Rep. John Deffenbaugh

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Veterans Service, so as to authorize incorporation of a nonprofit corporation as a public foundation; to provide requirements for the same; to provide for the purpose and governance of such public foundation; to provide for annual reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of Board of Public Safety, composition, and appointment and terms of office of members, so as to add the commissioner of community supervision to the composition of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to provide an exemption from penalties and interest in the event of military service in a combat zone; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Dade County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Ringgold to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-21-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exceptions to state liability, so as to provide that the state shall have no liability for activities of the organized militia when engaged in state or federal training or duty; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to support the members of the armed forces by using the last portion of service before discharge to support and repair the mental and physical health of our service men and women by passing laws to accomplish this goal; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION expressing concern regarding organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Evaluating and Recommending on Continuing or Abolishing Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION celebrating marriage in the lives of some of Georgia's most distinguished citizens; and for other purposes.