB 511 Catoosa County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
By: Rep. Mitchell Horner (3rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 511 provides that the surviving spouse of a person granted a homestead exemption
from Catoosa County school district ad valorem taxes for residents 75 years of age or older will continue to
receive such exemption following the death of the original grantee.
HB 519 Emanuel County Public Facilities Authority; create
By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 519 creates the Emanuel County Public Facilities Authority.
HB 528 Georgia Online Automatic Renewal Transparency Act; enact
By: Rep. Houston Gaines (120th) Through the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 528 the 'Georgia Online Automatic Renewal Transparency Act', relates to deceptive
and unfair trade practices regarding the automatic monthly charges for a service or product. Companies must
have a clear and conspicuous method of cancellation online if the company also allows consumers to accept an
automatic renewal or continuous service online. The bill requires companies to provide consumers with notice
if there is a material change in the terms of the renewal offer.
Section 2 of HB 528 the 'Georgia Online Third-Party Delivery Service Transparency Act' requires third-party
delivery services to enter into a contractual relationship with a restaurant prior to offering food delivery or
using the restaurant for marketing purposes.
Both sections of HB 528 go into effect on January 1, 2024.
HB 529 Insurance; minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured coverage to be maintained by
transportation network and taxi service companies; provide
By: Rep. Noel Williams (148th) Through the Insurance Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 529 reduces the required minimum uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
for transportation network companies from $1 million to $300,000 for bodily injury and death per accident,
$100,000 for bodily injury per person, and $250,000 for property damage.
HB 532 Pike County; Magistrate Court; chief judge; provide nonpartisan elections
By: Rep. Beth Camp (135th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 532 provides nonpartisan elections for the chief judge of the Magistrate Court of
Pike County.
HB 538 Georgia Early Literacy Act; enact
By: Rep. Bethany Ballard (147th) Through the Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 538 creates the 'Georgia Early Literacy Act' to implement the science of reading in
Georgia. School systems will be required to teach high-quality instructional materials approved by the State
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Board of Education in grades kindergarten through third grade.
The Department of Education must develop and provide training to kindergarten through third grade teachers
on the science of reading so teacher have the skills and knowledge to teach young students to read. Students
across the state will take a universal reading screener assessment to monitor their progress in foundational
literacy skills multiple times a year.
The Department of Early Care and Learning must require teachers in all programs licensed or commissioned
by the department to receive training on developmentally appropriate evidence based literacy instruction by
July, 1 2025.
HB 539 Wilkes County; Probate Court judge also serve as chief magistrate judge of Magistrate Court;
provide
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 539 provides that the judge of the Probate Court of Wilkes County will also serve as
the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Wilkes County.
HB 540 Wilkes County; board of elections and registration; create
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 540 creates a board of elections and registration for Wilkes County.
HB 541 Motor vehicles; proper procedure for passing postal service vehicle; provide
By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 541 requires drivers to move over for a stationary vehicle or postal service vehicle
displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, or red lights.
HB 542 Sunny Side, City of; repeal Act to incorporate; transfer duties and obligations to Spalding
County
By: Rep. Karen Mathiak (74th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 542 repeals an act to incorporate the City of Sunnyside.
HB 543 Courts; six-person jury trials in civil actions; revise an exception
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 543 increases the dollar threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 by which a party in a
civil action in state court may demand a 12-member jury.
HB 545 Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits; provide
By: Rep. Charles Cannon (172nd) Through the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 545 creates the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits beginning
July 1, 2023, for producers who own or operate at least five acres of citrus fruit-bearing trees. Every three
years a ballot will be taken to determine whether or not to continue the commission for another three years.
HB 547 East Dublin, City of; extend corporate limits
By: Rep. Matt Hatchett (155th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 547 extends the corporate limits of the City of East Dublin.
HB 569 Bryan County; State Court; judge shall serve in a full-time capacity; provide
By: Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 569 provides that the judge of the State Court of Bryan County will serve in a full-
time capacity.
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HB 572 Elections; rename Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as
the State Ethics Commission
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 572 renames the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance
Commission as the State Ethics Commission. The bill authorizes the commission to impose civil penalties
against a county election superintendent, municipal clerk, or county chief executive officer who willfully fails
to properly transmit a copy of a candidate's disclosure report.
The bill exempts general election contributions of more than $1,000 from the two business day report period
requirement of a primary election, and exempts retired judges and senior judges from being required to file an
affidavit with financial disclosure statements.
HB 580 Carroll County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provisions
By: Rep. J Collins (71st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 580 provides for the compensation of the Carroll County Board of Education.
HB 586 Haralson County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 586 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Haralson County.
HB 587 Rabun County; Board of Education; change description of districts
By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 587 changes the Rabun County Board of Education districts.
HB 591 DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens age 65 or older
meeting certain income requirements; provisions
By: Rep. Becky Evans (89th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 591 increases the net household income cap from $15,000 to $37,500 of a
homestead exemption from DeKalb County ad valorem taxes in the amount of $14,000 for residents who are
disabled or 65 years of age or older whose household net income does not exceed $15,000.
HB 593 DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens 62 years or older
meeting certain income requirements; provisions
By: Rep. Becky Evans (89th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 593 increases the net household income cap from $16,000 to $40,000 of a
homestead exemption from DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $20,000 for
residents who are disabled or 62 years of age or older whose household net income does not exceed $16,000.
HB 594 DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens 65 years or older
meeting certain income requirements; provisions
By: Rep. Becky Evans (89th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 594 increases the net household income cap from $15,000 to $37,500 of a
homestead exemption from DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $14,000 for
residents who are disabled or 65 years of age or older whose household net income does not exceed $15,000.
HB 596 Randolph County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 596 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Randolph County.
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HB 597 Andersonville, City of; provide new charter
By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 597 provides a new charter for the City of Andersonville.
HB 599 Martin, Town of; change number of city council members; provisions
By: Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 599 changes the number of city council members for the Town of Martin.
HB 601 Sandy Springs, City of; city council; change description of districts
By: Rep. Deborah Silcox (53rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 601 changes the city council districts for the City of Sandy Springs.
HB 607 Education; revise definition of Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar by changing ACT score
requirement for certain students
By: Rep. Clay Pirkle (169th) Through the Higher Education Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 607 changes the ACT score requirement for a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar from
26 to a score equivalent to 1,200 on the SAT, as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
using nationally-recognized standards. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2024.
HB 609 Taylor County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts
By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 609 changes the board of commissioner districts for Taylor County.
HB 610 Taylor County; Board of Education; change description of districts
By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 610 changes the Taylor County Board of Education districts.
HB 611 Budgetary and financial affairs; disposition of state funds derived from certain legal judgments
or settlements; provide
By: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Through the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 611 requires all funds from legal settlements entered into by the state or on its behalf
by June 1, 2023, to be held by the state treasury until appropriated by the General Assembly.
HB 615 Coweta County; State Court; add additional judge
By: Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 615 adds a judge to the State Court of Coweta County.
HB 619 Cook County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provision
By: Rep. Penny Houston (170th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 619 revises the compensation of Cook County Board of Education members.
HB 620 Bartow County; Chief Magistrate; cost-of-living adjustments to compensation; change
provisions
By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 620 revises the compensation of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of
Bartow County.
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HB 621 Bartow County; Tax Commissioner; longevity increases in compensation; provide
By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 621 revises the compensation of the tax commissioner of Bartow County.
HB 622 Bartow County; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $15,000.00
By: Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 622 increases a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes
from $5,000 to $15,000.
HB 623 Bartow County; Superior Court clerk; cost-of-living adjustments to compensation; change
provisions
By: Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 623 revises the compensation of the clerk of Superior Court for Bartow County.
HB 624 Bartow County; Commissioner; change cost-of-living adjustment for compensation
By: Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 624 revises the compensation of the commissioner of Bartow County.
HB 631 Swainsboro, City of; corporate limits; change provisions
By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 631 changes the corporate limits of the City of Swainsboro.
HB 632 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; modify homestead exemption
By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 632 increases a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes to
$40,000.
HB 633 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; modify homestead exemption
By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 633 increases a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes from
$10,000 to $15,000 for residents who are 65 years or older.
HB 634 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption
By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 634 provides a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes in the
amount of $40,000 for certain residents.
HB 635 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase assessed value
By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 635 increases a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes to
$25,000 for residents who are 62 years or older whose income does not exceed $60,000.
HB 642 Cherokee County; Board of Elections; establish
By: Rep. Jordan Ridley (22nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 642 establishes the board of elections and registration for Cherokee County.
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HB 644 Cherokee County; Board of Elections; abolition on a date certain; provide
By: Rep. Jordan Ridley (22nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 644 abolishes the board of elections and registration for Cherokee County.
HB 645 Sylvester, City of; municipal court; levy and collect a technology fee
By: Rep. Bill Yearta (152nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 645 authorizes a technology fee by the Municipal Court of the City of Sylvester.
HB 649 Floyd County; Board of Education; provide compensation of members
By: Rep. Katie Dempsey (13th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 649 revises the compensation of the Floyd County Board of Education.
HB 662 Fulton County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
By: Rep. Roger Bruce (61st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 662 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Fulton County.
HB 666 Lone Oak, Town of; provide new charter
By: Rep. David Jenkins (136th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 666 provides a new charter for the Town of Lone Oak.
HB 671 Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $10,000.00
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 671 increases a homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes from
$2,000 to $10,000 for residents who are 65 years or older.
HB 672 Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $10,000.00
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 672 increases a homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes from
$2,000 to $10,000 for all residents, excluding land in excess of one acre.
HB 673 Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 673 provides a homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes in
the amount of $10,000 for residents whose income does not exceed $10,000 annually, and are disabled or 62
years or older.
HB 675 Riceboro, City of; residency requirements for candidacy for office or mayor or councilmember;
revise provisions
By: Rep. Al Williams (168th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 675 revises the charter for the City of Riceboro relating to the mayor and city
council.
HB 676 Ben Hill County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members
By: Rep. Leesa Hagan (156th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 676 revises the compensation of the Ben Hill County Board of Education members.
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HB 680 Thomasville, City of; City Council and Board of Education; reapportion districts
By: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 680 changes the city council and board of education districts for the City of
Thomasville.
HB 681 Quitman County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 681 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Quitman County.
HB 682 Seminole County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 682 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Seminole County.
HB 683 Seminole County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 683 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Seminole County.
HB 685 Early County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 685 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Early County.
HB 686 Early County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 686 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Early County.
HB 688 Miller County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 688 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Miller County.
HB 689 Miller County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 689 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Miller County.
HB 690 Baker County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 690 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Baker County.
HB 691 Baker County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 691 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Baker County.
HB 693 Elbert County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions relating to filling vacancies
By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee
Final Bill Summary: HB 693 revises filling vacancies for the board of commissioners of Elbert County.
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2023 End of Session Report (ALL)

  • 1. Page 1 of 59 Georgia House of Representatives SESSION REPORT House Budget & Research Office (404) 656-5050 2023 Session Report HB 11 Mitchell County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members By: Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 11 provides for the compensation of the Mitchell County Board of Education chairperson and members. HB 12 Comer, City of; increase term of mayor from two to four years By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 12 provides a new charter for the City of Comer. HB 18 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 By: Rep. Jon Burns (159th) Through the Appropriations Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 18, the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 budget, is set by a revenue estimate of $32.56 billion. This is a 7.8 percent increase, or $2.36 billion, over the original Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The bill and tracking sheet may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website. HB 19 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 By: Rep. Jon Burns (159th) Through the Appropriations Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 19, the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, is set by a revenue estimate of $32.4 billion. This is a 7.4 percent increase, or $2.2 billion, over the original Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The bill and tracking sheet may be found on the House Budget and Research Office website. HB 28 Alto, Town of; anti-nepotism requirements for future mayors and councilmembers; provide By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 28 provides a new charter for the Town of Alto. HB 29 Cornelia, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 29 authorizes the City of Cornelia to exercise all redevelopment and other powers. HB 31 Conservation and natural resources; Hazardous Waste Trust Fund; dedicate proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees By: Rep. Debbie Buckner (137th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 31 amends O.C.G.A. 12-8-95, relating to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, by dedicating hazardous waste management and substance reporting fees collected by the state to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund.
  • 2. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 2 of 59 HB 35 Georgia Ports Authority; provide for powers; expand arrest authority of officers By: Rep. Bill Hitchens (161st) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 35 gives authority to Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) employees designated as security personnel and peace officers the responsibility of preserving and protecting GPA properties or projects. Persons designated as peace officers have the power to arrest for traffic offenses committed and to investigate motor vehicle accidents occurring on any property under GPA jurisdiction and upon any private or public property within one mile thereof. Ports peace officers are given additional duties and powers of policing within the jurisdiction of GPA, its property, and its facilities, not including any inland ports. HB 49 Seminole County; Board of Education; change description of districts By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 49 changes the Seminole County Board of Education districts. HB 50 Hagan, City of; change description of council districts By: Rep. William Werkheiser (157th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: A bill to change the City of Hagan council districts. HB 52 Transportation, Department of; amend notice provisions relative to meetings for election of board members; provisions By: Rep. Brad Thomas (21st) Through the Transportation Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 52 allows for the call of a caucus for a Department of Transportation board election to be sent via email rather than by mail. The bill clarifies language relating to contracting for public-private partnerships and alternative contracting methods. The bill amends the Code governing the length of modular unit transporters to allow for an increased length from 80 feet to 84 feet when a permit is purchased. Code Section 45-16-23 is amended to allow any coroner or county medical examiner to delegate to medical personnel the power to perform the duties of the coroner or county medical examiner when an accident on an interstate highway or limited-access road results in a death and a significant disruption to the flow of traffic. The Department of Transportation is added to the Code section relating to when public disclosure is not required by a state agency and adds the data of vehicle information, or personally identifiable information, to those records that are not required to be disclosed. HB 55 Banking and finance; provide for definitions; provisions By: Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Through the Banks & Banking Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 55 is the annual revision of Title 7 of the Code, relating to banking and finance, by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. Superfluous and redundant language is clarified and removed, terminology is updated, and language is added to conform Title 7 to other parts of the Code. The bill permits banks, trust companies, and credit unions that do not exercise trust powers to contract with banks, trust companies, or credit unions to provide trust services to their customers or members. With respect to credit unions, the bill aligns how permissive investments are measured in other parts of the Code to create a uniform measure solely on the net worth of the credit union while permitting credit unions to invest in general obligations issued by states and municipalities without any investment limitation. The bill makes changes to licensing requirements related to money service business representatives by eliminating the licensure requirement if there is a limited possibility of consumer harm, or if there is a federal regulator that would have regulatory oversight. The bill sets forth standards that licensed money transmitters must maintain and require permissive investments to be maintained by licensees.
  • 3. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 3 of 59 With respect to installment lenders, the bill exempts 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations from being licensed as installment lenders as long as they do not impose any interest or fees. The bill permits installment lenders to charge compound interest rather than requiring them to do so. The bill authorizes establishment of a foreign bank branch in Georgia. HB 57 Tallulah Falls, Town of; levy an excise tax By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 57 authorizes the Town of Tallulah Falls to levy an excise tax. HB 58 Sky Valley, City of; levy an excise tax By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 58 authorizes the City of Sky Valley to levy an excise tax. HB 59 Rabun County; levy an excise tax By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 59 authorizes Rabun County to levy an excise tax. HB 60 Clayton, City of; levy an excise tax By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 60 authorizes the City of Clayton to levy an excise tax. HB 61 Dillard, City of; levy an excise tax By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 61 authorizes the City of Dillard to levy an excise tax. HB 76 Professions and businesses; education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy; revise provisions By: Rep. Alan Powell (33rd) Through the Regulated Industries Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 76 revises the requirements for an associate marriage and family therapist license to allow the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education to determine the coursework requirements, along with the type and minimum amount of hours of clinical experience applicants must have. The bill revises the clinical experience requirements for those currently licensed as an associate marriage and family therapist, those with a qualifying master's degree, and those with a qualifying doctorate degree. The bill adds a definition for "bare knuckle boxing match" to O.C.G.A. 43-4B-1, and exempts the term from the current definition of "boxing match". The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission will have jurisdiction over any bare knuckle boxing match that is held in the state, is filmed in the state, or is broadcast in the state. Rules are also provided for contestants of bare knuckle boxing matches. HB 77 Dougherty Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide for a fourth judge By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 77 increases the number of superior court judges in the Dougherty Judicial Circuit from three to four. The fourth judge will be appointed for a term beginning January 1, 2024 continuing through December 31, 2026. Their successor will be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2026. HB 80 Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act; enact By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 80, the 'Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act', permits unsworn declarations to have the same effect as sworn declarations in circumstances in which a declarant is making an unsworn declaration while being physically located outside U.S. boundaries.
  • 4. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 4 of 59 Making an unsworn declaration is not permitted in: cases of depositions, oaths of office, oaths required by statute to be given before a specified official other than a notary public, proceedings when verification is sufficient pursuant to O.C.G.A. 9-10-113, or instruments expressly required to comply with O.C.G.A. 44-2-15 concerning registrable instruments. An unsworn declaration must be presented in the same medium as a sworn declaration if the law requires it. Knowingly and willfully making a material false statement when executing an unsworn declaration constitutes perjury. HB 85 Insurance; require health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence By: Rep. Sharon Cooper (45th) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 85 requires health benefit policies to include coverage for biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, management, or ongoing monitoring of a disease or condition. HB 86 Sales and use tax; sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of certain aquariums; exempt By: Rep. Trey Rhodes (124th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 86 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, extending the period of time for which qualifying aquariums may be exempt from state sales and use tax associated with renovations and expansions to July 1, 2023 until December 31, 2026. Relating to sales and use tax exemptions associated with renovations and expansions for zoological institutions, the bill changes the eligible time period to July 1, 2023 until December 31, 2026, or until the aggregate sale and use tax refund amount reached $800,000, whichever occurs first. HB 87 Nontraditional Special Schools Act; enact By: Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd) Through the Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 87 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-154.1 relating to alternative education programs and charters to provide for the transition of system-collaborative charter schools to completion special schools by July 1, 2023. Any system-collaborative charter school that did not transition to become an alternative charter school by July 1, 2021, will operate as a state chartered special school. If the state chartered special school does not transition to a completion special school by July 1, 2023, the school will cease operating upon expiration of its current charter with the State Board of Education. The board may not expand the current attendance zone of the school. The bill establishes Article 31C of Title 20, which creates the 'Completion Special Schools Act'. The board will adopt policies for the establishment, funding, and operation of completion special schools, which focus on dropout recovery/prevention or high school credit recovery for grades nine through 12. The board is authorized to provide up to $5 million in grant funding to encourage and authorize the creation of new completion special schools, subject to appropriation. The board will adopt policies for the dissolution or temporary dissolution of a completion special school upon the recommendation of the state school superintendent for failure to comply with the requirements of Article 31C. HB 88 Coleman-Baker Act; enact By: Rep. Houston Gaines (120th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 88, the 'Coleman-Baker Act', requires the head of an agency or their designee to review a cold case murder when requested in writing, and to determine if a full reinvestigation would result in the identification of probative investigative leads or a likely perpetrator. The review must: determine what procedures may have been missed initially; whether witnesses should be interviewed or re-interviewed; if forensic evidence was properly tested and analyzed; and perform an update of the case file using the most current investigative standards to the extent it would help develop probative leads. The agency must conduct a full investigation if, at the agency's sole discretion, the review concludes that a full reinvestigation would result in additional, previously unidentified probative leads or a likely perpetrator. An investigation cannot be fully conducted by a person who previously investigated the case, and only one full
  • 5. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 5 of 59 reinvestigation can be undertaken at one time with respect to the same victim. If a full reinvestigation is completed and a likely perpetrator is not identified, no additional investigation will occur for a period of five years from the conclusion of the reinvestigation, unless there is newly discovered material evidence. Each law enforcement agency is required to develop a written application and procedures, and the agency must provide a written notification of receipt of the application as soon as reasonably possible. If a request does not meet the criteria, then the agency must provide the requestor with a letter stating that final review is not necessary. The law enforcement agency has six months from receipt of the application to complete its case file review and conclude whether or not a full reinvestigation is warranted. The agency can extend the time limit once for a maximum of six months if the agency finds that it would be unfeasible to comply with the original time limit. The Carl Vinson Institute of Government will establish and maintain a case tracking system and searchable public website with information about the applications, extensions, number of reinvestigations, and statistical information on suspects, arrests, etc. This process applies to any cold case murders that occurred on or after January 1, 1970. The bill allows a coroner or medical examiner to issue a death certificate with a non-specific cause of death. HB 91 Wills, trusts and administration of estates; notices to beneficiaries regarding issuance of letters testamentary; require By: Rep. Will Wade (9th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 91 concerns notice requirements for beneficiaries of wills, requiring a personal representative of an estate to send notice to all beneficiaries within 30 days of issuance of letters and requiring filing notices with the probate court within 60 days of issuance. An estate personal representative who fails to comply with these requirements absent sufficient cause may be cited to appear and show cause. HB 93 Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions of compensation By: Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 93 revises the compensation of the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners. HB 94 Mitchell County; county administrator; provide final authority to take employment action on department heads subject to consultation with the board of commissioners By: Rep. Joe Campbell (171st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 94 revises the authority of the office of the administrator for Mitchell County. HB 95 Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law By: Rep. David Knight (134th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 95 amends O.C.G.A. 48-1-2 relating to income tax definitions by providing an update to the definition of "Internal Revenue Code" to include 'Inflation Reduction Act' provisions, signed by the president on August 16, 2022, and the 'Consolidated Appropriations Act', signed by the president on December 29, 2022. Among the changes made in federal legislation and addressed in the bill are the following: allowing defined contribution plans to provide participants with an option to receive matching contributions on a Roth basis; a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and an increase to the IRA charitable distribution limit; and cost recovery related to green energy properties. HB 117 Bartow County; Board of Education; revise district boundaries By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 117 changes the districts of the Bartow County Board of Education.
  • 6. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 6 of 59 HB 118 Bartow County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 118 increases a homestead exemption for the Bartow County School District ad valorem taxes from $5,000 to $15,000 for certain residents of the county school district. HB 120 Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders; provide By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 120 amends the list of individuals with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license eligible to apply for a limited driving permit by adding persons convicted of driving under the influence of a controlled substance or marijuana, and those in non-compliance with a child support order. The bill provides conditions for revocation of a limited driving permit. HB 121 Waters, ports and watercraft; wakesurfing and wakeboarding; provide restrictions and requirements By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Game, Fish, & Parks Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 121 amends O.C.G.A. 52-7-1 by adding definitions for the terms "wakeboarding" and "wake surfing", and placing restrictions on these activities. Except in certain circumstances, no person is to engage in either of these two defined activities between sunset and sunrise, within 200 feet of a shoreline or structure located on the water, or without wearing a personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Language is added further defining multipurpose off-highway vehicles and regarding license plates for such vehicles. It requires multipurpose off-highway vehicles manufactured after January 1, 2000, to be registered and issued a title. The bill authorizes the commissioner to issue temporary operating permits and provides equipment requirements for multipurpose off-road vehicles. Such vehicles are permitted to operate on highways that are part of county road systems but are limited to crossing highways that are a part of a municipal street or state highway system. HB 125 Harris County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Vance Smith (138th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 125 authorizes a technology fee for the Probate Court of Harris County. HB 128 Revenue and taxation; representation of minority business enterprises, women and veteran owned businesses in procurement of state contracts; provide By: Rep. Soo Hong (103rd) Through the State Planning & Community Affairs Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 128 revises definitions and language regarding minority-owned businesses. The term "member of a minority" is removed and replaced with "classified subcontractor". This definition is for a small business certified as a minority-owned business. The commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services is required to maintain a list of classified subcontractors and make the list available to the general public by December 31 of each year. "Minority" is defined as a member of a race which makes up less than 50 percent of the total state population, and belongs to one or more of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific, Native American, or Asian-Indian American. A "veteran-owned business" is defined as a business owned by an individual who has served as a reservist or on active duty with a branch of the U.S. military and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. A "woman- owned business" is required to be operated by one or more women. The requirement for an application containing business history and documentation for classification as one of these terms is removed.
  • 7. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 7 of 59 HB 129 Public assistance; expand temporary assistance for needy families eligibility criteria to pregnant women By: Rep. Soo Hong (103rd) Through the Public Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 129 expands the eligibility criteria for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) to pregnant women. HB 132 Buildings and housing; amend Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; require By: Rep. David Jenkins (136th) Through the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 132 amends O.C.G.A. 8-2-23 to allow the use of ungraded lumber in construction of accessory structures not containing habitable space on property zoned or primarily used for residential or agricultural purposes. HB 134 Dalton, City of; city council; change description of election wards By: Rep. Kasey Carpenter (4th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 134 changes the city council districts for the City of Dalton. HB 138 Revenue and taxation; update population bracket and census data for a certain property tax exemption for certain leased property By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 138 amends O.C.G.A. 48-5-40 relating to property tax exemptions by updating a homestead exemption for counties having populations between 23,500 and 23,675 on the 2010 U.S. Census with counties having populations between 25,400 and 25,500 on the 2020 U.S. Census. HB 139 Criminal procedure; restrictions of disclosure of personal information of nonsworn employees; provisions By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 139 restricts disclosure of the home address, date of birth, and home telephone number of a non-sworn employee of a law enforcement agency in criminal cases in which the prosecuting attorney is required to disclose the witnesses who will testify at trial. The prosecuting attorney will instead disclose the employee's current work location/phone number. The list of witnesses whose testimony led to a criminal charge, which must be presented to a defense attorney prior to a defendant's arraignment, will also disclose the current work location/phone number of both law enforcement officers and non-sworn employees of law enforcement agencies rather than their home address, date of birth, and home telephone number. Any non-sworn employee who has left the agency or retired will use the address and phone number of the last agency where they worked. Non-sworn employees of law enforcement agencies cannot be compelled to reveal their home address when testifying in their official capacity, although courts can require an employee to answer questions regarding their home address if the fact is a material issue in the proceeding. HB 142 Education; establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements by colleges and universities; provide By: Rep. Mesha Mainor (56th) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 142 provides for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities. HB 147 Safe Schools Act; enact By: Rep. Will Wade (9th) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 147 is the 'Safe Schools Act'. The bill requires the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) to consult with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center to create a school safety and anti-gang endorsement for eligible certificated professional personnel who volunteer to complete a training program approved by the PSC in multidisciplinary best practices for promoting and
  • 8. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 8 of 59 preserving safe schools, and for identifying and deterring youth gangs. The legislation adds GEMA/HS to those agencies to which the school must submit their school safety plan. Schools are required to conduct intruder alert drills by October 1 of each school year and report to GEMA/HS when the drill is completed. All students are required to participate, but each system may allow an option for a parent/legal guardian to elect, in writing, that the child is not participating. HB 155 Professions and businesses; issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to Georgia; provide By: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Through the Regulated Industries Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 155 incorporates the definition of "firefighter" from O.C.G.A. 45-9-81, creates a new definition for "healthcare provider", and incorporates the definition of "law enforcement officer" from O.C.G.A. 45-9-81. This bill requires professional licensing boards or other boards to issue a license by endorsement to an individual seeking licensure for a profession other than that of a firefighter, healthcare provider, or a law enforcement officer. To qualify, an individual must have: established residency in Georgia; hold a current license in another state to practice the profession; be in good standing in that state; and pass any examination that may be required to demonstrate knowledge of Georgia's laws. This bill does not apply to licensing for the practice of law in Georgia, and does not override any licensing compact or permit the issuance of a license without verification under O.C.G.A. 50-36-1. HB 156 Hall County; Board of Education; provide that the boundaries are not changed by annexations undertaken by the City of Buford By: Rep. Lee Hawkins (27th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 156 provides that the boundaries of the Hall County School District are not changed by annexations undertaken by the City of Buford. HB 159 Jesup, City of; Board of Commissioners; reapportion election districts By: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 159 changes the board of commissioners districts for the City of Jesup. HB 160 City of Albany Community Improvement Districts Act; enact By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 160 creates community improvement districts in the City of Albany. HB 162 Income tax; one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed returns for both 2021 and 2022 taxable years; provide By: Rep. Lauren McDonald (26th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 162 provides a one-time income tax refund equal to the lesser of either the taxpayer's 2021 income tax liability or $250 for a taxpayer filing as single; $375 for a taxpayer filing as head of household; or $500 for a married couple jointly filing a return. The refund will not be made available to nonresident alien individuals, individuals claimed as a dependent during the 2021 and 2022 tax years, or an estate or trust. HB 163 Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; student loan repayment for medical examiners employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide By: Rep. Lauren McDonald (26th) Through the Higher Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 163 establishes a student loan repayment program for full-time medical examiners employed with the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The total repayment amount must not exceed $120,000 or the total student debt amount, whichever is less, and the payments will be paid in annual installments, for a period not exceeding five years. The Georgia Student Finance Authority is authorized to establish rules and regulations to implement the program, and the program is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly.
  • 9. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 9 of 59 HB 164 Mount Zion, City of; provide that members of the city council shall be elected from districts instead of at large By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 164 revises the city council member elections for the City of Mount Zion. HB 165 State government; public disclosure not required relative to inspection of public records; include certain documents from Department of Natural Resources By: Rep. Kimberly New (64th) Through the Natural Resources & Environment Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 165 amends O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, which concerns public disclosures not required to be included as part of an inspection of public records, to include records from the Department of Natural Resources that contain information regarding the location or character of a historic resource that could lead to harm or theft related to the historic resource. HB 169 Carrol County; Board of Education; change provisions of compensation of members By: Rep. J Collins (71st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 169 revises for the compensation of the Carroll County Board of Education. HB 175 Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicle and carriers; update reference date By: Rep. Lauren Daniel (117th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 175 authorizes specialty license plates for state constitutional officers and members of the Public Service Commission. The bill allows revenue sharing for the license plates honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. The design of specialty license plates for retired members of the reserve and Georgia National Guard is changed by displaying "Retired" in lieu of the county of issuance. The bill allows disabled veterans to receive the Title Ad Valorem Tax exemption without having to obtain a disabled veteran tag. HB 176 Courts; increase amount of court reporters' monthly contingent expense and travel allowance By: Rep. Stan Gunter (8th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 176 amends O.C.G.A. 15-14-6 to increase the amounts paid per month to superior court reporters as a contingent expense and travel allowance. HB 182 Property; curing defective deeds and other instruments; revise provisions By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 182 aligns the Georgia recording statute regarding deeds and other instruments with the savings statute in O.C.G.A. 44-2-18, allowing an improperly executed instrument to be corrected by having the savings statute apply to both attestations and acknowledgments. The bill allows for a procedure for foreclosing on time-share estates through a trustee foreclosure procedure, in addition to judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure procedures provided for in the Code. A mortgage must permit the trustee foreclosure procedure. If it does not, an amendment to the time-share instrument must be adopted and recorded prior to the procedure being used. The trustee must be a member of the State Bar and use good faith, skill, and diligence in discharging the trustee duties. Before initiating the foreclosure procedure, a claim of lien or mortgage must be recorded in the county in which the time-share estate is located. In any trustee foreclosure proceeding, the trustee must first deliver to the time-share owner a written notice of default. At any time before the trustee foreclosure sale, the time-share estate owner may cure the default, but no right of redemption will exist after consummation of the sale. In order for a trustee to sell an encumbered time-share estate, the trustee must have provided the written notice of default. The trustee must not have received from the time-share owner a written objection to using the
  • 10. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 10 of 59 trustee foreclosure procedure, have delivered a notice of sale and recorded that notice in the county records, and have published a notice in the respective legal organ. Requirements are laid out for notices of default, notices of sale, and trustee foreclosure sales. HB 183 Motor vehicles; temporary license plates and operating permits; revise terminology By: Rep. Matt Barton (5th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 183 provides for the issuance of temporary operating permits in lieu of temporary license plates in specified instances. The bill also prohibits a hold on the title of a vehicle for an unpaid citation. HB 186 Appeal and error; filing of petitions for review in reviewing courts from lower judicatories; revise an exception By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 186 amends sections of the Code from utilizing the "certiorari" process to instead using the "petition for review" appellate procedure when appealing from a lower judicatory (any government body exercising judicial or quasi-judicial authority) to a superior or state court. HB 188 Georgia Dangerous Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact By: Rep. Steven Sainz (180th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 188 is known as 'Mariam's Law'. Section 2-1 changes the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board (SORRB). Section 3-1 defines the term "sexual felony" to be a felony conviction of the following crimes: aggravated assault; kidnapping that involves a victim under the age of 14, except by a parent; sex trafficking; rape; aggravated sodomy; statutory rape; child molestation; aggravated child molestation; enticing a child for indecent purposes; improper sexual contact by employee or agent in the first or second degree or improper sexual contact by a foster parent in the first or second degree, unless the punishment was not subject to O.C.G.A. 17-10-6.2; incest; aggravated sexual battery; and sexual exploitation. Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of aggravated assault with the intent to rape will be subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. Electronic monitoring is imposed as a condition of probation. Section 3-2: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of kidnapping is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-3: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of human trafficking for sexual servitude is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-4: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of rape is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-5: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of aggravated sodomy is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-6: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of statutory rape is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-7: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of aggravated child molestation is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation.
  • 11. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 11 of 59 Section 3-8: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of enticing a child for indecent purposes is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-9: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of improper sexual contact by an employee, agent, or foster parent in the first or second degree is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-10: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of incest is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-11: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of aggravated sexual battery is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 3-12 removes the crime for removing or inhibiting an electronic monitoring device who is required to wear it under O.C.G.A. 42-1-14, as a response in part to the Supreme Court of Georgia case Park v. State. Section 3-13: Any person who was previously convicted of a sexual felony that is convicted of sexual exploitation of children is subject to imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life that includes electronic monitoring as a condition of probation. Section 4-1 changes the name of SORRB and requires that a defendant who was sentenced to probation submit to SORRB within 60 days of being sentenced for a risk assessment rather than the current requirement of 10 days. Section 5-1 changes the name of SORRB. Section 6-1 changes the name of SORRB and adds the crime of electronically furnishing obscene material to minors to the list of crimes defined as a "dangerous sexual offense" under O.C.G.A. 42-1-12(a)(10)(B.4). Section 6-2 changes the name of SORRB. Section 6-2A requires a sexual offender to be fitted for a location tracking device while on probation or parole and awaiting risk assessment classification when the offender has previously been convicted of a felony sexual offense, or the assigned community supervision officer determines that a special need exists for the offender due to an immediate danger to society the offender poses. Any costs of the location tracking device and monitoring are required to be paid by the offender. An offender can petition the superior court in which he or she resides for release from the location tracking requirements within 30 days, and the court can suspend the requirement if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the offender does not pose an immediate danger to society. Section 6-3 repeals and replaces O.C.G.A. 42-1-14, which was previously ruled unconstitutional. The section clarifies the procedure for when a sexual offender moves from another state or territory to Georgia, the risk assessment process for sexually dangerous predators, and the timelines for when risk assessment evaluations need to be made by SORRB. A person receiving a Level II risk classification, or as a sexually dangerous predator, may request re-evaluation after 10 years from the initial classification and then once every five years thereafter. Section 6-4 requires the court to refer a case to an officer of the circuit for investigation and recommendation prior to sentencing when a life sentence may be imposed because of a previous conviction for a sexual felony. SORRB is also required to determine the classification level of the defendant in writing and report that determination to the court. The findings will be provided to the prosecutor and defendant no later than 10 days prior to the sentencing hearing. Section 6-5 requires the Department of Community Supervision to file a petition on behalf of a person who is on probation for life for a sexual felony after that person has served 10 years if: all restitution has been paid; probation has not been revoked; the probationer has not been arrested for anything other than a non-serious traffic offense; and the probationer has not been classified as a sexually dangerous predator by SORRB. Upon issuing an order terminating an offender's probation, the court will provide written notice to the local district attorney and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding the court's intention, and the prosecuting attorney will be given an opportunity to be heard during the 30 days prior to the issuance of the termination
  • 12. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 12 of 59 order by the court. The provisions changed by this portion of the bill are retroactive to any probationer under the supervision of the Department of Community Supervision. If the petition is not granted, a petition will be filed every five years afterward until the probationer meets the requirements. Section 6-6 changes the name of SORRB in a reference and allows the person who was convicted as a sexual offender to obtain supervision records of the Department of Community Supervision. Section 7-1 states that this will apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1, 2023. HB 189 Highways, bridges, and ferries; allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load; provide for By: Rep. Steven Meeks (178th) Through the Transportation Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 189 provides for a 10 percent variance for trucks when hauling agricultural or farm products from a farm to the first point of marketing or processing within a 150 mile radius of the farm or point of origin, and must be outside of the 13 county metro Atlanta region. When the weight of the vehicle is less than 93,000 pounds, a penalty of five cents per pound over the allowed weight limit, not including any variance, is assessed. When the weight is over the variance but less than 93,000 pounds, the penalty is five cents per pound over allowed weight limit, not including any variance. For loads greater than 93,000 pounds but less than 100,000 pounds, the penalty is 10 cents per pound for all excess over allowable weight, not including any variance. When weights equal or exceed 100,000 pounds, the penalty is 20 cents per pound for all excess over allowable weight not including any variance. The bill provides for penalties based on axle weight and introduces penalties for those who operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight greater than the posted weight allowable on any bridge where GDOT has placed signs. The legislation authorizes certified local law enforcement agencies to enforce weight limits on roadways within their jurisdiction. Any variance granted within the legislation has a sunset provision through July 1, 2025. HB 193 Local government; increase dollar values of certain public works construction contracts exempt from bidding requirements By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Governmental Affairs Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 193 increases the contract value amount from $100,000 or less to $250,000 or less for a public works construction contract that is exempt from specified contracting and bidding requirements. The bill allows rapid transit authorities to purchase $250,000 or less per year in goods, supplies, and services without competitive bidding. HB 199 Brooks County; appointment of county surveyor; provide By: Rep. John LaHood (175th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 199 abolishes the office of elected county surveyor of Brooks County. HB 203 Health; restrictions on sale and dispensing of contact lenses with respect to physicians; revise provisions By: Rep. Mark Newton (127th) Through the Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 203 prohibits the writing of a contact lens prescription by any prescriber unless that state-licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed all measurements, tests, and examinations necessary to satisfy their professional judgment that the patient is a viable candidate to wear contact lenses, and has evaluated and fitted the contact lenses to the patient's eyes. The bill creates an assessment mechanism for conducting an eye assessment or generating a contact lens or spectacle prescription, and sets regulations for use of an assessment mechanism. The bill requires a prescriber using electronic prescriptions be held to the same standards of care as those used in traditional in-person clinical settings.
  • 13. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 13 of 59 HB 207 Waters, ports, and watercraft; carrying of night visual distress signals upon coastal waters during certain hours; provide By: Rep. Trey Rhodes (124th) Through the Game, Fish, & Parks Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 207 amends O.C.G.A. 52-7-1. This bill outlines the requirement for all vessels to carry U.S. Coast Guard-approved nighttime and daytime visual distress signals when operating in state coastal waters. The bill specifies the type of signals that should be carried during different hours of the day, the minimum number of signals required, and the size of vessels exempt from carrying such signals. In the event of an accident or collision, the operator of each vessel involved is required to stop, remain at the scene, and provide their name, address, and registration to the operator of the vessel struck. Upon request, the operator must exhibit their government-issued identification. At the scene of an accident, vessel operators involved are responsible for rendering assistance to any injured person as well as notifying emergency medical services and law enforcement if necessary. Vessel operators are required to stay at the scene of the accident until these requirements are fulfilled unless the operator is unable to notify the appropriate services, in which case they may leave the scene to make such notification. If an incident results in death, disappearance, or injury that requires medical treatment and the operator knowingly fails to stop and comply with these requirements, they will be guilty of a felony and upon conviction, may be sentenced to no less than one year nor more than five years. HB 210 Harris County; levy an excise tax By: Rep. Vance Smith (138th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 210 authorizes Harris County to levy an excise tax. HB 219 Banking and finance; venue for offense of money laundering; provide By: Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 219 adds venue for any prosecution under Title 7 (Banking and Finance), Chapter 1 (Financial Institutions), Article 11 (Records and Reports of Currency Transactions) when it involves the transfer or movement of digital money or currency to be in any county where the accused exercises control over the money or currency, any county in which any act was performed in furtherance of the transaction, or any county in which an alleged victim lives. The bill adds venue for any prosecution dealing with the applicable crimes of theft to be in any county where an act was performed in furthering the violation or in any county in which an alleged victim resides. HB 221 Insurance; filing review process for private passenger motor vehicle liability coverage providing the minimum limits offered by the carrier; revise By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 221 relates to personal private passenger motor vehicle insurance policies with limits above the mandatory minimum. The bill requires that rates, rating plans, rating systems, or underwriting rules be effective 60 days after filing unless the commissioner of insurance authorizes an earlier effective date or the insurer specifies a later effective date. HB 222 Insurance, Department of; clarify, streamline, and make transparent the practices of the department By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 222 clarifies that service contracts will only be sold or offered to consumers. The bill extends the probationary insurance license period from 12 to 24 months, and allows applicants to reapply between one and five years after a denial. HB 227 Crimes and offenses; offense of criminal interference with critical infrastructure; provide By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 227 clarifies that the offense of criminal damage to property in the first degree can be committed through electronic means against critical infrastructure or any vital public service. The penalty for this crime is increased to imprisonment of between two to 20 years.
  • 14. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 14 of 59 The bill revises the misdemeanor crime of interfering with property of public utility companies, municipalities, or political subdivisions owning critical infrastructure, by prohibiting a person from altering or interfering with critical infrastructure. The definition for "critical infrastructure" in O.C.G.A. 16-11-220 is amended to include other vital public services. HB 230 Revenue and taxation; qualified consolidated government special purpose local option sales tax; provide By: Rep. Mark Newton (127th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 230 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-6, relating to sales and use taxes, to allow for a qualified consolidated government to implement a special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for a coliseum capital outlay project, which is defined as any capital outlay project related to a multiuse coliseum or civic center type of facility. The tax will be set at a rate of 0.5 percent and the net proceeds may not exceed $250 million. The bill provides for the mechanism to implement the SPLOST as well as the ballot language to be used. HB 240 Clay County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 240 authorizes a technology fee for the Probate Court of Clay County. HB 242 Georgia Driver's Education Commission; violation of traffic laws or ordinances under Joshua's Law; provide additional penalty By: Rep. Bill Hitchens (161st) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 242 reinstates the additional penalty for a traffic violation under 'Joshua's Law', setting it at three percent of the original fine. HB 243 Coweta Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide eighth judge By: Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 243 increases the number of superior court judges in the Coweta Judicial Circuit from seven to eight. The eighth judge will be appointed for a term beginning January 1, 2024 continuing through December 31, 2026. Their successor will be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2026. HB 249 Education; needs based financial aid program; provide definition By: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Through the Higher Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 249 provides College Completion Grant eligibility to students who have completed 70 percent of a four-year program or 45 percent of a two-year program. The maximum award amount per eligible student is set at $3,500, with no single payment exceeding $2,500. The bill provides free tuition for specified training programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for qualified participants who are U.S. armed forces veterans. HB 254 Civil practices; alternative procedure for designation of official legal organ; provide By: Rep. David Jenkins (136th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 254 amends O.C.G.A. 9-13-142 concerning official legal organs (publications containing official legal notices). If no otherwise qualified publication has a paid circulation of at least 100 copies per issue in the county, the bill permits the probate court judge, sheriff, superior court clerk, or a majority of those officers to designate a newspaper as an interim legal organ. That designation will terminate once another newspaper meets the qualifications and is designated as the county's legal organ pursuant to the Code section. The bill allows counties or municipalities required to publish a legal notice to also meet publishing requirements by posting the notice in a conspicuous place on the county or municipality's website as well as on a common statewide website. Corrections to errors made in the published legal notice will be made within two business days on the publishing website, the Georgia Public Notice website, and in the next edition of the legal
  • 15. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 15 of 59 organ or newspaper of general circulation. Postings will remain in place until the event or action being advertised has concluded, and will not exceed one year. The bill amends legal advertisement rates by increasing the rate by $5 for each 100 words and $5 for each subsequent insertion. HB 255 Brantley County; Board of Education; change compensation of members By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 255 revises the compensation of the Brantley County Board of Education. HB 265 Rockdale Judicial Circuit; Superior Court judges; change amount of salary supplement By: Rep. Doreen Carter (93rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 265 revises the compensation of the judges of the Superior Court of the Rockdale Judicial Circuit. HB 268 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; motor vehicle related crime prevention initiatives; establish grant program By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 268 establishes a grant program to provide funds from the criminal justice coordinating council to local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdictional task forces for the prevention, reduction, investigation, and prosecution of motor vehicle crimes. The bill establishes the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board and the required membership. The board will solicit and review applications for the grants, and make recommendations to the council for awards. The new Code section created by the bill is repealed on December 31, 2030. HB 270 College Park, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption By: Rep. Kim Schofield (63rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 270 provides a homestead exemption from City of College Park ad valorem taxes for residents of that city who are disabled or who are over 65 years of age or older, and meet individual or joint income requirements. HB 272 Carrollton, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee By: Rep. David Huddleston (72nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 272 authorizes a technology fee for the Municipal Court of the City of Carrollton. HB 288 East Georgia Regional Airport Authority Act; enact By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 288 creates the East Georgia Regional Airport Authority. HB 294 Insurance; administration of certain rehabilitation policies by a ceding insurer placed into liquidation; provisions By: Rep. Buddy DeLoach (167th) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 294 clarifies the rights and responsibilities of entities involved in the liquidation of reinsurance companies. The bill allows the succeeding entity receiving the liquidating company or a guaranty association to continue the reinsurance contract. The bill outlines processes for arbitration, handling unpaid premiums, and notification of affected policyholders. HB 295 Insurance; consumer protections against surprise billing; revise certain procedures By: Rep. Lee Hawkins (27th) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 295 relates to surprise billing and clarifies provisions relating to arbitration. The bill requires the designation of plans that are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the 'Employee Retirement
  • 16. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 16 of 59 Income Security Act of 1974'. The bill extends the time insurers have to submit data after an arbitration request is made from 30 to 60 days. HB 302 Crimes and offenses; issuance of a temporary or permanent protective order by the court; provide By: Rep. Lehman Franklin (160th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 302 allows courts to issue either temporary or permanent protective orders to protect against conduct that constitutes stalking. HB 309 Health; financial stability requirements for applicants and licensees of personal care homes and assisted living communities; revise provisions By: Rep. Sharon Cooper (45th) Through the Human Relations & Aging Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 309 requires assisted living communities and personal care homes to provide a financial stability affidavit to the Department of Community Health upon initial application and change of ownership. The department is directed to create a financial stability affidavit form to determine the applicant's financial viability. HB 311 Ad valorem tax; optional temporary tax relief to certain properties located in nationally declared federal disaster areas; provide By: Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 311 amends O.C.G.A. 48-5-33, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, to create an optional temporary tax relief mechanism for buildings damaged by a natural disaster that may be utilized by local governments, pursuant to Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(h) of the Georgia Constitution. During a disaster response operation, the local emergency management director of an impacted area will travel to and assess whether buildings damaged by the disaster are qualified as either "major" or "destroyed". Assessments will be provided to the relevant county tax commissioners, who will identify eligible tax parcel numbers within the assessment before providing the assessment to each affected governing authority located within the disaster area. Upon receipt of the report, a governing authority may adopt a resolution providing a defined amount of temporary tax relief to eligible damaged or destroyed buildings. The temporary tax relief may be offered in the form of either a millage rate reduction or a credit. HB 315 Commissioner of Insurance; promulgate rules and regulations regarding cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screening examinations; provide By: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 315 involves cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screenings. The bill allows the commissioner of insurance to apply rules and regulations regarding cost-sharing provisions based on guidelines established by professional medical associations. HB 317 State Employees' Assurance Department; assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits; provisions By: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 317 allows Employees' Retirement System of Georgia members to designate licensed funeral service providers as beneficiaries to pay funeral costs. HB 319 Education; abolish Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation – Veto Statement By: Rep. Chuck Martin (49th) Through the Higher Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 319 abolishes the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, and transfers any obligations, liabilities, or assets to the Georgia Student Finance Authority. The bill prohibits tuition and fee increases of more than three percent unless a joint resolution is passed by the General Assembly.
  • 17. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 17 of 59 HB 332 Controlled substances; Schedules I, IV, and V; provide certain provisions By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 332 is the annual narcotics and drug update. Various substances are added to or removed from the schedules, including Schedules I, IV, and V, and the lists of defined "dangerous drugs". HB 340 Education; daily duty-free planning periods for teachers in grades six through twelve; provide By: Rep. John Corbett (174th) Through the Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 340 amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-218 to protect planning periods for teachers. Teachers who are in the classroom more than 50 percent of a regular school day are required to have a duty-free planning period, with some exceptions related to safety. The bill amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-29.21, relating to tax credits for qualified education donations for the purpose of awarding grants to public schools by extending the repeal date to December 31, 2026. Local school board members are prohibited from discussing personnel matters with superintendents or other school personnel other than a referral of a personnel matter to the superintendent. HB 350 Butts County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 350 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Butts County. HB 351 Butts County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Clint Crowe (118th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 351 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Butts County. HB 354 Pike County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Beth Camp (135th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 354 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Pike County. HB 373 State holidays; September 11 as First Responders Appreciation Day; designate By: Rep. Sheila Jones (60th) Through the Special Rules Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 373 designates September 11 of each year as "First Responders Appreciation Day". HB 374 Local government; municipal deannexation; repeal certain provisions By: Rep. Brad Thomas (21st) Through the Governmental Affairs Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 374 provides guidelines and requirements for municipal deannexations. The bill prohibits deannexations that result in the formation of unincorporated islands or non-contiguous areas within the municipality. The bill establishes the 'Landscape Equipment and Agricultural Fairness (LEAF) Act' which prohibits local prohibitions or regulations that distinguish or create differing standards for gasoline-powered leaf blowers from any other gasoline-powered, electric, or other type of leaf blower. The bill prohibits governmental entities from adopting any policy that restricts the connection or reconnection of any utility service or sales of certain fuels based on the type of source of energy or fuel delivered or the appliance used by the customer. HB 383 Safer Hospitals Act; enact By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 383 is known as the 'Safer Hospitals Act'. The bill defines the term "healthcare worker" as any employee or independent contractor of a hospital or other healthcare facility. Increased
  • 18. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 18 of 59 penalties are added when someone commits aggravated assault against a healthcare worker or an emergency health worker located on a hospital campus. The penalty is imprisonment between three and 20 years. The bill increases penalties for committing aggravated battery against a healthcare worker or an emergency health worker located on a hospital campus. The penalty is imprisonment between three and 20 years. A new chapter in the Code is created that defines "hospital", "hospital campus", and "hospital peace officer". The provisions allow a hospital guard to have arrest powers while on a hospital campus, and hospital security who are certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) can be authorized by a hospital to carry a firearm or weapon. Each hospital that employs law enforcement are required to report to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and local law enforcement incidents of criminal gang activity that occurs on or adjacent to the hospital campus. The bill requires records not protected under a state disclosure law to be available for public inspection. The bill is effective July 1, 2023. HB 395 Heard County; ad valorem tax for county and educational purposes; provide homestead exemption By: Rep. David Huddleston (72nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 395 provides a homestead exemption from Heard County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $20,000 for residents of the school district who are 70 years of age or older. HB 402 Education; water safety education information to parents of students under 18 years of age and to students 18 years of age and older; provide By: Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Through the Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 402, the 'Edna Mae McGovern Act', amends O.C.G.A. 20-2-779.3 to require each public school to provide parents or students over 18 years of age with information on water safety education. At the beginning of each school year, the school will provide information to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water. This may include information on local water safety courses and swim lessons. HB 408 Sales and use tax; exemption for competitive projects of regional significance; change sunset provision By: Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 408 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-3, relating to sales and use tax exemptions, to extend the sunset date for an exemption on sales of tangible personal property used for construction of a competitive project of regional significant to December 31, 2026. HB 412 Income tax; repeal a limitation on types of partnerships that may elect to pay income taxes at the entity level By: Rep. Bruce Williamson (112th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 412 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-23, relating to taxation of partnerships, by removing a limitation stipulating that the associated subsection only applies to a partnership that is 100 percent directly owned and controlled by eligible shareholders of an "S" corporation. HB 414 Mental health; grant program to aid service members, veterans, and their families; provide By: Rep. Shaw Blackmon (146th) Through the Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 414 creates the Veterans Mental Health Services Program, a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The grant program will provide behavioral health services to service members, veterans, or family members through non- profit community behavioral health programs. HB 416 Pharmacies; authorize qualified pharmacy technicians to administer certain vaccines By: Rep. Deborah Silcox (53rd) Through the Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 416 allows for qualified pharmacy technicians to administer any COVID-19 vaccine and any vaccine on the adult immunization schedule to individuals 18 years of age or older. The supervising
  • 19. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 19 of 59 pharmacist will have discretion over delegating the authority to administer vaccines and must be readily available to the pharmacy technician when a vaccine is being administered. HB 422 Ware County; board of elections and registration; appointment of members; revise provisions By: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 422 revises the appointment of board members to the Ware County Board of Elections and Registration. HB 431 Special purpose local option sales tax; counties; provisions By: Rep. Karla Drenner (85th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 413 amends O.C.G.A. 48-8-111, relating to imposition of a county special purpose local option sales tax, by eliminating certain limitations on counties that both implement a special local option sales tax and levy an equalized homestead option sales tax. This includes restricting the use of special purpose local option sale tax revenue to transportation, public safety, debt service, and repair of capital projects, as well as limiting the amount of special purpose local option sales tax proceeds that can be used to repair capital projects to 15 percent of total proceeds. HB 437 Georgia State Indemnification Commission; abolish and authorize commissioner of administrative services to assume duties; provisions By: Rep. Bill Hitchens (161st) Through the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 437 abolishes the Georgia State Indemnification Commission, and moves its activities and duties to the commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services. HB 440 Education; authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of undesignated ready-to-use glucagon By: Rep. Doug Stoner (40th) Through the Public Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 440 allows public and private schools to stock a supply of glucagon, and permits prescribers to provide such medication to schools. HB 444 Property; revise when an action may operate as a lis pendens By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 444 provides that no action involving an interest in real property will operate as a lis pendens, the official public notice that a property has a pending lawsuit or claim attached to it, until a lis pendens is issued by a court. Requirements for the issuance and effectiveness of a court-issued lis pendens are provided. The clerks of superior courts must keep a lis pendens docket in which they record all notices of lis pendens on real property filed with them. Dismissal of any action by a plaintiff, the plaintiff's withdrawal, or the settlement or final judgement will be indicated on the face of the lis pendens record by the clerk. Actions involving claims against real property related to domestic relations are excepted from these new provisions. HB 453 Health; ambulance services pay annual license fee; repeal requirement By: Rep. Scott Hilton (48th) Through the Public Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 453 repeals the annual ambulance service license fee which is required for ambulance service providers. HB 460 Courts; child's right to legal representation in legitimation cases; provide By: Rep. Mandi Ballinger (23rd) Through the Juvenile Justice Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 460 provides a right to counsel for a child who is the subject of a legitimation petition and a child who is party to a hearing to determine whether continuation or termination of a temporary guardianship is in the best interests of a child. Custodians or guardians who are subject to a sworn complaint or affidavit and any other respondent to a dependency proceeding have the right to an attorney at all stages of the dependency proceedings.
  • 20. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 20 of 59 A child receiving extended care youth services from the Division of Family and Children Services is provided a right to counsel for all stages of dependency proceedings. The bill requires that affidavits or sworn complaints only be used when a child is taken into custody under exceptional circumstances. A trial court can appoint an attorney for a child at all stages of proceedings for extended care youth services. The child will be provided notice of their right to an attorney and be given the opportunity to: use; waive the right; obtain an attorney of their choice; or obtain the court-appointed attorney at the court's discretion. HB 468 Butler, City of; change description of council districts By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 468 changes the city council districts of the City of Butler. HB 475 Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th) Through the Code Revision Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 475 is the annual Code revision bill to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The bill reflects the work of the Code Revision Commission to repeal portions of the Code that are obsolete, declared unconstitutional, or preempted or superseded by subsequent laws. Lastly, the bill provides for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of the Code. HB 480 Workers' compensation; benefits; change certain provisions By: Rep. Lehman Franklin (160th) Through the Industry and Labor Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 480 raises the maximum weekly amount of temporary total disability of workers' compensation in Code to $800. The maximum weekly amount of temporary partial disability of workers' compensation is increased to $533. The maximum total workers' compensation that can be paid to a surviving spouse after their spouse dies is increased to $320,000. The bill states that in claims for workers' compensation in which there is not a surviving spouse, including situations in which a deceased employee and a person claiming they were dependent on that deceased employee and that they lived together continuously and in a relationship similar to a marriage, the person making the claim must prove that they received economic support from the deceased employee, including monetary support, food, or housing. Workers' compensation can now be terminated upon cohabitation in a relationship similar to marriage if that relationship involves economic support. No consideration is made for payments of financial support that are less than a period of three months. The effective date of the bill is July 1, 2023 and applies to injuries that occur on or after that date. HB 482 Income tax; tax credits for establishing or relocating quality jobs; provide clarification By: Rep. Steven Sainz (180th) Through the Ways & Means Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 482 amends O.C.G.A. 48-7-40.17, relating to tax credits for establishing or relocating quality jobs, by revising the definition of "taxpayer" to include organizations exempt from tax, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-7-25, to the extent that a business operated by such an organization generates unrelated business income as defined in Section 512 of the Internal Revenue Code. The eligibility for organizations that qualify for the credit offered in this Code section will be based solely on projects, investments, and job related primarily to its trade or business. HB 492 Hartwell, City of; corporate boundaries; revise provisions By: Rep. Alan Powell (33rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 492 revises the corporate boundaries of the City of Hartwell.
  • 21. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 21 of 59 HB 493 Professions and businesses; verification of competency for registered professional nursing licenses; revise a provision By: Rep. Matt Hatchett (155th) Through the Health Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 493 relates to continuing competency requirements for registered professional nursing licenses and adds federally operated healthcare facilities as an eligible facility to verify competency. HB 497 Health; use of certified medication aides in penal institutions; authorize By: Rep. John LaHood (175th) Through the Human Relations & Aging Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 497 authorizes the use of certified medication aides in penal institutions. The aide must keep a record of all medications that have been administered and detail any changes to the inmate's condition. An employer of a certified medication aide must annually administer a comprehensive clinical skills competency review to each aide. All aides must receive ongoing medication training. HB 511 Catoosa County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption By: Rep. Mitchell Horner (3rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 511 provides that the surviving spouse of a person granted a homestead exemption from Catoosa County school district ad valorem taxes for residents 75 years of age or older will continue to receive such exemption following the death of the original grantee. HB 519 Emanuel County Public Facilities Authority; create By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 519 creates the Emanuel County Public Facilities Authority. HB 528 Georgia Online Automatic Renewal Transparency Act; enact By: Rep. Houston Gaines (120th) Through the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 528 the 'Georgia Online Automatic Renewal Transparency Act', relates to deceptive and unfair trade practices regarding the automatic monthly charges for a service or product. Companies must have a clear and conspicuous method of cancellation online if the company also allows consumers to accept an automatic renewal or continuous service online. The bill requires companies to provide consumers with notice if there is a material change in the terms of the renewal offer. Section 2 of HB 528 the 'Georgia Online Third-Party Delivery Service Transparency Act' requires third-party delivery services to enter into a contractual relationship with a restaurant prior to offering food delivery or using the restaurant for marketing purposes. Both sections of HB 528 go into effect on January 1, 2024. HB 529 Insurance; minimum amounts of uninsured and underinsured coverage to be maintained by transportation network and taxi service companies; provide By: Rep. Noel Williams (148th) Through the Insurance Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 529 reduces the required minimum uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network companies from $1 million to $300,000 for bodily injury and death per accident, $100,000 for bodily injury per person, and $250,000 for property damage. HB 532 Pike County; Magistrate Court; chief judge; provide nonpartisan elections By: Rep. Beth Camp (135th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 532 provides nonpartisan elections for the chief judge of the Magistrate Court of Pike County. HB 538 Georgia Early Literacy Act; enact By: Rep. Bethany Ballard (147th) Through the Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 538 creates the 'Georgia Early Literacy Act' to implement the science of reading in Georgia. School systems will be required to teach high-quality instructional materials approved by the State
  • 22. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 22 of 59 Board of Education in grades kindergarten through third grade. The Department of Education must develop and provide training to kindergarten through third grade teachers on the science of reading so teacher have the skills and knowledge to teach young students to read. Students across the state will take a universal reading screener assessment to monitor their progress in foundational literacy skills multiple times a year. The Department of Early Care and Learning must require teachers in all programs licensed or commissioned by the department to receive training on developmentally appropriate evidence based literacy instruction by July, 1 2025. HB 539 Wilkes County; Probate Court judge also serve as chief magistrate judge of Magistrate Court; provide By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 539 provides that the judge of the Probate Court of Wilkes County will also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Wilkes County. HB 540 Wilkes County; board of elections and registration; create By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 540 creates a board of elections and registration for Wilkes County. HB 541 Motor vehicles; proper procedure for passing postal service vehicle; provide By: Rep. Eddie Lumsden (12th) Through the Motor Vehicles Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 541 requires drivers to move over for a stationary vehicle or postal service vehicle displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, or red lights. HB 542 Sunny Side, City of; repeal Act to incorporate; transfer duties and obligations to Spalding County By: Rep. Karen Mathiak (74th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 542 repeals an act to incorporate the City of Sunnyside. HB 543 Courts; six-person jury trials in civil actions; revise an exception By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 543 increases the dollar threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 by which a party in a civil action in state court may demand a 12-member jury. HB 545 Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits; provide By: Rep. Charles Cannon (172nd) Through the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 545 creates the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits beginning July 1, 2023, for producers who own or operate at least five acres of citrus fruit-bearing trees. Every three years a ballot will be taken to determine whether or not to continue the commission for another three years. HB 547 East Dublin, City of; extend corporate limits By: Rep. Matt Hatchett (155th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 547 extends the corporate limits of the City of East Dublin. HB 569 Bryan County; State Court; judge shall serve in a full-time capacity; provide By: Rep. Ron Stephens (164th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 569 provides that the judge of the State Court of Bryan County will serve in a full- time capacity.
  • 23. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 23 of 59 HB 572 Elections; rename Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Judiciary Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 572 renames the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission. The bill authorizes the commission to impose civil penalties against a county election superintendent, municipal clerk, or county chief executive officer who willfully fails to properly transmit a copy of a candidate's disclosure report. The bill exempts general election contributions of more than $1,000 from the two business day report period requirement of a primary election, and exempts retired judges and senior judges from being required to file an affidavit with financial disclosure statements. HB 580 Carroll County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provisions By: Rep. J Collins (71st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 580 provides for the compensation of the Carroll County Board of Education. HB 586 Haralson County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee By: Rep. Tyler Smith (18th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 586 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Haralson County. HB 587 Rabun County; Board of Education; change description of districts By: Rep. Victor Anderson (10th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 587 changes the Rabun County Board of Education districts. HB 591 DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens age 65 or older meeting certain income requirements; provisions By: Rep. Becky Evans (89th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 591 increases the net household income cap from $15,000 to $37,500 of a homestead exemption from DeKalb County ad valorem taxes in the amount of $14,000 for residents who are disabled or 65 years of age or older whose household net income does not exceed $15,000. HB 593 DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens 62 years or older meeting certain income requirements; provisions By: Rep. Becky Evans (89th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 593 increases the net household income cap from $16,000 to $40,000 of a homestead exemption from DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $20,000 for residents who are disabled or 62 years of age or older whose household net income does not exceed $16,000. HB 594 DeKalb County; increase income cap on homestead exemption for citizens 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements; provisions By: Rep. Becky Evans (89th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 594 increases the net household income cap from $15,000 to $37,500 of a homestead exemption from DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes in the amount of $14,000 for residents who are disabled or 65 years of age or older whose household net income does not exceed $15,000. HB 596 Randolph County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 596 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Randolph County.
  • 24. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 24 of 59 HB 597 Andersonville, City of; provide new charter By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 597 provides a new charter for the City of Andersonville. HB 599 Martin, Town of; change number of city council members; provisions By: Rep. Chris Erwin (32nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 599 changes the number of city council members for the Town of Martin. HB 601 Sandy Springs, City of; city council; change description of districts By: Rep. Deborah Silcox (53rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 601 changes the city council districts for the City of Sandy Springs. HB 607 Education; revise definition of Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar by changing ACT score requirement for certain students By: Rep. Clay Pirkle (169th) Through the Higher Education Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 607 changes the ACT score requirement for a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar from 26 to a score equivalent to 1,200 on the SAT, as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission using nationally-recognized standards. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2024. HB 609 Taylor County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 609 changes the board of commissioner districts for Taylor County. HB 610 Taylor County; Board of Education; change description of districts By: Rep. Patty Bentley (150th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 610 changes the Taylor County Board of Education districts. HB 611 Budgetary and financial affairs; disposition of state funds derived from certain legal judgments or settlements; provide By: Rep. James Burchett (176th) Through the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 611 requires all funds from legal settlements entered into by the state or on its behalf by June 1, 2023, to be held by the state treasury until appropriated by the General Assembly. HB 615 Coweta County; State Court; add additional judge By: Rep. Lynn Smith (70th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 615 adds a judge to the State Court of Coweta County. HB 619 Cook County; Board of Education; compensation of members; change provision By: Rep. Penny Houston (170th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 619 revises the compensation of Cook County Board of Education members. HB 620 Bartow County; Chief Magistrate; cost-of-living adjustments to compensation; change provisions By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 620 revises the compensation of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Bartow County.
  • 25. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 25 of 59 HB 621 Bartow County; Tax Commissioner; longevity increases in compensation; provide By: Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (14th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 621 revises the compensation of the tax commissioner of Bartow County. HB 622 Bartow County; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $15,000.00 By: Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 622 increases a homestead exemption from certain Bartow County ad valorem taxes from $5,000 to $15,000. HB 623 Bartow County; Superior Court clerk; cost-of-living adjustments to compensation; change provisions By: Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 623 revises the compensation of the clerk of Superior Court for Bartow County. HB 624 Bartow County; Commissioner; change cost-of-living adjustment for compensation By: Rep. Matthew Gambill (15th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 624 revises the compensation of the commissioner of Bartow County. HB 631 Swainsboro, City of; corporate limits; change provisions By: Rep. Butch Parrish (158th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 631 changes the corporate limits of the City of Swainsboro. HB 632 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; modify homestead exemption By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 632 increases a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes to $40,000. HB 633 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; modify homestead exemption By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 633 increases a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes from $10,000 to $15,000 for residents who are 65 years or older. HB 634 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide new homestead exemption By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 634 provides a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes in the amount of $40,000 for certain residents. HB 635 Decatur, City of; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; increase assessed value By: Rep. Omari Crawford (84th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 635 increases a homestead exemption from City of Decatur ad valorem taxes to $25,000 for residents who are 62 years or older whose income does not exceed $60,000. HB 642 Cherokee County; Board of Elections; establish By: Rep. Jordan Ridley (22nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 642 establishes the board of elections and registration for Cherokee County.
  • 26. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 26 of 59 HB 644 Cherokee County; Board of Elections; abolition on a date certain; provide By: Rep. Jordan Ridley (22nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 644 abolishes the board of elections and registration for Cherokee County. HB 645 Sylvester, City of; municipal court; levy and collect a technology fee By: Rep. Bill Yearta (152nd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 645 authorizes a technology fee by the Municipal Court of the City of Sylvester. HB 649 Floyd County; Board of Education; provide compensation of members By: Rep. Katie Dempsey (13th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 649 revises the compensation of the Floyd County Board of Education. HB 662 Fulton County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee By: Rep. Roger Bruce (61st) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 662 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Fulton County. HB 666 Lone Oak, Town of; provide new charter By: Rep. David Jenkins (136th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 666 provides a new charter for the Town of Lone Oak. HB 671 Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $10,000.00 By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 671 increases a homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes from $2,000 to $10,000 for residents who are 65 years or older. HB 672 Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption to $10,000.00 By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 672 increases a homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes from $2,000 to $10,000 for all residents, excluding land in excess of one acre. HB 673 Sugar Hill, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption By: Rep. Matt Reeves (99th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 673 provides a homestead exemption from City of Sugar Hill ad valorem taxes in the amount of $10,000 for residents whose income does not exceed $10,000 annually, and are disabled or 62 years or older. HB 675 Riceboro, City of; residency requirements for candidacy for office or mayor or councilmember; revise provisions By: Rep. Al Williams (168th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 675 revises the charter for the City of Riceboro relating to the mayor and city council. HB 676 Ben Hill County; Board of Education; modify compensation of members By: Rep. Leesa Hagan (156th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 676 revises the compensation of the Ben Hill County Board of Education members.
  • 27. House of Representatives End of Session Report Page 27 of 59 HB 680 Thomasville, City of; City Council and Board of Education; reapportion districts By: Rep. Darlene Taylor (173rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 680 changes the city council and board of education districts for the City of Thomasville. HB 681 Quitman County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 681 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Quitman County. HB 682 Seminole County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 682 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Seminole County. HB 683 Seminole County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 683 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Seminole County. HB 685 Early County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 685 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Early County. HB 686 Early County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 686 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Early County. HB 688 Miller County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 688 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Miller County. HB 689 Miller County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 689 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Miller County. HB 690 Baker County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 690 authorizes a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Baker County. HB 691 Baker County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee By: Rep. Gerald Greene (154th) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 691 authorizes a technology fee by the Probate Court of Baker County. HB 693 Elbert County; Board of Commissioners; revise provisions relating to filling vacancies By: Rep. Rob Leverett (123rd) Through the Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Committee Final Bill Summary: HB 693 revises filling vacancies for the board of commissioners of Elbert County.