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EDUCATION Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education: Require a Moment of Quiet Reflection at the Opening of Each School Day; Prevent Prohibition of Student Initiated, Voluntary Prayer at Schools and School-Related Events

The Act requires Georgia public school teachers to conduct a period of quiet reflection not to exceed sixty seconds at the start of each school day. The moment of quiet reflection is not to be conducted as a religious service. The Act is not to be interpreted as precluding student-initiated

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CIVIL PRACTICE Civil Practice Act: Disallow Waiver of Disqualification of Court Reporter for Interest; Disallow Continuing Contracts for Court Reporting Services

The Act prohibits the waiver of disqualification of financially interested court reporters and requires disclosure by the reporter of the financial arrangement between the reporter and the party paying for the reporting services. The Act prohibits continuing contracts fro court reporting services. The Act also provides penalties for violations of

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Driver's Licenses: Repeal Certain Requirements for Habitual Offender Applicants for Probationary Licenses; Provide Administrative Suspension for First Time Offenders; Limit Driving Permits; Change Allowable Blood Alcohol Cont...

Act 1008 eliminates the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to do a criminal records check on habitual violators applying for a probationary license. Act 1209 tightens up Georgia Driving Under the Influence (DUD laws by changing the provisions relating to limited driving permits. These provisions include the issuance

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CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Partnerships: Designate Qualification Requirements, Laws Governing, and Regulation Concerns for Foreign Limited Liability Partnerships

The Act provides guidelines for foreign limited liability partnerships transacting business in Georgia. The Act mandates certification with the Secretary of State as a means for providing service of process on foreign limited liability partnerships. Once a certificate is issued, a foreign limited liability partnership is authorized to transact business

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INSURANCE Insurance Generally: Provide for Limited Release of Settling Insurance Carrier and Insured Tortfeasor for Claims Arising out of Motor Vehicle Accidents Covered by Two or More Insurance Carriers

For claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents in which there is multiple insurance coverage, the Act provides that one carrier may settle with the claimant by paying its policy limits and thereby release itself and its insured from further liability except to the extent other insurance coverage may apply.

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Victim Compensation: Change Certain Definitions; Define Additional Terms; Repeal Certain Provisions; Change Certain Provisions; Change Powers of the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board

The Act is a comprehensive revision of existing legislation providing compensation for crime victims. It changes certain definitions, adds new terms, and changes the powers of the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board. The Act also provides for direct payments to victims or other claimants for certain losses or reimbursements, provides

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PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Professional Counselors: Provide Exemption from Licensing Requirements for Certain Addiction Counselors Certified by Certain Private Associations

The Act provides a licensing exemption for certain addiction counselors who are certified by certain private associations. The Act also limits the scope of practice of exempted addiction counselors and restricts their activities to those conducted under the supervision of certified addiction counselors. Download PDF

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