2015 GEDA Legislative Monitor Report 8 Update
GEDA will focus on tracking bills that directly affect the membership’s ability to create jobs and investment. Please contact Kevin Shea, GEDA President, if you identify a bill(s) that you feel GEDA should track.
Listed below are bills that passed the House or Senate respectively by the conclusion of ‘Crossover Day’, Friday, March 13, 2015, Day 30 of the 2015 Legislative Session. This update includes the latest information on bills that GEDA is continuing to track.
BILLS THAT PASSED THE HOUSE OR SENATE
HB 57 – Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Drenner of the 85th, Brockway of the 102nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Setzler of the 35th, and others
Amends Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the OCGA, relating to the generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to provide for financing solar technology by retail electric customers for the generation of electric energy to be used on and by property owned or occupied by such customers or to be fed back to the electric service provider; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to create the ‘Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015’ to allow individuals and certain commercial applications to utilize solar energy procurement agreements to finance the upfront costs of construction and installation of solar technologies. ‘Solar technology’ is defined as a system that: (1) generates electric energy that is fueled solely by ambient sunlight; (2) is installed upon property owned or occupied by a retail electric customer; and (3) is connected to the service provider’s distribution system on either side of the electric services provider’s meter. The capacity limit for a residential application is ten kilowatts, and one hundred and twenty-five percent of the actual or expected maximum annual peak demand of the premises the solar technology serves for a commercial application.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
The bill was favorably reported on 3/13/15.
HB 63(CS) – Representatives Tanner of the 9th, England of the 116th, Dickson of the 3rd, Coleman of the 97th, Evans of the 42nd, and others
Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the OCGA, relating to the imposition, computation, and rate of and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to revise the adult basic skills education program tax credit, to provide for a sunset date; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to allow employers to receive a tax credit of $400.00 for each employee who passes the basic skills education test that was paid for by the employer; and $1,200 for each employee who completes an approved adult basic education program consisting of at least 40 hours of training while the employee is being compensated at his or her normal rate of pay, and passes the basic skills education test that was paid for by the employer. Employer tax credits must be preapproved by the Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount of preapproved tax credits cannot exceed two million dollars per calendar year. No single employer can receive credits in excess of $100,000 per calendar year. The tax credit authorization will be repealed on January 1, 2020.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Finance.
The bill was read for the first time 2/25/14.
HB 75(CS) - Representatives Ralston of the 47th, O’Neal of the 146th, and England of the 116th The bill creates the FY-2015 Supplemental Budget.
The bill was signed by the Governor on 2/19/15.
HB 76(CS) - Representatives Ralston of the 47th, O’Neal of the 148th, and England of the 116th
The bill creates the FY 2016 Budget.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs budget includes $20 million for the Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) program. The OneGeorgia Authority received a $20 million allocation, but the allocation contains a set aside to ‘utilize existing funds for special projects’ and a second set aside to ‘utilize existing funds for credit enhancement for disadvantaged small businesses who are contracting or are attempting to contract with the Department of Transportation (total funds $5,000,000)’.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Departmental Administration budget includes
$265,389 to ‘increase funds for personnel and operations for one position to support international relations and trade’. The Governor had recommended $295,389. The Film, Video, and Music budget includes an additional $100,000 to ‘increase funds for film marketing’, and $60,000 for ‘funds for personnel for one film location scout to assist with increased demand’. The budget also includes a
$300,000 allocation in the Georgia Council for the Arts budget ‘to institute a statewide ‘Grassroots” arts program, with the goal to increase the arts participation and support throughout the state with grants no more than $5,000’. The Global Commerce budget includes $85,000 to ‘increase funds for personnel for one industry representative position, $200,000 to ‘increase funds for international trade office contracts’, and $159,310 to ‘increase funds for personnel for two positions to support international trade, research, and marketing. The Tourism budget includes $300,000 ‘for marketing to increase Georgia tourism. The Governor had recommended $750,000 and the House had recommended $100,000. Also included is $160,000 ‘to increase funds for personnel for a marketing project manager position and a social media specialist position’. The Senate added $25,000 ‘to increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Commission’, $25,000 ‘to increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails’, $1,000,000 ‘to increase funds for one-time funding for the National Infantry Museum’, and $20,000 ‘to increase funds for one-time funding for signage and marketing of the ‘Vietnam Moving Wall” at the Walk of Heroes’.
The Technical College System of Georgia budget includes $13,058,532 in state funds for the Quick Start and Customized Services budget. This is a slight increase in funds above the FY-2015 budget.
The bill was assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee
The bill passed the Senate 3/20/15. The final bill will be negotiated in the Green Door Committee.
HB 170(CS) - Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Burns of the 159th, Hamilton of the 24th, England of the 116th, Stover of the 71st, and others
Amends various provisions of the OCGA, so as to provide for additional revenue necessary for funding transportation purposes in this state, and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to create the Transportation Funding Act of 2015. The bill converts the state’s 4 percent sales tax and 7.5 percent per gallon tax on gasoline to a straight 29.2 cents per gallon excise tax. The excise tax rate can be adjusted each year for inflation and other factors. Cities and counties are denied the collection of a sales tax on gasoline as a part of a LOST or HOST tax. Cities and counties will be allowed to raise the LOST or HOST tax rate from 1 percent to 1.25 percent to offset the loss of revenue. The purchase of alternative fuel vehicles would require a registration fee of $200 for personal vehicles and $300 for commercial vehicles. The bill would remove the $5000 tax credit for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles. The bill amends the ‘Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Act’ and authorizes the Board of the Department of Community Affairs to provide preference to eligible projects in tier 1 and tier 2 counties. The Board is also authorized to make every effort to balance any loans or other financial assistance among all regions of the State.
The bill passed by the Senate included 3 of 9 proposed floor amendments. The bill now includes the following:
1)A 24 cents per gallon excise tax on gasoline and diesel. The House proposed a 29.2 cents pergallon excise tax;
2)A $5 fee increase to be added to current rental car fees beginning July 1, 2015;
3)A $250 million annual budget allocation to reduce the debt service for the Department ofTransportation. The amendment is designed to offset funds that the Department allocatesannually for debt service payments;
4)Allows local governments to collect a local sales tax on motor fuels that can be used for SPLOST,LOST, and ESPLOST;
5)A $200/year fee on alternative fueled vehicles used for personal transportation, and $300/year forcommercial vehicles;
6)Eliminates the $5,000 state tax credit for the purchase or lease of new low-emission or new zeroemission vehicles purchased on or after July 1, 2015; and
7)Eliminates the current sales and use tax exemption on the sale of jet fuel by a qualifying airline ata qualifying airport beginning July 1, 2015. On or after July 1, 2017 revenue derived from thelevy of sales and use taxes on jet fuel shall be used for a state aviation program or airport relatedpurposes as required by the federal government.
The bill was assigned to the Senate Committee on Transportation.
The bill passed the Senate on 3/20/15.
HB 174(CS) – Representatives Jones of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Hightower of the 68th, and Alexander of the 66th
Amends Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the OCGA, the ‘Urban Redevelopment Law’, so as to include blighted areas; to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to remove the term ‘slum’ and substitute the word ‘blight and the term ‘slum areas’ to ’pockets of blight’. It also proposes to add surface transportation projects as eligible projects.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations
The bill was favorably reported 3/19/15.
HB 213(CS) – Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Roberts of the 155th, Smyre of the 135th, Geisinger of the 48th, Mitchell of the 88th, and others
Amends the ‘Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority Act of 1965’so as to provide for a permanent suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds upon the submission of an independent management audit to certain officials; and for other purposes.
The proposed amendment removes current restrictions on the MARTA Board to use more than fifty percent of the current MARTA tax for subsidizing the operating costs of the system. Failure by the Board to submit an independent management audit to the Governor, State Auditor, and chairperson of the MARTA overview committee every four years will continue the 50 percent cap on subsidizing operating costs.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Transportation
The bill was favorably reported 3/19/15.
HB 237(CSFA) – Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Martin of the 49th and Ramsey of the 72nd
Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the OCGA, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of and exemptions from state income tax, so as to extend the angel investor tax credit; and for other purposes.
The bill defines a qualified business as one that employs 20 or fewer people in this state, has gross annual revenue of $500,000 or less on a consolidated basis, is primarily engaged in manufacturing, processing online and digital warehousing, wholesaling, software development, information technology services, or research development. The qualified business does not include businesses substantially engaged in retail sales, real estate or construction, professional services, gambling, natural resource extraction, financial, brokerage, or investment activities or insurance, or entertainment for which an admission or membership is charged. Any individuals or any pass-through entity making a qualified investment directly in a qualified business through the 2020 calendar year will be allowed a tax credit of 35% of the amount invested against the tax imposed commencing on January 1 of the second year following the year in which the qualified investment was made. The total aggregate of all tax credits allowed qualified investors will not exceed $5 million in a year.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Finance
The bill was read for the first time 3/13/15.
HB 261(CS) – Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Powell of the 32nd, Douglas of the 78th, and Waites of the 60th
Amends Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the OCGA, relating to general provisions regarding regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for the sale of alcoholic beverages during certain times on Sunday in commercial service airports owned or operated by a municipal governing authority; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to allow a municipal governing authority that owns or operates a commercial service airport to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption in eating establishments located in a sterile area of such commercial service airport on Sundays between the hours of 5:00 AM and 12:00 Midnight.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities
The bill was favorably reported 3/19/15.
HB 308(CS) – Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Peake of the 141st, and Harbin of the 122nd
Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the OCGA, relating to the imposition, computation, rate, and exemptions from state income taxes; so as to revise the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to provide for procedures; to provide for a sunset date; and for other purposes.
The bill defines ‘certified structure’ and ‘employment retention requirement’. The bill establishes an ‘employment target’ as verifiable creation and retention of at least 200 full-time jobs as a result of rehabilitation of a certified structure. In the case of the rehabilitation of aa certified structure, the proposed tax credit is equal to 25 percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures. The maximum credit for a certified structure would be $5 million for any taxable year. If the project meets or exceeds the employment target, the maximum credit for any individual certified structure would be up to $25 million.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Finance
The bill was read for the first time on 3/13/15.
HB 315 – Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, and Dickey of the 140th
Amends Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the OCGA, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the Technical College System of Georgia to the Georgia Career College System; to change the name of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to the State Board of the Georgia Career College System; to amend various provisions of the OCGA; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to change the name of the Board and Department from the Technical College System of Georgia to the Georgia Career College System.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Higher Education
The bill was read for the first time on 3/4/2015.
HB 339(CS) – Representatives Burns of the 159th, Stephens of the 164tth, Strickland of the 111th, Rice of the 95th, Peake of the 141st, and others
Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the OCGA, relating to the imposition rate, and computation of state income taxes, so as to extend the tax credit for film, video, or digital production in this state.
The bill proposes to extend the income tax credit, and provides that the maximum allowable credit claimed for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates is $1.5 million in any single year. The credit would extend through 2019.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Finance
The bill was read for the first time on 3/5/15.
HB 348 – Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, and Rogers of the 10th
Repeals Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the OCGA, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the OCGA, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the State Workforce Development Board; to provide for a Workforce Division within the Department of Economic Development; to provide for a Deputy Commissioner; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to create the State Workforce Development Board in compliance with Public Law 105-220. The Board would meet quarterly, and be funded by federal law. The Workforce Division would replace the current Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. The Governor is authorized to appoint the deputy commissioner of the Workforce Division.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Industry and Labor
The bill was favorably reported 3/19/15.
HB 408 – Representatives Willard of the 51st, Raffensperger of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, and Wilkinson of the 52nd
Amends Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the OCGA, relating to an excise tax on rooms, lodging, and accommodations, so as to clarify the application of certain provisions to certain municipalities; to provide conditions and limitations; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to amend paragraph 5 of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 that currently authorizes local governments to collect the Hotel Motel excise tax at the rate of 7%. The bill would continue to allow the collection of the excise tax at the rate of 7% and to dedicate a percentage of the tax collected toward funding a multi-purpose domed stadium facility. The bill also proposes to allow local governments to use 39.3% of taxes collected toward funding any of the purposes permitted for tourism product development.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Finance
The bill was read for the first time 3/13/15.
HB 439(CS) – Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Abrams of the 89th, England of the 116th, Hatchett of the 150th, Knight of the 130th, and others
Amends Chapter 1 of title 33 of the OCGA, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to establish qualified low-income community investment; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide that certain entities may earn credit against state premium tax liability; to provide for certification of qualified equity investments; to provide for recapture of credit claimed under certain circumstances; to provide for certain refundable fees; to provide for a retaliatory tax; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to create a new Code section known as the ‘Georgia New Markets Jobs Act’. The bill appears to mimic credits authorized in Section 45D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 26 C.F.R. Section 1.45D-1. Qualified community development entities are authorized to make ‘Qualified Equity Investments’ and ‘Qualified Low-income Community Investments’. Any entity that makes a qualified equity investment earns a vested right to credit against the entity’s state premium tax liability. No credits claimed will be refundable or saleable on the open market. Credits may be carried forward for use in any subsequent taxable year. The Department of Community Affairs is listed as the state agency to promulgate rules and manage the process.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Industry and Labor
The bill was read for the first time 3/13/15.
HB 476 – Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Bruce of the 61st, Bell of the 58th, Mabra of the 63rd, and Kaiser of the 59th
Repeals an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibiting the governing authority of Fulton County form levying any tax for educational purposes within such district; to provide for referendum; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibiting the governing authority of Fulton County from levying any tax for educational purposes within the district.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations
The bill was read for the first time 3/18/15.
HB 510(FA) – Representative Stephens of the 164th
Amends Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the OCGA, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Sports Commission Fund; to define certain terms; to provide for gifts and contributions; to provide for a committee to manage such fund; to provide conditions for obtaining grants and loans from such fund; and for other purposes.
The bill would authorize creation of the Georgia Sports Commission Fund managed by a five member committee appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Commissioners of DEcD and DCA would serve as ex-officio nonvoting members of the committee. Local ‘sports commissions’ could register with the Authority and authorized to apply for grants from the fund. ‘Sport Commissions’ are defined as nonprofit organizations that are charged with managing the bid process to attract professional and amateur sporting events to a county, municipality, or consolidated government. The grants would be used by registered sports commissions to cover the initial costs of hosting a sporting event or payment of an up-front fee for the privilege of hosting a sporting event.
Assigned to the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
The bill was read for the first time 3/18/15.
SB 4(CS) – Senators Gooch of the 51st, Williams of the 19th, Mullis of the 53rd, Orrock of the 36th, Ginn of the 47th
Amends Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the OCGA, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to add surface transportation projects to the types of rehabilitation projects and included in the urban redevelopment plan. ‘Surface transportation project’ is defined as a project for public improvement and any related public facilities which is planned to impact 10,000 or more acres and at least ten transit miles within the area of operation of the sponsoring local government , including any related facilities, systems, parks, trails, streets, greenspace, and any other integrated public or private development features included within any adopted infrastructure or transportation plan, urban redevelopment plan, strategic implementation plan, redevelopment plan, workable programs, or comprehensive plans. Surface transportation projects may be undertaken under this chapter in areas proximate to, but lying outside of, a designated urban redevelopment area, without regard to any requirement that the area be a slum or blighted area, but only within the territorial limits of the sponsoring local government.
Local governments are encouraged to use private enterprise for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of an urban redevelopment area. Unsolicited proposals are not permitted.
Assigned to the House Committee on Transportation
The bill was favorably reported 3/20/15.
SB 5(CS) – Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Watson of the 1st, and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd
Amends Code Section of 52-2-9 of the OCGA, relating to general powers of the Georgia Ports Authority, so as to provide for powers of the authority with respect to acceptance of loans or grants from the United States upon certain terms and conditions; and for other purposes.
The bill clarifies that the Georgia Ports Authority has the power to provide indemnification on behalf of the authority or any other agency or instrumentality of the state if such agency or instrumentality is an equal participant with the authority as a non-federal sponsor of a congressionally authorized civil works project for the benefit of the United States of America or any agency which power has existed since the creation of the authority.
Assigned to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
The Governor signed the bill 2/23/15.
SB 59(CSFA) – Senators Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and Beach of the 21st
Amends Title 36 of the OCGA, relating to local government, and Title 50 of the OCGA to provide for a ‘Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act’; to create the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to create the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee with members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House for two year terms. The Committee will prepare model guidelines for public entities in the implementation of this chapter. The bill allows for a private entity to submit an unsolicited proposal under certain conditions.
Assigned to the House Committee on Governmental Affairs
The bill was read for the second time 3/18/15.
SB 63(CSFA) - Senators Hill of the 6th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, Ginn of the 47th, and others
Amends Title 3 of the OCGA, relating to alcoholic beverages so as to provide for manufacturers of malt beverages to make limited retail sales of malt beverages under certain circumstances; to change the definition of a ‘brewpub’; to provide for licensed brewpubs to sell malt beverages manufactured on its premises to the public for off-premises; to define the term ‘tasting room; and for other purposes.
The bill would allow consumers to receive up to thirty-six ounces of beer for consumption in a tasting room on the premises of a licensed brewpub, and up to 64 ounces to take home. Any beverage received for home consumption would have to be packaged in a single container. Direct sales to the public are prohibited. Floor amendments defined ‘brewery tour’ as guided access to the manufacturing portion of the licensed premises of a brewer, an educational or promotional video relating to the brewer and the brewer’s products or manufacturing process or combination thereof. On site consumption of beverages would not be allowed during the brewery tour.
Assigned to the House Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities
The bill was read for the second time 3/19/15.
SB 85 – Senators Beach of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, and Albers of the 56th
Amends Chapter 62 of the OCGA, relating to development authorities, so as to revise the definition of project as applicable to said chapter; modify the tax exemption of development authorities; to correct cross references; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to repeal Code Section 36-62-2, relating to definitions and enacts a new paragraph that defines a ‘project’.
Assigned to the House Committee on Governmental Affairs
The bill was read for the second time 3/5/15.
SB 101(CS) – Senators Watson of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Ligon of the 3rd, Williams of the 19th, Tolleson of the 20th and others
Amends Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the OCGA, relating to the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to provide for a buffer against coastal marshlands within which certain land-disturbing activities are prohibited; to provide for exceptions and variances; and for other purposes.
The bill would maintain a 25 foot buffer along coastal marshlands while allowing the Director of the Environmental Protection Division to grant a variance for specified purposes, including the maintenance of existing structures, while minimizing the impact on water quality or aquatic habitat of the adjacent marsh.
Assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment
This bill was favorably reported 3/13/15.
SB 122 – Senator Mullis of the 53rd
Amends Code Section 48-8-111 of the OCGA, relating to the procedure for implementing a special purpose local option sales tax, so as to provide for an additional purpose for use of the proceeds of the tax; and for other purposes.
The bill proposes to add the repair of capital outlay projects, including, but not limited to, roads, streets, and bridges, located in part or in whole, within the special district that have been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster to the list of eligible LOST projects.
Assigned to the House Committee on Ways and Means
The bill was read for the second time 3/19/15.
SR 114 – Senators Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, and Harper of the 7th
The resolution proposes to create the Joint Senate/House Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee. The entrepreneur in residence program would focus attention on ensuring that government is not an impediment to the success of entrepreneurs. The Committee will undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems and recommend any action or legislation which the Committee deems necessary or appropriate.
GEDA tracked SR 113 that proposed to create the Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee. The resolution was dropped by the sponsor once SR 114 passed.
Assigned to the House Committee on Small Business Development
The resolution was read for the second time 3/19/15.
SR 135(S) – Senators Beach of the 21st, Hill of the 6th, Jones of the 25th, Black of the 8th, and Ramsey of the 43rd
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; and for other purposes.
Assigned to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities
The resolution was favorably reported 3/5/15.
SR 287(CS) - Senators Miller of the 49th, Tippins of the 37th, Jeffares of the 17th, Sims of the 12th, Gooch of the 51st, and others
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to allow the General Assembly to authorize the establishment of an Opportunity School District to provide for state intervention for failing schools; and for other purposes.
The resolution would authorize the state to assume the supervision, management, and operation of public elementary and secondary schools which have been determined to be failing through any governance model allowed by law.
Assigned to the House Committee on Education and Youth
The resolution was read for the second time 3/11/15.
