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SB 26: Virtual Development Authority and CID Meetings
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HB 200: Allows Cities to Adopt Instant Runoff Voting
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Okefenokee Protection Act
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HB 193: Increase General Exemption from Public Works Bidding
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HB 72: Referendum Requirement for Mayor/Council Compensation Increase
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HB 193: Increase General Exemption from Public Works Bidding
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SB 55: Prohibition of Regulation of Businesses of Those Under 18
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Expansion of GA Port Authority Police Power
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SB 11: Allows the GBI to to Lead/Assist Terrorism Investigations
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SB 16
Allows Municipalities to Establish EMS Service Areas
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SB 38
SB 38: Allows Municipalities to Install Speed Cameras in School Zones
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SB 62: Limits Municipal Policies on Homelessness
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Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; provide exemption from county and municipal taxes for charges paid by hotel/motel vouchers
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HB 146: MOST for Cities in Three of More Counties
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HB 189: Increases Truck Weights to 90,000 Pounds
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