O.C.G.A. § 28-5-42 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-42
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-42
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Any bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of any state department, bureau, board, council, committee, commission, or other state agency must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of any session. The sponsor of such legislation must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by November 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. With respect to a member-elect of the General Assembly, such person must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal note not later than the day of convening of the General Assembly. (2) The failure to request a fiscal note by November 1 as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall preclude consideration of the measure by the Senate or the House of Representatives unless the committee to which a bill is assigned in the chamber in which it is introduced: (A)(i) Determines that such bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; (ii) Waives the applicable November 1 or December 1 deadline of paragraph (1) of this subsection; (iii) Requests a fiscal note from the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (iv) Among fiscal notes so requested, the chairperson of such committee suggests a preferred order of completion to guide the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor; or (B) Determines that such bill will not have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) Any such determination or waiver shall be by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the committee, on a specific motion for waiver, and shall allow consideration of the measure by both chambers so long as the bill has been introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session. (4) Any general bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of counties and municipalities must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of any session. (5) This article shall not apply to any local bill affecting a county or municipality which must be advertised in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 28-1-14 , relating to the advertisement of local legislation.

(a)(1) Any bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of any state department, bureau, board, council, committee, commission, or other state agency must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of any session. The sponsor of such legislation must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by November 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. With respect to a member-elect of the General Assembly, such person must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal note not later than the day of convening of the General Assembly.

(a)(1) Any bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of any state department, bureau, board, council, committee, commission, or other state agency must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of any session. The sponsor of such legislation must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by November 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. With respect to a member-elect of the General Assembly, such person must request a fiscal note from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal note not later than the day of convening of the General Assembly.

(2) The failure to request a fiscal note by November 1 as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall preclude consideration of the measure by the Senate or the House of Representatives unless the committee to which a bill is assigned in the chamber in which it is introduced: (A)(i) Determines that such bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; (ii) Waives the applicable November 1 or December 1 deadline of paragraph (1) of this subsection; (iii) Requests a fiscal note from the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (iv) Among fiscal notes so requested, the chairperson of such committee suggests a preferred order of completion to guide the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor; or (B) Determines that such bill will not have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(2) The failure to request a fiscal note by November 1 as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall preclude consideration of the measure by the Senate or the House of Representatives unless the committee to which a bill is assigned in the chamber in which it is introduced:

(A)(i) Determines that such bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; (ii) Waives the applicable November 1 or December 1 deadline of paragraph (1) of this subsection; (iii) Requests a fiscal note from the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (iv) Among fiscal notes so requested, the chairperson of such committee suggests a preferred order of completion to guide the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor; or

(A)(i) Determines that such bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(A)(i) Determines that such bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(ii) Waives the applicable November 1 or December 1 deadline of paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(ii) Waives the applicable November 1 or December 1 deadline of paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(iii) Requests a fiscal note from the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; and

(iii) Requests a fiscal note from the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; and

(iv) Among fiscal notes so requested, the chairperson of such committee suggests a preferred order of completion to guide the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor; or

(iv) Among fiscal notes so requested, the chairperson of such committee suggests a preferred order of completion to guide the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor; or

(B) Determines that such bill will not have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(B) Determines that such bill will not have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3) Any such determination or waiver shall be by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the committee, on a specific motion for waiver, and shall allow consideration of the measure by both chambers so long as the bill has been introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session.

(3) Any such determination or waiver shall be by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the committee, on a specific motion for waiver, and shall allow consideration of the measure by both chambers so long as the bill has been introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session.

(4) Any general bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of counties and municipalities must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of any session.

(4) Any general bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of counties and municipalities must be introduced no later than the twentieth day of any session.

(5) This article shall not apply to any local bill affecting a county or municipality which must be advertised in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 28-1-14 , relating to the advertisement of local legislation.

(5) This article shall not apply to any local bill affecting a county or municipality which must be advertised in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 28-1-14 , relating to the advertisement of local legislation.

(b) In the event any bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced after the twentieth day of any session, it shall not be considered or acted upon in any manner by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate shall decide whether a bill which is introduced in the Senate falls within this category; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall decide whether a bill which is introduced in the House of Representatives falls within this category. The President of the Senate shall have the same right of decision on House bills which reach the Senate; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have the same right of decision on Senate bills which reach the House of Representatives.

(b) In the event any bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced after the twentieth day of any session, it shall not be considered or acted upon in any manner by either the Senate or the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate shall decide whether a bill which is introduced in the Senate falls within this category; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall decide whether a bill which is introduced in the House of Representatives falls within this category. The President of the Senate shall have the same right of decision on House bills which reach the Senate; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have the same right of decision on Senate bills which reach the House of Representatives.

(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office and the House Budget and Research Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee. (2) The chairperson shall not be required to make such request with respect to any bill for which: (A) A fiscal note has been requested by the sponsor of the bill pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the chairperson has been duly notified in writing of such request by such sponsor; or (B) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor have previously submitted a fiscal note pursuant to a request under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office and the House Budget and Research Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee.

(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office and the House Budget and Research Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee.

(2) The chairperson shall not be required to make such request with respect to any bill for which: (A) A fiscal note has been requested by the sponsor of the bill pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the chairperson has been duly notified in writing of such request by such sponsor; or (B) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor have previously submitted a fiscal note pursuant to a request under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(2) The chairperson shall not be required to make such request with respect to any bill for which:

(A) A fiscal note has been requested by the sponsor of the bill pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the chairperson has been duly notified in writing of such request by such sponsor; or

(A) A fiscal note has been requested by the sponsor of the bill pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the chairperson has been duly notified in writing of such request by such sponsor; or

(B) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor have previously submitted a fiscal note pursuant to a request under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(B) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor have previously submitted a fiscal note pursuant to a request under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(d) In the event a determination is made under subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section that a bill will not have a significant impact, if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or the state auditor has information or knowledge that any bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, a fiscal note may be prepared according to the criteria outlined in subsection (g) of this Code section. Such a fiscal note may be prepared without a request by the bill's author or the committees to which it is assigned in either chamber. Any fiscal note prepared according to this subsection shall be distributed consistent with Code Section 28-5-44 .

(d) In the event a determination is made under subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section that a bill will not have a significant impact, if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or the state auditor has information or knowledge that any bill will have a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, a fiscal note may be prepared according to the criteria outlined in subsection (g) of this Code section. Such a fiscal note may be prepared without a request by the bill's author or the committees to which it is assigned in either chamber. Any fiscal note prepared according to this subsection shall be distributed consistent with Code Section 28-5-44 .

(e) During any regular session of the General Assembly, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal note within five days after receipt of the request or within ten days if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor have made a formal request for extension of time.

(e) During any regular session of the General Assembly, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal note within five days after receipt of the request or within ten days if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor have made a formal request for extension of time.

(f) The principal administrative and fiscal officers of all departments, boards, councils, committees, commissions, and other agencies of the state government and, when applicable, of counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are authorized and directed to cooperate fully with the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor in providing any information and assistance necessary in the preparation of fiscal notes pursuant to this Code section.

(f) The principal administrative and fiscal officers of all departments, boards, councils, committees, commissions, and other agencies of the state government and, when applicable, of counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are authorized and directed to cooperate fully with the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor in providing any information and assistance necessary in the preparation of fiscal notes pursuant to this Code section.

(g)(1) The fiscal note required by this Code section shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the anticipated change in revenue or expenditures under the provisions of the bill. It shall also include a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reasonably foreseeable, the long-range effect of the measure. If, after careful investigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the fiscal note shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. In this event, the fiscal note shall contain an example based on a specific situation or reflecting the average group of persons possibly affected by the bill so as to provide an indication of the cost of such bill to the General Assembly. Assumptions used to develop these averages shall be noted in the fiscal note and the criteria included herein shall constitute a fiscal note. No comment or opinion regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared shall be included in the fiscal note; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted. The state auditor and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall jointly prepare their fiscal note; and, if there is a difference of opinion between such officials, it shall be noted in the fiscal note. In the event the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor concur that the fiscal note on any such bill cannot be prepared within the five-day limitation in effect during any regular session of the General Assembly, they shall so inform the chairperson in writing and shall be allowed to submit said note not later than ten days after the request for it is made. (2) For fiscal note requests for a bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of the Department of Education which would create a new program or funding category, the fiscal note shall include a ten-year projection of the costs of such new program or funding category.

(g)(1) The fiscal note required by this Code section shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the anticipated change in revenue or expenditures under the provisions of the bill. It shall also include a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reasonably foreseeable, the long-range effect of the measure. If, after careful investigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the fiscal note shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. In this event, the fiscal note shall contain an example based on a specific situation or reflecting the average group of persons possibly affected by the bill so as to provide an indication of the cost of such bill to the General Assembly. Assumptions used to develop these averages shall be noted in the fiscal note and the criteria included herein shall constitute a fiscal note. No comment or opinion regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared shall be included in the fiscal note; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted. The state auditor and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall jointly prepare their fiscal note; and, if there is a difference of opinion between such officials, it shall be noted in the fiscal note. In the event the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor concur that the fiscal note on any such bill cannot be prepared within the five-day limitation in effect during any regular session of the General Assembly, they shall so inform the chairperson in writing and shall be allowed to submit said note not later than ten days after the request for it is made.

(g)(1) The fiscal note required by this Code section shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the anticipated change in revenue or expenditures under the provisions of the bill. It shall also include a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reasonably foreseeable, the long-range effect of the measure. If, after careful investigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the fiscal note shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. In this event, the fiscal note shall contain an example based on a specific situation or reflecting the average group of persons possibly affected by the bill so as to provide an indication of the cost of such bill to the General Assembly. Assumptions used to develop these averages shall be noted in the fiscal note and the criteria included herein shall constitute a fiscal note. No comment or opinion regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared shall be included in the fiscal note; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted. The state auditor and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall jointly prepare their fiscal note; and, if there is a difference of opinion between such officials, it shall be noted in the fiscal note. In the event the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor concur that the fiscal note on any such bill cannot be prepared within the five-day limitation in effect during any regular session of the General Assembly, they shall so inform the chairperson in writing and shall be allowed to submit said note not later than ten days after the request for it is made.

(2) For fiscal note requests for a bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of the Department of Education which would create a new program or funding category, the fiscal note shall include a ten-year projection of the costs of such new program or funding category.

(2) For fiscal note requests for a bill having a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of the Department of Education which would create a new program or funding category, the fiscal note shall include a ten-year projection of the costs of such new program or funding category.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-105 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-105
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-105
Status: in_force

The General Assembly may by resolution appropriate money for payment of a claim for compensation upon the recommendation of the board for:

(1) Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and

(1) Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and

(2) Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim.

(2) Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim.
O.C.G.A. § 28-7-3 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 7 / Section 28-7-3
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-7-3
Status: in_force

No person, firm, corporation, or association shall retain or employ an attorney at law or an agent to aid or oppose legislation for compensation contingent, in whole or in part, upon the passage or defeat of any legislative measure. No attorney at law or agent shall be employed to aid or oppose legislation for compensation contingent, in whole or in part, upon the passage or defeat of any legislation.
O.C.G.A. § 28-4-5 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 28-4-5
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-4-5
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall serve as an advisor to the legislative counsel.
O.C.G.A. § 28-9-2 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 28-9-2
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-9-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Code Revision Commission, to be composed of 15 members as follows: (1) The Speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) Four members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for terms of office coinciding with their terms as members of the House of Representatives; (3) The President of the Senate; (4) Four members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate for terms of office coinciding with their terms as members of the Senate; and (5) Five members of the State Bar of Georgia to be appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia for terms of office of one year each and until their successors are appointed, with such terms beginning on the second Monday of January of each year, provided that one such member shall be a judge or senior judge of the superior courts and one such member shall be a district attorney. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the president of the State Bar of Georgia is authorized to appoint an official or employee of any branch of the state government, a county, municipality, board of education, or other political subdivision if such person is a member of the State Bar of Georgia; and any person so appointed is authorized to serve as a member of the Code Revision Commission.

(a) There is created the Code Revision Commission, to be composed of 15 members as follows:

(1) The Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(1) The Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(2) Four members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for terms of office coinciding with their terms as members of the House of Representatives;

(2) Four members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for terms of office coinciding with their terms as members of the House of Representatives;

(3) The President of the Senate;

(3) The President of the Senate;

(4) Four members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate for terms of office coinciding with their terms as members of the Senate; and

(4) Four members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate for terms of office coinciding with their terms as members of the Senate; and

(5) Five members of the State Bar of Georgia to be appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia for terms of office of one year each and until their successors are appointed, with such terms beginning on the second Monday of January of each year, provided that one such member shall be a judge or senior judge of the superior courts and one such member shall be a district attorney. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the president of the State Bar of Georgia is authorized to appoint an official or employee of any branch of the state government, a county, municipality, board of education, or other political subdivision if such person is a member of the State Bar of Georgia; and any person so appointed is authorized to serve as a member of the Code Revision Commission.

(5) Five members of the State Bar of Georgia to be appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia for terms of office of one year each and until their successors are appointed, with such terms beginning on the second Monday of January of each year, provided that one such member shall be a judge or senior judge of the superior courts and one such member shall be a district attorney. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the president of the State Bar of Georgia is authorized to appoint an official or employee of any branch of the state government, a county, municipality, board of education, or other political subdivision if such person is a member of the State Bar of Georgia; and any person so appointed is authorized to serve as a member of the Code Revision Commission.

(b) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the commission, whether by the death, resignation, or failure of a member to hold office or membership in the State Bar of Georgia, shall be filled by appointment in the same manner as the appointment of the member whose seat is vacant. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(b) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the commission, whether by the death, resignation, or failure of a member to hold office or membership in the State Bar of Georgia, shall be filled by appointment in the same manner as the appointment of the member whose seat is vacant. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(c) While engaged in the duties of the commission, all members shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The judge or senior judge of the superior courts, the district attorney, and any member of the State Bar of Georgia who is also an official or employee of the executive or judicial branch of state government shall receive such expenses and allowances from state funds from which they are otherwise compensated. Any other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and any contract executed pursuant to this chapter or any prior resolution of the General Assembly shall come from the funds provided for the legislative branch of state government.

(c) While engaged in the duties of the commission, all members shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The judge or senior judge of the superior courts, the district attorney, and any member of the State Bar of Georgia who is also an official or employee of the executive or judicial branch of state government shall receive such expenses and allowances from state funds from which they are otherwise compensated. Any other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and any contract executed pursuant to this chapter or any prior resolution of the General Assembly shall come from the funds provided for the legislative branch of state government.

(d) The members of the Code Revision Commission created pursuant to H.R. No. 217-838 adopted by the General Assembly at the 1977 regular session and as amended by H.R. No. 447-1274 adopted by the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session who are serving as members of the commission on April 1, 1985, shall continue in office as members until the second Monday in January, 1987, in the case of legislative members or until the second Monday in January, 1986, in the case of members appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia, at which time their terms shall expire and their successors shall be appointed as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. All actions taken by such commission and all contracts entered into by such commission are ratified and confirmed. The commission created by this Code section shall be deemed to be a continuation of the commission created pursuant to such resolutions.

(d) The members of the Code Revision Commission created pursuant to H.R. No. 217-838 adopted by the General Assembly at the 1977 regular session and as amended by H.R. No. 447-1274 adopted by the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session who are serving as members of the commission on April 1, 1985, shall continue in office as members until the second Monday in January, 1987, in the case of legislative members or until the second Monday in January, 1986, in the case of members appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia, at which time their terms shall expire and their successors shall be appointed as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. All actions taken by such commission and all contracts entered into by such commission are ratified and confirmed. The commission created by this Code section shall be deemed to be a continuation of the commission created pursuant to such resolutions.
O.C.G.A. § 28-3-25 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 28-3-25
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-3-25
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, before entering on the discharge of their duties, shall take an oath before the respective presiding officers of the two houses to discharge their duties faithfully and to the best of their skill and knowledge. Said oath should be entered in the journals of the respective houses.
O.C.G.A. § 28-11-3 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 11 / Section 28-11-3
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-11-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board” means the board of the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute.

(1) “Board” means the board of the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute.

(2) “Institute” means the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute.

(2) “Institute” means the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute.

(3) “Member of the General Assembly” means either an incumbent member or member-elect of the House of Representatives or Senate.

(3) “Member of the General Assembly” means either an incumbent member or member-elect of the House of Representatives or Senate.

(4) “Vinson Institute” means the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia.

(4) “Vinson Institute” means the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 28-3-23 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 28-3-23
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-3-23
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Senate shall receive such compensation, expenses, and allowances as shall be provided by resolution of the Senate; and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall receive such compensation, expenses, and allowances as shall be provided by resolution of the House of Representatives.

(a) The Secretary of the Senate shall receive such compensation, expenses, and allowances as shall be provided by resolution of the Senate; and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall receive such compensation, expenses, and allowances as shall be provided by resolution of the House of Representatives.

(b) The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall receive traveling expenses when traveling in the service of the state by motor vehicle as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 .

(b) The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall receive traveling expenses when traveling in the service of the state by motor vehicle as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 .
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-103 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-103
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-103
Status: in_force

(a) In any case in which a person is injured or sustains property damage or is killed by an incident for which compensation is authorized by this part, the board may recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation: (1) To or for the benefit of the injured person; (2) In the case of personal injury of the victim, to any person responsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of such injury; (3) In the case of death of the victim, to or for the benefit of any one or more of the heirs at law of the victim, who at the time of the victim's demise were dependent upon him for over half of their support; or (4) To or for the benefit of the owner of the damaged property.

(a) In any case in which a person is injured or sustains property damage or is killed by an incident for which compensation is authorized by this part, the board may recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation:

(1) To or for the benefit of the injured person;

(1) To or for the benefit of the injured person;

(2) In the case of personal injury of the victim, to any person responsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of such injury;

(2) In the case of personal injury of the victim, to any person responsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of such injury;

(3) In the case of death of the victim, to or for the benefit of any one or more of the heirs at law of the victim, who at the time of the victim's demise were dependent upon him for over half of their support; or

(3) In the case of death of the victim, to or for the benefit of any one or more of the heirs at law of the victim, who at the time of the victim's demise were dependent upon him for over half of their support; or

(4) To or for the benefit of the owner of the damaged property.

(4) To or for the benefit of the owner of the damaged property.

(b) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly, the board shall: (1) Consider a person to have intended an act, notwithstanding that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or otherwise, he was legally incapable of forming a criminal intent; (2) Consider all circumstances surrounding the claim, including, but not limited to, provocation, consent, or any other behavior of the victim which directly or indirectly contributed to his injury or death; the prior case or social history, if any, of the victim or claimant; any need for financial aid present; and any other relevant matters; and (3) Take into consideration any amounts received or receivable from any other source or sources by the victim or his dependents as a result of the incident or offense giving rise to the claim.

(b) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly, the board shall:

(1) Consider a person to have intended an act, notwithstanding that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or otherwise, he was legally incapable of forming a criminal intent;

(1) Consider a person to have intended an act, notwithstanding that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or otherwise, he was legally incapable of forming a criminal intent;

(2) Consider all circumstances surrounding the claim, including, but not limited to, provocation, consent, or any other behavior of the victim which directly or indirectly contributed to his injury or death; the prior case or social history, if any, of the victim or claimant; any need for financial aid present; and any other relevant matters; and

(2) Consider all circumstances surrounding the claim, including, but not limited to, provocation, consent, or any other behavior of the victim which directly or indirectly contributed to his injury or death; the prior case or social history, if any, of the victim or claimant; any need for financial aid present; and any other relevant matters; and

(3) Take into consideration any amounts received or receivable from any other source or sources by the victim or his dependents as a result of the incident or offense giving rise to the claim.

(3) Take into consideration any amounts received or receivable from any other source or sources by the victim or his dependents as a result of the incident or offense giving rise to the claim.

(c) Claims and recommendations may be made under this Code section regardless of whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted of any offense arising out of such act.

(c) Claims and recommendations may be made under this Code section regardless of whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted of any offense arising out of such act.
O.C.G.A. § 28-4-3 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 28-4-3
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-4-3
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Office of Legislative Counsel. The legislative counsel shall be an attorney skilled and experienced in legislative matters and bill drafting.

(a) There is created the Office of Legislative Counsel. The legislative counsel shall be an attorney skilled and experienced in legislative matters and bill drafting.

(b) It shall be the duty of the legislative counsel to: (1) Provide bill-drafting services which shall be equally available to every member of the General Assembly; and (2) Advise and counsel members of the General Assembly on legislative matters.

(b) It shall be the duty of the legislative counsel to:

(1) Provide bill-drafting services which shall be equally available to every member of the General Assembly; and

(1) Provide bill-drafting services which shall be equally available to every member of the General Assembly; and

(2) Advise and counsel members of the General Assembly on legislative matters.

(2) Advise and counsel members of the General Assembly on legislative matters.

(c) The legislative counsel is authorized to: (1) Provide for statutory and Code revision, render opinions, assist standing and interim committees, and perform similar legislative functions; (2) Perform research, issue reports, and make recommendations as a result thereof; (3) Exchange information, data, and material with similar agencies in other states; (4) Provide legal services for the legislative branch of government and, with the approval of the committee or the chairman, to represent the interests of the legislative branch in matters involving litigation; and (5) With the approval of the committee, provide for advisory committees relative to statutory and Code revision. He or she is authorized to seek the advice and assistance of the State Bar of Georgia, law schools, and individuals and organizations knowledgeable in this field.

(c) The legislative counsel is authorized to:

(1) Provide for statutory and Code revision, render opinions, assist standing and interim committees, and perform similar legislative functions;

(1) Provide for statutory and Code revision, render opinions, assist standing and interim committees, and perform similar legislative functions;

(2) Perform research, issue reports, and make recommendations as a result thereof;

(2) Perform research, issue reports, and make recommendations as a result thereof;

(3) Exchange information, data, and material with similar agencies in other states;

(3) Exchange information, data, and material with similar agencies in other states;

(4) Provide legal services for the legislative branch of government and, with the approval of the committee or the chairman, to represent the interests of the legislative branch in matters involving litigation; and

(4) Provide legal services for the legislative branch of government and, with the approval of the committee or the chairman, to represent the interests of the legislative branch in matters involving litigation; and

(5) With the approval of the committee, provide for advisory committees relative to statutory and Code revision. He or she is authorized to seek the advice and assistance of the State Bar of Georgia, law schools, and individuals and organizations knowledgeable in this field.

(5) With the approval of the committee, provide for advisory committees relative to statutory and Code revision. He or she is authorized to seek the advice and assistance of the State Bar of Georgia, law schools, and individuals and organizations knowledgeable in this field.

(d) Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, he or she is authorized to engage the services of others, including private counsel, by contract or otherwise, to assist him or her in the performance of his or her duties and is authorized to provide for the payment of fees, compensation, and expenses therefor from legislative funds.

(d) Any other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, he or she is authorized to engage the services of others, including private counsel, by contract or otherwise, to assist him or her in the performance of his or her duties and is authorized to provide for the payment of fees, compensation, and expenses therefor from legislative funds.

(e) The legislative counsel shall provide for the compiling, indexing, editing, and publication of the Georgia Laws containing the Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly and other appropriate materials. Except as otherwise authorized in Code Section 50-18-2 , such Acts and resolutions shall be published in hardbound volumes suitable for retention as permanent records. In the case of any special session of the General Assembly, however, the separate publication and distribution of the Acts and resolutions enacted at that special session may be omitted, and in such case the Acts and resolutions enacted at the special session shall be published and distributed together with those enacted at the subsequent regular session. Distribution of the Georgia Laws shall be carried out by the Secretary of State as provided for in Code Section 45-13-22 ; and the Secretary of State shall notify the legislative counsel of the numbers of volumes required to carry out such distribution.

(e) The legislative counsel shall provide for the compiling, indexing, editing, and publication of the Georgia Laws containing the Acts and resolutions of the General Assembly and other appropriate materials. Except as otherwise authorized in Code Section 50-18-2 , such Acts and resolutions shall be published in hardbound volumes suitable for retention as permanent records. In the case of any special session of the General Assembly, however, the separate publication and distribution of the Acts and resolutions enacted at that special session may be omitted, and in such case the Acts and resolutions enacted at the special session shall be published and distributed together with those enacted at the subsequent regular session. Distribution of the Georgia Laws shall be carried out by the Secretary of State as provided for in Code Section 45-13-22 ; and the Secretary of State shall notify the legislative counsel of the numbers of volumes required to carry out such distribution.

(f) The legislative counsel shall have such other authority and duties as the committee may provide.

(f) The legislative counsel shall have such other authority and duties as the committee may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-12 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-12
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-12
Status: in_force

Every state officer whose election is not otherwise provided for shall be elected by the General Assembly in the same manner and at the same time as other officers are elected by the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-4 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-4
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-4
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other oath prescribed by law, each Senator and Representative, before taking the seat to which elected, shall take the following oath: “I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.”

(a) In addition to any other oath prescribed by law, each Senator and Representative, before taking the seat to which elected, shall take the following oath:

“I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.”

(b) The oath of office prescribed by subsection (a) of this Code section may be administered to the members of the General Assembly by any Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the superior courts, or judge of the state courts. Such Justice or judge shall be procured by the person organizing each branch.

(b) The oath of office prescribed by subsection (a) of this Code section may be administered to the members of the General Assembly by any Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the superior courts, or judge of the state courts. Such Justice or judge shall be procured by the person organizing each branch.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-62 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-62
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-62
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any member of the Claims Advisory Board, any member of the General Assembly, or any state official or employee to receive any fee, money, gift, or any other thing of value, other than the regular compensation and allowances which he receives from state funds, in connection with any claim presented to the Claims Advisory Board.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any member of the Claims Advisory Board, any member of the General Assembly, or any state official or employee to receive any fee, money, gift, or any other thing of value, other than the regular compensation and allowances which he receives from state funds, in connection with any claim presented to the Claims Advisory Board.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-49 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-49
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-49
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall conduct any analysis to determine the cost of implementation or compliance for all bills and joint resolutions introduced in the General Assembly which have a fiscal impact on local political subdivisions. Before any vote is taken in a committee of the House of Representatives or Senate or on the floor of either house upon any bill or joint resolution determined by the department to require an expenditure which in the aggregate exceeds $5 million of public funds by local political subdivisions, a fiscal note shall be attached to such bill or resolution and shall be filed by the sponsor of the bill with the chairperson of the committee and the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate and shall be provided to all members of the General Assembly. Any representative of any local political subdivision requesting a copy of the fiscal note shall be furnished with a copy immediately upon request to the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate. This Code section shall not apply to a bill or joint resolution that is necessary for the state to assume the administration of regulatory programs mandated by federal statute.

(a) The department shall conduct any analysis to determine the cost of implementation or compliance for all bills and joint resolutions introduced in the General Assembly which have a fiscal impact on local political subdivisions. Before any vote is taken in a committee of the House of Representatives or Senate or on the floor of either house upon any bill or joint resolution determined by the department to require an expenditure which in the aggregate exceeds $5 million of public funds by local political subdivisions, a fiscal note shall be attached to such bill or resolution and shall be filed by the sponsor of the bill with the chairperson of the committee and the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate and shall be provided to all members of the General Assembly. Any representative of any local political subdivision requesting a copy of the fiscal note shall be furnished with a copy immediately upon request to the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate. This Code section shall not apply to a bill or joint resolution that is necessary for the state to assume the administration of regulatory programs mandated by federal statute.

(b) The requirements of this Code section may be waived by the committee to which the bill is assigned in the chamber wherein the bill is introduced. Any such waiver shall be by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the committee. Any such waiver by the committee shall allow consideration of the measure by both chambers.

(b) The requirements of this Code section may be waived by the committee to which the bill is assigned in the chamber wherein the bill is introduced. Any such waiver shall be by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the committee. Any such waiver by the committee shall allow consideration of the measure by both chambers.

(c) The requirements of this Code section may be waived: (1) By a majority vote of the House of Representatives or by the Speaker of the House with respect to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives; or (2) By majority vote of the Senate or by the President of the Senate with respect to a bill introduced in the Senate. Any such waiver shall allow consideration of the measure by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(c) The requirements of this Code section may be waived:

(1) By a majority vote of the House of Representatives or by the Speaker of the House with respect to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives; or

(1) By a majority vote of the House of Representatives or by the Speaker of the House with respect to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives; or

(2) By majority vote of the Senate or by the President of the Senate with respect to a bill introduced in the Senate.

(2) By majority vote of the Senate or by the President of the Senate with respect to a bill introduced in the Senate.

Any such waiver shall allow consideration of the measure by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-104 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-104
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-104
Status: in_force

(a) In no event shall the board recommend that compensation be awarded to: (1) Any victim of a criminal act not provided for in Code Section 28-5-100 ; (2) Anyone who: (A) Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender; (B) Was, at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim, living with the offender as a member of his or her family or household or maintaining a sexual relationship, whether illicit or not, with such person or with any member of the family of such person; (C) Violated a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to his or her injuries or death; or (D) Was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane, unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to run the victim down; (3) Any officer of the law injured in the performance of his or her official duties; or (4) Any person who is or was at the time of the alleged loss an inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

(a) In no event shall the board recommend that compensation be awarded to:

(1) Any victim of a criminal act not provided for in Code Section 28-5-100 ;

(1) Any victim of a criminal act not provided for in Code Section 28-5-100 ;

(2) Anyone who: (A) Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender; (B) Was, at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim, living with the offender as a member of his or her family or household or maintaining a sexual relationship, whether illicit or not, with such person or with any member of the family of such person; (C) Violated a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to his or her injuries or death; or (D) Was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane, unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to run the victim down;

(2) Anyone who:

(A) Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender;

(A) Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender;

(B) Was, at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim, living with the offender as a member of his or her family or household or maintaining a sexual relationship, whether illicit or not, with such person or with any member of the family of such person;

(B) Was, at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim, living with the offender as a member of his or her family or household or maintaining a sexual relationship, whether illicit or not, with such person or with any member of the family of such person;

(C) Violated a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to his or her injuries or death; or

(C) Violated a penal law of this state which violation caused or contributed to his or her injuries or death; or

(D) Was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane, unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to run the victim down;

(D) Was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane, unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to run the victim down;

(3) Any officer of the law injured in the performance of his or her official duties; or

(3) Any officer of the law injured in the performance of his or her official duties; or

(4) Any person who is or was at the time of the alleged loss an inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

(4) Any person who is or was at the time of the alleged loss an inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

(b) No compensation shall be recommended by the board in an amount exceeding $5,000.00 per claim.

(b) No compensation shall be recommended by the board in an amount exceeding $5,000.00 per claim.

(c) The board shall, in an advisory way only, recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation and the amount thereof; and the General Assembly shall act on such recommendation in accordance with law and the rules of the House and Senate for action upon such resolutions.

(c) The board shall, in an advisory way only, recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation and the amount thereof; and the General Assembly shall act on such recommendation in accordance with law and the rules of the House and Senate for action upon such resolutions.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-16 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-16
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-16
Status: in_force

(a) If the Committee on Ethics of the Senate or House of Representatives determines that the effective functioning of the committee requires the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of a witness or the production of documents and materials, or if a person whose conduct is called into question in an investigation or other proceeding requests the issuance of such compulsory process, the chairperson or acting chairperson shall make application in writing to the presiding judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County for the issuance of an appropriate subpoena. Such application shall: (1) Describe in general terms the investigation or other proceeding for which the issuance of subpoena is sought and identify the provisions of the Senate or House rules authorizing the committee to conduct such investigation or proceeding; (2) In the case of process to secure the attendance of a witness, identify the witness; the general nature of the questions to be propounded to the witness; and the reasons for believing that the testimony of the witness is likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding; (3) In the case of process to secure the production of documents and materials, identify the person to whom the subpoena is to be directed; the general nature of the documents and materials in question; and the reasons for believing that such documents and materials are likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding; (4) State whether confidential treatment of the application for and issuance of the subpoena is requested; (5) If the application is submitted on behalf of a person whose conduct is called into question, be accompanied by any materials in support of the application which such person desires to have transmitted to the court with the application; and (6) If the application is submitted on motion of the committee, be sought by the chairperson or acting chairperson only after notification to the person whose conduct is in issue that the subpoena will be sought.

(a) If the Committee on Ethics of the Senate or House of Representatives determines that the effective functioning of the committee requires the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of a witness or the production of documents and materials, or if a person whose conduct is called into question in an investigation or other proceeding requests the issuance of such compulsory process, the chairperson or acting chairperson shall make application in writing to the presiding judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County for the issuance of an appropriate subpoena. Such application shall:

(1) Describe in general terms the investigation or other proceeding for which the issuance of subpoena is sought and identify the provisions of the Senate or House rules authorizing the committee to conduct such investigation or proceeding;

(1) Describe in general terms the investigation or other proceeding for which the issuance of subpoena is sought and identify the provisions of the Senate or House rules authorizing the committee to conduct such investigation or proceeding;

(2) In the case of process to secure the attendance of a witness, identify the witness; the general nature of the questions to be propounded to the witness; and the reasons for believing that the testimony of the witness is likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding;

(2) In the case of process to secure the attendance of a witness, identify the witness; the general nature of the questions to be propounded to the witness; and the reasons for believing that the testimony of the witness is likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding;

(3) In the case of process to secure the production of documents and materials, identify the person to whom the subpoena is to be directed; the general nature of the documents and materials in question; and the reasons for believing that such documents and materials are likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding;

(3) In the case of process to secure the production of documents and materials, identify the person to whom the subpoena is to be directed; the general nature of the documents and materials in question; and the reasons for believing that such documents and materials are likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding;

(4) State whether confidential treatment of the application for and issuance of the subpoena is requested;

(4) State whether confidential treatment of the application for and issuance of the subpoena is requested;

(5) If the application is submitted on behalf of a person whose conduct is called into question, be accompanied by any materials in support of the application which such person desires to have transmitted to the court with the application; and

(5) If the application is submitted on behalf of a person whose conduct is called into question, be accompanied by any materials in support of the application which such person desires to have transmitted to the court with the application; and

(6) If the application is submitted on motion of the committee, be sought by the chairperson or acting chairperson only after notification to the person whose conduct is in issue that the subpoena will be sought.

(6) If the application is submitted on motion of the committee, be sought by the chairperson or acting chairperson only after notification to the person whose conduct is in issue that the subpoena will be sought.

(b) The presiding judge shall act on such application within 48 hours after it is presented to the judge. If the judge finds that the committee is acting within the scope of the authority granted to it by the rules of the Senate or House and that the testimony or documents or materials sought to be elicited appear to be likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding, the judge may cause an appropriate subpoena to be issued and transmitted to the chairperson or acting chairperson. If the judge deems it necessary or appropriate, the judge may hold a closed or open hearing with respect to his or her determination of this matter.

(b) The presiding judge shall act on such application within 48 hours after it is presented to the judge. If the judge finds that the committee is acting within the scope of the authority granted to it by the rules of the Senate or House and that the testimony or documents or materials sought to be elicited appear to be likely to be relevant to the authorized scope of the investigation or proceeding, the judge may cause an appropriate subpoena to be issued and transmitted to the chairperson or acting chairperson. If the judge deems it necessary or appropriate, the judge may hold a closed or open hearing with respect to his or her determination of this matter.

(c) When authorized by the rules of the Senate and House, the confidential treatment of material and information in the course of investigations and other proceedings of the Committees on Ethics shall be recognized by law. Such confidential treatment shall be preserved in proceedings under this Code section as provided in this subsection. If the application for a subpoena requests confidential treatment, the court shall in any event take any and all steps necessary or appropriate to preserve the confidentiality of the application. The court may, but shall not be required to, issue the subpoena in such a manner as to preserve its confidentiality. If the court determines that a subpoena may be issued but confidential treatment is not warranted under the rules of the Senate or House, the judge shall so notify the chairperson or acting chairperson; and the chairperson or acting chairperson shall then have the option to: (1) Abandon the request for a subpoena, in which case the application shall remain confidential; or (2) Accept the determination of the court, in which case the subpoena shall issue, but the application and the issuance shall not be treated as confidential.

(c) When authorized by the rules of the Senate and House, the confidential treatment of material and information in the course of investigations and other proceedings of the Committees on Ethics shall be recognized by law. Such confidential treatment shall be preserved in proceedings under this Code section as provided in this subsection. If the application for a subpoena requests confidential treatment, the court shall in any event take any and all steps necessary or appropriate to preserve the confidentiality of the application. The court may, but shall not be required to, issue the subpoena in such a manner as to preserve its confidentiality. If the court determines that a subpoena may be issued but confidential treatment is not warranted under the rules of the Senate or House, the judge shall so notify the chairperson or acting chairperson; and the chairperson or acting chairperson shall then have the option to:

(1) Abandon the request for a subpoena, in which case the application shall remain confidential; or

(1) Abandon the request for a subpoena, in which case the application shall remain confidential; or

(2) Accept the determination of the court, in which case the subpoena shall issue, but the application and the issuance shall not be treated as confidential.

(2) Accept the determination of the court, in which case the subpoena shall issue, but the application and the issuance shall not be treated as confidential.

(d) In case of refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section to any person, the Superior Court of Fulton County, upon application by the chairperson or acting chairperson, may issue to the person an order requiring him or her to appear before the court to show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished by the court as contempt of court.

(d) In case of refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section to any person, the Superior Court of Fulton County, upon application by the chairperson or acting chairperson, may issue to the person an order requiring him or her to appear before the court to show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished by the court as contempt of court.

(e) A subpoena issued under this Code section may be served at any place in this state and in any manner authorized in Code Section 24-13-24 . Fees and mileage shall be paid and tendered as provided in Code Section 24-13-25 , notwithstanding the general exemption of the state from tender of fees and mileage, and shall be in the form of a check issued by the Legislative Fiscal Office upon the written request of the chairperson or acting chairperson.

(e) A subpoena issued under this Code section may be served at any place in this state and in any manner authorized in Code Section 24-13-24 . Fees and mileage shall be paid and tendered as provided in Code Section 24-13-25 , notwithstanding the general exemption of the state from tender of fees and mileage, and shall be in the form of a check issued by the Legislative Fiscal Office upon the written request of the chairperson or acting chairperson.

(f) Any decision of the court under this Code section shall be appealable in the same manner as provided by law for the appeal of a final judgment in a civil action.

(f) Any decision of the court under this Code section shall be appealable in the same manner as provided by law for the appeal of a final judgment in a civil action.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-17 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-17
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-17
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this Code section is to establish an administrative procedure for the prefiling of proposed bills and resolutions prior to the convening of each legislative session. The purposes of such procedure shall include: (1) Allowing, but not requiring, the author of a measure which he or she intends to introduce in the General Assembly to make the members of the General Assembly and the general public aware of the existence and contents of such proposed measure; (2) Allowing, but not requiring, the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives to indicate the committees to which they intend to assign such proposed measures if and when they are officially introduced; and (3) Allowing, but not requiring, standing committees so selected to begin informal consideration of such proposed measures.

(a) The purpose of this Code section is to establish an administrative procedure for the prefiling of proposed bills and resolutions prior to the convening of each legislative session. The purposes of such procedure shall include:

(1) Allowing, but not requiring, the author of a measure which he or she intends to introduce in the General Assembly to make the members of the General Assembly and the general public aware of the existence and contents of such proposed measure;

(1) Allowing, but not requiring, the author of a measure which he or she intends to introduce in the General Assembly to make the members of the General Assembly and the general public aware of the existence and contents of such proposed measure;

(2) Allowing, but not requiring, the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives to indicate the committees to which they intend to assign such proposed measures if and when they are officially introduced; and

(2) Allowing, but not requiring, the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives to indicate the committees to which they intend to assign such proposed measures if and when they are officially introduced; and

(3) Allowing, but not requiring, standing committees so selected to begin informal consideration of such proposed measures.

(3) Allowing, but not requiring, standing committees so selected to begin informal consideration of such proposed measures.

(b) During the period which begins on November 15 of each calendar year and ends on the Friday before the second Monday in January of the following calendar year, bills and resolutions considered for introduction in the General Assembly may be prefiled with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House as authorized in this Code section. Such measures may be so prefiled with the Secretary of the Senate by any one or more Senators who will be eligible to consider the measure when introduced. Such measures may be so prefiled with the Clerk of the House by any one or more Representatives who will be eligible to consider the measure when introduced. The prefiling of a measure shall not constitute the official introduction of a bill or resolution, and a bill or resolution may be officially introduced only during a legislative session.

(b) During the period which begins on November 15 of each calendar year and ends on the Friday before the second Monday in January of the following calendar year, bills and resolutions considered for introduction in the General Assembly may be prefiled with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House as authorized in this Code section. Such measures may be so prefiled with the Secretary of the Senate by any one or more Senators who will be eligible to consider the measure when introduced. Such measures may be so prefiled with the Clerk of the House by any one or more Representatives who will be eligible to consider the measure when introduced. The prefiling of a measure shall not constitute the official introduction of a bill or resolution, and a bill or resolution may be officially introduced only during a legislative session.

(c) When any one or more authors of a proposed measure desire to prefile the proposed measure, they shall obtain copies of the same from the Office of Legislative Counsel, prepared in a form to indicate their status as measures to be prefiled, and shall prefile the same with the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House in such manner as may be prescribed by the Secretary or the Clerk.

(c) When any one or more authors of a proposed measure desire to prefile the proposed measure, they shall obtain copies of the same from the Office of Legislative Counsel, prepared in a form to indicate their status as measures to be prefiled, and shall prefile the same with the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House in such manner as may be prescribed by the Secretary or the Clerk.

(d) Neither the prefiling of a proposed measure by the author, an indication of intention to assign a proposed measure to a committee by a presiding officer, nor the informal consideration of a proposed measure by a committee shall be binding or have official status as the introduction, assignment to committee, or committee consideration of a measure; and all of such actions may officially be taken only after the convening of a session of the General Assembly.

(d) Neither the prefiling of a proposed measure by the author, an indication of intention to assign a proposed measure to a committee by a presiding officer, nor the informal consideration of a proposed measure by a committee shall be binding or have official status as the introduction, assignment to committee, or committee consideration of a measure; and all of such actions may officially be taken only after the convening of a session of the General Assembly.

(e) Upon receipt of a prefiled bill or resolution, the Secretary or Clerk shall assign to the proposed measure an identifying number. The Secretary and Clerk may develop numbering systems which will allow prefiled measures to be identified by a number corresponding to the bill or resolution number which will be assigned to the same measure when and if it is officially introduced during the legislative session.

(e) Upon receipt of a prefiled bill or resolution, the Secretary or Clerk shall assign to the proposed measure an identifying number. The Secretary and Clerk may develop numbering systems which will allow prefiled measures to be identified by a number corresponding to the bill or resolution number which will be assigned to the same measure when and if it is officially introduced during the legislative session.

(f) Following receipt of a prefiled measure, the Secretary or Clerk shall notify the presiding officer of the Senate or House, and such presiding officer may make a preliminary assignment of the measure to a standing committee for consideration by the committee. Such a preliminary assignment shall not constitute the official assignment of an officially introduced bill. Such official assignment of a bill or resolution may take place only following the official introduction of the bill or resolution during the legislative session. Such a preliminary assignment shall in no manner be binding upon the presiding officer, and the official assignment of a bill or resolution after its official introduction may be made without regard to any preliminary assignment of the proposed measure.

(f) Following receipt of a prefiled measure, the Secretary or Clerk shall notify the presiding officer of the Senate or House, and such presiding officer may make a preliminary assignment of the measure to a standing committee for consideration by the committee. Such a preliminary assignment shall not constitute the official assignment of an officially introduced bill. Such official assignment of a bill or resolution may take place only following the official introduction of the bill or resolution during the legislative session. Such a preliminary assignment shall in no manner be binding upon the presiding officer, and the official assignment of a bill or resolution after its official introduction may be made without regard to any preliminary assignment of the proposed measure.

(g) Upon the preliminary assignment of a bill or resolution, the committee to which the same is assigned may commence consideration of the proposed measure and the issues addressed therein, but the committee shall have no power to take any official action with respect to such a proposed measure until after its official introduction and assignment to the committee.

(g) Upon the preliminary assignment of a bill or resolution, the committee to which the same is assigned may commence consideration of the proposed measure and the issues addressed therein, but the committee shall have no power to take any official action with respect to such a proposed measure until after its official introduction and assignment to the committee.

(h) All measures prefiled under this Code section and the preliminary assignment of the same shall be matters of public record and shall be made available to the public.

(h) All measures prefiled under this Code section and the preliminary assignment of the same shall be matters of public record and shall be made available to the public.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-8 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-8
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-8
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of the General Assembly shall receive an annual salary, as provided for in Code Section 45-7-4 , to be paid in equal monthly installments. Upon complying with the requirements of paragraph (22) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-7-4 , each member shall also be reimbursed for those actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties for which reimbursement is provided in paragraph (22) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-7-4 . The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall receive an additional amount per annum as provided for in Code Section 45-7-4 . The majority leader, the minority leader, the administration floor leader, and the assistant administration floor leaders of the House of Representatives and the majority leader, the minority leader, the administration floor leader, and the assistant administration floor leaders of the Senate shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respective houses; but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided by law for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives. All of such additional amounts shall also be paid in equal monthly installments.

(a) Each member of the General Assembly shall receive an annual salary, as provided for in Code Section 45-7-4 , to be paid in equal monthly installments. Upon complying with the requirements of paragraph (22) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-7-4 , each member shall also be reimbursed for those actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties for which reimbursement is provided in paragraph (22) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-7-4 . The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall receive an additional amount per annum as provided for in Code Section 45-7-4 . The majority leader, the minority leader, the administration floor leader, and the assistant administration floor leaders of the House of Representatives and the majority leader, the minority leader, the administration floor leader, and the assistant administration floor leaders of the Senate shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respective houses; but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided by law for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives. All of such additional amounts shall also be paid in equal monthly installments.

(b)(1) During regular and extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly, each member shall also receive a daily expense allowance. Each member shall also receive the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 , for not more than one round trip to and from the member's residence and the state capitol by the most practical route, per calendar week, or portion thereof, during each regular and extraordinary session. In the event a member travels by public carrier for any part of a round trip as provided above, such member shall receive a travel allowance of actual transportation costs for each such part in lieu of the mileage allowance. For each day's service within the state as a member of a standing committee or of an interim committee created by or pursuant to a resolution of either or both houses or as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency created by or pursuant to statute or the Constitution of Georgia, such member shall receive a daily expense allowance and the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier. Any such member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of his or her official duties as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency. In the event it becomes necessary for a committee to rent a meeting room in the performance of the duties of the committee, the committee chairperson must have prior written approval of the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House, or both, as the case may be, depending on the composition of the committee. The expense of such rental shall be billed to the committee. For each day's service out of state as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance, plus the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. The amount of the daily expense allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee; provided, however, that the amount of the daily expense allowance shall remain at $75.00 until changed by the Legislative Services Committee. The Legislative Services Committee shall periodically review, and when appropriate revise, the amount of the daily expense allowance. The amount of the daily expense allowance shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee in an amount which reasonably corresponds to the housing and meal expenses typically incurred by members in the performance of their duties; provided, however, that the amount so fixed shall not exceed the federal per diem rate in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration at the time that the committee acts. (2) Transportation costs incurred by a member of the Senate for air travel within or without the state during the interim as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency shall be reimbursed only if the incurring of such costs is approved under procedures established by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee. Transportation costs incurred by a member of the House of Representatives for air travel within or without the state during the interim as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency shall be reimbursed only if the incurring of such costs is approved under procedures established by the Speaker of the House. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection to the contrary, reimbursement of authorized transportation costs incurred by a member of the General Assembly for air travel inside or outside the state at any time shall be limited to the amounts provided for in the state-wide contract. As used in this paragraph, the term “ state-wide contract ” means the state-wide contract for airline travel incorporated in the state travel regulations established by the State Accounting Office. This limitation shall not apply, however, if the air travel is between pairs of cities not covered in the state-wide contract, if no state-wide contract is in effect, if the contracted flight is other than a nonstop flight, the contracted flight would cause the member undue hardship or would conflict with the member's schedule, or if passage under a state-wide contract is otherwise not reasonably available. When reimbursement is requested for an amount in excess of the amount provided in the state-wide contract, the member shall sign a statement indicating which of the foregoing exceptions applies. (4) All allowances provided for in this subsection shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(b)(1) During regular and extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly, each member shall also receive a daily expense allowance. Each member shall also receive the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 , for not more than one round trip to and from the member's residence and the state capitol by the most practical route, per calendar week, or portion thereof, during each regular and extraordinary session. In the event a member travels by public carrier for any part of a round trip as provided above, such member shall receive a travel allowance of actual transportation costs for each such part in lieu of the mileage allowance. For each day's service within the state as a member of a standing committee or of an interim committee created by or pursuant to a resolution of either or both houses or as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency created by or pursuant to statute or the Constitution of Georgia, such member shall receive a daily expense allowance and the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier. Any such member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of his or her official duties as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency. In the event it becomes necessary for a committee to rent a meeting room in the performance of the duties of the committee, the committee chairperson must have prior written approval of the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House, or both, as the case may be, depending on the composition of the committee. The expense of such rental shall be billed to the committee. For each day's service out of state as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance, plus the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. The amount of the daily expense allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee; provided, however, that the amount of the daily expense allowance shall remain at $75.00 until changed by the Legislative Services Committee. The Legislative Services Committee shall periodically review, and when appropriate revise, the amount of the daily expense allowance. The amount of the daily expense allowance shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee in an amount which reasonably corresponds to the housing and meal expenses typically incurred by members in the performance of their duties; provided, however, that the amount so fixed shall not exceed the federal per diem rate in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration at the time that the committee acts.

(b)(1) During regular and extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly, each member shall also receive a daily expense allowance. Each member shall also receive the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 , for not more than one round trip to and from the member's residence and the state capitol by the most practical route, per calendar week, or portion thereof, during each regular and extraordinary session. In the event a member travels by public carrier for any part of a round trip as provided above, such member shall receive a travel allowance of actual transportation costs for each such part in lieu of the mileage allowance. For each day's service within the state as a member of a standing committee or of an interim committee created by or pursuant to a resolution of either or both houses or as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency created by or pursuant to statute or the Constitution of Georgia, such member shall receive a daily expense allowance and the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier. Any such member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of his or her official duties as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency. In the event it becomes necessary for a committee to rent a meeting room in the performance of the duties of the committee, the committee chairperson must have prior written approval of the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House, or both, as the case may be, depending on the composition of the committee. The expense of such rental shall be billed to the committee. For each day's service out of state as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance, plus the mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as provided for in Code Section 50-19-7 or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. The amount of the daily expense allowances provided for in this paragraph shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee; provided, however, that the amount of the daily expense allowance shall remain at $75.00 until changed by the Legislative Services Committee. The Legislative Services Committee shall periodically review, and when appropriate revise, the amount of the daily expense allowance. The amount of the daily expense allowance shall be fixed by the Legislative Services Committee in an amount which reasonably corresponds to the housing and meal expenses typically incurred by members in the performance of their duties; provided, however, that the amount so fixed shall not exceed the federal per diem rate in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration at the time that the committee acts.

(2) Transportation costs incurred by a member of the Senate for air travel within or without the state during the interim as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency shall be reimbursed only if the incurring of such costs is approved under procedures established by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee. Transportation costs incurred by a member of the House of Representatives for air travel within or without the state during the interim as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency shall be reimbursed only if the incurring of such costs is approved under procedures established by the Speaker of the House.

(2) Transportation costs incurred by a member of the Senate for air travel within or without the state during the interim as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency shall be reimbursed only if the incurring of such costs is approved under procedures established by the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee. Transportation costs incurred by a member of the House of Representatives for air travel within or without the state during the interim as a member of a committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency shall be reimbursed only if the incurring of such costs is approved under procedures established by the Speaker of the House.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection to the contrary, reimbursement of authorized transportation costs incurred by a member of the General Assembly for air travel inside or outside the state at any time shall be limited to the amounts provided for in the state-wide contract. As used in this paragraph, the term “ state-wide contract ” means the state-wide contract for airline travel incorporated in the state travel regulations established by the State Accounting Office. This limitation shall not apply, however, if the air travel is between pairs of cities not covered in the state-wide contract, if no state-wide contract is in effect, if the contracted flight is other than a nonstop flight, the contracted flight would cause the member undue hardship or would conflict with the member's schedule, or if passage under a state-wide contract is otherwise not reasonably available. When reimbursement is requested for an amount in excess of the amount provided in the state-wide contract, the member shall sign a statement indicating which of the foregoing exceptions applies.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection to the contrary, reimbursement of authorized transportation costs incurred by a member of the General Assembly for air travel inside or outside the state at any time shall be limited to the amounts provided for in the state-wide contract. As used in this paragraph, the term “ state-wide contract ” means the state-wide contract for airline travel incorporated in the state travel regulations established by the State Accounting Office. This limitation shall not apply, however, if the air travel is between pairs of cities not covered in the state-wide contract, if no state-wide contract is in effect, if the contracted flight is other than a nonstop flight, the contracted flight would cause the member undue hardship or would conflict with the member's schedule, or if passage under a state-wide contract is otherwise not reasonably available. When reimbursement is requested for an amount in excess of the amount provided in the state-wide contract, the member shall sign a statement indicating which of the foregoing exceptions applies.

(4) All allowances provided for in this subsection shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(4) All allowances provided for in this subsection shall be paid upon the submission of proper vouchers.

(c) No member shall receive any expense allowance, mileage allowance, or travel allowance for service as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency, as provided for in this Code section, unless such member has personally performed the service and has personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel. Each member of the General Assembly submitting a voucher shall certify that such member personally performed the service and personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel covered by the voucher and that the information contained on the voucher is true and correct. The voucher shall contain such a certificate which the member must sign.

(c) No member shall receive any expense allowance, mileage allowance, or travel allowance for service as a member of any committee, board, bureau, commission, or other agency, as provided for in this Code section, unless such member has personally performed the service and has personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel. Each member of the General Assembly submitting a voucher shall certify that such member personally performed the service and personally incurred the expense for mileage or travel covered by the voucher and that the information contained on the voucher is true and correct. The voucher shall contain such a certificate which the member must sign.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any member willfully to make a certificate, as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, knowing it to be false; and any member convicted of making such a false certificate shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, or both. No member of the General Assembly shall receive any compensation, salary, per diem, expenses, allowances, mileage, costs, or any other remuneration whatsoever for service as a member of the General Assembly other than as provided for in this Code section.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any member willfully to make a certificate, as provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, knowing it to be false; and any member convicted of making such a false certificate shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, or both. No member of the General Assembly shall receive any compensation, salary, per diem, expenses, allowances, mileage, costs, or any other remuneration whatsoever for service as a member of the General Assembly other than as provided for in this Code section.

(e) The Senate Rules Committee shall designate an audit subcommittee to examine and review, not less than once every two months, legislative expenditures, including all vouchers submitted by members of the Senate, as provided for in this Code section, for which the members have received payment. The subcommittee is authorized to issue reports of its examination and review. The House Information and Audits Committee shall examine and review, not less than once every two months, legislative expenditures, including all vouchers submitted by members of the House of Representatives, as provided for in this Code section, for which the members have received payment. The committee is authorized to issue reports of its examination and review.

(e) The Senate Rules Committee shall designate an audit subcommittee to examine and review, not less than once every two months, legislative expenditures, including all vouchers submitted by members of the Senate, as provided for in this Code section, for which the members have received payment. The subcommittee is authorized to issue reports of its examination and review. The House Information and Audits Committee shall examine and review, not less than once every two months, legislative expenditures, including all vouchers submitted by members of the House of Representatives, as provided for in this Code section, for which the members have received payment. The committee is authorized to issue reports of its examination and review.

(f) If sickness prevents any member from attending the house of which he or she is a member during any session of the General Assembly, he or she shall be entitled to the same daily expense allowance as an attending member. No member shall receive a daily expense allowance for absent time except on account of sickness of himself or herself or his or her family or by express leave of the house of which he or she is a member.

(f) If sickness prevents any member from attending the house of which he or she is a member during any session of the General Assembly, he or she shall be entitled to the same daily expense allowance as an attending member. No member shall receive a daily expense allowance for absent time except on account of sickness of himself or herself or his or her family or by express leave of the house of which he or she is a member.

(g) Prior to January 10, 1983, if any member of the General Assembly dies during or after a regular or extraordinary session without having received all or any portion of his or her daily expense allowance for such session, the amount due for the whole session shall be paid to the surviving spouse of the deceased; and if there is no surviving spouse, in like manner to the children; and if there are no children, in like manner to the mother; and if there is no mother, in like manner to the father; and if there is no father, in like manner to the estate of the deceased member.

(g) Prior to January 10, 1983, if any member of the General Assembly dies during or after a regular or extraordinary session without having received all or any portion of his or her daily expense allowance for such session, the amount due for the whole session shall be paid to the surviving spouse of the deceased; and if there is no surviving spouse, in like manner to the children; and if there are no children, in like manner to the mother; and if there is no mother, in like manner to the father; and if there is no father, in like manner to the estate of the deceased member.

(h) From and after January 10, 1983, if any member of the General Assembly dies during or after a regular or extraordinary session without having received all or any portion of the member's daily expense allowance for such session, the amount due for the whole session shall be paid to the surviving spouse of the deceased; and if there is no surviving spouse, in like manner to the children; and if there are no children, in like manner to the estate of the deceased member. The member's salary for the full calendar month during which the member dies shall be paid in the same manner.

(h) From and after January 10, 1983, if any member of the General Assembly dies during or after a regular or extraordinary session without having received all or any portion of the member's daily expense allowance for such session, the amount due for the whole session shall be paid to the surviving spouse of the deceased; and if there is no surviving spouse, in like manner to the children; and if there are no children, in like manner to the estate of the deceased member. The member's salary for the full calendar month during which the member dies shall be paid in the same manner.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-14-1 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-14-1
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-14.1
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, a local bill for revising the districts of county boards of commissioners, county boards of education, independent boards of education, or municipal governing authorities, or creating districts for such offices, shall not be considered by the General Assembly unless such bill meets the requirements of this Code section.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, a local bill for revising the districts of county boards of commissioners, county boards of education, independent boards of education, or municipal governing authorities, or creating districts for such offices, shall not be considered by the General Assembly unless such bill meets the requirements of this Code section.

(b)(1) A plan to revise districts or to create districts for existing offices contained in a local bill described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall either: (A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or (B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being adopted by the local governmental entity for whom such districts are to be revised or created in accordance with this Code section. (2) If a districting plan is to be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, the local governmental entity whose districts are to be revised or created shall contact a member of the General Assembly who represents such area in which such local governmental entity is located, either in whole or in part, and request that the member provide a letter of sponsorship, either in written or electronic format, directed to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, authorizing its staff to work with the representatives of such local governmental entity to prepare the districting plan. In lieu of authorizing representatives of the local governmental entity to work with such office, the member may work directly with the office in preparing the plan. (3)(A) If the local governmental entity chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a plan to revise its districts or to create districts, such local governmental entity shall, prior to voting to accept such plan, submit the plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. The local governmental entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly who represents that entity as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant. (B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the local governmental entity, which may then proceed to adopt the proposed plan for submission to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation. (C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the local governmental entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the local governmental entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the local governmental entity for approval for submission for legislation to be prepared by a member of the General Assembly who represents, in whole or in part, the area in which the local governmental entity is located, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(b)(1) A plan to revise districts or to create districts for existing offices contained in a local bill described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall either: (A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or (B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being adopted by the local governmental entity for whom such districts are to be revised or created in accordance with this Code section.

(b)(1) A plan to revise districts or to create districts for existing offices contained in a local bill described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall either:

(A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or

(A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or

(B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being adopted by the local governmental entity for whom such districts are to be revised or created in accordance with this Code section.

(B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being adopted by the local governmental entity for whom such districts are to be revised or created in accordance with this Code section.

(2) If a districting plan is to be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, the local governmental entity whose districts are to be revised or created shall contact a member of the General Assembly who represents such area in which such local governmental entity is located, either in whole or in part, and request that the member provide a letter of sponsorship, either in written or electronic format, directed to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, authorizing its staff to work with the representatives of such local governmental entity to prepare the districting plan. In lieu of authorizing representatives of the local governmental entity to work with such office, the member may work directly with the office in preparing the plan.

(2) If a districting plan is to be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, the local governmental entity whose districts are to be revised or created shall contact a member of the General Assembly who represents such area in which such local governmental entity is located, either in whole or in part, and request that the member provide a letter of sponsorship, either in written or electronic format, directed to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, authorizing its staff to work with the representatives of such local governmental entity to prepare the districting plan. In lieu of authorizing representatives of the local governmental entity to work with such office, the member may work directly with the office in preparing the plan.

(3)(A) If the local governmental entity chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a plan to revise its districts or to create districts, such local governmental entity shall, prior to voting to accept such plan, submit the plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. The local governmental entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly who represents that entity as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant. (B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the local governmental entity, which may then proceed to adopt the proposed plan for submission to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation. (C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the local governmental entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the local governmental entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the local governmental entity for approval for submission for legislation to be prepared by a member of the General Assembly who represents, in whole or in part, the area in which the local governmental entity is located, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(3)(A) If the local governmental entity chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a plan to revise its districts or to create districts, such local governmental entity shall, prior to voting to accept such plan, submit the plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. The local governmental entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly who represents that entity as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant.

(3)(A) If the local governmental entity chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a plan to revise its districts or to create districts, such local governmental entity shall, prior to voting to accept such plan, submit the plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. The local governmental entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly who represents that entity as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant.

(B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the local governmental entity, which may then proceed to adopt the proposed plan for submission to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation.

(B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the local governmental entity, which may then proceed to adopt the proposed plan for submission to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation.

(C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the local governmental entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the local governmental entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the local governmental entity for approval for submission for legislation to be prepared by a member of the General Assembly who represents, in whole or in part, the area in which the local governmental entity is located, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the local governmental entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the local governmental entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the local governmental entity for approval for submission for legislation to be prepared by a member of the General Assembly who represents, in whole or in part, the area in which the local governmental entity is located, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(c)(1) A plan to create districts for a new municipality contained in a local bill described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall either: (A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or (B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting. (2) If a districting plan is to be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, the entity seeking to create the new municipality shall contact a member of the General Assembly and request that the member provide a letter of sponsorship, either in written or electronic format, directed to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, authorizing its staff to work with the representatives of such entity to prepare the districting plan. In lieu of authorizing representatives of the entity to work with such office, the member may work directly with the office in preparing the plan. (3)(A) If the entity seeking to create the new municipality chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a districting plan, such entity shall submit such plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. Such entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant. (B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the entity seeking to create a new municipality, which may then proceed to submit such plan to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation. (C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the entity for submission to a member of the General Assembly for legislation to be prepared by the Office of Legislative Counsel, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(c)(1) A plan to create districts for a new municipality contained in a local bill described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall either: (A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or (B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting.

(c)(1) A plan to create districts for a new municipality contained in a local bill described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall either:

(A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or

(A) Be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; or

(B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting.

(B) Be submitted to and certified by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly prior to being submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting.

(2) If a districting plan is to be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, the entity seeking to create the new municipality shall contact a member of the General Assembly and request that the member provide a letter of sponsorship, either in written or electronic format, directed to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, authorizing its staff to work with the representatives of such entity to prepare the districting plan. In lieu of authorizing representatives of the entity to work with such office, the member may work directly with the office in preparing the plan.

(2) If a districting plan is to be drawn by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, the entity seeking to create the new municipality shall contact a member of the General Assembly and request that the member provide a letter of sponsorship, either in written or electronic format, directed to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, authorizing its staff to work with the representatives of such entity to prepare the districting plan. In lieu of authorizing representatives of the entity to work with such office, the member may work directly with the office in preparing the plan.

(3)(A) If the entity seeking to create the new municipality chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a districting plan, such entity shall submit such plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. Such entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant. (B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the entity seeking to create a new municipality, which may then proceed to submit such plan to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation. (C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the entity for submission to a member of the General Assembly for legislation to be prepared by the Office of Legislative Counsel, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(3)(A) If the entity seeking to create the new municipality chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a districting plan, such entity shall submit such plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. Such entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant.

(3)(A) If the entity seeking to create the new municipality chooses a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to prepare a districting plan, such entity shall submit such plan to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly for review. Such entity shall obtain a sponsorship letter from a member of the General Assembly as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizing the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly to review such plan. Upon receipt of such letter and the associated plan, the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall perform a technical review of the proposed plan to determine if the plan complies with federal and state constitutional requirements for such plans and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. Such office shall also review the plan to determine if such plan divides current voting precincts in a manner that could potentially compromise voter anonymity, leaves any geographic unassigned areas, maintains continuous geographic features, and any other concerns that such office may deem legally significant.

(B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the entity seeking to create a new municipality, which may then proceed to submit such plan to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation.

(B) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly finds such plan to be technically sound, that office shall issue a certification form to the entity seeking to create a new municipality, which may then proceed to submit such plan to the General Assembly for enactment. The staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall prepare a legal description based on such plan for submission to the Office of Legislative Counsel for drafting the necessary legislation.

(C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the entity for submission to a member of the General Assembly for legislation to be prepared by the Office of Legislative Counsel, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(C) If the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly uncovers technical concerns in its review of the proposed plan, the staff shall notify the entity and the member who sponsored the review of the concerns. In light of the technical concerns uncovered in the review, the entity shall then have the option of either having the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly make the necessary corrections to the proposed plan and return it to the entity for submission to a member of the General Assembly for legislation to be prepared by the Office of Legislative Counsel, or it may have the original preparer revise it. If the original preparer is chosen to revise the plan, such plan shall be resubmitted for review by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly in accordance with this Code section.

(d) Proposed districting plans from a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall be submitted for review by such office in electronic format. Such submission shall contain: (1) Information regarding the contact person for the proposed plan, including email and telephone number; (2) The name of the submitter and the name of the local governmental entity that is the subject of the plan, if different; (3) An electronic map image that clearly depicts defined boundaries, utilizing the most recent United States census geographic boundaries, and a block equivalency file containing two columns. The first column shall list the 15-digit census block identification numbers, and the second column shall list the three-digit district identification number. Both block and district numbers shall be zero-filled text files. Such files shall be submitted in .xls, .xlsx, .dbf, .txt, or .csv file formats; (4) Statistical information on the plan which shall include, but not be limited to, the total population in each district and the population deviations of each district; and (5) Such other information as required by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly.

(d) Proposed districting plans from a source other than the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall be submitted for review by such office in electronic format. Such submission shall contain:

(1) Information regarding the contact person for the proposed plan, including email and telephone number;

(1) Information regarding the contact person for the proposed plan, including email and telephone number;

(2) The name of the submitter and the name of the local governmental entity that is the subject of the plan, if different;

(2) The name of the submitter and the name of the local governmental entity that is the subject of the plan, if different;

(3) An electronic map image that clearly depicts defined boundaries, utilizing the most recent United States census geographic boundaries, and a block equivalency file containing two columns. The first column shall list the 15-digit census block identification numbers, and the second column shall list the three-digit district identification number. Both block and district numbers shall be zero-filled text files. Such files shall be submitted in .xls, .xlsx, .dbf, .txt, or .csv file formats;

(3) An electronic map image that clearly depicts defined boundaries, utilizing the most recent United States census geographic boundaries, and a block equivalency file containing two columns. The first column shall list the 15-digit census block identification numbers, and the second column shall list the three-digit district identification number. Both block and district numbers shall be zero-filled text files. Such files shall be submitted in .xls, .xlsx, .dbf, .txt, or .csv file formats;

(4) Statistical information on the plan which shall include, but not be limited to, the total population in each district and the population deviations of each district; and

(4) Statistical information on the plan which shall include, but not be limited to, the total population in each district and the population deviations of each district; and

(5) Such other information as required by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly.

(5) Such other information as required by the staff of the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly.

(e) If a member of the General Assembly desires to proceed with a local bill containing a districting plan which the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly has not certified, the member may do so only if a letter from such office is attached to the local bill when it is introduced in the General Assembly, stating that the bill cannot be certified by such office under this Code section and the reasons why.

(e) If a member of the General Assembly desires to proceed with a local bill containing a districting plan which the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly has not certified, the member may do so only if a letter from such office is attached to the local bill when it is introduced in the General Assembly, stating that the bill cannot be certified by such office under this Code section and the reasons why.
O.C.G.A. § 28-12-1 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 12 / Section 28-12-1
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-12-1
Status: in_force

On or before May 1, 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Committee on Finance shall jointly undertake a thorough review of any and all state tax credits, deductions, and exemptions. No later than December 1, 2023, said committees shall submit a report of their findings and recommendations to the presiding officers of their respective chambers.
O.C.G.A. § 28-4-2 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 28-4-2
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-4-2
Status: in_force

(a) The committee is empowered to: (1) Study and adopt methods and procedures to operate more efficiently the General Assembly and each house thereof; (2) Study and adopt methods and procedures to make more uniform the operations of the Senate and the House of Representatives; (3) Exercise general supervision of the operation of the legislative branch of government and act for and enter into contracts on behalf of agencies of the legislative branch, the General Assembly, and each house thereof; (4) Provide for services for the legislative branch of government; and (5) Delegate such of its powers and authority as it deems advisable.

(a) The committee is empowered to:

(1) Study and adopt methods and procedures to operate more efficiently the General Assembly and each house thereof;

(1) Study and adopt methods and procedures to operate more efficiently the General Assembly and each house thereof;

(2) Study and adopt methods and procedures to make more uniform the operations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;

(2) Study and adopt methods and procedures to make more uniform the operations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;

(3) Exercise general supervision of the operation of the legislative branch of government and act for and enter into contracts on behalf of agencies of the legislative branch, the General Assembly, and each house thereof;

(3) Exercise general supervision of the operation of the legislative branch of government and act for and enter into contracts on behalf of agencies of the legislative branch, the General Assembly, and each house thereof;

(4) Provide for services for the legislative branch of government; and

(4) Provide for services for the legislative branch of government; and

(5) Delegate such of its powers and authority as it deems advisable.

(5) Delegate such of its powers and authority as it deems advisable.

(b) The committee shall have complete control, authority, and jurisdiction over the rooms, chambers, offices, and other areas on the third and fourth floors of the state capitol building and on the mezzanine between the third and fourth floors. All assignments for the use of such rooms, chambers, offices, and other areas by the General Assembly, the Senate, the House of Representatives, committees of the Senate and the House, members of the Senate and the House, and agencies, officials, and employees of the legislative branch of government shall be made by the committee or under such procedure as the committee shall provide. Any assignment shall be subject to change by the committee. Use of any such room, chamber, office, or other area, other than as provided above, shall be under such procedure as the committee shall provide.

(b) The committee shall have complete control, authority, and jurisdiction over the rooms, chambers, offices, and other areas on the third and fourth floors of the state capitol building and on the mezzanine between the third and fourth floors. All assignments for the use of such rooms, chambers, offices, and other areas by the General Assembly, the Senate, the House of Representatives, committees of the Senate and the House, members of the Senate and the House, and agencies, officials, and employees of the legislative branch of government shall be made by the committee or under such procedure as the committee shall provide. Any assignment shall be subject to change by the committee. Use of any such room, chamber, office, or other area, other than as provided above, shall be under such procedure as the committee shall provide.

(c) The committee is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the committee or which have been assigned jointly to the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the Senate and the House of Representatives is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the House of Representatives. Any repair, construction, or renovation by the committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives in an amount exceeding $5,000.00 shall be accomplished on a competitive bid basis unless such repair, construction, or renovation is accomplished by a state agency or authority. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall provide for competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may provide for emergency repairs other than by competitive bids.

(c) The committee is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the committee or which have been assigned jointly to the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the Senate and the House of Representatives is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the House of Representatives. Any repair, construction, or renovation by the committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives in an amount exceeding $5,000.00 shall be accomplished on a competitive bid basis unless such repair, construction, or renovation is accomplished by a state agency or authority. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall provide for competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may provide for emergency repairs other than by competitive bids.

(d) The committee shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment which are required jointly for the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the Senate and the House of Representatives shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the House of Representatives. Such procurement by the committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may be accomplished through a state-wide contract which has been approved by the Department of Administrative Services--Purchasing Division and which was entered into as a result of competitive bids. Procurement may also be accomplished through the Department of Administrative Services--Central Supply. All other procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment in an amount exceeding $3,000.00 on any single order shall be accomplished by competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall provide for competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may provide for emergency procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment without competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may provide for the emergency repair of equipment without competitive bids.

(d) The committee shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment which are required jointly for the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the Senate and the House of Representatives shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the House of Representatives. Such procurement by the committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may be accomplished through a state-wide contract which has been approved by the Department of Administrative Services--Purchasing Division and which was entered into as a result of competitive bids. Procurement may also be accomplished through the Department of Administrative Services--Central Supply. All other procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment in an amount exceeding $3,000.00 on any single order shall be accomplished by competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall provide for competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may provide for emergency procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment without competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may provide for the emergency repair of equipment without competitive bids.

(e) The committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct annually in accordance with accepted accounting principles a financial audit of legislative funds and expenditures. Such audit shall detail the expenditures of the following offices of the legislative branch: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clerk of the House of Representatives, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Budget Analyst, and Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer.

(e) The committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct annually in accordance with accepted accounting principles a financial audit of legislative funds and expenditures. Such audit shall detail the expenditures of the following offices of the legislative branch: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clerk of the House of Representatives, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Budget Analyst, and Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer.

(f) The committee is authorized to contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to perform a management audit of the financial practices and operations of the legislative branch of government and, if the committee deems it advisable, to conduct a performance audit of one or more of the legislative offices listed in subsection (e) of this Code section.

(f) The committee is authorized to contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to perform a management audit of the financial practices and operations of the legislative branch of government and, if the committee deems it advisable, to conduct a performance audit of one or more of the legislative offices listed in subsection (e) of this Code section.

(g) A copy of the minutes of the meetings of the committee and of the audits provided for in this Code section shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in the office of the President of the Senate, in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and in the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Upon the request of a member of the General Assembly, a copy of the minutes of a meeting of the committee shall be sent to such member.

(g) A copy of the minutes of the meetings of the committee and of the audits provided for in this Code section shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in the office of the President of the Senate, in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and in the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Upon the request of a member of the General Assembly, a copy of the minutes of a meeting of the committee shall be sent to such member.

(h) The committee is authorized to provide for such other procedures as it deems advisable for the purpose of carrying out this Code section.

(h) The committee is authorized to provide for such other procedures as it deems advisable for the purpose of carrying out this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-15 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-15
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-15
Status: repealed

(a) This Code section is passed pursuant to the authority of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph IV, subparagraph (b) of the Constitution, and no population bill shall be passed and no bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions may expressly or impliedly amend, modify, supersede, or repeal this Code section.

(a) This Code section is passed pursuant to the authority of Article III, Section VI, Paragraph IV, subparagraph (b) of the Constitution, and no population bill shall be passed and no bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions may expressly or impliedly amend, modify, supersede, or repeal this Code section.

(b) As used in this Code section, “political subdivision” means any county, municipality, county school district, independent school district, judicial circuit, militia district, or any other geographical area of the state which does not include the entire area of the state.

(b) As used in this Code section, “political subdivision” means any county, municipality, county school district, independent school district, judicial circuit, militia district, or any other geographical area of the state which does not include the entire area of the state.

(c) Except as provided in this subsection, “population bill” means any bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions of the state. “Population bill” shall not include the following: (1) A bill applicable to one specified type of political subdivision and containing a combination of population classifications which includes the population of and affects all political subdivisions of the type specified, including but not limited to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers; (2) A bill classifying political subdivisions having less than a specified population and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect the legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having less than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988; (3) A bill classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect: (A) The legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988; or (B) The passage or legality of any bills amending bills referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with respect to specific subject matter contained in such bills on July 1, 1988; (4) A bill classifying political subdivisions on the basis of the population of standard metropolitan statistical areas and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect the legality of any bills classifying on the basis of the population of standard metropolitan statistical areas enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988; (5) A bill amending a law which classifies political subdivisions on the basis of population if that amendment merely changes the population classification of such law so as to permit that law to remain applicable to those political subdivisions to which that law was applicable immediately prior to the time the most recent census figures became applicable to those political subdivisions; or (6) A bill repealing a law which classifies on the basis of population. In order to be permissible under the foregoing exceptions, a bill must fit within only one of the foregoing exceptions; and any bill which uses two or more of the foregoing classification devices shall be a prohibited “population bill.”

(c) Except as provided in this subsection, “population bill” means any bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions of the state. “Population bill” shall not include the following:

(1) A bill applicable to one specified type of political subdivision and containing a combination of population classifications which includes the population of and affects all political subdivisions of the type specified, including but not limited to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers;

(1) A bill applicable to one specified type of political subdivision and containing a combination of population classifications which includes the population of and affects all political subdivisions of the type specified, including but not limited to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers;

(2) A bill classifying political subdivisions having less than a specified population and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect the legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having less than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988;

(2) A bill classifying political subdivisions having less than a specified population and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect the legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having less than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988;

(3) A bill classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect: (A) The legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988; or (B) The passage or legality of any bills amending bills referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with respect to specific subject matter contained in such bills on July 1, 1988;

(3) A bill classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect:

(A) The legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988; or

(A) The legality of any bills classifying political subdivisions having more than a specified population enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988; or

(B) The passage or legality of any bills amending bills referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with respect to specific subject matter contained in such bills on July 1, 1988;

(B) The passage or legality of any bills amending bills referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph with respect to specific subject matter contained in such bills on July 1, 1988;

(4) A bill classifying political subdivisions on the basis of the population of standard metropolitan statistical areas and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect the legality of any bills classifying on the basis of the population of standard metropolitan statistical areas enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988;

(4) A bill classifying political subdivisions on the basis of the population of standard metropolitan statistical areas and affecting three or more such political subdivisions; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to or affect the legality of any bills classifying on the basis of the population of standard metropolitan statistical areas enacted prior to July 1, 1988, or which become effective July 1, 1988;

(5) A bill amending a law which classifies political subdivisions on the basis of population if that amendment merely changes the population classification of such law so as to permit that law to remain applicable to those political subdivisions to which that law was applicable immediately prior to the time the most recent census figures became applicable to those political subdivisions; or

(5) A bill amending a law which classifies political subdivisions on the basis of population if that amendment merely changes the population classification of such law so as to permit that law to remain applicable to those political subdivisions to which that law was applicable immediately prior to the time the most recent census figures became applicable to those political subdivisions; or

(6) A bill repealing a law which classifies on the basis of population.

(6) A bill repealing a law which classifies on the basis of population.

In order to be permissible under the foregoing exceptions, a bill must fit within only one of the foregoing exceptions; and any bill which uses two or more of the foregoing classification devices shall be a prohibited “population bill.”

(c.1)(1) A population bill shall also mean any bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions of the state with respect to the following: (A) The salary of any officer, official, or employee of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision; provided, however, that the limitation provided for in this subparagraph shall not apply to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers which are authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section; or (B) The property, affairs, or operation of the governing authority of a county or municipality, including, but not limited to, any matters pertaining to municipal annexation, deannexation, incorporation, or dissolution. (2) Except as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any population bill which meets any of the classification criteria of this subsection shall be a prohibited population bill even if such bill is described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section. Any such bill enacted prior to July 1, 1997, or which became effective July 1, 1997, may thereafter be repealed as authorized under paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of this Code section or may only be amended as authorized under paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section.

(c.1)(1) A population bill shall also mean any bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions of the state with respect to the following: (A) The salary of any officer, official, or employee of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision; provided, however, that the limitation provided for in this subparagraph shall not apply to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers which are authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section; or (B) The property, affairs, or operation of the governing authority of a county or municipality, including, but not limited to, any matters pertaining to municipal annexation, deannexation, incorporation, or dissolution.

(c.1)(1) A population bill shall also mean any bill using classification by population as a means of determining the applicability of any bill or law to any political subdivision or group of political subdivisions of the state with respect to the following:

(A) The salary of any officer, official, or employee of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision; provided, however, that the limitation provided for in this subparagraph shall not apply to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers which are authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section; or

(A) The salary of any officer, official, or employee of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision; provided, however, that the limitation provided for in this subparagraph shall not apply to state-wide minimum salary bills for county officers which are authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section; or

(B) The property, affairs, or operation of the governing authority of a county or municipality, including, but not limited to, any matters pertaining to municipal annexation, deannexation, incorporation, or dissolution.

(B) The property, affairs, or operation of the governing authority of a county or municipality, including, but not limited to, any matters pertaining to municipal annexation, deannexation, incorporation, or dissolution.

(2) Except as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any population bill which meets any of the classification criteria of this subsection shall be a prohibited population bill even if such bill is described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section. Any such bill enacted prior to July 1, 1997, or which became effective July 1, 1997, may thereafter be repealed as authorized under paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of this Code section or may only be amended as authorized under paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section.

(2) Except as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any population bill which meets any of the classification criteria of this subsection shall be a prohibited population bill even if such bill is described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section. Any such bill enacted prior to July 1, 1997, or which became effective July 1, 1997, may thereafter be repealed as authorized under paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of this Code section or may only be amended as authorized under paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section.

(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate any judicially imposed requirements for Acts classifying on the basis of population.

(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate any judicially imposed requirements for Acts classifying on the basis of population.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-56 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-56
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-56
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to require any degree of formality of proof of compliance with any requirement of this article, and any enrolled bill shall be conclusively presumed to have been enacted in compliance with the requirements of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-102 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-102
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-102
Status: in_force

In making its recommendation, the board shall, insofar as practicable, formulate standards for uniform application in recommending compensation, taking into consideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries or property damage and death under other laws of this state and of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-10 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-10
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-10
Status: in_force

Authority is granted for the General Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate each to have a seal. The Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House are authorized to use the seal of the General Assembly. The Lieutenant Governor and the Secretary of the Senate are authorized to use the seal of the Senate. The Speaker of the House and the Clerk of the House are authorized to use the seal of the House of Representatives. The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to provide three seals of the General Assembly, placing one in the custody of the Secretary of the Senate, placing one in the custody of the Clerk of the House, and retaining custody of one. He shall provide two seals of the Senate, placing one in the custody of the Secretary of the Senate and retaining custody of one. He shall provide two seals of the House of Representatives, placing one in the custody of the Clerk of the House and retaining custody of one.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-53 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-53
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-53
Status: in_force

(a) A fiscal note that is attached to a bill or joint resolution shall be revised by the commissioner at each successive stage of the legislative process in which an amendment is adopted that changes the fiscal effect of the bill or joint resolution, unless this requirement is waived by the President of the Senate, by a majority vote of the Senate, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or by a majority vote of the House of Representatives. A revised fiscal note shall not be required for any amendment which either increases local revenues or decreases mandated expenditures.

(a) A fiscal note that is attached to a bill or joint resolution shall be revised by the commissioner at each successive stage of the legislative process in which an amendment is adopted that changes the fiscal effect of the bill or joint resolution, unless this requirement is waived by the President of the Senate, by a majority vote of the Senate, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or by a majority vote of the House of Representatives. A revised fiscal note shall not be required for any amendment which either increases local revenues or decreases mandated expenditures.

(b) The revised fiscal note shall be processed by the commissioner and returned as quickly as possible to the committee or the Clerk of the House of Representatives or Secretary of the Senate if either the Clerk or the Secretary has the custody of the bill or joint resolution at that time.

(b) The revised fiscal note shall be processed by the commissioner and returned as quickly as possible to the committee or the Clerk of the House of Representatives or Secretary of the Senate if either the Clerk or the Secretary has the custody of the bill or joint resolution at that time.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a waiver of a fiscal note shall be replaced at any time with a fiscal note if an amendment to a bill or joint resolution causes the bill or joint resolution to have an effect upon the revenues or expenditures of local political subdivisions.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a waiver of a fiscal note shall be replaced at any time with a fiscal note if an amendment to a bill or joint resolution causes the bill or joint resolution to have an effect upon the revenues or expenditures of local political subdivisions.
O.C.G.A. § 28-1-3 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 28-1-3
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-1-3
Status: in_force

The Senate and the House of Representatives shall be organized by the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives who shall be ex officio presiding officer until a presiding officer is elected. No question except one relating to the organization shall be entertained by such officer; and, in deciding such question, he shall be governed, as far as practicable, by the standing rules of the house over which he presides. In the absence of such officer, his assistant may officiate. In the absence of both, the body may appoint a chairman whose powers and duties shall be the same as those of the Secretary or Clerk.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-126 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-126
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-126
Status: in_force

Any grant made in violation of this article shall be void. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, no recipient of a void grant shall be eligible for the award or disbursement of any other grant by a state agency until the full amount of the void grant is refunded to the state agency.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-86 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-86
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-86
Status: in_force

No claim or resolution for the payment of compensation under this part shall be considered by the board or the General Assembly unless notice of claim has been filed with the board within two years after the date of the event giving rise to the claim.
O.C.G.A. § 28-6-1 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 28-6-1
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-6-1
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a standing committee of the Senate of this state to be known officially as the Senate Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of five Senators. The members and the chairman of this committee shall be designated in the same manner as is customary in the case of the members and chairmen of other standing committees of the Senate. In addition to the regular members, the President of the Senate shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this committee.

(a) There is established a standing committee of the Senate of this state to be known officially as the Senate Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of five Senators. The members and the chairman of this committee shall be designated in the same manner as is customary in the case of the members and chairmen of other standing committees of the Senate. In addition to the regular members, the President of the Senate shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this committee.

(b) There is established a standing committee of the House of Representatives of this state to be known officially as the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of five members of the House of Representatives. The members and the chairman of this committee shall be designated in the same manner as is customary in the case of the members and chairmen of other standing committees of the House of Representatives. In addition to the regular members, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this committee.

(b) There is established a standing committee of the House of Representatives of this state to be known officially as the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of five members of the House of Representatives. The members and the chairman of this committee shall be designated in the same manner as is customary in the case of the members and chairmen of other standing committees of the House of Representatives. In addition to the regular members, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this committee.

(c) There is established a committee of administrative officials and employees of this state to be known officially as the Governor's Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of five members. Its members shall be: the Commissioner of Insurance, ex officio; the Secretary of State, ex officio; and three other administrative officials or employees to be designated by the Governor none of whom shall be the Attorney General. The Governor shall appoint one of the five members of this committee as its chairman. In addition to the regular members, the Governor shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this committee.

(c) There is established a committee of administrative officials and employees of this state to be known officially as the Governor's Committee on Interstate Cooperation and to consist of five members. Its members shall be: the Commissioner of Insurance, ex officio; the Secretary of State, ex officio; and three other administrative officials or employees to be designated by the Governor none of whom shall be the Attorney General. The Governor shall appoint one of the five members of this committee as its chairman. In addition to the regular members, the Governor shall be ex officio an honorary nonvoting member of this committee.
O.C.G.A. § 28-6-5 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 28-6-5
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-6-5
Status: in_force

The commission shall report to the Governor and to the General Assembly within 15 days after the convening of each regular legislative session and at such other times as it deems appropriate. Its members and the members of all delegations and committees which it establishes shall serve without compensation for such service.
O.C.G.A. § 28-3-20 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 28-3-20
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-3-20
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be a Secretary of the Senate and a Clerk of the House of Representatives, elected by the members of each house respectively by recorded vote; and a majority of votes cast is necessary to elect. Their terms of office shall be the time for which the members of the General Assembly are elected and until their successors are elected.

(a) There shall be a Secretary of the Senate and a Clerk of the House of Representatives, elected by the members of each house respectively by recorded vote; and a majority of votes cast is necessary to elect. Their terms of office shall be the time for which the members of the General Assembly are elected and until their successors are elected.

(b) In the event of a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the House or the permanent disability of the Clerk of the House, the Speaker shall appoint a duly qualified person to succeed to the office of Clerk of the House. Any question concerning the existence of permanent disability of the Clerk of the House shall be determined by the Speaker with the concurrence of a majority of the chairmen of the standing committees of the House. Any person succeeding to the office of Clerk of the House pursuant to this subsection shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(b) In the event of a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the House or the permanent disability of the Clerk of the House, the Speaker shall appoint a duly qualified person to succeed to the office of Clerk of the House. Any question concerning the existence of permanent disability of the Clerk of the House shall be determined by the Speaker with the concurrence of a majority of the chairmen of the standing committees of the House. Any person succeeding to the office of Clerk of the House pursuant to this subsection shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(c)(1) In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is not in session or the permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is not in session, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint a duly qualified person to succeed to the office of Secretary of the Senate. Any person succeeding to the office of Secretary of the Senate pursuant to this paragraph shall serve until the next session of the General Assembly, at which time the Senate shall elect a duly qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any. (2) In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is in session or the permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is in session, the Senate shall elect a duly qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (3) Any question concerning the existence of permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate shall be determined by the President of the Senate with the concurrence of a majority of the chairmen of the standing committees of the Senate.

(c)(1) In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is not in session or the permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is not in session, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint a duly qualified person to succeed to the office of Secretary of the Senate. Any person succeeding to the office of Secretary of the Senate pursuant to this paragraph shall serve until the next session of the General Assembly, at which time the Senate shall elect a duly qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any.

(c)(1) In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is not in session or the permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is not in session, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint a duly qualified person to succeed to the office of Secretary of the Senate. Any person succeeding to the office of Secretary of the Senate pursuant to this paragraph shall serve until the next session of the General Assembly, at which time the Senate shall elect a duly qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any.

(2) In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is in session or the permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is in session, the Senate shall elect a duly qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(2) In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is in session or the permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate while the Senate is in session, the Senate shall elect a duly qualified person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(3) Any question concerning the existence of permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate shall be determined by the President of the Senate with the concurrence of a majority of the chairmen of the standing committees of the Senate.

(3) Any question concerning the existence of permanent disability of the Secretary of the Senate shall be determined by the President of the Senate with the concurrence of a majority of the chairmen of the standing committees of the Senate.
O.C.G.A. § 28-5-45 — GA Code / Title 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 28-5-45
Georgia Code Title 28. General Assembly § 28-5-45
Status: in_force

(a) Any bill that provides for the dedication of funds pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia shall not be considered by the General Assembly without a fiscal dedication analysis attached to the bill, and in the case of a regular session, such a bill shall be introduced not later than the twentieth day of such regular session. Any such bill shall not carry over from one regular session to the next, but must be reintroduced with a new or revised fiscal dedication analysis.

(a) Any bill that provides for the dedication of funds pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia shall not be considered by the General Assembly without a fiscal dedication analysis attached to the bill, and in the case of a regular session, such a bill shall be introduced not later than the twentieth day of such regular session. Any such bill shall not carry over from one regular session to the next, but must be reintroduced with a new or revised fiscal dedication analysis.

(b)(1) A fiscal dedication analysis shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the amount of revenue dedicated pursuant to the provisions of the bill, as well as a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reasonably foreseeable, the long-range effect of the measure. The fiscal dedication analysis shall also contain the total amount of funds presently dedicated pursuant to the authority granted by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia , the proportion of the total 1 percent imposed by such constitutional provision that the measure at issue would constitute, and the amount and proportion of the total 1 percent cap that would remain if the bill becomes law. The fiscal dedication analysis shall also contain a warning regarding any probable or immediately foreseeable conditions by which the bill may cause the 1 percent cap to be exceeded at any time during the period for which the bill is effective. (2) If, after careful investigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the fiscal dedication analysis shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. In this event, the fiscal dedication analysis shall contain an example based on a specific situation or reflecting the average group of persons possibly affected by the bill so as to provide an indication of the cost of such bill to the General Assembly. Assumptions used to develop these averages shall be noted in the fiscal dedication analysis and the criteria included herein shall constitute a fiscal dedication analysis. (3) No comment or opinion regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared shall be included in the fiscal dedication analysis; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted. (4) The state auditor and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall jointly prepare their fiscal dedication analysis; and, if there is a difference of opinion between such officials, it shall be noted in the fiscal dedication analysis.

(b)(1) A fiscal dedication analysis shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the amount of revenue dedicated pursuant to the provisions of the bill, as well as a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reasonably foreseeable, the long-range effect of the measure. The fiscal dedication analysis shall also contain the total amount of funds presently dedicated pursuant to the authority granted by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia , the proportion of the total 1 percent imposed by such constitutional provision that the measure at issue would constitute, and the amount and proportion of the total 1 percent cap that would remain if the bill becomes law. The fiscal dedication analysis shall also contain a warning regarding any probable or immediately foreseeable conditions by which the bill may cause the 1 percent cap to be exceeded at any time during the period for which the bill is effective.

(b)(1) A fiscal dedication analysis shall include a reliable estimate in dollars of the amount of revenue dedicated pursuant to the provisions of the bill, as well as a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reasonably foreseeable, the long-range effect of the measure. The fiscal dedication analysis shall also contain the total amount of funds presently dedicated pursuant to the authority granted by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia , the proportion of the total 1 percent imposed by such constitutional provision that the measure at issue would constitute, and the amount and proportion of the total 1 percent cap that would remain if the bill becomes law. The fiscal dedication analysis shall also contain a warning regarding any probable or immediately foreseeable conditions by which the bill may cause the 1 percent cap to be exceeded at any time during the period for which the bill is effective.

(2) If, after careful investigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the fiscal dedication analysis shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. In this event, the fiscal dedication analysis shall contain an example based on a specific situation or reflecting the average group of persons possibly affected by the bill so as to provide an indication of the cost of such bill to the General Assembly. Assumptions used to develop these averages shall be noted in the fiscal dedication analysis and the criteria included herein shall constitute a fiscal dedication analysis.

(2) If, after careful investigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the fiscal dedication analysis shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. In this event, the fiscal dedication analysis shall contain an example based on a specific situation or reflecting the average group of persons possibly affected by the bill so as to provide an indication of the cost of such bill to the General Assembly. Assumptions used to develop these averages shall be noted in the fiscal dedication analysis and the criteria included herein shall constitute a fiscal dedication analysis.

(3) No comment or opinion regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared shall be included in the fiscal dedication analysis; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted.

(3) No comment or opinion regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared shall be included in the fiscal dedication analysis; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted.

(4) The state auditor and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall jointly prepare their fiscal dedication analysis; and, if there is a difference of opinion between such officials, it shall be noted in the fiscal dedication analysis.

(4) The state auditor and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget shall jointly prepare their fiscal dedication analysis; and, if there is a difference of opinion between such officials, it shall be noted in the fiscal dedication analysis.

(c)(1) A member who intends to introduce a bill that requires a fiscal dedication analysis shall request a fiscal dedication analysis from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit each such timely requested fiscal dedication analysis not later than the day of convening of the General Assembly. (2) During any regular or special session of the General Assembly, only the chairperson of a committee to which a particular bill is assigned may request a new or revised fiscal dedication analysis for a bill. In such cases, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal dedication analysis within five days after receipt of the request or within ten days if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor submit a jointly signed notice of a necessary extension of time so informing the requester in writing and shall be allowed to submit said analysis not later than ten days after the request for it is made.

(c)(1) A member who intends to introduce a bill that requires a fiscal dedication analysis shall request a fiscal dedication analysis from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit each such timely requested fiscal dedication analysis not later than the day of convening of the General Assembly.

(c)(1) A member who intends to introduce a bill that requires a fiscal dedication analysis shall request a fiscal dedication analysis from the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts by December 1 of the year preceding the annual convening of the General Assembly in which the bill is to be introduced, but subsequent to the preparation of such bill by the Office of Legislative Counsel. The director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit each such timely requested fiscal dedication analysis not later than the day of convening of the General Assembly.

(2) During any regular or special session of the General Assembly, only the chairperson of a committee to which a particular bill is assigned may request a new or revised fiscal dedication analysis for a bill. In such cases, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal dedication analysis within five days after receipt of the request or within ten days if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor submit a jointly signed notice of a necessary extension of time so informing the requester in writing and shall be allowed to submit said analysis not later than ten days after the request for it is made.

(2) During any regular or special session of the General Assembly, only the chairperson of a committee to which a particular bill is assigned may request a new or revised fiscal dedication analysis for a bill. In such cases, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor shall prepare and submit the fiscal dedication analysis within five days after receipt of the request or within ten days if the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor submit a jointly signed notice of a necessary extension of time so informing the requester in writing and shall be allowed to submit said analysis not later than ten days after the request for it is made.

(d) Each fiscal dedication analysis required by this Code section shall be attached to the bill by the chairperson of the committee to which the bill is assigned and shall be read to the members of each respective house of the General Assembly at the third reading of the bill. In addition, a copy of each fiscal dedication analysis or revision thereto required by this Code section shall be distributed to each member of the respective house of the General Assembly before which the bill is pending prior to any such bill being voted upon by such house of the General Assembly.

(d) Each fiscal dedication analysis required by this Code section shall be attached to the bill by the chairperson of the committee to which the bill is assigned and shall be read to the members of each respective house of the General Assembly at the third reading of the bill. In addition, a copy of each fiscal dedication analysis or revision thereto required by this Code section shall be distributed to each member of the respective house of the General Assembly before which the bill is pending prior to any such bill being voted upon by such house of the General Assembly.