Legislation CBA is Tracking

For your reference, we have a tracking document that can be accessed at any time on our website that will show the bills we are tracking/monitoring. They are highlighted in different colors of importance for your convenience and are sorted from the top of the sheet by bill/resolution number. We are keeping everything as up to date as much as possible, given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic.
 
H.B. 22 was introduced in the House by Rep. Sandra Scott (D), Rex. The bill relates to the Housing Authority and modifies the Authority's policy for granting housing preferences for homeless veterans. The bill was assigned to the Governmental Affairs committee.
 
H.B. 197 was introduced in the House by Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward (D), McDonough. The bill relates to allowing expanded use of sick leave for immediate family members' care and a change in the accountability of the employee by the employer. The bill was assigned to the Industry & Labor committee.
 
H.B. 198 was introduced in the House by Rep. Philip Singleton (R), Sharpsburg. The bill relates to the computation of taxable net income when it comes to a Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan account holder. More so about when the holder makes a withdrawal for a beneficiary who is enlisting or active duty military. The bill was assigned to the Ways & Means committee.
 
H.B. 204 was introduced in the House by Rep. Sandra Scott (D), Rex. The bill relates to comprehensive state civil rights protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment involving fair housing and employment practices. The bill was assigned to the Judiciary committee.
 
H.B. 229 was introduced in the House by Rep. Kasey Carpenter (R), Dalton. The bill relates to the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.  The bill prohibits certain digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services. This bill is the same as S.B. 63 introduced by Sen. Matt Brass.  The bill was assigned to the Judiciary committee.
 
H.B. 230 was introduced in the House by Rep. Kim Schofield (D), Atlanta. The bill relates to the prevention of discrimination in several areas and industries, including housing and property. This bill is the same as S.B 61 introduced by Sen. Tonya Anderson.  The bill was assigned to the Judiciary committee.
 
H.B. 235 was introduced in the House by Rep. Will Wade (R), Dawsonville. The bill relates to revenue and taxation defining the term “Internal Revenue Code” and “Internal Revenue Code of 1986”.  The bill incorporates certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law related to temporary bonus depreciation for certain business assets. The bill was assigned to the Ways & Means committee.
 
H.B. 241 was introduced in the House by Rep. Matthew Gambill (R), Cartersville. The bill relates to changes in contract requirements and rules for property insurance agreements and cancelations. The bill was assigned to the Insurance committee.
 
H.B. 243 was introduced in the House by Rep. Brad Thomas (R), Holly Springs. The bill relates to changing the annexation provision for certain land owned property. The bill was assigned to the Governmental Affairs committee.
 
H.B. 244 was introduced in the House by Rep. Don Hogan (R), St. Simon’s Island. The bill relates to ad valorem tax reduction for an unincorporated land property with flood risk management. The bill was assigned to the Governmental Affairs committee.
 
H.B. 257 was introduced in the House by Rep. Ed Setzler (R), Acworth. The bill provides for registration of maternity supportive housing residences for pregnant women.  The bill was assigned to the Health & Human Services committee.
 
H.B. 260 was introduced in the House by Rep. Todd Jones (R), South Forsyth. The bill provides standards for cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability.  This bill is the same as S.B. 52 introduced by Sen. Bruce Thompson.  The bill was assigned to the Judiciary committee.
 
H.R. 72 was introduced in the House by Rep. Kim Schofield (D), Atlanta. The bill relates to placing a moratorium on negative credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was assigned to the Banks & Banking committee.
 
S.B. 52 was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Bruce Thompson (R), White. The bill provides standards for cybersecurity programs to protect businesses from liability.  This bill is the same as H.B. 260 introduced by Rep. Todd Jones.  The bill was assigned to the Science & Technology committee.
 
S.B. 58 was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Elena Parent (D), Atlanta. The bill relates to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes for for a refundable earned income tax credit. The bill was assigned to the Finance committee.
 
S.B. 61 was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Tonya Anderson (D), Lithonia.  The bill relates to comprehensive state civil rights protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment involving fair housing and employment practices.  This bill is the same as H.B. 230 introduced by Rep. Kim Schofield.  The bill was assigned to the Insurance and Labor Committee.
 
S.B. 63 was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Matt Brass (R), Newnan. The bill relates to the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.  The bill prohibits certain digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services.  This bill is the same as H.B. 229 introduced by Rep. Kasey Carpenter.  The bill was assigned to the Science & Technology committee.
 
S.B. 75 was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Kim Jackson (D), Pine Lake. The bill relates to the termination of residential lease after issuance of civil family violence order or criminal family violence order. The bill was assigned to the Judiciary committee.

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