Youth Assembly Officials

71st Youth Assembly Sponsored by the State YMCA of Georgia

November 15-17, 2015

Atlanta Hyatt Regency Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown Georgia State Capitol

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING A C FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY M Y www.ymcaga.org www.georgiacivics.org

Table of Contents

Governor Deal’s Welcome ...... 2

Youth Governor Mitchell’s Welcome...... 3

Youth Assembly Officials ...... 4

Youth Assembly Personnel and YMCA Staff ...... 5

Conference Schedule ...... 6-9

Conference Rules ...... 11

Definition of Terms ...... 12

McCutchen Award, Best and Outstanding Bill Award Criteria ...... 13

Committee Information ...... 14

Judicial Program Information ...... 15

Lobbyist Program Information ...... 15

Procedure Rules and Tips ...... 16-29

(Final) Suggestions for Amendments ...... 30

Notes and Schedule Changes ...... 31

House Bills ...... White Section

Senate Bills ...... Blue Section

Former Officials ...... Yellow Section

Sponsor Your Seat Participating Legislators ...... Back of Book

Maps, Directions, etc ...... Back of Book

STATE YMCA OF GEORGIA YOUTH ASSEMBLY YOUTH GOVERNOR

To the Delegates of the 2015 Youth Assembly,

It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to the 71st Annual Georgia Youth Assembly! It has been my honor to serve at the 71st Youth Assembly, the largest in Georgia Youth Assembly history!

During the next few days, each of you will experience some of the most memorable moments of your lives. Whether you serve as a lobbyist following the bills in committee, as a judicial participant arguing your side of the case, a Representative or Senator writing and debating your positions on Bills, or as a media delegate documenting the conference, I want to encourage each person here to make the most of your time and this experience. Very few people are given the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Senators and Representatives, and other state leaders in the Capitol Building.

It is my hope you gain a perspective on how our state government runs, your role in the process, and become the leader you need to be in order to become successful in any life situation after Youth Assembly. Through your participation in this event, you are continuing to impress state leaders, and challenge the legislative branch of state government to keep democracy alive.

I want to encourage freshmen delegates and those delegates joining us for the first time to immerse yourself in every opportunity possible. Don’t ever be afraid to speak up and share your ideas. You will quickly realize the opportunity you have before you and will encourage others to follow in your footsteps.

Seniors, this is your final year to make your impact and let Youth Assembly impact you. Never forget to open yourself to the ideas of others, especially those who have opposing ideas. Enjoy every moment! Don’t forget the experience, the relationships, and the memories you have made.

Youth Assembly is a life-changing program, and I can speak from personal experience! It opens doors, develops skills, and creates lasting friendships. Thank you again for giving me the privilege of serving you as Youth Governor, and I look forward to sharing this year’s conference with you all.

Sincerely,

Jackson Mitchell Youth Governor 3

2015 Youth Assembly Personnel

71st Youth Assembly Officials

Executive Officials

Governor ...... Jackson Mitchell, Madison First Lady ...... Mary Win Ligon, Madison Chief of Staff (Governor’s Aide) ...... Dana Hicky, Madison

Judicial Officials

Chief Justice………………………………………………...……….….Emma Adams, Madison Associate Justice……………………………………………..…..….Mandolin Moody, Madison Associate Justice…………………………………………..……….….Kaitlyn Malcom, Madison

Legislative Officials Lieutenant Governor ...... Chris Taylor, Adel Speaker of the House ...... Isaac Ortiz, Savannah President Pro Tem of the Senate ...... Sarah Rogers, Dawsonville Speaker Pro Tem of the House ...... Haven Prevatt, Madison Secretary of the Senate ...... Zach Kennedy, Watkinsville Clerk of the House ...... Ben Murray, Nashville Senate Floor Leader ...... Wynne Bracewell, Dexter House Floor Leader ...... Jacob Hanna, Valdosta Senate Doorkeeper ...... Nicolas Moscosa, Savannah House Doorkeeper ...... Kaylin Carter, Locust Grove Assistant Secretary of the Senate…………………………...... Camille Gaskins, Valdosta Assistant Clerk of the House ...... Jonah Pybus, Griffin Senate Reading Clerk………………………...…...……....…..Zannah Wiggins, Lyons House Reading Clerk…………….………………….…..….……..Holly Reeves, Atlanta Senate Messenger……………………………………...……..……..Chloe Cooper, Madison House Messenger……………………………………...……..……..Nicole Phillips, Nashville

Media Leadership

Co-Editor of the YA Record ...... Maggie Hume, Madison Co-Editor of the YA Record ...... Delexica Durham, Lincolnton

2015 Youth Assembly Personnel

Special Events ...... Penny Lott, Metter

Judicial Program Coordinator ...... Clint Bearden, Law Office of Speaker David E. Ralston

Lobbyist Program Coordinator ...... Jason Bragg, Georgia EMC

Media Program Coordinator(s)………………………………...……... Laura Craft, The Reynolds Group .…………………………………… Cathryn McIntosh, Turner Broadcasting .…………………………………… Zachary Parker, Freelance Writer

State YMCA of Georgia Staff

Dr. Randell Trammell ...... State Executive Director

Jeremy Austin ...... State Program Director

Brittany Hamilton ...... Northwest District Director

Erin Moore ...... Northeast District Director

Tyler Nunn ...... Southeast District Director

Mark Walker ...... Development Director

Sharon Wise ...... HQ Office Assistant

123 Eagles Landing Parkway Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-455-9622 (office)  770-455-0101 (fax) 1-866-423-2582 (toll-free) www.ymcaga.org * www.georgiacivics.org

Mailing address: P.O. Box 820 McDonough, GA 30253

Youth Assembly Schedule 2015

Sunday, November 15, 2015 (All sessions, today only, at the Hyatt.) Register at Hyatt Atlanta Hotel not before 2:00 pm and no later than 3:30 pm – Embassy G (Lobby) Candidates begin campaigning upon arrival. Display Boards set up in International Lobby. NOTE: “Business Professional” begins upon arrival to conference. (No jeans, etc.) -Youth Governor’s office will be located in Embassy H. House Chambers will be in International North and Senate Chambers will be in International South. *There are some delegations that will be staying at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta – Midtown Hotel

4:00 pm District Meetings (4 separate locations) Northwest………….International North Northeast……..Embassy C Southeast …………Embassy D Southwest…… International South

5:00 pm *Dinner for Judicial, Media, Lobbyist, and PAGE Programs Training Sessions for (refer to map in back section): . Senators and Representatives – International North . Judicial Participants Spring, Roswell, and Piedmont . Lobbyists – Marietta . Advisors meet with YMCA Staff – International South . Media – Lenox . Pages – Vinings . Candidates and Youth Governors Luncheon Preparation - Harris

5:45-6:00 pm Committee Chair Meeting – International South

6:00-6:50 pm Dinner for Legislative Program - (Centennial III and IV) (Pizza dinner provided, DO NOT leave the hotel.)

6:50 pm Opening Session (Blue) at the Hyatt (YA Dress Code REQUIRED from now until Tuesday closing) NOTE: House and Senate Members will not be “officially sworn in” until we meet at the Capitol Monday; however, we will begin with the first reading of the Bills . Gold Senators in Committee, Gold Representatives in Committee . Blue Senators in Senate, Blue Representatives in House . Roll Call . Organizational Resolutions . First Reading of the Bills . Bills Assigned to Committees House Senate Committees Location Committees Location

Education & Youth International North Education & Youth International South

Judiciary & Embassy A Judiciary & Embassy E Governmental Affairs Governmental Affairs Health & Human Health & Human Services Embassy B Services Embassy F Regulated Industries Regulated Industries & Utilities Embassy C & Utilities Lenox Natural Resources & Natural Resources & Transportation Embassy D Transportation Kennesaw

Youth Assembly Schedule 2015

Sunday, November 15, 2015 continued…

. Judicial Participants will begin their program . Lobbyists will begin in first Committee meeting . Media Participants will begin assigned tasks

7:15 pm Opening Session (Gold) at the Hyatt (YA Dress Code REQUIRED from now until Tuesday closing) NOTE: House and Senate Members will not be “officially sworn in” until we meet at the Capitol Monday; however, we will begin with the first reading of the Bills . Blue Senators in Committee, Blue Representatives in Committee . Gold Senators in Senate, Gold Representatives in House . Roll Call . Organizational Resolutions . First Reading of the Bills . Bills Assigned to Committees . Committee Meetings (each Committee will take up their first Bill only) House Senate Committees Location Committees Location

Education & Youth International North Education & Youth International South

. Judicial Participants will continue their program . Lobbyists continue in Committee meeting . Media Participants will continue assigned tasks

7:45 pm Chambers Convene for Committee reports and begin debate - Blue Delegates begin legislative debate in chambers. - Gold Delegates continue committee meetings

8:45 pm Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Gold Delegates begin legislative debate in chambers. - Blue Delegates continue committee meetings

10:00 pm Joint Session for Closing Thoughts *Note: Afterwards, Candidates meet with staff to review speeches

11:00 pm Dismissal for Curfew/Hotel Room Check by State YMCA Conference Staff

Monday, November 16, 2015 — YA under the “Gold Dome” at the State Capitol

6:30 am Curfew Ends (Breakfast on your own) 7

Youth Assembly Schedule 2015

Monday, November 15, 2015 continued…

8:30 am Youth Assembly “Official” Opening Session in the Capitol

-Youth Governor’s will be located in CAP 240 (Lt. Gov Office). Room Abbrev. Key: -(Representatives in House, Senators in Senate) *As assigned by nametag and schedule CAP—Room is in the Capitol Building . Gold Delegates in committees . Blue Delegates in House/Senate Chambers CLOB—Room in . Official “Swearing In” Ceremony Legislative Office Building (across the . Debate of Bills street) . Judicial Program Continues . Lobbyist Program Continues . Media Program (Meets in CAP 216)

House Senate Committees Location Committees Location

Education & Youth CAP 122 Education & Youth CLOB 406

Judiciary & CAP 123 Judiciary & CLOB 415 Governmental Affairs Governmental Affairs Health & Human Health & Human Services CAP 125 Services CLOB 310 Regulated Industries Regulated Industries & Utilities CAP 132 & Utilities CLOB 514 Natural Resources & Natural Resources & Transportation CAP 450 Transportation CLOB 515

Judicial Program Rooms (CAP 341, CAP 403, CAP 230), Lobbyist Program Room (MEZZ 1)

9:30 am Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Gold Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Blue Delegates continue committee meetings

10:30 am Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Blue Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Gold Delegates continue committee meetings

11:30 am All programs will Recess for the Youth Governor’s Luncheon

12:00 noon Youth Governor’s Luncheon Atlanta Freight Depot -Candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker for the House 72nd Youth Assembly give campaign speeches.

1:30 pm Group picture on stairs (You will follow Staff/CAS to the determined location.)

2:00 pm Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Gold Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Blue Delegates continue committee meetings

Youth Assembly Schedule 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015 continued…

3:00 pm Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Blue Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Gold Delegates continue committee meetings

4:00 pm Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Gold Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Blue Delegates continue committee meetings

5:00 pm Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Blue Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Gold Delegates continue committee meetings

6:30 pm Dismissal from Capitol Dinner on your own Casual Dress is appropriate for the rest of the evening

9:15 pm Schools meet w/ YMCA Staff & Advisor/Chaperone for voting of 72nd YA Officials *This event is required for each school and individual. Northwest………….International North Northeast……..Embassy Foyer Southeast …………Embassy F Southwest…… International South

9:30 pm -Advisor’s Reception - Youth Governors Ball/Dance - International Ballroom - Game Room - Embassy F - Movie – Embassy A

10:45 pm Dismissal for Curfew/Hotel Room Check by State YMCA Conference Staff

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:30 am Curfew Ends (Breakfast on your own)

8:30 am Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Gold Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Blue Delegates continue committee meetings -Judicial Program Continues -Lobbyist Program Continues -Media Program

9:30 am Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Blue Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Gold Delegates continue committee meetings

10:30 am Chambers and Committee Debate continues… - Gold Delegates continue legislative debate in chambers. - Blue Delegates continue committee meetings

11:30 am House/Senate Reconvene for prep for Joint Session House/Senate Chambers

Youth Assembly Schedule 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 continued…

12:00 pm Joint Session House Chambers . Youth Governor’s Report on Bills . McCutchen Awards . Outstanding Bill Award and Best Bill Awards . Judicial Awards and Announcement of Chief Justice . Lobbyist Awards . Media Program Awards . Presentation of 72nd Youth Governor and Officials . Other Announcements . Resolutions

12:50 pm Adjournment of Joint Session to follow dismissal from Joint Session

1:00 pm Sine Die (Senate and House) in their respective chambers

NOTE: Please make sure you have all your belongings packed for departure following dismissal as directed by your Advisor/Chaperone. Double check to ensure that you get all of your personal belongings and leave nothing behind. Remember that for any damages found in your room, the State YMCA will send a bill to all those assigned to that room.

YOUTH ASSEMBLY . . . WHAT IS IT?

The name "Youth Assembly" is derived from the official name of Georgia's lawmaking body, the General Assembly...thus, the program presented by the State YMCA of Georgia is the Youth (General) Assembly. The State YMCA of Georgia began Youth Assembly in 1946 with 316 attending.

Youth Assembly is designed to give “Y” Club members experience in the operation of Georgia's State Government. The Georgia (real) General Assembly meets annually for 40 days. Youth Assembly meets annually for three (3) days (plus an additional overnight training session for select groups). Therefore, Youth Assembly must take several shortcuts in order to accomplish the law-making process. However, regardless of the shortcuts, every effort is made to pattern Youth Assembly as closely as possible to the "real thing."

It is possible that some Bills introduced may already be law; however, Youth Assembly considers them as if they are not law for the purposes of debate and legislative experience.

Procedures will include explanations of the "differences" in Youth Assembly and General Assembly procedure. During the training and orientation session on the opening night of Youth Assembly, we will go into more detail on the “real way” that the General Assembly handles a Bill compared to some of our Youth Assembly shortcuts will be explained.

Youth Assembly is a learning experience. Things may seem a little "fuzzy" at first. However, before the final rap of the gavel on the final day of Youth Assembly, you will truly be a better-informed citizen regarding how our State Government operates.

Read this booklet carefully before coming to Youth Assembly. At Youth Assembly there will be (real) General Assembly members (Senators and Representatives) plus State YMCA staff members who will be glad to assist you with items that need clarifying.

"Get your feet wet"...jump into a great 3-day event.

OVERALL CONFERENCE RULES

Since the State YMCA has the finest “Y” Club members and student leaders attending Youth Assembly, very few rules are required. Your cooperation with the following will be appreciated.

1. Everyone will attend each event unless excused by State YMCA of Georgia staff member.

2. Nametags must be worn at all times in order to be admitted into the Capitol, Senate and House Chambers, plus other events on the schedule such as the Youth Governor’s Luncheon.

3. Do not change hotel rooms after you have been assigned to a room.

4. Do not leave your room after Room Check (this means everyone).

5. Do not leave valuables such as pocketbooks, money, jewelry, etc. in your room at any time or around the hotel/conference area.

6. Keep your room locked even when you are in the room. Do not open the door until the person outside the door has identified himself. Do not open the door for anyone you do not know.

7. Advisors/Chaperones are responsible for the supervision of their delegates at all times.

8. Boys and girls are to visit only in the lobbies of the hotel, and during appropriate times.

9. Do not go, at any time, into a hotel room other than the one to which you are assigned.

10. Each person is responsible for the condition of his/her room. A check will be made by the hotel staff prior to our departing. Any damages will be the responsibility of the individual.

11. Although you know it already, the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or drugs will not be permitted…see…you knew that already!

12. Do not make phone calls from your room phone ...use your cell phone.

13. Your respect for anyone speaking to the group is expected and appreciated. Youth Assembly is a first-class Assembly. Always use your best manners and exhibit State YMCA dignity at all times.

14. Dress code starts after dinner on Sunday night. It is coat and tie for boys at all times. Girls are to wear a dress, skirt, or dress pants and blouse at all times. Any other wearing apparel will not be allowed at any time. Dress prior to this time is business casual.

15. No food, drinks, or gum, are allowed in program chambers. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE WHILE AT THE CAPITOL.

16. Failure to adhere to any of these listed rules may result in dismissal from the conference.

DEFINITION OF TERMS FOR YOUTH ASSEMBLY (YA)

AMENDMENT – a change which is proposed or made in a Bill

AYES – a voice vote “yes” NAYS – a voice vote “no”

BILL – a proposed law; must be passed by Senate and House and signed by the Youth Governor to pass Youth Assembly

“Division” – request for a recorded vote when the voice vote is in doubt; may be “yelled” (requested) by any Senator or Representative before the chair raps the gavel on his decision.

“Does the Senator/Representative move?” – question usually asked by the President/Speaker after an Amendment is presented or the Previous Question is called and there is objection from the floor. The question of “moving” is usually answered by the person making the motion.

“I move” – if there is objection to the Previous Question or Amendment, the delegate must restate his motion by saying “I move.” If the delegate does not “move,” the motion is lost.

“I move the Previous Question” – a motion to end debate on a Bill and to begin the process of voting.

“I yield the Well” – I give up my right to speak on this Bill any further from the Well.

“I yield to a question” – I will allow a delegate to ask a question.

“Leave to the discretion of” – Presiding officer leaves the decision to the individual members.

MAJORITY – 50% plus one of the people seated in the Senate or House at that time.

MOTION – proper way to request action of the Floor

“Objection” – any expressed opposition to a motion.

REQUISITE CONSTITUTIONAL MAJORITY – one half of total number in Senate or House plus one.

“Reverse your positions” – for all those in opposition (voting against), this is the call for you to raise your hand.

“Rise and stand until counted” – to indicate your vote, you raise your hand until votes are counted.

SINE DIE – Latin for “without a day” and is used as a signal to end a lawmaking session. A legislative body adjourns sine die when it adjourns without appointing a day on which to assemble again.

WELL – designated area in front of the Senate or House from which a delegate is allowed to speak.

McCutchen Selection Criteria

At the Closing Joint Session of Youth Assembly on Tuesday, the four (4) each for the Blue and Gold Sessions, McCutchen Award Winners are named. The McCutchen Awards go to the Outstanding Statesmen (one boy and one girl) in both the Senate and House Chambers. All delegates in the Senate and House are eligible. A committee of voting Advisors/Chaperones/Program Coordinators/Volunteers observe/judge delegates throughout Youth Assembly and select the winners.

Each recipient is judged on the following points:

1. Knowledge of his/her Bill and/or other Bills selected for debate in the Bill Book. 2. Knowledge of the rules and parliamentary procedure. 3. Ability to express his/her opinion with clarity and without offensiveness to other members of Youth Assembly. 4. Ability to make his/her presentation with poise, conciseness, humility and yet demonstrate assurance of his/her position. 5. Judgment to know when to speak and when to remain silent. 6. Personal appearance and demeanor.

Outstanding Bills and Best Bill …Selection Criteria

At the Closing Joint Session of Youth Assembly on Tuesday, at least three (3) Outstanding Bill Awards will be recognized. The Youth Assembly Bill Selection Committee determines the Outstanding Bills and Best Bill based on the following points:

1. The Bill deals with only one subject. 2. The Bill expresses the subject accurately in the Purpose. 3. The Bill deals with a matter that is within the jurisdiction of the state rather than within federal, county, or city ordinances. 4. The Bill expresses the author’s intent in concise, everyday language. 5. The Bill represents clear and analytical thinking by the author(s). 6. The Bill includes a definition of terms, if needed, in an early part of the bill. 7. The Bill follows the proper order of arrangement.

Senate & House Committee Information

Senate Committees: House Committees:

Senate Committee on - House Committee on- Education & Youth Education & Youth Bills: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46 Bills: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46 Co-Chairmen: Co-Chairmen: Godfrey Hendrix, Oconee High School Kylon Marion, East Laurens HS Brandi Jo Hafermalz, Dawson Co. HS Alex Quinlan, Morgan County HS

Senate Committee on- House Committee on- Judiciary & Governmental Affairs Judiciary & Governmental Affairs Bills: 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37, 42, 47 Bills: 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37, 42, 47 Chairman: Chairman: Kenneth Lockett, Hampton High School Adam Harper, Cartersville High School John Martin Pilgrim, Bremen High School Matt Stewart, West Forsyth High School

Senate Committee on- House Committee on- Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Bills: 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48 Bills: 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48 Chairman: Chairman: David Key, Morgan Co. High School Jack Crawford, Lowndes High School Imani Polite, Beach High School Aaron Fondall, Strong Rock Christian

Senate Committee on- House Committee on- Regulated Industries & Utilities Regulated Industries & Utilities Bills: 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49 Bills: 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49 Chairman: Chairman: Elijah McBryant, Horizon Christian Acad. Brandon Holt, Cook Co. High School Erin Twomney, Cook Co. High School Emory Linder, Oconee High School

Senate Committee on- House Committee on- Natural Resources & Transportation Natural Resources & Transportation Bills: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 Bills: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 Chairman: Chairman: Davon Hill, YMCA of Coastal Georgia Jelani Glass, West Forsyth High School Rebecca Jane White, Thomasville Schol. Toby Upshaw, Robert Toombs Christian

SPECIAL NOTE: Senators and Representatives will attend based on the color assigned to their nametag and as directed by the schedule. Bill Authors bills will be taken up in committee and chambers only if the bill author is present. If the Bill Author is not present, the bill will be moved down to the next bill on the docket. This applies to both committees and chambers. Should you have questions, please ask your committee chair.

Judicial Program (Coordinator: Clint Bearden, Law Office of Speaker David E. Ralston)

Judicial Teams (two students per team) serve at Youth Lawyers to present written and oral Briefs representing both sides of an assigned Georgia Supreme Court Case. Participants watch a special training session presentation before Youth Assembly. The Youth Assembly legislative delegates decide what laws should be enacted. The Youth Governor is the executive branch of the government with veto power. As a Youth Attorney you will be part of the third branch of government, the judicial branch, which decides how the law is interpreted. Once a law becomes effective, problems often arise regarding how to apply that law, as well as how to interpret its meaning. Lawyers often say they do not know what a law means until the courts have told them and interpreted it by applying it to various factual situations. Thus, the judiciary is a very important branch of government. An appeal from a trial court to an appellate court normally involves two components: a written brief and an oral argument. As Youth Attorneys, you and your partner will argue an appellate case before a panel of judges. Each team member must participate in each oral argument, and must be prepared to argue either side of the case. Each team that decides to do so may prepare one 3-5 page written brief supporting one side of the case. One member of the team will write on one issue, and the other team member will write on the other issue.

Lobbyist Program (Coordinator: Jason Bragg, Georgia EMC)

The State YMCA of Georgia Lobbyist Program began with the 29th Youth Assembly in 1974.

The Lobbyist Program was actually created as a result of something that happened at a previous (28th) Youth Assembly. John Prien, then President of the Georgia Society of Association Executives, was invited to speak and be interviewed by the Press Representatives. His topic was “the part a Lobbyist plays in Legislation.” Mr. Prien was so impressed with the reaction and questions he received from the Press group that he approached Gerald Wade, then State YMCA Executive Director, about starting a “Youth Lobbyist Program.”

The following Youth Assembly, the Lobbyist program, with Mr. Prien as Chairman, began. The following “real live adult Lobbyists” assisted Mr. Prien in conducting the first Lobbyist program:

Gene Dyson, President, Georgia Business and Industry Association Abit F. Massey, Executive Director, Georgia Poultry Federation Bryce W. Holcomb, Executive Vice President, Georgia Soft Drink Association William F. Morie, Executive Vice President, Georgia Automobile Dealers Association Don Rooks, Administrative Assistant, Georgia School Boards Association Bill Sanders, Executive Secretary, Georgia Egg Commission

A good definition of a “real” Lobbyist, as suggested by Abit Massey at the first Lobbyist program, is:

“A Lobbyist is a representative of an interest group whose principal function is to link organized interests with public officials.”

Lobbyists try to keep open the channels of communication between the group they represent and the government and the public. They supply information to legislators and administrative officials and keep members of the group they represent informed.

Lobbyists perform a vital function within a democracy by keeping an eye on the activities of government and by assuring a representative form of government by presenting the views and position of particular groups to elected and appointed officials.

This year, our Lobbyists will represent the interests of a specific firm. They will argue on Bills based on firm interest and not personal feelings and will receive a very good insight into the role of a Lobbyist as he/she gathers and supplies information to legislators and administrative officials. 16

PROCEDURE RULES FOR YOUTH ASSEMBLY (Procedure Tips follow this section)

RULE 1. The presiding officer of the Senate, the Lieutenant Governor, shall be called the President. A President Pro Tem shall preside in the absence of the President. When presiding, each is referred to as “President.”

RULE 2. The presiding officer of the House, the Speaker of the House, shall be called the Speaker. A Speaker Pro Tem shall preside in the absence of the Speaker. When presiding, each is referred to as “Speaker.”

RULE 3. A Secretary of the Senate and a Clerk of the House will keep a record of all Bills and Resolutions and will submit them to the other body for consideration.

RULE 4. Members of the Senate shall be called “Senators.” Members of the House shall be called “Representatives.” Delegates will be assigned Blue or Gold for a chamber.

RULE 5. When a Senator or Representative wishes to be recognized, that person shall stand, hold his identification sign above his head, and say “Mr. President/Speaker.” The presiding officer shall then recognize the Senator/Representative by saying, “The Chair recognizes the Senator/Representative from (town).” The Senator/Representative will then state his request. (See Procedure Tips for different ways to address the Chair, page 20).

RULE 6. All members will be assigned to either a Senate or House Committee. Committee meetings are scheduled every day. They are subject to meet throughout the Assembly. Members will attend committee meetings as assigned via nametag and schedule. Committee Chairmen are appointed prior to Youth Assembly and serve throughout the Assembly.

RULE 7. Only Bills appearing in the Youth Assembly Bill Book will be considered in Committees. Your Committee assignment will be listed on your nametag (this is given to each person upon arrival at Youth Assembly). The Committee shall recommend one of three actions on a Bill: • Do Pass – the Bill is passed on to the Senate/House as is for debate. • Do Pass as Amended – the Committee Amendment then becomes part of the Bill when it is brought up in the Senate/House. The Amendment is written on an Amendment Form. (Note: The “Purpose” of a Bill may not be amended, only the Bill sections. This is true in both Committee and on the Floor.) • Do not Pass – this means the Bill will not be brought up in the Senate/House for debate.

NOTE: More on Committee Meetings in the Procedure Tips (begins on page 23).

RULE 8. The first reading of the Bill consists of Bill title, number, Author, and Purpose. The Bill is then referred to a Committee. Following Committee Reports, Bills are read for the second time in the same manner. The third reading consists of the Bill being read in its entirety. Following the third reading, the Bill is open for debate (see Procedure Tips for information on how to speak for/against a Bill, page 20).

RULE 9. A day must pass between the reading of the Bills. In the case of Youth Assembly, this is not necessarily an actual day but rather a day as defined by scheduled adjournments and announced by the Presiding Officer.

RULE 10. Time limits may be placed on those speaking from the Well and questions to those in the Well may be limited to allow sufficient time for all Bills to be debated during Youth Assembly. Chances are that some Bills will receive more time for debate than others.

RULE 11. In Rule 7, page 16, Committee Amendments were mentioned. Floor Amendments are those that are added to a Bill as it is debated. Amendment Forms may be obtained from the Secretary/Clerk’s desk at any time. For any Bill that you would like to see amended, do the following before the call for the Previous Question is made (more on “Previous Question” in Procedure Tips, page 21-22):

a. Get an Amendment Form. b. Print your Amendment clearly. An Amendment is another word for “change.” So, state the “change” you want made on the Amendment Form, giving the Bill Number and section you wish to amend. Rewrite the entire section(s) as you wish it to be amended. c. Be sure your complete name and town (the town in which your school is located) are also listed at the top of the Amendment Form. d. Give the Amendment Form to the Secretary/Clerk. The Amendment will be read and voted on before the vote on the Bill is taken. e. The “purpose” of the Bill may not be amended.

NOTE: More on Amendments in the Procedure Tips, page 29-30.

RULE 12. No person shall be allowed on the Senate/House Floor except members, officials, and staff. Special guests may be invited and will be brought in by escort. • Chaperones and other observers may sit in the gallery of each Chamber.

RULE 13. There are twelve to fifteen (12-15) elected Officials who actually guide the proceedings at Youth Assembly. They are: • Governor – meets Bill Authors, signs or vetoes Bills, and addresses Joint Sessions • Lieutenant Governor – serves as the top Presiding Officer of the Senate during debate and presides at Joint Sessions • Speaker of the House – serves as the top Presiding Officer of the House • President Pro-Tem of the Senate – assists the Lieutenant Governor in presiding • Speaker Pro-Tem of the House – assists the Speaker of the House in presiding • Secretary of the Senate – keeps track of all Bills and coordinates Senate appointed officials. • Clerk of the House – keeps track of all Bills and coordinates House appointed officials. • Senate Floor Leader – presents all official Resolutions and keeps debate moving in a timely manner • House Floor Leader – presents all official Resolutions and keeps debate moving in a timely manner • Doorkeeper of the Senate – monitors doors, allowing only authorized people in the chambers and announces all messages and visitors • Doorkeeper of the House – monitors doors, allowing only authorized people in the chambers and announces all messages and visitors • Chief Justice – works with the Judicial Program and swears in Officials and legislators.

RULE 14. The following offices are appointed (not necessarily every year): • Chief of Staff (Governor’s Aide) – assists the Youth Governor with scheduling appointments with Bill Authors and other visitors. • First Lady or Escort – accompanies the Youth Governor to all official Youth Assembly functions and presides at the Youth Governor’s Breakfast.

SENATE APPOINTMENTS:

• Assistant Secretary – assists the Secretary and assumes the duties of the Secretary in his absence. • Assistant Floor Leader – assists the Floor Leader and assumes the duties of the Floor Leader in his absence. • Calendar Clerk – keeps all Bills and Resolutions in order and maintains a written log of the Senate proceedings. • Assistant Calendar Clerk – assists the Calendar Clerk and assumes the duties of the Calendar Clerk in his absence. • Reading Clerk – reads all Bills and Resolutions; assists with keeping up with Bills, Bill Receipts and Amendments. • Assistant Reading Clerk – assists the Reading Clerk and assumes the duties of the Reading Clerk in his absence. • Messenger – takes messages, Bills and Resolutions to the House or the Youth Governor.

HOUSE APPOINTMENTS:

• Assistant Clerk – assists the Clerk and assumes the duties of the Clerk in his absence. • Assistant Floor Leader – assists the Floor Leader and assumes the duties of the Floor Leader in his absence. • Calendar Clerk – keeps all Bills and Resolutions in order and maintains a written log of the Senate proceedings. • Assistant Calendar Clerk – assists the Calendar Clerk and assumes the duties of the Calendar Clerk in his absence. • Reading Clerk – reads all Bills and Resolutions; assists with keeping up with Bills, Bill Receipts and Amendments. • Assistant Reading Clerk – assists the Reading Clerk and assumes the duties of the Reading Clerk in his absence. • Messenger – takes messages, Bills and Resolutions to the Senate or the Youth Governor.

RULE 15. Chaplains, for both the Senate and the House, are appointed by the State YMCA Staff.

RULE 16. There will be a Newsletter during Youth Assembly called the Youth Assembly Record. It will be passed out to all Youth Assembly participants.

RULE 17. Twenty (20) students are selected by the State YMCA Staff to serve as Committee Chairmen. These students should have previously indicated a preference to serve as a Chairman and must have attended Youth Assembly previously as a Senator or a Representative. Committee Officers (Secretary and Committee Advisor) are also selected by the State YMCA Staff. The Duties of the Committee Officers are listed in the Procedure Tips, pages 24-26.

RULE 18. Selected students serve as members of the various Escort Committees in each Chamber. Selection is made by the State YMCA Staff. Escort Committees serve as official escorts for visitors who will be addressing members of the Senate and House

RULE 19. A maximum of twelve (12) students may attend Youth Assembly as part of the Lobbyist Program. Students are accepted on a first come-first served basis and must be a 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader. There may only be two (2) Lobbyists per Club. Each Lobbyist will be assigned/choose Bills—to lobby "for", and "against" as directed by program coordinators.

RULE 20. The Judicial Program is for students in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Participants register in teams of two (2). A maximum of 30 teams (60 participants) may be accepted in the Judicial Program. The Judicial Program Coordinator selects a participant from the 11th grade to serve as Chief Justice and Associate Justices for the following Youth Assembly.

RULE 21. Four (4) groups must attend/view a training session prior to or immediately upon arriving to Youth Assembly. They are: • Elected Officials • Committee Chairmen • Lobbyists • Judicial Participants

RULE 22. A Youth Assembly Legislative Committee is composed of selected members of the “real” Georgia General Assembly. This committee of real Senators and Representatives provides technical support and assistance for the total Youth Assembly program.

RULE 23. Recognition on the last day of Youth Assembly will be as follows: • McCutchen Awards (4) – best male and female debaters in the House (2) and Senate (2). Per Chamber (Blue and Gold for a total of 8 delegates) • Best Bill and Outstanding Bills – presented in remembrance of the students and Advisors who died in the Winecoff Hotel fire during the 2nd Youth Assembly. Bill Awards are selected on content, clarity, and originality/uniqueness. • Judicial Awards consist of Best Team, Best Oralist, and announcement of the new Chief Justice. • Lobbyist Awards for outstanding participants. • Media Program Winners, including Editors. Election results of the elected officials for the next year will be announced during the closing Joint Session. Appointments may also be announced at this time.

RULE 24. Boys must wear coat and tie with dress pants/khakis at all times during Youth Assembly. Girls must wear a business suit, dress, dress slacks or skirt and blouse/sweater. Skirt/dress length should follow your school’s individual dress code. Let's all look our best …

RULE 25. All references to “he,” “his,” or “gentlemen,” etc. are to be interpreted as referring to both male and female members of Youth Assembly.

RULE 26. Often a Bill that is already a Georgia law will be put in the Bill Book. However, for educational purposes, the Bill will be debated as if it is not a law. 20

PROCEDURE TIPS

1. WAYS TO ADDRESS THE CHAIR (PRESIDENT/SPEAKER)

A Senator/Representative may ask a question at any time, but the question must first go through the President/Speaker. The proper procedure is as follows:

Senator/Representative: Stands and holds identification sign above his head and says “Mr. President/Speaker.”

President/Speaker: “The Chair recognizes the Senator/Representative from (town).”

Senator/Representative: “Mr. President/Speaker, I rise to a POINT OF ORDER.” (This is asked when a Senator/Representative thinks the rules are being violated, thereby calling on the Chair for a ruling and enforcement.)

President/Speaker: “The Senator/Representative will state his point.”

Senator/Representative: “Mr. President/Speaker, is it not true that…”

Note: Everything is put in the form of a question.

Other Questions asked of the President/Speaker might be: • PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY – questions relating to the Chair’s opinion on a matter of parliamentary procedure as it relates to the rules of Youth Assembly. • POINT OF INFORMATION – questions as to facts affecting the business at hand. • POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE – questions pertaining to personal information or requests. This traditionally takes place between debate on Bills.

2. HOW TO SPEAK “FOR” OR “AGAINST” A BILL

A Bill is read for the THIRD time in its entirety. After it is read and you wish to speak on the Bill, do the following:

Senator/Representative: Stands and holds identification sign above his head and says “Mr. President/Speaker.”

President/Speaker: “The Chair recognizes the Senator/Representative from (town).”

Senator/Representative: “I wish to speak for (against) this Bill.”

President/Speaker: “That is your privilege.”

You then go to the Well, (the speaker’s stand) directly in front of the Secretary/Clerk’s desk. You may then give your reasons for supporting/opposing the Bill. It may be necessary for the Senate/House to set a time limit for debate on each Bill. If so, this will be announced and each Senator/Representative will in turn be given a time limit to speak for/against a Bill.

3. HOW TO ASK A QUESTION OF THE DELEGATE IN THE WELL

While at the Well, another Senator/Representative may ask you a question by using the following procedure:

Senator/Representative: Stands and holds his identification sign above his head and says “Mr. President/Speaker.”

President/Speaker: “The Chair recognizes the Senator/Representative from (town).”

Senator/Representative: “Will the Senator/Representative yield to a question?”

Senator/Representative at Well: “I will (will not) yield.”

President/Speaker: “The Senator/Representative will (will not) yield.”

Senator/Representative (if person at Well yields): Ask question(s) concerning the Bill.

Note: Most often, a question to the Senator/Representative at the Well begins with “Is it not true that . . .?” However, questions may be put in other forms as long as general statements are not made. Just be sure your questions are to the Senator/Representative in the Well and not just a means of “speaking on the Bill.”

Note: If a Senator/Representative at the Well does not wish to be interrupted while speaking on a Bill, he may turn to the President/Speaker and say, “I wish not to be interrupted.” Senate/House courtesy will then not permit interruption. Following his presentation, he may then be questioned using the above procedure. However, he may wish to speak on the Bill and then be seated without remaining at the Well for questions. Most often he will answer questions concerning interpretation of the Bill.

4. HOW TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION

After a Bill has been debated and no one is at the Well, the following procedure is used to vote on the Bill:

Any Senator/Representative or Floor Leader: Stands and holds his identification sign above his head and says “Mr. President/Speaker.”

President/Speaker: “The Chair recognizes the Senator/Representative from (town).”

Senator/Representative: “Mr. President/Speaker, I move the previous question.”

President/Speaker: “The Senator/Representative from (town) moves the previous question. Shall the call for the previous question be sustained? Is there objection?” (If so, a Delegate will yell, “Objection!”)

If there is objection, the following takes place:

President/Speaker: “There is objection. Does the Senator/Representative 'move'?” (asked of the Delegate who moved the previous question). If he “moves,” President/Speaker calls for the vote (no second needed).

President/Speaker: “All in favor of the previous question, vote ‘aye.’” (A vote here would end further debate). “All opposed, vote ‘nay.” (A vote here would reopen debate). 22

President/Speaker: “On the question, the ‘ayes’ were ___ and the ‘nays’ were ___. The motion is carried/defeated.”

If the motion is defeated (“nays” won), the Floor would reopen for debate.

If the motion is carried (the “ayes” won), the President/Speaker would then proceed as follows:

President/Speaker: “The Sponsor of the Bill has (up to) five (5) minutes for summation.”

Sponsor: Makes closing statements on his Bill.

President/Speaker: “Secretary/Clerk will read the amendments.” Delegates should have already secured an Amendment Form from the Secretary/Clerk and written out the amendment and given it to the Secretary/Clerk. No amendments will be accepted after the motion for the previous question is so ordered.

Secretary/Clerk: Reads the amendments as called for by the President/Speaker. (Author of amendment stands.)

President/Speaker: “Is there objection to the adoption of this amendment?” If not, the amendment is adopted.

If a Delegate yells “Objection!,” the following takes place:

President/Speaker: “There is objection” (any delegate may object but usually the sponsor of the Bill does this). “Does the Senator/Representative ‘move’ (asking the Author of the Amendment)?”

If he “moves,” the following takes place:

President/Speaker: “All favoring the adoption of the amendment vote ‘aye’...All opposed to the amendment vote ‘nay.”

President/Speaker: “On the amendment the ‘ayes’ were ____ and the ‘nays’ were ___. Therefore, the amendment is lost/adopted.”

If there are no more amendments, the President/Speaker then proceeds to a vote on the Bill:

President/Speaker: "Is there objection to agreeing to the report of the committee (or Minority Report if one was filed and agreed to) which is favorable to the passage of this Bill? The chair hears none and the report of the Committee is agreed to. Shall the main question now be put? Is there objection? The chair hears none and the main question is so ordered. Shall this Bill pass?"

"The Doorkeeper will lock the doors. All Senators/Representatives will vote `Aye' or `Nay'. Those in favor of this Bill will rise and stand until counted." (this means raise your hand.) "Reverse your positions." (This means those in opposition raise hands). (Pause for counts to be made).

"On the passage of this Bill the `Ayes' were _____ and the `Nays' were ____. This Bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed."

…OR…(if Bill is not voted to pass) "This Bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority is therefore lost." Raps gavel soundly.

Note: The vote on the Bill must be a quorum; that is, one more than one half of the total number in the Senate or the House. This is called the “requisite constitutional majority” referred to earlier. In the Senate it means each Bill must receive or more affirmative votes to pass. In the House, a Bill must receive ____ or more affirmative votes to pass. (The numbers for these two blanks will be given to you during the Opening Session of the Senate and the House).

5. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee Meetings are scheduled every day. They are subject to meet throughout the Assembly. The duty of each Committee is to study each Bill assigned to that particular Committee and to make recommendations (see Rule #7, page 17).

Committee Officers are appointed prior to Youth Assembly (see Senate and House Committee assignments listed earlier in Procedure Rules #17, page 19). A training session will be held for everyone holding these positions during the first day of Youth Assembly.

General Committee Information:

A. Senators are in Senate Committees; Representatives are in House Committees.

B. The function of the Committee is to review Bills being considered for Youth Assembly.

The following steps are taken when reviewing Bills:

1. Evaluate: The Committee should evaluate each Bill considering the following: • Purpose – What is hoped to be accomplished? • Are there conflicting points in the Bill? • Are the points (sections) easily understood? • Is the wording satisfactory…and does it cover the intended purpose?

2. Amend: If a Bill is lacking in any of the previous areas, it may be corrected by an Amendment which is written on the Amendment Form and attached to the original Bill.

3. Final Action: Should be one of the following: • Do Pass • Do Pass as Amended (The Committee Amendment then becomes part of the Bill when it is brought up in the Senate/House.) • Do Not Pass (This means the Bill will not be brought up in the Senate/House for debate.)

C. Duties of the Committee Officers: Chairman, Secretary, Advisor

At the Training Session on the first day of Youth Assembly, the Committee Coordinator will provide the materials you will need for your Committee Meeting, including Committee Reports and Amendment Forms.

Chairman: 1. After a Bill is read in the Senate/House, the Secretary/Clerk will call for the Chairman to come forward to receive the Bill. The Chairman will do this for each Bill assigned to his Committee. Each Bill will be in a Bill Jacket and will be taken to Committee and later returned to the Secretary/Clerk after Committee Meetings are over. 2. See that the Committee starts on time. 3. Introduce the Advisor, Secretary, and yourself, as Chairman. 4. Use parliamentary procedure in conducting the meeting. 5. Be “in charge” of the meeting. Be kind, but be business-like. 6. As Chairman, never talk against a Bill or table a Bill. Encourage passage of the Bill. 7. If necessary, try to amend a Bill so it can pass. Work out flaws in Amendments. 8. Be certain to cover each Bill assigned to your Committee at the scheduled time:

SENATE HOUSE

1. Sunday 6:50 p.m. Informational 1. Sunday 7:45 p.m. 1st House Bill 2. Sunday 7:15 p.m. 1st Senate Bill 2. Monday 10:15 a.m. 2nd House Bill 3. Sunday 7:45 p.m. 2nd Senate Bill 3. Monday 2:05 p.m. 3rd House Bill 4. Sunday 8:45 p.m. 3rd Senate Bill 4. Monday 4:15 p.m. 4th House Bill 5. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 4th Senate Bill 5. Tuesday 10:45 a.m. 6. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. 5th Senate Bill take up remainder of Bills from 7. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. 6th Senate Bill "other Chamber" 8. Tuesday 2:00 p.m. 7th Senate Bill 9. Tuesday 3:00 p.m. 8h Senate Bill

take up remainder of Bills from "other Chamber"

9. Lobbyists, adults, and Bill Authors who are not members of the Committee are not allowed to vote but may be allowed to speak. 10. When a Bill Author is not present, call the Committee at ease and try to find the Author. 11. Chairmen are allowed on the floor at any time they have business there. 12. The Chairman is responsible for finding out when his Bills from the opposite Chamber have passed and are to be considered by his Committee.

DUTIES OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN (prior to first Committee Meeting)

1. Chairman should find his Committee room before the first Committee Meeting. Chairman should be sure the Committee room is properly marked. Chairman should put up directional signs if needed. These must all be taken down before leaving on the last day of Youth Assembly. Chairman will pick up Bills from the Secretary/Clerk of your Chamber. You will sign for these Bills. “Guard them with your life!” Bring something in which to put your materials as well as a stapler and some large rubber bands.

SECRETARY: 1. The Secretary is responsible for all Amendments, Committee Reports and actual Bill Jackets during the Committee Meeting. 2. Attach all Amendments (that pass) to the proper Bill inside the Bill Jacket. Do not write on the original Bill. 3. Write the final action of the Committee on the Committee Report. You will be given a separate Committee Report for each Bill.

ADVISOR: Assist the Committee as needed: 1. Start on time. 2. Help with introductions. 3. Assist Chairman and Secretary if needed. 4. Assist Committee Members, but do not get involved in discussion of the Bill or Amendments.

D. Procedure for Committee Meeting: The Chairman will conduct.

1. Call to Order

2. Introductions (First two meetings only)

3. Roll Sheet (Make a listing of all Senate/House members and their seat numbers.)

4. Committee Secretary reads Bill

5. Author speaks on Bill. He presents his Bill in committees of both Chambers (5-minute limit).

6. Lobbyist “against” Bill speaks (5-minute limit)

7. Lobbyist “for” Bill speaks (5-minute limit). Lobbyists cannot enter into discussion unless given permission by the Chairman.

8. Discussion and Debate

9. Move the Previous Question. No further amendments may be presented.

10. Secretary reads amendments.

Note: Amendments may be presented from the time the secretary reads the Bill until the previous question is moved. Amendments are read one at a time, in reverse order, and are voted on individually as they are read. If there are conflicting amendments, the last one voted on takes precedence. Record the vote on the Amendment Form. Indicate the number of your Committee on the Amendment Form.

11. Author’s summation (this right may be waived).

12. Secretary reads Bill as Amended. There is no need to read a Bill again if it has not been amended.

13. Vote on Bill

14. Adjournment • Announce next meeting • If the Bill did not pass, encourage Author to file a Minority Report (see #6, pages 28-29). • Suggest that Bill Author contact “Real Live Adult Legislator” for help.

15. Chairman fills out Report Sheets One sheet per Bill is filed. The report sheet, Bill and any amendments that were passed are folded together and returned to the Secretary/Clerk of your Chamber. Chairman signs both Report Sheet and Bill jacket. Be sure to sign the correct jacket. Blue for Senate, white for House. The exact vote of the Committee is recorded on the Chairman Report Sheet and on the Bill Jacket.

WHO-WHAT-WHEN-WHERE-HOW OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS (i.e., “What goes on in committee meetings?”)

Needless to say, a lot of information has now been given concerning Committee Meetings. Perhaps a reminder of the following three (3) groups will “tie it all together.”

• Committee Chairmen: A total of 12 students are selected by the State YMCA Staff to serve as Committee Chairmen. They must have attended Youth Assembly previously as a Senator or Representative.

Committee Chairmen may enter into debate just as any other delegate. There is a "Y" Club Advisor/Conference Staff who works with the Committee Chairmen before and during Youth Assembly.

• Lobbyists: Approximately 24 students may sign up to be a “Youth Lobbyist.” Lobbyists are assigned two (2) Bills to work “for” and two (2) Bills to work “against.” A student may sign up for the Lobbyist program even if he/she has not attended Youth Assembly previously. A select group of “Real Live Adult Lobbyists” work with the Youth Lobbyists prior to and during Youth Assembly.

Most of the Lobbyist’s work is done in Committees. You’ll note that in the “Procedure for Committee Meeting” discussed previously, the Lobbyists are given a specific time to speak. In the actual “real” General Assembly, a Lobbyist can speak only if the Chairman of the Committee gives him permission. This is usually done, however, because the Lobbyist often provides information that will be helpful to the Committee Members as they reach their decision.

• Bill Authors: Every person registering to be a Senator or Representative must submit a Bill for consideration at Youth Assembly. Of those submitted, only 48 are chosen.

6. FILING A MINORITY REPORT

Should your Bill get a “Do Not Pass” from the committee, you can file a Minority Report (this is usually done by the Bill Author).

When a Bill is discussed in committee and voted “Do Not Pass,” a person (any person) may file a Minority Report by following this procedure when the report of the committee is given in the House (or Senate):

DELEGATE: (Obtain recognition from the Speaker/President). “Mr. Speaker/President, I serve notice that at proper time, a Minority Report will be filed on HB/SB # ______concerning the Committee Report which is unfavorable to the passage of this Bill.”

SPEAKER/PRESIDENT: “The Senator/Representative has that right.”

Note: Reasons for filing a Minority Report might include such things as: • You felt committee did not properly understand the Bill. • Time was too limited in Committee to fully explain the Bill. • You now have additional information concerning the Bill. • You have prepared an amendment(s) that will strengthen the weak points of the Bill. • Other

The Delegate has until adjournment the next day to file the report. The report should be written out and given to the Secretary/Clerk stating briefly the purpose of the Minority Report.

Then, before adjournment the next day, the Delegate gains recognition and says:

DELEGATE: “Mr. President/Speaker, I move that the Senate/House disagree with the report of the Committee concerning SB/HB #____ which was unfavorable to the passage of this Bill and would like to have the Secretary/Clerk read the Minority Report.”

Minority Report is read.

Delegate goes to the Well and speaks on the Minority Report (not on the Bill itself). Proper time is given to both sides.

Then a vote is taken on whether or not to disagree with the Committee Report. If the vote is to disagree, then the Bill is placed on the calendar; if defeated, the Bill is lost. The vote is taken as follows:

PRESIDENT/SPEAKER: “Shall the Minority Report be adopted? Those in favor (which would place the Bill on the calendar), say ‘aye.”

“Those opposed (which would not permit the Bill to be brought up), say ‘nay.”

“On the adoption of the Minority Report, the ‘ayes’ are ______, the ‘nays’ are ______.” The motion is therefore adopted (lost).”

“The Bill is placed on the calendar (the Bill is lost for this session).”

7. VOTE TO RECONSIDER A BILL (after it is defeated on the Floor)

This is usually done by the Bill Author. Should you have a Bill that loses by “a close vote,” you may ask the Senate/House, immediately following the vote to reconsider the Bill. This would require a majority vote and, if passed, would place the Bill at the bottom of the calendar.

The correct procedure for this would be as follows:

DELEGATE: “Mr. President/Speaker”

PRESIDENT/SPEAKER: “The Chair recognizes the Senator/Representative.”

DELEGATE: “I wish to ask the Senate/House to reconsider its action on SB/HB # _____ , thereby placing it at the bottom of the calendar for later consideration.”

PRESIDENT/SPEAKER: “The Senator/Representative has that right.” (Vote is then taken and must be approved by a majority vote.)

8. OTHER THINGS WHICH MAY BE HELPFUL

In order to make a point when there is not a Senator/Representative in the Well or when the Senator/Representative refuses to yield to a question, you may do one of the following: • “Rise to a point of information” • “Rise to a point of personal privilege”

Voice Vote – many times the President/Speaker will call for a voice vote (all in favor say ‘aye,’ all opposed ‘nay’) He will then rule on whether the vote was in favor (aye) or not in favor (nay) based on the voice vote. If a Senator/Representative questions the decision of the Chair, he may yell “DIVISION!” This will cause the Chair to take the vote by a show of hands.

Floor Amendments – (How to get your point across) – although you cannot go to the Well and actually speak “for” or “against” a Floor Amendment itself, you can use the following method to get your point across.

For example: Suppose a section of a Bill affected people after they reached the age of 55. You favor its becoming effective after the age of 60. So, you can get the Amendment Form (blue or white sheet depending on your chamber) from the Secretary/Clerk and write your Amendment accordingly (turn it into the Secretary/Clerk).

Then, during debate on the Bill, you could use one of two methods to gain support for your Amendment (remember, you cannot go to the Well to make your point on an Amendment):

A. Use the method described in WAYS TO ADDRESS THE CHAIR (#1, page 21, under Procedure Tips) by rising to a POINT OF INFORMATION and asking the Chair, “Is it not true that this Bill would be better received if the Senate/House voted on my Amendment which changes Section (#) to make the effective age 60 rather than 55?” The Chair will probably reply with “If the Senator/Representative so states, then it must be true” or “the Senator/Representative is entitled to his opinion.”

The point is, you have notified your fellow Senators/Representatives that your Amendment is coming up for a vote prior to the final vote on the Bill, and you hope they will vote for your Amendment.

B. A second method to gain support for your Amendment is to ask questions to a person in the Well using the same line of questioning above but following the Procedure Tips on HOW TO SPEAK “FOR” or “AGAINST” A BILL (See Procedure Tips #2, page 21).

For example: Gain permission to ask a question of the Senator/Representative at the Well. Then ask, “Is it not true that this Bill would be more effective if Section (#) were changed to make the age 60 rather than 55?” The Senator/Representative may or may not agree with you.

Or, you could pose your question by saying, “Would you support an Amendment I have submitted to the Secretary/Clerk that would change the age from 55 to 60?”

MORE ON AMENDMENTS

The handling of amendments has been mentioned several times (under Rule 7, page 17; Rule 11, page 18; and Procedure Tips #8, page 29). Perhaps the following will help to further clarify the amendment process and will assist you in actually writing an amendment.

In the “real” General Assembly, the Senate and House differ slightly in their method of dealing with Committee Amendments. At Youth Assembly, we will “borrow” a bit from both chambers and handle Committee Amendments in the following manner:

When an amendment(s) is added to a Bill, it is reported from Committee as “Do Pass as Amended.” Therefore, the amendment(s) becomes part of the actual Bill and the amendment is read as part of the Bill during the third reading before Senate/House debate.

The Secretary/Clerk will read the Bill and will call attention to amendments that come from committee. For example: say House Bill 4 has an amendment to add a word to Section Two. The Secretary/Clerk would begin reading HB 4 and after Section Two is read, will then read the Committee Amendment. The other Sections would be read as they are.

The Committee Amendment would then become part of the Bill and could only be changed through a Floor Amendment.

FLOOR AMENDMENTS

Floor Amendments are voted on after the Call for the Previous Question on a Bill has been ordered. In order to submit a Floor Amendment, a Senate/House member should get an Amendment Form from the Secretary/Clerk. Fill it out, being very precise in writing the amendment, and give it back to the Secretary/Clerk. You must present your Floor Amendment to the Secretary/Clerk before the Call for the Previous Question is ordered.

(FINAL) SUGGESTIONS FOR AMENDING A BILL

In writing an amendment to a Bill, the objective is to make clear the change you wish to make in the Bill.

If you wish to amend a Bill, first get an AMENDMENT FORM from the Committee Chairman or Secretary (if making the Amendment in Committee) or, from the Secretary or Clerk in the Senate or House (if making the Amendment there). Fill it out, making sure to give your name, town, Bill number (by “HB” if a House Bill and “SB” if a Senate Bill), and then rewriting the section or subsection as you would want it to read. You may get an Amendment Form at any time, but can turn it in ONLY during debate on that Bill (must be before the call for the previous question on that Bill).

Let’s take a sample Bill:

Senate Bill Number 28

1 Purpose: To change the Georgia Firearms Regulations to reduce the minimum age for purchasing firearms.

2 INTRODUCED BY: Ima Mixitup 3 Wade Co-ed "Y" Club 4 Goodole, Georgia

5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (JUNIOR YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED 6 BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

7 Section 1. Definition of Firearms: Rifles, pistols, etc.

8 Section 2. The Georgia Firearms Regulations shall be changed by lowering the minimum age for purchase of a firearm from 21 years to 18 years of age.

9 Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

10 Section 4. This act shall become effective immediately upon passage.

Suppose you want to amend this Bill by changing Suppose you want to add “Shotguns” to age “18” to “19.” Get an Amendment Form and fill the Definition of Firearms in Section 1. it out as follows, rewriting the entire section as it is Get an Amendment Form and fill it out as to read as amended (please print or write clearly). follows, rewriting Section 1 as it should read.

AMENDMENT FORM AMENDMENT FORM (use pencil only) (use pencil only)

Senator/Representative Ima Mixttup Senator/Representative Ima Mixttup

Of Goodole Seat # S-10 Of Goodole Seat # S-10 (town on your identification sign) (town on your identification sign)

MOVES TO AMEND MOVES TO AMEND Senate Bill 28 Senate Bill 28

House Bill House Bill

AS FOLLOWS: AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2: The Georgia Firearms Regulations Section 1: Definition of firearms: rifles, shall be changed in order to lower the pistols, shotguns, etc. minimum age for purchases of a firearm in

the State of Georgia from 21 years of age to

19 years of age.

Notes and schedule changes

Bills for the 71st Youth Assembly

House Bills (White) Senate Bills (Blue)

Bills selected for the Senate and House were submitted by participants (Bill Authors). Their name(s) appear on the Bill itself. Read each with care. They will first be considered in Committee. A Bill must receive a “Do Pass” or “Do Pass as Amended” recommendation from a Committee before it will be presented in the Senate or House.

Record of Action on House Bills Bill Committee House Action Senate Action Governor's Number Action # For # Against # For # Against Action HB-1 HB-2 HB-3 HB-4 HB-5 HB-6 HB-7 HB-8 HB-9 HB-10 HB-11 HB-12 HB-13 HB-14 HB-15 HB-16 HB-17 HB-18 HB-19 HB-20 HB-21 HB-22 HB-23 HB-24 HB-25

Note regarding Record of Action on Bills: The tracker for the first set of 25 House Bills is listed in the graph above. The tracker for the remaining 25 House Bills are listed on the following page. Please make sure to follow closely with the voting on Bills so that your personal Bill tracker stays current.

Record of Action on House Bills Bill Committee House Action Senate Action Governor's Number Action # For # Against # For # Against Action HB-26 HB-27 HB-28 HB-29 HB-30 HB-31 HB-32 HB-33 HB-34 HB-35 HB-36 HB-37 HB-38 HB-39 HB-40 HB-41 HB-42 HB-43 HB-44 HB-45 HB-46 HB-47 HB-48 HB-49 HB-50

Note regarding Record of Action on Bills: The tracker for the second set of 25 House Bills is listed in the graph above. The tracker for the first 25 House Bills are listed on the previous page. Please make sure to follow closely with the voting on Bills so that your personal Bill tracker stays current.

YA Bill Number HB-1

PURPOSE: To make the teaching of creationism and intelligent design in public schools illegal.

INTRODUCED BY: Paul Paterson North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A public school shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as an educational institution that is funded by the government and provides free education to all. A religious private school shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as an educational institution that requires parents or guardians of students to pay money for their children to attend, but focuses on a single, specified religion.

Section 2: In the case of public schools, the teaching of creationism and intelligent design is hereby illegal, as a violation of Paragraph IV of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

Section 3: In the case of religious private schools, it is hereby legal to teach the specific beliefs of that school's specific religion of focus regarding the creation of the world and the creatures that live in it.

Section 4: Violation of Section 2 of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any public school found to have incorporated creationism or intelligent design into their curriculum shall be fined $500.00. If this Act is violated more than twice by the same public school, a hearing will be conducted in the Supreme Court of Georgia. If the school loses this hearing, they will be fined $2,500.00. If a public school is found to have violated this Act after they lose said hearing, they will be required to shut down. If they win said hearing but are found to have violate this Act more than twice after, they will be required to shut down.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-2

PURPOSE: To reduce the divorce rate in Georgia by requiring couples to go to marriage counseling before filing for divorce.

INTRODUCED BY: Tania Lopez Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Marriage counseling shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a type of psychotherapy that helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. This must be given by a legal and certified marriage counselor.

Section 2: Married couples shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as two people that are legally recognized by the state of Georgia as married. This shall specifically apply only to married couples with kids or are expecting a child.

Section 3: All married couples that meet these guidelines must attend at least 3 marriage counseling sessions, which must be recorded and turned in at the time of filing for divorce with the passage of this Act.

Section 4: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any person found violating this act for the first shall be given a warning and notified of the requirements. Any offense after the first shall be punished by a fine of $200.00-$500.00.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-3

PURPOSE: To better insure the health of students in the state of Georgia by eliminating vaccine exemptions except when the health of the student is at risk.

INTRODUCED BY: Tyler Hamby Dawson County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, "Students" shall be defined as minors enrolled in government funded schools grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Section 2: For the purpose of this Act, "Vaccine" will be defined as a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.

Section 3: For the purpose of this Act, "Vaccine Exemptions" will be defined as the ability to be excused from participating in vaccinations required by schools.

Section 4: The students health must be declared "at risk" by a medical practitioner or its equivalent.

Section 5: Upon passage of this bill the state shall make vaccines already required by schools mandatory and not allow exemptions of any kind, except those signed off on by a medical practitioner or its equivalent.

Section 6: This bill does not mandate vaccines not required by schools already, such as the influenza vaccine to be mandatory. This only affects vaccines that have already been put into place in the school system but were allowed exemptions.

Section 7: Students who do not get vaccinated and are not "at risk" will not be allowed to attend public school in the state of Georgia.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year and upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-4

PURPOSE: To strengthen Georgia’s economy by allowing pari-mutuel wagering.

INTRODUCED BY: Brooke Miller Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, pari-mutuel wagering is to be defined as betting on horse racing.

Section 2: Whereas, the equine industry in the state of Georgia is already established with many horse farms and about 180,000 horses throughout, therefore pari-mutuel wagering in Georgia would be predicted a self-sustaining industry, this bill shall be passed. Whereas, Georgia is predicted to produce at least $20 million dollars in tax revenue from pari-mutuel wagering, this bill shall be passed. Whereas, pari-mutuel wagering in Georgia would create thousands of jobs in equine industry in rural areas where unemployment rates are high, this bill shall be passed. Whereas, pari-mutuel wagering will bring tourism and tourism spending to Georgia, this bill shall be passed. Whereas, Georgia would be a great destination to host many horse racing events like the Breeder’s Cup since Atlanta, Georgia has one of the largest airports in the United States and many hotels to accommodate the thousands of people that would be brought in, this bill shall be passed. Whereas, 43 other states in the United States have already made pari-mutuel wagering legal, so to do this would not be out of the ordinary, this bill shall be passed. Whereas, Georgia would experience an economic impact of about $500 million dollars from pari-mutuel wagering, this bill shall be passed.

Section 3: Pari-mutuel wagering in the state of Georgia will be enforced by The Department of Revenue. Betting will be taxed at 12%. The tax money will help fund the HOPE scholarship and other education in Georgia.

Section 4: Upon the passage of this Bill, the Secretary of State’s Office will be directly to place a statewide ballot question for Georgia voters which will be placed on the general election ballot of 2016. Article I, Section II, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution is amended by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows: "(e) The General Assembly may provide by law for the operation and regulation of pari-mutuel wagering in this state on horse racing and for any matters relating to such activities. The General Assembly may authorize and regulate by general law personal electronic, Internet, and telephonic pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing conducted in noncommercial settings.” The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: ( )YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering in Georgia on horse racing and may authorize and regulate by general law, upon the approval in a referendum by the electors of the county or municipality in which activities are to be conducted, and for the use of the tax revenues and proceeds only for the purposes of funding the HOPE scholarship and other educational purposes?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

Section 5: This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2017, provided that an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia authorizing pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing is passed by the General Assembly and ratified by the electors of this state in the 2016 November general election and upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-5

PURPOSE: This law will allow corn baiting for deer in the "Northern Zone" of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Hunter Rosich Strong Rock Christian School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Baiting for deer is illegal in the Northern Zone of Georgia, unless it is 200 yards away AND out of sight.

Section 2: Baiting will be legal in the Southern Zone of Georgia, from any distance and any form of bait.

Section 3: Bait is considered corn, peanuts, or anything to entice an animal into shooting range.

Section 4: The Northern Zone includes the rest of the counties of Georgia cut off from baiting, or all counties north of Troup, Meriweather, Crawford, Bibb, Jones, Baldwin, Hancock, Glascock, Warren, and Richmond counties.

Section 5: Baiting provides the opportunity to manage game animals in to a predictable distance, hereby making a respectable and ethical shot on the animal.

Section 6: To allow baiting in the entire state of Georgia versus just the southern portion of Georgia would also help the current staff of state funded Game Wardens, by tax payer dollars, to focus on more eregious law infractions, such as poaching.

Section 7: With the passing of this law, the limit on deer would be dropped to 8 does and 2 bucks per person issued state of Georgia hunting licence. This represents a decrease from the previous 10 does and 2 bucks per person.

Section 8: This law shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-6

PURPOSE: To offer post military counseling, housing facilities and postsecondary educational opportunities to Georgia Veterans for civilian transitioning.

INTRODUCED BY: Jackson Trammell Dawson County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, post military counseling shall be defined as career, education and life intervention specialist, who assist in directing former military personal in post military needs.

Section 2: For the purpose of this Act, housing facilities shall be defined as a place to live including food, furniture and all other necessary living amenities.

Section 3: For the purpose of this Act, postsecondary educational opportunities shall be defined as: colleges, universities, technical colleges and other career trade schools.

Section 4: Civilian transitioning can take place at any of the inactive military bases. These closed military bases can be reopened, repurposed and utilized for the purpose of this bill.

Section 5: Funding for this bill will come from current and future sin tax, such as alcohol and tobacco.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-7

PURPOSE: To require all persons charged with animal cruelty offenses to receive a mandatory mental health evaluation and counseling upon conviction.

INTRODUCED BY: Natalie Baddour Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act: “Animal cruelty offense” is the act of committing or inflicting any suffering, harm, death, or any other act deemed cruel by a judge against a nonhuman being protected under O.C.G.A. §16-12-4.

Section 2: Whereas this bill will further decrease, prevent, and detect the warning signs of future offenses towards animals as well as people; Whereas seventy-one percent of female domestic violence victims reported their abusers also committing violent offenses towards their animals; Whereas the FBI recognizes significant numbers of murderers, mass shooters, and those guilty of other violent offenses committed crimes against animals in their youth; Whereas abusers of animals are five times as likely to harm humans, shall this bill be passed.

Section 3: All juvenile and adult offenders found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony charge(s) of an animal cruelty offense must receive a mental health evaluation and attend counseling upon conviction. Upon conviction of a misdemeanor, the offender will receive a mental health evaluation and a minimum of 6 counseling sessions. Upon conviction of a felony, the offender will receive a mental health evaluation and a minimum of 12 counseling sessions. A judge reserves the discretion at any time to increase the number of counseling sessions.

Section 4: This Act shall be funded by a 1 percent tax on all sales of dog and cat food (dry food, wet food, and treats) within the state of Georgia.

Section 5: Offenders who fail to comply with the judge’s orders are subject to a $500 fine for the first offense and a $1000 dollar fine for a second offense. The fine will remain at the $1000 rate for future offenses past the second.

Section 6: This bill shall become effective ninety (90) days after the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-8

PURPOSE: The purpose of this bill is to legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state of Georgia to better the health of those with chronic illnesses.

INTRODUCED BY: Cole Kinchen Strong Rock Christian School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, marijuana shall be defined as hemp; the dried leaves and female flowers of the hemp plant, used in cigarette form as a narcotic or hallucinogen.

Section 2: For the purpose of this Act, chronic illnesses shall be defined as a long term illness such as cancer, glaucoma, nerve pain, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, and Crohn's disease.

Section 3: Medical marijuana will be used for the purpose of treating nausea and improving appetite caused by treatment of chronic illnesses.

Section 4: The treatment of medical marijuana will be through vaporization, smoked, eaten, and/or taken as a liquid extract.

Section 5: For the purpose of this act, vaporization will be defined as heating the marijuana until the active ingredients are released, but no smoke is formed.

Section 6: Medical marijuana will be available for those in need of its use through a doctor's prescription. You will be handed a "marijuana card" and obtain your marijuana through an authorized seller called a dispensary.

Section 7: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-9

PURPOSE: To better regulate and combat the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases by making legal prostitution and solicitation in licensed brothels within the State of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Brandon Holt Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Prostitution shall, for the purpose of this Act, be defined as the exchange of sexual favors for a fee. This exchange shall not be confined to entail penetration or monetary compensation. Additional forms of payment may include but are not limited to jewelry, drugs, or returned favors.

Section 2: Solicitation shall, for the purpose of this Act, be defined as the offering or agreeing to engage in prostitution.

Section 3: Brothel shall, for the purpose of this Act, be defined as a house of prostitution: any building, structure, or place used for the purpose of prostitution or lewdness or where acts of prostitution occur.

Section 4: Any person wishing to facilitate or engage in these exchanges may, upon the passage of this Act, establish such a house upon licensure by the State alike the launch of any new business in the State of Georgia. Licensure must be renewed annually; associated information is readily available on the State website.

Section 5: Individuals directly engaging in the acts of prostitution or solicitation (the individual offering the service) may only obtain and maintain affiliation/employment upon passing quarterly STD screenings to serve the purpose of this Act.

Section 6: Leniency shall be granted to the brothel concerning employment and finance structure; it is the authority of the brothel to determine whether the individuals described shall be affiliated as independent contractors or employed and salaried for services. It shall also be the authority of the brothel to establish standards concerning contraceptive requisites and client discrimination.

Section 7: Violators of this Act shall be subject to criminal prosecution as noted in O.C.G.A. § 16-6- 13 and the brothel may be subject to investigation and/or the revocation of the license to operate rendering it null.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-10

PURPOSE: A bill to create a high-speed rail system between Atlanta and Columbus.

INTRODUCED BY: Aaron Bellamy Thomasville Scholars Academy

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: High-speed rail, for the purpose of this bill, shall be defined as an electric bullet train system.

Section 2: The route of the high-speed rail, for the purpose of this bill, shall be between Columbus and Atlanta, and must be fit for additions to the route after construction.

Section 3: The Department of Transportation is to be in charge of the construction and operation of the high-speed rail.

Section 4: The Department of Transportation will raise funds through 20 year revenue bonds and will set up a five part plan releasing 20% of the bonds needed for funds at each checkpoint. The bonds will have a 3.5% interest rate and the price of the bonds may be determined by the Department of Transportation.

Section 5: The route for the high-speed rail will run along existing highways, interstates, and railroads.

Section 6: Revenue from the high-speed rail will be used for paying off the bonds, maintaining the railroad, and extending the rail to other cities in Georgia.

Section 7: The Department of Transportation is to aim to complete the Atlanta-Columbus line by the end of 2030. Future rail lines may be determined by the Department of Transportation unless otherwise set by the state.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-11

PURPOSE: To promote education equity and equality statewide by creating a new state office, under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Department of Education, known as the Office of Education Equity and Equality, which will have authority for final approval of redistricting of schools.

INTRODUCED BY: Chan Creswell Griffin Christian High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purposes of this bill, equity and equality will be defined as virtues that are uniformly fair and just in as much as how available resources are distributed. School Attendance Zones will be defined as school boundary lines that determine the portions of land in which students residing will attend certain schools.

Section 2: The criteria for a School Attendance Zone that is equitable and equal will be determined by reasonable geographic locations, population density, and economic diversity of students attending. The office will also take into account factors that they deem integral to community needs.

Section 3: The Office of Education Equity and Equality will consist of one Officer of Education Equity and Equality, appointed by the Georgia State School Superintendent, to oversee and head up the office's efforts. The officer will be accompanied by a small staff dedicated to ensuring equity and equality among our state's School Attendance Zones.

Section 4: Any School Attendance Zone that fails to meet the criteria of an equitable and equal zone, will be immediately subject to an investigation not exceeding ninety days. If a school attendance zone is found to be truly unequal or inequitable, the Office of Education Equity and Equality will file a complaint and a solution to be debated and voted upon by the Georgia Board of Education. If such complaint and solution is adopted by the Georgia Board of Education, the City or County School District will be forced to comply or face disciplinary action taken by the Georgia Board of Education.

Section 5: Upon creation, the Office of Education Equity and Equality will immediately began to investigate current School Attendance Zones for possible violations of the determined criteria for an equal and equitable zone.

Section 6: The budget for the Office of Education Equity and Equality will be allotted from the current Georgia Department of Education budget, which is set by the Georgia General Assembly.The Officer of Education Equity and Equality will be appointed by the Georgia State School Superintendent to a term expiring at the termination of the State School Superintendent’s term. If the Officer so chooses to resign before the appointed termination.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-12

PURPOSE: To make it mandatory that all persons who commission into any branch of the armed services from the state of Georgia will receive a full PTSD screening upon discharging from their respective branches.

INTRODUCED BY: Dakota Rhea Jefferson High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, PTSD is defined as a common anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Armed services, as defined for this Act, are a country's military forces that include, but are not limited to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Reserves for the respective branches.

Section 2: This is a ten (10) year process. For the first five (5) years, it will be mandatory that the discharged service member go once (1) a year to their regular physician, with a trained Veteran's Administration (VA) worker present or to the VA hospital for their screening, depending on whichever is more comfortable for the veteran. For the next five (5) years, veterans will go once every two years if they personally believe they need/desire to or if their doctor/VA member does.

Section 3: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 4: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act has hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-13

PURPOSE: To give women in the state of Georgia a right to access safe and medically approved birth control, and Misoprostol (or Cytotec) by repealing Georgia Administrative Code 480-5-03.

INTRODUCED BY: Lauren Thomas Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Georgia Administrative Code 480-5-03 provides that a pharmacists shall not be required to fill a prescription for an emergency contraceptive drug, provides that such refusal shall not be the basis for any claim for damages, provides for the duration of effectiveness of the written objection, provides for related matters, repeals conflicting laws. A pharmacists shall be defined a person licensed to prepare, compound, and dispense drugs upon written order (prescription) from a licensed practitioner such as a physician, dentist, or advanced practice nurse. Misoprostol shall be recognized as a medication used to start labor, induce abortions, prevent and treat stomach ulcers, and treat postpartum bleeding due to insufficient contraction of the uterus.

Section 2: Georgia Administrative Code 480-5-03 limits the personal liberties of women because of a personal opinion. There are only six states including Georgia which have this law.

Section 3: Birth control reduces risks of certain diseases including ovarian and uterine cancer. Misoprostol is used for many things other than abortion such as prevent and treat stomach ulcers, and to treat postpartum bleeding.

Section 4: This Act will become effective 30 days after the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-14

PURPOSE: To abolish income tax in the state of Georgia and impose a fixed rate of sales tax at 12% for all consumer goods purchased within the state.

INTRODUCED BY: Carter Hazel Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Income tax is defined as a tax imposed on the reported income of Georgia residents. "Consumer goods" is defined to include every item purchased for home use, personal use or consumption, excluding only gasoline.

Section 2: All persons residing within the state of Georgia will no longer be taxed on their personal earnings.

Section 3: This Act shall not affect the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST).

Section 4: The sales tax is extended to items purchased on the internet by Georgia residents.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect January 1, 2016 upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-15

PURPOSE: To encourage recycling and reduce litter by establishing a minimum refundable deposit on beverage containers to ensure a high rate of recycling or reuse.

INTRODUCED BY: Raul Garcia Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A beverage shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any product in liquid, ready to drink form, and is intended for human consumption. “Beverage” does not include any product sold in a container that is not an aluminum beverage container, plastic beverage container, a glass container, or a bimetal container. A beverage container shall be defined as an individual, separate bottle, can, jar, carton or other receptacle that is constructed of metal glass or plastic or any combination of these materials. Beverage manufacturer shall be defined as any person who bottles, cans, or otherwise fills beverage containers, or imports filled beverage containers for sale to distributers, dealers, or consumers. A retailer shall be defined as a business or person that sells goods to the consumer, as opposed to a wholesaler or supplier who normally sell their goods to another business. A consumer shall be defined as a person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

Section 2: Distributers will pay a per container fee of 5 cents on beverages containing less than 24 ounces, and 10 cents for beverages containing more than 24 ounces into a state fund. When sold to retailers, the distributers will receive a deposit equivalent to the amount and size of beverages bought by the retailer. The retailer will then regain the deposit when consumers go and purchase the beverage. Consumers will pay a deposit of 5 cents for each container less than 24 ounces and 10 cents for each container more than 24 ounces. In turn, consumers will receive a refund equivalent to the amount and size of each container once brought in to the redemption/recycling center.

Section 3: Any unredeemed funds will be property to the program. These funds will be used solely for program administration, payment and grants. A handling fee will be paid by the state to specific handling fee sites. The department will calculate the monthly handling fee at the rate of one cent per beverage container redeemed.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon July 1, 2016, and upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are herby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-16

PURPOSE: A bill to further higher education through the addition of a clause to the HOPE Scholarship in order for students, who did not use their undergraduate HOPE Scholarship to put it towards a graduate level program.

INTRODUCED BY: Jacob Cone Thomasville Scholars Academy

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: An eligible student, for this Act, shall be defined as a student who attended high school in Georgia, met the requirements for HOPE for undergraduate, then chose to attend a private university that was not eligible for HOPE, or chose to go out of state. The student continued on to maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for their undergraduate degree program.

Section 2: Whereas the HOPE Scholarship has improved the selectiveness of public universities and colleges within Georgia through the money given for the 3.0 GPA for undergraduate programs, it can begin to increase the level of graduate universities and colleges within the state.

Section 3: Whereas these students deservedly were awarded the opportunity to have HOPE out of high school, the incentive to use it was not great enough; therefore the incentive can be carried over to persuade the competitive student to gain a graduate diploma in Georgia.

Section 4: The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally grant, shall be awarded to these students at the same Undergrad rate times the number of credit hours, up to a 15 hour maximum per semester, limit of 127 credit hours total. The rate will not change from what they would have been awarded; it remains the same, without addition for inflation.

Section 5: Just as in Undergrad HOPE grants, no awards shall be made to students taking less than five credit hours and remedial courses shall not be included in the awards. This HOPE grant can only cover Tuition costs.

Section 6: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are herby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-17

PURPOSE: To ensure that all law enforcement officers are treated fairly in all legal and departmental proceedings regarding their conduct.

INTRODUCED BY: Chloe Sparwath West Forsyth High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: An internal investigation shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a violation of work rules, standard operating procedures or other department related issues. A criminal investigation shall be defined as all violations of state or local ordinances.

Section 2: The rights of law enforcement officers during criminal or departmental investigation will be conducted at a reasonable time, the officer must be allowed representation, be informed (before the questioning begins) of all charges against him as well as who filed the charges, and the nature of the complaint (whether Internal Department or criminal) and the interrogation/interview shall be recorded.

Section 3: In cases of civilian review of officer’s conduct: All findings from a criminal investigation that lead to charges being brought forth against an officer, will be presented to a civilian Grand Jury for judgement as to indictment. The investigated officer shall be allowed to be present at the Grand Jury proceedings to hear all evidence presented against him or her and to confront his or her accusers. The officer shall also be allowed representation at all Grand Jury proceedings.

Section 4: In cases involving the use of deadly force, all members of the Sitting Grand Jury must be required to undergo three scenarios in the Shoot-Don’t-Shoot training simulator, as well as two hours of classroom instruction on the lawful use of deadly force by police officers.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-18

PURPOSE: To prohibit the sale and use of tobacco products to increase health.

INTRODUCED BY: Thomas Bailey Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, tobacco products shall be defined as any product that contains the grown plant tobacco and is smoked, "dipped", or chewed.

Section 2: This prohibition of tobacco products does not include electronic cigarettes or "vapor cigarettes". This Act is to prohibit tobacco products that cause harm to their users and the people around them.

Section 3: Any person found to be in possession of or selling tobacco products will receive a fine of no more than $5,000 and no more than 5 years in prison.

Section 4: Nicotine gums, nicotine wearable patches, and other products designed to wean the user off of nicotine will not be prohibited so long as they do not contain tobacco.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect on February 1st, 2016 so as to allow time for stores and users to get rid of any tobacco products.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-19

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of people leaving any bar or restaurant intoxicated; by requiring restaurants and bars, that serve alcoholic beverages, to have up to 10 breathalyzers for customers to check how much alcohol is in their breath before leaving the bar or restaurant.

INTRODUCED BY: Johan Gonzalez Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A breathalyzer is defined as a device used to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath. A bar is defined as a location where alcohol or other refreshments are offered. A restaurant is defined as location where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served at that location. An alcohol beverage is defined as a drink that contains a significant amount of psychoactive drug, ethanol.

Section 2: All bars and restaurants that offer alcohol beverages to customers in the state of Georgia are hereby required, with the passage of this Act, to have up to 10 breathalyzers at it’s location.

Section 3: The state of Georgia will provide 1 breathalyzer for each restaurant and 2 for each bar.

Section 4: Violation of this act shall be punished as a misdemeanor. Any restaurant or bar found without up to 10 breathalyzer should be fined $250.00 and be prohibited to serve any alcoholic beverage until required number of breathalyzers is required.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-20

PURPOSE: To create temporary decreased speed limits in frequently traveled roads.

INTRODUCED BY: Ardrianne Crawford West Forsyth High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A speed limit shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as an average speed in which a motor vehicle should drive. A frequently traveled road shall be defined as a road in which 900 cars travel per hour.

Section 2: The Georgia Department of Transportation should place solar flashing LED traffic signs on frequently traveled roads. They will operate between 4pm and 6pm. They will temporarily decrease the speed limit by 15mph.

Section 3: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a fine. Any person found driving 15mph over the speed limit will be fined no more than $500.00.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All Laws and parts of laws in conflict with Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-21

PURPOSE: To lower the amount of student debt accumulated by the people in Georgia by enacting a law that adjusts college costs within the University System of Georgia to the net income of the household, and allow refinancing of all student loans.

INTRODUCED BY: Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Associated school fees will defined as any fee required for attending an institution of higher learning within the state of Georgia that is also an institution of the University System of Georgia.

Section 2: Any college within the University System of Georgia will hereby be required to adjust tuition and associated school fees according to the families’ net income. The percentage of reduction awarded will correspond with the 2015 state tax bracket system. (To be correspondently adjusted accordingly to bracket changes).

Section 3: The brackets will discount the tuition and all associated school fees by a rate of 10%, in accordance with the 2015 Georgia state tax brackets. With the lowest income bracket being reduced by 60%, and all subsequent tax brackets by 10% less of the previous bracket.

Section 4: The provisions specified in section 2-3 will solely apply to students who are residents of the State of Georgia.

Section 5: The needed compensation for the loss of funding to the colleges will come from a required 5% budget cut of the schools, along with stimulation paid to them by the state government with additional funds allocated to the education section of the 2016 state.

Section 6: The state of Georgia requires all financial institutions within the state to allow a refinancing of all student loans at a minimum of every five years.

Section 7: All things mandated in the bill will go into effect beginning with the 2016 fiscal year.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-22

PURPOSE: To amend the Official Code of Georgia annotated to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state.

INTRODUCED BY: Adam Harper Cartersville High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this act, the “Death Penalty” shall be defined as the execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a capital offense.

Section 2: For the purpose of this act, a capital offense shall be defined as any criminal offense eligible of the death penalty, per O.C.G.A § 17-10-30.

Section 3: Upon the passage of this bill, the Death Penalty will be declared unconstitutional in the State of Georgia and the O.C.G.A. § 17-10-30 will be repealed.

Section 4: The legislature vest authority in the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to oversee the compliance and transition of this bill hereafter.

Section 5: This bill will go into effect immediately after passage.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-23

PURPOSE: To legalize physician-assisted suicide.

INTRODUCED BY: Katelyn Alligood Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purposes of this Act, physician-assisted suicide shall be defined as the process where a doctor or physician knowingly and intentionally provides a terminally ill person with the knowledge, means, or both required to commit suicide. Terminally ill person shall be defined as a person with a sickness or disease that will take his or her life.

Section 2: In order to participate in physician-assisted suicide, one must be a legal resident of Georgia, 18 years of age or older, and must be capable of making and communicating decisions for his or herself. The patient must also have a terminal illness that will lead to death within the course of a year.

Section 3: Patients must have written request to the attending physician, physician must confirm the patient’s diagnosis, and physician must verify whether the patient is capable of making the decision and that the patient is mentally sound.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-24

PURPOSE: To stimulate economic growth in the state of Georgia by abolishing income tax.

INTRODUCED BY: Emory Linder Oconee County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, income tax shall be defined as a tax that is levied upon taxpayers based directly on their income.

Section 2: For the purpose of this Act, economic growth shall be defined as an increase in productive capacity in the State of Georgia.

Section 3: Under this act, taxpayers in the State of Georgia will pay no income tax.

Section 4: Sales tax in the State of Georgia will remain the same.

Section 5: This act shall take effect 90 days after the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate –Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-25

PURPOSE: To create a safety precaution in cyclists by making it mandatory to have a license to ride on roads. This law would reduce cycling accidents on roads due to cyclists having to register just like when you get a car.

INTRODUCED BY: Spencer Bolen North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A cyclist in need of a license will be seen as the same as someone controlling an automobile on roads.

Section 2: All cyclists of any age must be required to have a license to ride on the same roads as other automobiles.

Section 3: Licenses may be prompted at any time by a government official/ police officer in any case.

Section 4: This does not include parks, non-vehicle roads, and neighborhoods or privately owner areas.

Section 5: If failure to produce a license when prompted by officials: a fine will be set in place at $75.00. Failure to produce a license three times in the same year will result in a $250.00 dollar fine, and if they own a license it be voided for a month.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-26

PURPOSE: To increase Georgia's public high school graduation rate by enacting a law making it mandatory for children to attend school from age 6 to 18.

INTRODUCED BY: Michal Moore Jefferson High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The graduation rate shall be, for the purpose of this act, calculated using the cohort rate ,which defines the cohort as when a student becomes a freshman , and is calculated using the number of students who graduate within four years and includes adjustments for transfers.

Section 2: All children must attend school until their 18th birthday, or until they meet the requirements for graduation.

Section 3: If a parent or legal guardian chooses to homeschool a child, the homeschool must be considered, by state stature, to be a school, and it must comply with state statute to ensure that students receive equal education. Homeschooled children may be subject to state testing.

Section 4: Violation of this at shall be punishable with fines or prison time, applicable to the parents or legal guardians.

Section 5: Any child of compulsory education age found away from home and found to be truant may be placed in the temporary custody of a peace officer and may be subject to processing by a juvenile court.

Section 6: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act has hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-27

PURPOSE: To save lives by lowering the required BAC to be arrested for drinking and driving.

INTRODUCED BY: Will Owen Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: BAC is blood alcohol content.

Section 2: Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Judgment and vision impairments are minor but have an impact starting at a BAC of 0.05. Also at 0.05 there are minor delusions and memory loss.

Section 3: Any person at or above the age of 21 with a BAC of 0.05 or above when pulled over will be arrested for drinking and driving.

Section 4: The penalties will remain as stated in the current drinking and driving law.

Section 5: No additional funding is required other than the current funding to the drinking and driving law.

Section 6: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act has hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-28

PURPOSE: To ensure a baby's health by enforcing producers of any baby-food or baby formula to label their products properly if contaminated with GMO’s.

INTRODUCED BY: Mykalea Earnhardt North Forsyth High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A baby shall be defined as a very young child, especially one newly or recently born.

Section 2: Baby-food shall be defined as food, as vegetables, fruits, or meat, puréed or minced for easy ingestion by infants.

Section 3: GMO shall be defined as a genetically modified organism. By definition, a GMO is any living organism whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering.

Section 4: The first foods to be made readily available in-stores containing GMOs was in 1994. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for the Flavr Savr tomato to contain GMOs , so that it was able to have longer shelf life. Even companies including: Similac, Enfamil, and Gerber Good Start, produce baby formula and or baby-food that contains GMOs. At first GMOs were used rarely in food, but as population increased rapidly, so did the use of genetically modified foods. But having GMOs in the food effected the people, specifically pregnant women, which resulted in many babies having birth defects, organ failure, cancer and major health conditions. Though there is insufficient research on the effects of babies consuming baby formula or baby-food containing GMOs, it is a safe assumption that the health risks are equal to or greater than those of affected pregnant women and their' newborns.

Section 5: This bill would require that all producers are required to label their food production properly by printing "contains GMOs" in bold print on all the labels of all products.

Section 6: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act has hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-29

PURPOSE: To enforce mandatory uniforms in public schools within the state of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Melissa Contreras Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A public school shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a school that is maintained at public expense for the education of the children of a community or district and that constitutes a part of a system of free public education commonly including primary and secondary schools. A uniform shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.

Section 2: All students in a public school in the State of Georgia are hereby required, with the passage of this Act, to wear uniforms while attending school.

Section 3: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. The consequence will vary in each school district. In the violation of this Act, the district can punish each student as they see necessary.

Section 4: Refusal to obey this Act will result in a fee paid by the guardians.

Section 5: Uniforms shall be distributed by the district in their school colors.

Section 6: This bill shall take action immediately upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-30

PURPOSE: A Bill to lower the driving age in Georgia to 15 years old.

INTRODUCED BY: Davis Carter Lowndes High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Driving age, shall be defined for the purposes of this Act, as any person meeting legal requirements to obtain a permit, as one issued by the state's motor vehicle bureau, that allows the holder to drive a motor vehicle on public roads.

Section 2: Lower the driving age in Georgia to 15 years of age as long as the driver has no criminal background and can pass an advanced driving test.

Section 3: The potential driver must have no criminal background or a bad transcript at the school attended. The advanced driving test will be three times more difficult than the driving test for 16 year olds.

Section 4: The state government agencies overseeing this bill are the Department of Driver Services and Department of Public Safety.

Section 5: This license will be classified as a Class E license, and the license cannot advance to a higher classification until the driver is 17 years of age. A learner’s license will be available at 14½ with the same situation as Section 2.

Section 6: If a 15-year old is caught driving without a license, the driver must wait until age 18 before obtaining any driver’s license.

Section 7: All funding for the licenses shall be paid for by the individuals who desire to obtain a license. The license will cost $75 which will bring in income for the state.

Section 8: This Bill will become effective upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Utilities Senate – Natural Resources and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-31

PURPOSE: To enable all Georgians to have the best education possible.

INTRODUCED BY: Robert Samuel Jones Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A voucher shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a yearly amount of money that is available for students to spend on furnishing their personal education. A public school shall be defined as any school that is operated by a local or state school board at the time this act is passed. Tuition shall be defined as the yearly price that schools charge for a student to attend.

Section 2: Whereas the citizens of Georgia need the best options for their personal schooling; Whereas vouchers would encourage people to move to Georgia for the superior education system; Whereas students deserve the right to attend any school of their choosing, regardless of wealth; Whereas private schools are notorious for providing a much higher quality education than other schools, this bill shall be adopted.

Section 3: All students are allotted $10,000.00 that will be given to the school they choose to attend to supplement each students income. Any school in the State of Georgia shall be allowed to charge tuition to furnish their needs, but the tuition in public schools shall not exceed $10,000.00 per year.

Section 4: The State Department of Education shall now exist only to determine the adequacy of a school to receive voucher students, including considerations regarding overall tuition. All money that was previously allotted to public schools shall now be used for vouchers that allow students to choose the school they attend.

Section 5: The operation of Georgia Schools as described in this act shall take effect at the start of the 2017-2018 school year upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-32

PURPOSE: An Act to provide a vote for citizens who own property in a county but live in another to vote for local election in said county.

INTRODUCED BY: Josh Denham North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Under current Georgia law you must be a resident in a county to vote for elections in that county.

Section 2: If enacted, this Bill would allow an individual that owns property in any county and pays property tax on said property to vote in local elections of said county(s).

Section 3: This is to allow individuals in the state of Georgia to vote for any official that directly affects their financial properties in the state. This bill codifies not having taxation without representation.

Section 4: If a county does not comply, said county forfeits the right to collect the tax on the property from the individual who they are barring from voting.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect on August 1st, 2016 upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-33

PURPOSE: To institute mandatory drug testing as a prerequisite for receiving the Hope grant.

INTRODUCED BY: Torie Brisk Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this bill, the Hope grant shall be defined as, "the state funded grant available to students with a 3.0 GPA in high school college prep track classes."

Section 2: In order to obtain funds through the Hope grant, students must pass a series of drug tests.

Section 3: These tests will inspect students for traces of all illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana and all other illicit entities.

Section 4: This will serve as a deterrent for students from using illegal substances.

Section 5: This testing will be funded by DUI fines.

Section 6: This law will take effect at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-34

PURPOSE: To legalize recreational and medical marijuana.

INTRODUCED BY: Carter Whaley Dawson County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, "Marijuana" shall be defined as the dried leaves and female flowers of the hemp plant, used in cigarette form as a narcotic or hallucinogen.

Section 2: The state will allow Marijuana to be distributed through prescription write offs. The state will also allow Marijuana to be sold in commercial buildings for recreational use.

Section 3: The money raised in taxes from the sell of marijuana can be used as the state of Georgia deems appropriate.

Section 4: This act shall take effect in the spring of 2016 upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-35

PURPOSE: To increase safety on Georgia’s roads by enacting a law that prohibits the act of using a cellular device while driving a motor vehicle.

INTRODUCED BY: Joseph Hill Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A motor vehicle shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a land vehicle powered by either internal combustion or electric engine, and having the ability to travel at speeds above 25 miles per hour. A cellular device shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any device that can make and receive telephone calls while moving around a wide range of geographic area. The use of a cellular device shall be defined, for the purposes of this Act, as the act of holding a cellular device and looking at it.

Section 2: All persons that are driving a motor vehicle in the State of Georgia are hereby prohibited, with the passage of this Act, from using a cellular device when said vehicles are in motion.

Section 3: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any person found using a cellular device while driving a motor vehicle shall be fined an amount not exceeding $500.00.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-36

PURPOSE: To prohibit SLO tests in Georgia public schools.

INTRODUCED BY: Grayson Thomas Lowndes High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this act, SLO tests shall be defined as content-specific, grade level learning objectives that are measureable, focused on growth in student learning, and aligned to curriculum standards. As a measure of teachers’ impact on student learning, SLOs give educators, school systems, and state leaders an additional means by which to understand, value, and recognize success in the classroom.

Section 2: SLO tests, or Student Learning Objective assessments, can harm students' grades and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce.

Section 3: The state of Georgia will prohibit SLO tests in public schools.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect the school year following the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-37

PURPOSE: To decrease the amount of same sex rape and sexual assault in Georgia by adding to the existing law.

INTRODUCED BY: Allison Blocker North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Rape shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a person of any gender having carnal knowledge of another person of any gender forcibly and against their will. Carnal knowledge, in this instance, is defined as sexual intercourse. Sexual assault is defined as any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.

Section 2: All persons, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, in the state of Georgia, may not rape or sexually assault another person, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.

Section 3: Violation of this Act shall be punishable by the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or minimum of 25 years in prison followed by lifetime probation.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-38

PURPOSE: To have a free health care program in place to relieve retired Georgia citizens over the age of 65 of health care costs by enacting a law requiring a progressive tax on working Georgia citizens.

INTRODUCED BY: Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Health care shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as the examination and determent of all mental and physical deteriorations, including disease and illness, in human beings, being administered by any primary, secondary, tertiary, home, and/or community care service.

Section 2: All persons that are 65-years-old or older, retired, not covered by any healthcare program, and a Georgia resident are eligible for this healthcare program.

Section 3: All working persons in the state of Georgia are hereby required, with the passage of this Act, to appropriate a progressive tax from their gross income.

Section 4: Violations of the Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any person found not paying this tax will be subject a penalty fee, penalty interest, federal tax lien, property seizing, and/or jail time.

Section 5: Those persons covered by an existing healthcare provider will not be able to drop their existing provider for this health care service.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-39

PURPOSE: To make higher education available to students with a low house income at no cost to the students.

INTRODUCED BY: Larry Stargen Davis ABC Montessori School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Education is defined, for the purpose of this Act, as the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge or skills, as for a procession.

Section 2: All persons making below the states average income is entitled to free education regardless of when a high school diploma was received.

Section 3: Providing education to all persons for at least a two year degree would help those who have very little closer to those who have more.

Section 4: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any college or university found refusing education to any person who meets the requirements for free education shall be fined an amount not exceeding $15,000.00 and shall be required to accept the student.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of these laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-40

PURPOSE: Banning the use of cell phones completely while operating a motor vehicle.

INTRODUCED BY: Jordan Long Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A phone shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as an electronic device such as music players, phone, tablet, laptop, etc,. According to the use of Global Positioning Systems are permitted.

Section 2: A person in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle that is in the state of Georgia are hereby required, with the passage of this Act, to not have a phone in use while in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle that is in motion.

Section 3: Violation of this act shall be punishable as a violation of state driving and traffic laws. Any person found with their electronic devices in use while operating a motor vehicle will be fined an amount not exceeding $500 dollars and their license will be suspended according to the offense.

Section 4: This act shall take effect upon Signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-41

PURPOSE: To have all public schools not following the year-round school schedule follow the same schedule.

INTRODUCED BY: Charles Logan North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The school schedule may be defined as a specific calendar that all schools follow, and some may be differently arranged than others. They usually include the same amount of days per school year (180 as required by the state of Georgia, unless in a private school).

Section 2: All public schools in the state of Georgia that do not follow the year-round schedule shall be required to follow the same schedule (same breaks on same days), excluding teacher workdays. The total amount of days in the school year must not exceed/be lower than 180 days per year.

Section 3: Failure to comply to this act will result in a budget cut of 50,000 dollars until problem is resolved and the schedule is aligned with others in the state.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-42

PURPOSE: To reduce Georgia’s prison population by reducing the Mandatory Minimum sentencing laws for non-violent possession of a controlled substance.

INTRODUCED BY: Kalman DeMott Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A controlled substance shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the Georgia State or Federal governments.

Section 2: All persons found guilty of non-violent possession of a controlled substance in a court of law shall be sentenced to a prison sentence that shall not exceed six months, and shall be fined an amount that shall not exceed $500.

Section 3: Any persons previously convicted of non-violence possession of a controlled substance before the enactment of this bill, will be permitted to pursue the reduction of their prison sentence in a court of appeals.

Section 4: This law shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict of this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-43

PURPOSE: To give an equal opportunity to people with autism spectrum disorder so they will be able earn money by obtaining a job and giving those individuals a safe and helpful environment to work and thrive in.

INTRODUCED BY: Ellen Underwood Jefferson High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant challenges having to do with social interactions, communication, and behavior.

Section 2: This Act, if passed will make a safer workplace environment for people on the autism spectrum that, without it would not be able to thrive in such surroundings. It would enforce that all workplace environments have amenities that could cater to the needs of such individuals, like eliminating trigger-setting factors such as fluorescent lights, bright paints on walls, and adding in quiet rooms.

Section 3: This Act would be put into place by the year 2020, to give the workplaces time to make the necessary changes. If these changes are not fulfilled, the company will be charged $500 for the first year, adding $100 dollars every year until the law is fulfilled.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are nearby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-44

PURPOSE: To restrict the usage of cellphones in classrooms by students.

INTRODUCED BY: Elliott Gbadehan Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Restrict cell phone usage during class by allowing further action to be taken against a student.

Section 2: It has been found that an increase of cell phone use for unnecessary purposes in classrooms, leads to an overall decrease in the quality of learning for that student. The student is more likely to misinterpret information and/or forget information that is important to their education.

Section 3: Upon enactment, teachers will be allowed to confiscate a student’s cell phone if he/she finds that it is a continuous distraction during class. The cell phone will be returned upon the conclusion of class.

Section 4: Upon enactment, the student can be prohibited from using his/her cell phone or another student’s cell phone if they are found to be a habitual violator of cell phone usage. If the student is under 18 years of age, parents will be notified of the prohibition their child’s cell phone.

Section 5: Upon enactment, the confiscated cell phone cannot be searched for any reason by school staff.

Section 6: This Act will take effect immediately upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-45

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of accidents on Georgia's highways by enacting a law that prohibits the driver of a motor vehicle to eat or drink.

INTRODUCED BY: Guadalupe Espitia Southeast Whitfield High school

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A motor vehicle shall be defined as a land vehicle powered by either internal combustion or electric engine, and have the ability to travel at speeds over 25 miles per hour.

Section 2: All drivers when traveling at least 25 miles per hour will be prohibited to eat or drink.

Section 3: All drivers will be prohibited to eat or drink while on school premises, near school bus stops, or anywhere school related.

Section 4: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-46

PURPOSE: To allow home schooled students the same opportunities that they have in some other states, it is necessary to pass a bill requiring the GHSA(Georgia High School Association) to allow home schooled student-athletes to participate in high school sports.

INTRODUCED BY: David Mustard North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The GHSA is the statewide organization that governs the athletic programs of public high schools of the state. For the purpose of this Act, a home schooled student-athlete is a student from 9th-12th grade that is educated at home.

Section 2: Home schooled student athletes are only eligible to play in the school districts in which they reside.

Section 3: This would be a good bill because there are many good home schooled athletes, such as Tim Tebow, that have taken advantage of this same law in other states.

Section 4: About 25 states other than Georgia have passed this bill and it would be good for Georgia to allow home schooled students the same opportunities as other states.

Section 5: In Conclusion, home schooled students should be able to participate in any High School sport under the jurisdiction of the GHSA.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House –Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-47

PURPOSE: To protect the Confederate battle flag by law.

INTRODUCED BY: Mason Crosby Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The Confederate battle flag is defined by an important pennant in the expanding American empire and a symbol of national unification, not polarization. It can also be referred to as the Stars and Bars.

Section 2: All United States citizens are hereby required to not knowingly mutilates, deface, physically burn, maintain on the floor or ground, or trample upon.

Section 3: Violation of this act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any person found violating this act will be fined at a minimum of $1000.00.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-48

PURPOSE: To reduce the use of tobacco products and accessories for teens.

INTRODUCED BY: Tiana Batteast ABC Montessori School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A teen will be defined, for the purpose of this act, as any teen enrolled full time at any state accredited school under the age 20 in the state of Georgia. Teens are defined, for the purpose of this act, as any human being under the age of 19 that is recognized in the Georgia high schools.

Section 2: There are only 40 states that prohibit teens from purchasing tobacco. While 10 other states try to figure out a different penalty. Five states banned possessing tobacco in limited circumstances, such as in public or on school property.

Section 3: Tobacco will be defined as any product or products made from such leaves.

Section 4: Tobacco Products will be defined, for the purpose of this act as any product made from any derivative of the tobacco plant such as: Cigarettes, cigars, and pipes tobacco are made from dried tobacco leaves, and ingredients are added for flavor and to make smoking more pleasant. The smoke from these products is a complex mixture of chemicals produced by the burning of tobacco and its additives.

Section 5: The minor will receive punishment in accordance to GA. CODE ANN. § 16-12-172 (2014). If the same teen violates this GA. CODE ANN. § 16-12-172 (2014) the teen would have to attend 20 hours of community service or pay a $150 fine.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of these laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-49

PURPOSE: To require a behavior test on all dogs that are scheduled for euthanasia, to determine if a dog is viscious and needs behavior modification training instead.

INTRODUCED BY: Miguel Mares Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A vicious dog, for the purpose of this act, is defined as a dog that has caused serious harm to a human more than once.

Section 2: If after eight months of behavior modification treatment significant goals are not met, the dogs shall be euthanized.

Section 3: If the treatment shows enough results, the dog may be put back into the care of the owner. If the dog has no owner, put into possession of an animal shelter but will forever be deemed as a dangerous dog.

Section 4: If the dog has an owner the treatment should be payed by the owner monthly. If the owner can not come up with sufficient payments, the dog will be removed from the treatment and with be held for one week. If after one week the payment has not been made the dog will be euthanized. If the dog is owner-less and the treatment is not payed by any donations the most promising candidates will be payed state funding.

Section 5: The test should be payed by the owner or the animal shelter shall be granted subsidies for preforming the test.

Section 6: Dogs will receive behavioral testing monthly to ensure progress.

Section 7: Treatments can either take place with a licensed professional or volunteers can handle the dog by strict guide lines similar to raising a guide dog. The volunteers will be fully informed on the risk.

Section 8: This act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number HB-50

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of second hand smokers in vehicles by setting a law that requires first hand smokers to not have anyone under the age of 18 or under in the car with them.

INTRODUCED BY: Aaron Lewis Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A first hand smoker is a person who is actually smoking. A second hand smoker however, is anyone who does NOT smoke but is exposed to the smoke of the first hand smoker.

Section 2: Anyone who smokes and travels with others under the age of 18 in the State of Georgia, are hereby required to not smoke while traveling with anyone under 18. This would also help to reduce the amount of smokers in Georgia thus, improving the health of citizens in Georgia.

Section 3: Any violations of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Anyone found smoking with second hand smokers shall be warned on the first offense. If the event should reoccur, the offender will be fined $200 and for every offense after, the price will be increased by $150.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

Bills for the

71 Youth Assembly

House Bills (White)

Senate Bills (Blue)

Record of Action on Senate Bills

Bill Committee Senate Action House Action Governor’s Number Action # For # Against # For # Against Action

SB 1 SB 2 SB 3 SB 4 SB 5 SB 6 SB 7 SB 8 SB 9 SB 10 SB 11 SB 12 SB 13 SB 14 SB 15 SB 16 SB 17 SB 18 SB 19 SB 20 SB 21 SB 22 SB 23 SB 24 SB 25

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tracker for the first set of 25 Senate Bills is listed in

the graph above. The tracker for the remaining 25 Senate Bills are listed on the following page. Please

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Record of Action on Senate Bills

Bill Committee Senate Action House Action Governor’s Number Action # For # Against # For # Against Action

SB 26 SB 27 SB 28 SB 29 SB 30 SB 31 SB 32 SB 33 SB 34 SB 35 SB 36 SB 37 SB 38 SB 39 SB 40 SB 41 SB 42 SB 43 SB 44 SB 45 SB 46 SB 47 SB 48 SB 49 SB 50

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YA Bill Number SB-1

PURPOSE: To improve campus safety at Georgia public; primary, elementary, middle and high schools via the employment of military veterans as Armed Campus Security Guards.

INTRODUCED BY: Barak Hooks Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Personnel designated and hired as Armed Campus Security are to be honorably discharged veterans of any branch of the United States Military, or former members in good standing of State or Federal Law Enforcement who retired or resigned from duty under honorable conditions.

Section 2: In order to be eligible for employment under the guidelines of this bill, individuals must at their own expense undergo examination by a practicing, state approved doctor of Psychiatry. This medical certification indicating no evidence of any mental health issues is a requirement and must be provided at the time of application.

Section 3: Designated Armed Campus Security personnel are to be equipped with standard law enforcement / military light infantry style armaments and personal protection equipment designed to be effective against terroristic actions of armed intruders. Designated Armed Campus Security personnel shall work in close conjunction with local law enforcement and shall undergo minimum yearly refresher training with the same. Designated Armed Campus Security shall be hired by and employed under the general supervision and direction of individual school boards and under the direct daily supervision of individual school principals.

Section 4: Salaries and equipment for Armed Campus Security personnel shall be funded via the levy of a 4% fee imposed upon all future sales of all firearms, weapons modification accessories and ammunition sold within the state of Georgia.

Section 5: Allocation of funds to school boards shall be in direct proportion to the number of students within the jurisdiction of each school board district.

Section 6: If funding does not produce enough revenue to provide an armed guard at every school, the school board will be responsible for establishing a random, secret and unpublished school schedule for the guard(s) to adhere to.

Section 7: If funding does not produce enough revenue to provide an armed guard at every school, the school board will be responsible for establishing a random, secret and unpublished school schedule for the guard(s) to adhere to.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-2

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of incidents in which criminal officers and citizens disagree over a crime and the resulting situation by enforcing all police officers to wear a small camera on their uniform in order to provide evidence as to what actually happened.

INTRODUCED BY: Calen Burns West Forsyth High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this bill, criminal officers will be all police officers as well as all officers who interact with those criminals already serving punishments.

Section 2: The procedure for how this bill will be carried out is as follows. All existing criminal officers will need to have a camera placed on the frontal chest region of their uniforms that must always remain on when in the line of duty. This camera will have live feed at all times during its usage and will immediately transmit back to the station. This camera feed will allow for hard evidence as to the series of events during a search, investigation, trial, or any other situation that so many times end in dispute.

Section 3: As to what the feed will reveal and how it should be punished will be left to the digression of the judge and for any situation in which the feed in unclear will also be left to the digression of the judge as to how to go about sentencing.

Section 4: As for any situation in which the camera has been either turned off, obstructed, or tampered with will be seen as a method of deception by the officer and will result in the investigation and trial of that officer.

Section 5: The funding for these cameras and their respective operating systems will come from the state Homeland Security programs that are funded by federal grants and will be installed at each individual police station.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-3

PURPOSE: To provide supplemental funding for level 1 trauma centers by enacting a law that adds $1.00 to the yearly car tag fee.

INTRODUCED BY: Emily Anne Lanclos Westminster Christian Academy

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A level 1 trauma center is the central care facility for all trauma centers where the worst cases of trauma are transferred.

Section 2: These centers are highly specialized care centers that are the only providers of level 1 trauma care for all Georgia residents.

Section 3: There are currently only five level 1 trauma centers in Georgia. Access to these trauma centers is limited for Georgia residents because there are so few centers. A large part of the state, particularly the southern part of Georgia, is uncovered by level 1 trauma care.

Section 4: In 2010 trauma center funding was cut from 58 million to 23 million, and the centers are currently operating at a loss of money.

Section 5: The ballot initiatives of 2010 and 2012 to provide funding for trauma centers were both narrowly defeated, so the problem of funding existing and providing new trauma centers to better serve the populace remains unsolved.

Section 6: In order to solve this problem that affects all Georgia residents, this bill will add $1.00 to the yearly car tag fee.

Section 7: The funds will be allocated as follows: 60% of the funding shall go to existing level 1 trauma centers. 40% of the funding shall go into a fund for the development of new level 1 trauma centers.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-4

PURPOSE: To better inform consumers of the health status of eating establishments by amending the current law to require eating establishments to display their current County Health Department inspection scores in prominent and easily viewable locations.

INTRODUCED BY: Mary Rose Reeves Forsyth County Home School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this bill, eating establishments are defined as any restaurants or vendors licensed by their county to sell food to the public. Inspection scores are defined as the most current results of the County Health Department inspection.

Section 2: Eating establishments are required to display their current composite inspection score on the main entrance door. The Department of Health shall supply each establishment with a sticker that should be placed on the main entrance, showing the current composite inspection score and the website of the County Department of Health where further details can be accessed by the consumer.

Section 3: If it is not feasible for the sticker to be placed on the door, the scores should be displayed in a location near the entrance that is easily viewable by the public when they first enter the establishment.

Section 4: Current inspection scores should also be posted near the ordering counter and on the drive-thru window of fast food restaurants.

Section 5: The current composite inspection score should be printed using letters at least 2 inches tall and in dark ink to be readily seen by consumers.

Section 6: The full county inspection report should also be displayed within 15 feet of the entrance.

Section 7: Failure to display the current inspection scores in accordance with these rules will result in a fine of $1000 for the first offense, $2000 for the second offense and a review by the county health department for the third offense.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect immediately upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-5

PURPOSE: Red-Light Violation Reduction Act for Photo-Enforced Intersections. This bill will remove the profit motive for municipalities who might reduce the length of yellow lights in order to increase ticket revenue by increasing the number of red-light violations.

INTRODUCED BY: Rebecca-Jane White Thomasville Scholars Academy

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: All municipalities are hereby required, with the passage of this Act, to set a duration of a minimum of five seconds for yellow traffic signals when photo enforcement is in use, with the goal of reducing the amount of traffic accidents resulting from the running of red light traffic signals.

Section 2: For the Purpose of this Act, the following definitions will apply: A traffic signal shall be defined as a set of automatically operated colored lights, typically red, yellow, and green, for controlling the flow of traffic at road junctions and sidewalks. A camera-operated system is one in which tickets for red-light violations are enforced through mailing tickets to registered owners of the vehicle depicted in the photos.

Section 3: Any municipality found in violation of this Act will hereby be fined an amount of $500.00 per violating traffic signal and will be required to implement the minimum of five seconds to its yellow traffic signal within 30 days of the initial violation. Subsequent fines at the same intersection will be doubled.

Section 4: Any red-light violation tickets at a photo-enforced intersection below the minimum yellow length of 5 seconds will be cancelled.

Section 5: This act will be enforced by the 16 Regional Traffic Enforcement Networks which serve all 159 Georgia Counties and are a part of the Georgia Governors Office of Highway Safety. These local offices are charged with fielding and investigated complaints.

Section 6: Any revenues from fines generated by violations of this Act will be placed into the grant funding account used in Georgia for various programs that address traffic safety priority areas including impaired driving, speed control, child passenger safety etc.

Section 7: This Act shall take effect immediately upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-6

PURPOSE: To extend the age of foster care.

INTRODUCED BY: Ana Chavez Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Aging Out of the system without being prepared for life is affecting our young people and our Nation’s future. More than half of the aging out population is not ready or stabilized to face the world alone, leading them to be homeless in less than two years. Extending foster care to those who are interested in pursuing a better lifestyle (finishing high school and receiving a bachelor’s degree in their selected career) would help improve our nation’s future.

Section 2: To qualify, the young adult in question must exemplify interest in school, by finishing high school and continuing their education by going to college and must not have a delinquent record.

Section 3: A delinquent record would include and is not limited to truancy, theft/ larceny, vandalism, alcoholic related offenses, disorderly conduct, simple assault or battery, possession of illegal substances, tobacco offenses, curfew and or traffic violations, harassment, fraud, burglary, etc.

Section 4: The young adult would have check point throughout he/she college life ensuring that they pass their classes in order to receive their bachelor degree.

Section 5: Increase spending in the foster care system would allow additional spending. Funds would be allocated from the redistribution in the wealth care system.

Section 6: This bill is to be enacted by the time the class of 2018 graduates(meaning the children/young adults would have been born in the years 1999 -2000) and upon signature by the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-7

PURPOSE: To amend HB 861 by requiring all recipients of welfare benefits to undergo a randomized drug test monthly.

INTRODUCED BY: Lily Courchaine Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, Welfare is defined as financial support given to people in need; benefits is defined as a payment or gift made by an employer, the state, or an insurance company; randomized is defined as to order or select in a random manner, as in a sample or experiment,especially in order to reduce bias and interference caused by irrelevant variables; drug test is defined as a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or oral fluid/saliva.

Section 2: Random testing will take place monthly throughout the year with ten percent of recipients from each county chosen through lottery/random selection. The outside firm administering the drug screening will receive social security numbers for all adults aged eighteen (18) to sixty-five (65) who are receiving welfare benefits. Each month, the toxicology lab will select numbers anonymously from those in the pool and administer tests to those chosen. The substances that will be tested include: amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, and propoxyphene. Testing consists of providing a urine sample to those representatives of the firm administering the test. Testing will take place in designated facilities in close proximity to the welfare office. If recipients are unable to travel to the facility, a nurse will be sent to their home to administer the test. Whereas this bill will reduce the amount of people who partake in the use of drugs.

Section 3: Any person who tests positive for drug use will be placed on probation for a minimum of six months. Probation will consist of reducing by half the amount of benefits the person had been previously receiving. The person will undergo another drug test within three months and if he/she fails a second time, will be placed on probation for another period of six months. The recipient will undergo another drug test within three months, and if he/she fails a third time, will be assigned to a rehabilitation program. If the person continues to test positive for drug use after periods of probation and rehabilitation, he/she will forfeit the right to receive welfare benefits.

Section 4: A person shall not be tested more than twice a year unless they have failed the first test (then see section 4.) The act shall be funded by a one percent tax on all tobacco products sold within the state of Georgia.

Section 5: This act shall become effective sixty (60) days after the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-8

PURPOSE: To raise the excise tax on tobacco products while improving Georgia's health standard.

INTRODUCED BY: Casey Helton Dawson County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, excise tax shall be defined as an indirect tax on listed items, which are collected by producer and retailers. Tobacco products shall be defined as products officially sold under license as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff and other products containing tobacco which are currently under an excise tax.

Section 2: Whereas both smoking and chewing tobacco products are known to have devastatingly negative effects on health and cause a variety of diseases and cancers.

Section 3: Whereas excise tax increases have been found to significantly decrease purchases of both alcohol and tobacco products, thus lowering the damage caused on the population's health.

Section 4: This act will raise the excise tax on tobacco products by 120%. This will raise the state excise tax per pack of 20 cigarettes to $.814 or 81 cents.

Section 5: The revenues from this act should be divided up according to state government, with a portion of 75% going to tobacco awareness programs within the state.

Section 6: This act shall take effect 90 days after the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-9

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of abandoned, stray, abused, and feral animals within the state of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Taylor Hazel Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A feral animal is defined as a cat or dog of a domesticated breed of which has no owner and has reverted to the wild; also, the offspring of any such a feral animal.

Section 2: Every domesticated pet cat and dog must be spayed or neutered at the expense of its owner.

Section 3: Animal shelters are over-crowded and are forced to euthanize millions of unwanted pets in Georgia every year.

Section 4: This Act shall not apply to licensed pet breeders who make their livings by breeding and selling these pets.

Section 5: To provide an orderly system and alleviate wait times at veterinarian offices, every pet owner in the state of Georgia must have their pets spayed or neutered in the month of the pet owner's birthday.

Section 6: Pet owners shall have two years to comply with this law. Beginning in 2018, pet owners who have not complied shall have their pets seized by local animal shelters and euthanized.

Section 7: This bill shall take action immediately upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-10

PURPOSE: To prepare drivers for certain accidents by enacting a law that makes it a requirement to have a spare tire, jumper cables, lug wrench, and a jack in every motor vehicle at all time.

INTRODUCED BY: Jose Arredondo Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 2: Anyone who is trying to get their license will be required to be able to show that they know how to change a tire and are able to use jumper cables. If they cannot they will not be able to get their license.

Section 3: The first violation of this act will be a warning, the second will be a fine of $40.00. The fine will increase by 25%. The fine will not exceed $200.00.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-11

PURPOSE: To improve the statewide quality of education for all school-age children by making homeschool education materials more accessible for parents and students by offering guardians of homeschool students affordable access to education materials and courses.

INTRODUCED BY: Patterson McEver Dugan Jefferson High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A guardian shall be defined for the purpose of this bill as a parent, legal guardian or tutor of the homeschooled student. Educational materials shall be defined for the purpose of this bill as any item provided by the state on the later mentioned website list that aids a student in learning the Georgia Standards of Excellence, including but not limited to: textbooks, calculators, and workbooks approved by The Georgia Textbook/Instructional Materials Guide.

Section 2: Credits shall be given per student equivalent to, in the amount in dollars, 25 percent the price per student attending public school in their district. Credits shall be redeemed solely for online courses and other instructional resources that are aligned to the required standards as determined by the Department of Education.

Section 3: A revised web page shall be created and managed by the State of Georgia Department of Education that lists its current sample recommendations following the Standards of Excellence and provides and access page to apply for the scholarship. From the page, a guardian shall apply for a credit voucher with valid documentation to be determined by the DOE of homeschool instruction and process approval of credits via mail or email, which can then be presented to a private sector book publisher approved by the DOE.

Section 4: Private sector providers, such as text book publishers of these education materials, upon receiving a voucher from consumers, may file a claim for payment, including the voucher number and amount due for the materials. Voucher claims must be paid by the DOE within a timely manner.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are nearby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-12

PURPOSE: To lower costs spent on prisoners and comply with the provisions set forth in the eighth amendment to the Constitution by abolishing Georgia’s death penalty for capital crimes.

INTRODUCED BY: Daisha Roberts Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Capital crimes shall be defined as those crimes which are considered eligible for the death penalty. These crimes consist of the following: murder with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping with bodily injury or ransom when the victim dies, and aircraft hijacking; treason.

Section 2: No capital crimes committed in the state of Georgia shall be punishable by death after the enactment of this law.

Section 3: The maximum sentence for any and all crimes shall be life in prison.

Section 4: The budget for maintenance of prisoners shall be reduced to account for the lowered upkeep cost with the resulting surplus allocated to the area of education.

Section 5: Any person convicted of a capital crime and sentenced to death before the enactment of this law shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-13

PURPOSE: To accept the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in order to help close the insurance gap caused by current oversights in the Georgia Medicaid program.

INTRODUCED BY: Carson Adams Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Medicaid is to be defined as the program created originally as an amendment to the Social Security Act of 1935 (title XIX, 42 U.S.C.A. § 1396) with all current additions and changes as of October 25, 2015. Insurance gap is to be defined as income levels between H $6,000 and $15,930 annually in which one is ineligible to receive Medicaid benefits but not wealthy enough to qualify for private medical insurance subsidies.

Section 2: Whereas current Georgia Medicaid programs only cover parents earning less than 38% of Federal Poverty Level and does not cover single adults or couples without dependent children at all; whereas the main categories of the estimated 300,000 Georgians falling under the insurance gap are veterans, working parents, and low wage workers; whereas this bill shall accept the Medicaid expansion offered under the Affordable Care Act under which states have the option to increase eligibility for adults up to 138% Federal Poverty Level; whereas this expansion is fully paid for by the federal government for the first three years of acceptance and 95% is paid by the federal government every year afterwards; whereas the federal funding for this expansion is already being taken from Georgians via their federal taxes, this bill shall be passed.

Section 3: The Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act shall be accepted by the state of Georgia, expanding Medicaid eligibility to those earning less than or equal to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Section 4: Three calendar years after the acceptance of this Act, the legislature will decide whether or not to continue the extension or to opt-out, returning Georgia Medicaid to its condition prior to the acceptance of this Act. The Medicaid extension shall continue automatically unless the legislature acts to reverse this Act.

Section 5: The state may levy additional taxes at any time if deemed necessary by the legislature in order to pay the 5% cost of the extension.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-14

PURPOSE: To lower the minimum age required to get a handgun permit to 18 years of age by ammending O.C.G.A. § 16-11-126.

INTRODUCED BY: Jacob Gasque Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A handgun permit shall be defined as a legal document attained by a person from the state to legally carry a handgun.

Section 2: Whereas this bill causes greater public safety by giving the public a better opportunity to defend themselves. Whereas this act more fully follows the 2nd Ammendment by giving legal citizens their right to bear arms.

Section 3: Section 16-11-126 of Georgia Code shall be amended to change the current minimum age of 21 down to 18.

Section 4: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-126 shall be amended as follows "Minimum Age for Permit/License: 18"

Section 5: Funding shall remain the same as it is currently.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-15

PURPOSE: To establish the Livestock Humane Protection Act, in order to increase regulation to ensure the humane treatment of all livestock involved in animal agriculture.

INTRODUCED BY: Grace Bray Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, livestock is defined: cattle, swine, equines, poultry, sheep, goats, nontraditional livestock, and ruminants; humane is defined as inflicting as little pain as possible; and cruelty free is to be defined as not produced through inflicting pain on an animal.

Section 2: The Livestock Humane Protection Act would prevent farmers from inflicting unnecessary cruelty upon livestock. Inhumane practices such as unregulated branding, failure to properly lethally inject, failure to provide proper food and water, and all acts which are banned in Section 16- 12-4 of the Georgia Code. Section 16-12-4 of the Georgia Code relates to cruelty to animals and the regulations in Georgia.

Section 3: Under the Livestock Humane Protection Act, at any time, any farm raising livestock is subject to inspection and animals are viable to be impounded as stated in Section 4-11-9.2 of the Georgia Code.

Section 4: Punishment for failing to comply to the regulations in this act would coincide with the punishments as stated in Section 16-12-4 and Section 17-10-3 and once again in Section -11-16 of the Georgia Code.

Section 5: This Act shall be funded by a 2% sales tax on all animal products. The tax will help fund the inspection and regulation of conditions on farms regarding the treatment of livestock.

Section 6: The funds received from the 2% sales tax shall be administered to the animal control agencies of local law enforcement. The money received from the sales tax shall be used to help local law enforcement carry out the regulations and punishments.

Section 7: This Act shall take effect immediately upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-16

PURPOSE: To educate Georgia students on the array of cultural, racial, and ethnic differences found in modern Georgia and how to best respect these differences by enacting a law requiring the Georgia Department of Education to create a curriculum to be taught in school.

INTRODUCED BY: Zoe Maher Pike County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purposes of this Act, "Georgia students" shall be defined as all students currently enrolled at a Georgia public school in 1st through 12th grades.

Section 2: For the purposes of this Act, "National Diversity Week" shall be defined as the first full week in October, as recognized by the National Diversity Council.

Section 3: Upon the enactment of this bill, the Georgia Department of Education will be responsible for creating a curriculum which presents information about cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity in Georgia that is factual, unbiased, and promotes unity.

Section 4: The individual school will be given the freedom to determine how to best implement the curriculum, as long as students are exposed to the full curriculum provided by the state and it happens during National Diversity Week.

Section 5: This bill shall go into effect by the 2017-2018 school year and upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with the act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-17

PURPOSE: To legalize the use of marijuana recreationally and medicinally in the state of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Thomas Rutledge Lowndes High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: This Act will legalize cannabis and the licensed production, distribution, possession and usage of it including its seeds, oils/concentrates, dried flowers, and fibers for the manufacturing of hemp.

Section 2: Usage and possession will be limited to citizens of the age of 21 years or older.

Section 3: Production and manufacturing of any substance or derivative of the cannabis plant will be limited to those who have obtained a license to do so in the state of Georgia.

Section 4: Driving under the influence will still be deemed illegal.

Section 5: A sales tax of seven percent will be implemented on any sale of marijuana or its derivatives.

Section 6: This Act shall take affect 30 days following the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-18

PURPOSE: To make surgical abortion manual vacuum aspiration illegal in the State of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Madison Folsom Lowndes High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act the following definitions shall apply: a) "Abortion" shall be defined as the taking of a fetus from the uterus by unnatural causes before it is able to survive independently. b) "Manual Vacuum Aspiration" shall be defined as the removal of the fetus or embryo, placenta, and membranes by suction from the womb using a manual syringe.

Section 2: It shall be unlawful for anyone to preform the manual vacuum aspiration procedure for purposes of aborting a human fetus from the womb of its mother.

Section 3: Each violation of this Act shall be a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $50,000 per violation.

Section 4: The Act shall take effect 30 days upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-19

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of teenagers who use the power of the internet to cyber bully, cyber bullying will be illegal in the state of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Jordan Boughner North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Cyber bullying will be defined as any threat, foul language, mockery, or written abuse directed towards another person communicated through the internet.

Section 2: Any person using the internet, with the passage of this Act, will not be able to cyber bully without punishment.

Section 3: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Any person found to be cyber bullying shall be sentenced to jail for no time less than thirty days.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-20

PURPOSE: To increase recycling rates amongst citizens within the state of Georgia in a manner that is cost effective and efficient.

INTRODUCED BY: Freddy Hackney West Forsyth High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The purpose of this bill will be achieved through a bottle bill, which has already been enacted by other states.

Section 2: For this bill, a bottle bill shall be defined as one which enacts a $.05 increase on all bottled and canned products (glass, metal or plastic) which are intended for consumption. However, there will be a $.15 increase on liquor bottles. These increases are completely refundable upon the return of the product to the retailer in which it was purchased from.

Section 3: This is not a tax because the additional cost of consumable bottled products will be 100% refundable.

Section 4: This bill when enacted will effect large retail stores with more than 5 stores in the state of Georgia.

Section 5: Individual retailers will be responsible for refunding money to consumers; the method of refunding as well as the method of sorting and recycling is left to the discretion of the individual retailers.

Section 6: This bill will encourage consumers to recycle in a manner that will cost no money to individual retailers and very little for the state government.

Section 7: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-21

PURPOSE: To reform the structure of the academic school week for mild to moderately intellectually disabled life-skills students.

INTRODUCED BY: Elizabeth Bishop Lowndes High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: General education shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as the time a mild to moderately intellectually disabled life-skills student spends in a regular education classroom, learning the class' instructional content, with modifications based on the abilities of the student. Extracurricular activities shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any activity the student will participate in outside of the regular school day.

Section 2: The life-skills student will be required to participate in general education giving him/her the chance to learn modified content similar to that of other students, and teach him/her social skills that will play a vital role in the student's life outside of the classroom.

Section 3: Life-skills students will have open opportunities to be actively involved in electives and extracurricular activities.

Section 4: The sponsors of extracurricular activities will be well trained and open to having life-skills students as part of their team or group. There will be a support staff to help the student so the coach or sponsor can grow the group or team as a whole, including the life-skills student.

Section 5: The teachers (regular and special education), coaches, and support staff will be well trained to handle any and every interaction with life-skills students, and their peers.

Section 6: Regular education students will understand that special needs students are equal members of their class, and of our society. These students and their teachers will be aware of what it is like to be in a class with a special education student.

Section 7: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-22

PURPOSE: To cease the revolving door of criminal activity by implementing drug and mental health courts as well as creating the opportunity to exchange community service for fines (in the case that the criminal does not have the means of repaying the debt).

INTRODUCED BY: Kylie Anderson Morgan County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this Act, a criminal is defined as an individual convicted of a non 12 violent or violent crime; drug and mental health courts are defined as specialized courts responsible for handling non violent crimes with a series of alternatives to jail time; community service is defined as profit free work assigned as a form of punishment.

Section 2: With the passage of this Act, all cities with a population greater than 20,000 will be required to integrate a specialized drug and mental health court into their current judicial system in order to decrease the number of criminals behind bars and rehabilitate rather than requit.

Section 3: In addition to these courts, criminals will be given the opportunity to exchange any fine over $100 for community service hours at the rate of $20 per hour in the interest of helping low income offenders avoid creating a cycle of criminal activity.

Section 4: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-23

PURPOSE: To legalize doctor assisted suicide for terminally ill patients who, with up to one year to live request it; to assist patients who are suffering or are expected to suffer and are slowly dying.

INTRODUCED BY: Kate Newberry Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: 1. Assisted suicide shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as the suicide of a patient suffering from an incurable disease, effected by the taking of lethal drugs provided by a doctor for this purpose. Disease shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury. Lethal shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as sufficient to cause death.

Section 2: A person shall have the right to choose doctor assisted suicide, in which the attending physician(s) will knowingly and intentionally provide knowledge and/or means for the patient to commit suicide, including counseling about lethal doses of drugs, the prescribing of lethal doses or supplying the drugs.

Section 3: The following criteria must be met by patients requesting doctor assisted suicide: 18 years of age or older; legal resident of the state of Georgia; capable of making and communiating healthcare decisions for himself or herself; a terminal diagnosis that will result in death within one year; and the attending physician(s) will determine each case or request on an individual basis.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hearby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-24

PURPOSE: Require grocery cart return stalls be provided near handicap parking.

INTRODUCED BY: Grace Wagers Strong Rock Christian School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Handicapped individuals park in spots designated by businesses to accommodate their physical limitations. However, handicapped individuals have to walk round trip for a third or even a half of the parking lot in order to return their shopping cart.

Section 2: This is done after the rigor of shopping has often already taken a physical toll on the handicapped individual. The handicapped individual is left with two cart-return options.

Section 3: The first is to return the cart at a higher physical risk to their body. The other choice is to leave the cart in a variety of unauthorized spots creating a hazard for other drivers in the parking lot and potentially causing minor damage to surrounding parked vehicles.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-25

PURPOSE: To enact a law that will allow for undocumented immigrants to receive their drivers license.

INTRODUCED BY: Dulce Martinez Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A drivers license shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as an official document that states that person may operate one or more types of motorized vehicles.

Section 2: An undocumented immigrant shall be defined as a foreign-born person who lacks a right to be in the United States, having either entered without inspection or stayed stayed beyond the expiration date of a visa or other status.

Section 3: All undocumented immigrants must have no type of criminal record to be able to receive their drivers license, this includes any types of misdemeanors or felonies.

Section 4: All undocumented immigrants must maintain a clean criminal record in order to keep their drivers license.

Section 5: Violation of this Act will result in immediate suspension of the license.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-26

PURPOSE: To improve the living of college athletes by providing a stipend to them in return for their services to the school. College students who get a scholarship often don’t have time to get a job with all of their school and extensive amount of practice.

INTRODUCED BY: Amanda Bounds North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: In return for a division one scholarship, college athletes should be provided with a weekly stipend in addition to their housing, books, meals, and classes. The athletes are doing too much to benefit their school but don’t get anything in return.

Section 2: A payment of the hourly student rate for employment on campus should be given to the athletes based on the number of hours spent practicing or playing. If a student athlete is injured they will receive a weekly stipend equal to the hourly rate of students working on campus. In return for risking their health just for the team they should get at least a small reward. There are many sources of revenue that contribute to the NCAA, including video games, ticket sales, advertisements, and sponsorships. With a surplus in revenue of $80.5 million there is plenty of money that would be very beneficial to the college athletes.

Section 3: If the academic institution fails to pay the athletes they will be placed on probation for 2 years. A second offense would result in a longer term of probation. With the stipend of pay, the University assumes no liability risk for workman’s compensations and personal injury claims.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-27

PURPOSE: An act to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability and to add to the American Disabilities Act of 1990.

INTRODUCED BY: Kenneth Lockett III Hampton High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of the bill disabilities and disorders include physical and mental issues and illnesses, and does not include those whom are “talent-less”. This bill only affect Georgians whose disabilities and disorders has been confirmed by a medical professional and a legislator elected panel of Medical Professionals. These disorders do not need to be severe or permanent.

Section 2: The list of disabilities and disorders are as follows: deafness, blindness, an intellectual disability (formerly termed mental retardation), partially or completely missing limbs or mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, autism, cancer, cerebral palsy, diabetes, epilepsy, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, major depressive disorder, bipolar (I,II) disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, major social anxiety, antisocial behavior, Alcohol and Drug abuse, dependence and withdrawal, obsessive compulsive disorder, Borderline personality disorder, Dyslexia, Dissociative identity disorder, and schizophrenia.

Section 3: Recognizing that some of the population are unable to work and live their daily lives as they are limited by a disorder, and that these people should receive protection for their in-habitation.Understanding as these people require help, it is a moral and humanitarian issue, and that the disabled who live in a state that do not grant them welfare or other such compensation how difficulty moving to a different state.

Section 4: All organizations are to abide to these regulation, including but not limited to National Register of Historic Places, and Religious Organization. Defining these circumstances as: “Limited by a disorder”: The person in question is unable to seek employment, permanent housing or other basic human need, including but limited to education and medication, as a physical or mental illness or affliction (mental disorders) prevents them from doing so.

Section 5: Concluding that, as the disabled require compensation and protection, the state should provide:Good housing, such as aged care homes for older patients with disabilities and sufficient care in said home. Stating that the management of these homes, health, education and public transport systems will be funded through but are not limited to donations, fundraisers, health, education and transportation funds each for their respective departments.

Section 7: This bill states a covered entity shall not discriminate against "a qualified individual with a disability".This applies to job application procedures, hiring, advancement and discharge of employees, job training, and other terms, conditions, and priviledges.

Section 8: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 9: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee: House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-28

PURPOSE: To decrease the number of deaths in Georgia’s hospitals by enacting a law making it mandatory that all persons in a hospital practicing as doctors or nurses must have a full psychological examination.

INTRODUCED BY: Prerana Kumar Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A full psychological examination shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a series of tests assessing the overall mentality of a person.

Section 2: The tests includes, but is not limited to, a clinical interview, personality assessment, and behavioral assessments.

Section 3: Violation of this Act shall be punishable by revocation of the individual’s practicing license. Any person found evading the examination shall have their license suspended for an amount of time not exceeding 3 months and shall be required to re-complete the examination to retain their license.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-29

PURPOSE: To require welfare recipients must pass a drug test in order to receive benefits.

INTRODUCED BY: Bailey Hinson Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Welfare is defined by Government-provided support for those unable to support themselves. In the United States, it is undertaken by various federal, state, and local agencies under the auspices of different programs, the best known of which are Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and food stamps.

Section 2: All recipients for welfare must pass a urinary drug test every month to receive any benefits from the government.

Section 3: If they fail they will have a one-month restriction from any welfare benefits from the government. The second time that they fail to pass a drug test their restriction will be increased to five months.

Section 4: After the third failed drug test the restriction is one year. If the recipient fails for a fourth time they will not receive anymore welfare from the government.

Section 5: For those who have failed to pass the drug test the fourth time DEFACS can take care of their child or children.

Section 6: This will be funded by the $900 million dollars for new spending for 2015.

Section 7: This Act shall take effect immediately upon the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate - Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-30

PURPOSE: To increase jobs and tax revenue in Georgia by enacting a law making a mandatory widening of the chasm in the Ogeechee River in Savannah, Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Bailey Roberson Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The widening of the Ogeechee chasm will be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as increasing the depth of the chasm to allow more space for the passage of larger industrial container ships that are used for trade and transportation throughout the State of Georgia.

Section 2: By enacting a law making a mandatory widening of the chasm, the State of Georgia is hereby required, with the passage of this Act, to work with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Georgia Environmental Protection Department (EPD) in order to provide a non-polluted environment for the civilians and aquatic life in the State of Georgia. The State of Georgia will then use the EPD’s consent order of a one million dollar cleanup of the Ogeechee River previously assigned; along with a proposal for a block grant and/or earmark grant for the spending of the deepening and cleanup of the river itself.

Section 3: With fulfillment of this Act, the opportunity to increase jobs and tax revenue throughout the State of Georgia with low pollution and high income levels will provide for a positive fluctuation within the State of Georgia’s economy and migration of surrounding states.

Section 4: The railway and freight industries will experience a change in revenue/ positive economic fluctuation; due to the exported and imported goods that would be transported through the deepened channel, if this Act were to become law. Railway and freight is a vital way of transportation of goods in the State of Georgia, freight carriers like Athens Line, LLC, Augusta and Summerville Railroad, and CSX Transportation are some examples of companies that will flourish with the proposed Act.

Section 5: The smaller towns and cities that are poverty stricken will be affected for the better. Due to the newfound supply of needed imports; leading to a lower price on goods.

Section 6: This law shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict of this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senae: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-31

PURPOSE: To increase transparency and affordability of a college degree from a Georgia state college or university.

INTRODUCED BY: S. Godfrey Hendrix Oconee County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: "Total cost" shall be defined as the mean amount of money billed to students by a college or university prior to deducting grants, scholarships, or other financial aid awarded by said college or university.

Section 2: "Rate of inflation" shall be determined by the official published Consumer Price Index (CPI) established by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics for the twelve-month period for the month preceding the date the next year's rates are set.

Section 3: Every college and university in the Georgia university system shall display on their website for public viewing the mean amount students are billed in each successive year of college and the mean total amount students are billed over the course of their tenure at the college or university.

Section 4: The total cost of attending a college or university in the state-funded Georgia university system shall not increase more than the rate of inflation from year to year.

Section 5: This act will take effect on the school year commencing after the signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-32

PURPOSE: To decrease the death of pets by making it illegal to leave them unsupervised in a vehicle.

INTRODUCED BY: Anahi Favela Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A vehicle shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as an enclosed motorized vehicle.

Section 2: Pets shall be defined as any domesticated animal, including, but not limited to: mammals, fish, reptiles, and birds. This does not include flies or insects that are trapped in the vehicle.

Section 3: All persons in the State of Georgia that are carrying domesticated animals in the vehicle they are driving must not leave them unattended in the vehicle at any time.

Section 4: Violation of this Act shall be punished as an act of animal cruelty and will therefore be punished as a misdemeanor.

Section 5: Any person that sees someone violating this Act should report it to the authorities. Said people have permission to break into vehicles of those who leave animals unattended in order to save them.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-33

PURPOSE: To increase community involvement in homeless outreach program.

INTRODUCED BY: Dexter Mcmillan ABC Montessori

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A homeless outreach program helps to support or fund the homeless community, while volunteers may freely support and help out the homeless when wanted or needed

Section 2: For this bill to work we will need help from everyone in our state and those out of our state, from that we should divide our money into 50% for food 25% on beds and 25% on our shelter.

Section 3: Our money that we will use will come from charities, government taxes, advertising and a small amount from other states.

Section 4: Volunteer involvement can be easily achieved by giving valid reasons,examples,and rewards to the deciding citizens.

Section 5: We should be able to use reasoning and facts to decide what we need and don't need for our shelter and homeless.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-34

PURPOSE: To legalize casino gambling in the state of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Dylan Graham Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A casino shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a building where gambling games are played.

Section 2: Gambling shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as playing games of chance for money.

Section 3: Under this Act, casinos will be allowed to be established, and gambling with cards, dice, slot machines, wheels, chips, or any other game typically played in a casino will be allowed.

Section 4: Gambling on elections will be prohibited.

Section 5: Gambling on animal races will be prohibited.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-35

PURPOSE: To require that select vehicles in the state of Georgia must pass a vehicle emissions inspection in order to receive/ renew their tag.

INTRODUCED BY: Skyla Buhl Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Vehicle, for the purpose of this Act, will be defined as a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal- combustion engine.

Section 2: Whereas more than half of the air pollution in the nation is caused by mobile sources; whereas some chemicals emitted into the air can cause cancer, birth defects, long term damage to the lungs, as well as brain and lung damage.

Section 3: Whereas emissions inspections can reduce the amount of chemicals released; whereas a decrease in emissions means a decrease in the amount of damage caused by vehicle emissions.

Section 4: Any person in the state of Georgia that owns a vehicle between the years of 1991-2012 must take their vehicle to a vehicle emissions inspection station to get their vehicle tested, if the vehicle passes the test the owner shall be presented with a verification certificate, this certificate must be shown when a driver applies to get their tag renewed or for new drivers, to receive a tag.

Section 5: This act shall take effect immediately after the signature of the Youth Governor

Section 6: Any laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-36

PURPOSE: To increase awareness of all laws on a state and local level by enacting a law requiring all schools to teach a unit on local laws.

INTRODUCED BY: Kennon Conner North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: The law, for the purpose of this Act, will require schools to briefly go over the laws within a student's community, be it at a state or local level, in a single unit.

Section 2: With this law in place under the Act, overall awareness of local or state laws would increase, thereby decreasing the number of tickets, arrests, or general repercussions issued due to violations of obscure laws.

Section 3: Violation of this Act, for the purpose of this Act, will be defined as any school shown not teaching the unit defined in this Act. Violation of this Act will be punishable by a varying fine.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-37

PURPOSE: To extend the right to life, as well as to acknowledge the rights of citizens which protect them from cruel and unusual punishment, that are granted in the United States Constitution by abolishing the use of the death penalty by any means in all states.

INTRODUCED BY: Thomas Moore North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Government authorized execution or the death penalty shall be defined as any means (lethal injection, electric chair, asphyxiation, hanging, or otherwise) through which a convicted criminal is sentenced to be put to death.

Section 2: Any trial shall not be permitted to allow the sentence of a criminal, convicted of any crime and is found guilty in a court of law, to be one in which the convicted's life is ended.

Section 3: Violations of this act shall result in expenditures and general repercussions for the state system which does not abide by it, as well as reimbursement for the victims.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-38

PURPOSE: To allow for dignity and choice in matters concerning death due to terminal illness by enacting a law making it legal that all persons suffering from those illnesses be allowed to choose assisted suicide with consent of their doctor.

INTRODUCED BY: William Warren Rogers North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Assisted suicide, shall be defined for the purpose of this Act, as a suicide committed with the aid of a physician by way of lethal intake of medication, because the patient suffers from a terminal illness and wishes to choose when they want to pass.

Section 2: All persons of age and younger with parental permission, in the state of Georgia, will have access to this procedure if their doctor thinks that it is necessary due to the magnitude of the patients specific illness.

Section 3: Doctors permitting this treatment to persons not of age, without parental consent can face a felony charge. Hospitals that refuse this service to patients in need could pay fines starting at $5,000.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-39

PURPOSE: To decrease the amount of garbage on local and statewide landfills, by starting a program that is open to all garbage companies to eliminate cost of of recycling.

INTRODUCED BY: Angela Patterson ABC Montessori School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Garbage shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any recyclable material, such as, glass, plastic, aluminum, paper, cardboard, and compost. (Each county has the right to list all recyclable items each year.) Garbage companies, shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any company approved (by the Georgia Recycling Coalition) to handle/transport recycling in the state of Georgia. This company must be also be approved to have a route within the customer's city/county. Customer’s shall be defined for the purpose of this Act, as anyone who pays for goods or services.

Section 2: All companies have the option to take part in this program, as long as their rates for regular garbage pickup do not change.

Section 3: This program will give garbage companies 10% tax credit if they participate, as long as their rates do not change.

Section 4: All Customers, upon participation, get a 2% tax credit annually.

Section 5: Requirements for participation are left up to the discretion of the companies.

Section 6: Those who do not have garbage service can take all trash/recycling to the county landfill recycling area for free.

Section 7: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 8: All laws and parts of these laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-40

PURPOSE: To deter drivers from operating motor vehicles under the influence thus reducing the number of DUI-related vehicle accidents in the State of Georgia by redefining DUI legislation to include attempted manslaughter as an additional consequence.

INTRODUCED BY: Jaclyn Bullard Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A motor vehicle shall be defined, for the purpose of this bill, as a road vehicle driven by a motor or engine, especially an internal-combustion engine.

Section 2: Driving under the influence (DUI) shall be defined, for the purpose of this bill, as operating such a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, impairing the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle.

Section 3: A DUI violation shall be incurred when a driver exceeds the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08% or higher if 21 years old or older operating regular passenger vehicles, 0.04% or higher if operating commercial vehicles, or 0.02% or higher if younger than 21 years old.

Section 4: Current DUI consequences will be altered as follows: any violation, no matter the vehicle or age class, will result in a default attempted manslaughter charge in addition to all other DUI penalties established prior.

Section 5: The offender shall be subject to prosecution according to the laws aforementioned.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of these laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-41

PURPOSE: To save money and decrease absences by implementing a 4 day school week.

INTRODUCED BY: Brandi Jo Hafermalz Dawson County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purposes of this act, a school week shall be defined as Monday through Thursday.

Section 2: For the purpose of this act, a school day shall be defined as a day in which students are present for 8 hours.

Section 3: For the purpose of this act a school year shall be defined as a year lasting 157 days (1260 hours).

Section 4: In order to lower electricity costs, decrease bus cost, and decrease absences, Georgia should implement a 4 day school week.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect August 1, 2016, upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-42

PURPOSE: To decrease the amounts of deaths of unarmed citizens.

INTRODUCED BY: Jordon Ponder ABC Montessori School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: An unarmed citizen shall be defined as a person who is not in a possession of a class weapon of any kind. A weapon shall be defined as any instrument, or device for use in attack or defense in combat. Death shall be defined as the last breath of a person.

Section 2: An armed citizen shall be defined as a citizen with a weapon that can harm people in that area.

Section 3: Shooting people is not always the answer they would learn new techniques to take care situations. The new training will add better ways to deal with rowdy citizens, mental people and policies discretions.

Section 4: If officers take the extra training, and are still making the same mistakes from before the training, they will get a docked pay or fired. This training will be funded by the selling of impounded illegal transactions of drug dealers, and other crimes also it will be funded by a private account.

Section 5: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 6: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-43

PURPOSE: Caregivers of dementia patients should be given more paid time, and/or extended time. Considering the conditions of current facilities and cares of nursing home and the cost involved, there should be something passed to further encourage family members.

INTRODUCED BY: Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: According to the Family and Medical Leave Act, employees are given twelve work weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for the birth of a child, adopting of a child, a severe health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of the job.

Section 2: Caring for a dementia patient not only requires plenty of of patience and effort, but money to be able to provide specific medications, foods, etc., and can sometimes take longer than the amount of time given by the Family and Medical Leave Act. Caregivers should thus be given ample time to devote themselves fully to their loved one.

Section 3: Current facilities (i.e. nursing homes) are not up to par/not equipped to handling these types of patients, who sometimes suffer from Elder Abuse/Neglect in such establishments. Some caregivers can also not afford to keep their loved one in such facilities.

Section 4: Within 30 days of the passage of this bill, all business owners will be required to abide by the parameters set in place by this Act.

Section 5: Violation of this Act shall be punishable as an infraction. Any person found not giving employees proper time off, they will first be given an order to correct the offending situation, and later on, will be forced to pay a fine.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-44

PURPOSE: To make it mandatory for all employers to supply mothers and/or fathers with a paid maternity leave.

INTRODUCED BY: Hannah Miller Southeast Whitfield High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Maternity leave shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a period of absence given to a mother and/or fathers before and after the birth of the child.

Section 2: The employers will be required to give a 2 week leave that will be paid.

Section 3: The amount of pay for the leave will be the normal amount of income that the employee makes.

Section 4: If a child is adopted then the rule would apply that the employer must give the adopted parent(s) a 2 week paid leave.

Section 5: This Act shall work in conjunction with the current Family Medical Leave Act, which requires employers to give women a 12 week leave but does not require them to pay the woman.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-45

PURPOSE: To decrease transportation cost from Georgia’s schools and use the saved money on the student’s education by enacting a law making it mandatory for all schools in the state of Georgia to have a four day school week instead of a five day school week.

INTRODUCED BY: Slate Nations Jefferson High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Transportation cost is any cost by the school associated with the movement of students to and from the school. School week is the days that school is in session.

Section 2: The four days of school will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Section 3: The lost hours of school will be accounted for by extending each of the four school days by one hundred minutes.

Section 4: The saved money spent on student education must only be used on supplies or programs within the school that directly help the students.

Section 5: This law will apply to all government funded schools in the state of Georgia.

Section 6: This Act shall take affect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act has hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-46

PURPOSE: To provide Georgia residents who have demonstrated exceptional achievement on the Scholastic Aptitude Reasoning Test (IE the SAT) with money to assist them with their educational costs of attending a college that is a member of the University System of Georgia.

INTRODUCED BY: Morgan Cloutier Americus Sumter County High

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: An eligible student shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as any student having legal residency in the state of Georgia, who has attended a public high school in the state of Georgia for at least 2 academic years.

Section 2: Any and all students deemed eligible in the previous section of this Act, are thereby required to have scored in at least the 90th percentile of the national averages of the SAT for their academic cohort.

Section 3: Any and all students who meet the aforementioned requirements of this Act shall receive money to assist with their educational costs of attending a college that is a member of the University System of Georgia.

Section 4: The funds necessary to sustain this Act shall be allocated from an excise tax placed on gasoline. The tax shall be, with the passage of this Act, a sales tax of .05 dollars per gallon of gasoline.

Section 5: The funds allocated from the aforementioned new tax shall be used only for the purposes of this Act.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Education and Youth Senate – Education and Youth

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-47

PURPOSE: To include airspace ownership to a certain altitude with ownership of land.

INTRODUCED BY: Nate Umberger Dawson County High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Airspace shall be defined as a space available in the atmosphere immediately above the earth.

Section 2: Airspace above someone's land is also under their ownership.

Section 3: Airspace ownership is only up to an altitude of 5,000.

Section 4: This act shall take effect in spring of 2016 upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs Senate – Judiciary and Governmental Affairs

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-48

PURPOSE: To increase the amount of people riding bicycles, and to decrease the amount of people driving motor vehicles, in order to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

INTRODUCED BY: Thomas Christian North Oconee High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: A bicycle shall be defined, for the purpose of this Act, as a human powered vehicle that can travel at least 7 miles per hour, and does not require any other forms of energy to travel.

Section 2: All persons with proof of riding a bicycle to and from work, and other locations, will receive, with passage of this act, tax deductions, depending on how often they use their bicycle rather than their motor vehicle.

Section 3: All persons who drive under 10,000 miles per year, plus 5,000 per extra persons in household, receive tax deductions, depending on amount of persons in the house hold, and how little you drive said motor vehicle.

Section 4: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 5: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby appealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Health and Human Services Senate – Health and Human Services

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-49

PURPOSE: To institute mandatory drug testing as a prerequisite for receiving the Hope grant.

INTRODUCED BY: Torie Brisk Cook High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: For the purpose of this bill, the Hope grant shall be defined as, "the state funded grant available to students with a 3.0 GPA in high school college prep track classes."

Section 2: In order to obtain funds through the Hope grant, students must pass a series of drug tests.

Section 3: These tests will inspect students for traces of all illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana and all other illicit entities.

Section 4: This will serve as a deterrent for students from using illegal substances.

Section 5: This testing will be funded by DUI fines.

Section 6: This law will take effect at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Regulated Industries and Utilities Senate – Regulated Industries and Utilities

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

YA Bill Number SB-50

PURPOSE: To enact MPG standards in all new vehicles registered in Georgia as of 2020.

INTRODUCED BY: Noah J Roenitz West Forsyth High School

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (YOUTH ASSEMBLY) OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME:

Section 1: Vehicles meaning all consumer class C vehicles under 10,000 lbs. and all single and double Axel vehicles.

Section 2: For all vehicles model year 2020 and greater registered in the state of Georgia that do not meet these mandates will be imposed with a 20% sales tax.

Section 3: For all vehicles under 2,800 lbs. or 1.4 metric tons will be required to make an EPA estimated rating of 40 MPG City and 52.5 MPG Highway. For all vehicles under 4,400 lbs. or 2.2 metric tons will be required to make an EPA estimated rating of 30 MPG City and 42.5 MPG Highway. For all vehicles under 6,500 lbs. or 3.25 metric tons will be required to make an EPA estimated rating of 20 MPG City and 32.5 MPG Highway. For all vehicles remaining under 10,000 lbs. or 5 metric tons will be required to make an EPA estimated rating of 15 MPG City and 27.5 MPG Highway.

Section 4: All Measurements of MPG rating will be done through the EPA/DOT rating and will be similar to the rating system we know now.

Section 5: To Register and Insure all vehicles in the U.S. proof of residence to the state is required and this alone will prevent individuals from registering vehicles in different states.

Section 6: This Act shall take effect upon signature of the Youth Governor.

Section 7: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Assigned to the Committee on: House – Natural Resources and Transportation Senate – Natural Resources and Transportation

Action in Committee:

House: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____ Senate: Do Pass ____ Pass as Amended _____ Do not Pass _____

Former Youth Assembly Officials

1945-1946 (1st) 1955-1956 (11th) Speaker of House: Donald Payton, Grantville Youth Governor: Tommy Burnside, Thomson Speaker Pro Tem: Marlin White, Rockmart Lt. Governor: Eddie Bajalia, Valdosta Speaker of House: Clyde Dekle, Millen 1946-1947 (2nd) President Pro Tem: Betty Brandon, Cartersville Speaker of House: William Forehand, Cordele Speaker Pro Tem: Terry Avery, Griffin

1947-1948 (3rd) 1956-1957 (12th) Speaker of House: Elliott Dunwody, III, Macon Youth Governor: Steve Handley, Waycross Speaker Pro Tem: Cecil Redfern, Thomasville Lt. Governor: Jim McLean, Griffin Speaker of House: Bill Miller, Tifton 1948-1949 (4th) President Pro Tem: Andy Summers, Conyers Lt. Governor: Jimmy Hardage, Bainbridge Speaker Pro Tem Harry Tracy, Cedartown Speaker of House: Hampton Walker, Waycross Speaker Pro Tem: Pat Hammond, Albany 1957-1958 (13th) Youth Governor: Wheeler Bryan, Tifton 1949-1950 (5th) Lt. Governor: Danny Strain, Calhoun Lt. Governor: James King, Dahlonega Speaker of House: Bill Johnson, LaGrange Speaker of House: Cordell Maddox, LaGrange President Pro Tem: Tony Smith, Waycross President Pro Tem: Douglas Smith, Thomaston Speaker Pro Tem: Diane McGill, Thomson Speaker Pro Tem: Phyllis Clough, Douglas 1958-1959 (14th) 1950-1951 (6th) Youth Governor: Stephen Butler, Columbus Youth Governor: Richard Myrick, Columbus Lt. Governor: Harry Chappelear, Toccoa Lt. Governor: Don Sports, Douglas Speaker of House: Walter Jones, Jr., Dalton Speaker of House: Bill Martin, LaGrange President Pro Tem: Larry Fowler, Tifton President Pro Tem: Charles Finney, Valdosta Speaker Pro Tem: Tommy Earles, Waycross Speaker Pro Tem: Judy Brown, Columbus 1959-1960 (15th) 1951-1952 (7th) Youth Governor: Cullen Gilliland, Dalton Youth Governor: Charles Finney, Valdosta Lt. Governor: Charles Hicks, Swainsboro Lt. Governor: Harold Gulliver, Valdosta Speaker of House: Jerry Blassingame, Monroe Speaker of House: Bert Crane, LaGrange President Pro Tem: Gayle Cross, Columbus President Pro Tem: Jerry Weaver, Griffin Speaker Pro Tem: Bob Preston, Douglas Speaker Pro Tem: Todd Bramblett, Waycross 1960-1961 (16th) 1952-1953 (8th) Youth Governor: Johnny Bargeron, Wrens Youth Governor: Milton Jones, Columbus Lt. Governor: Bill Exum, Lakeland Lt. Governor: Lurton Massee, Speaker of House: Wilson Wheeler, Waycross Marshallville President Pro Tem: Jimmy Chitwood, Dalton Speaker of House: Donald Bennett, Bainbridge Speaker Pro Tem: John Taylor, LaGrange President Pro Tem: Auburn Paulk, Douglas Speaker Pro Tem: Joann Burns, Marietta 1961-1962 (17th) Youth Governor: Chip Bell, McRae 1953-1954 (9th) Lt. Governor: Charles K. Epps, Columbus Youth Governor: Bobby Williams, Waycross Speaker of House: Steve Bacon, Albany Lt. Governor: M. T. Simmons, President Pro Tem: Tony Lay, Winder Donalsonville Speaker Pro Tem: Johnny Shinall, Cartersville Speaker of House: Tommy Burnside, Thomson President Pro Tem: Haywood Day, Columbus 1962-1963 (18th) Speaker Pro Tem: Joe Dockery, Douglas Youth Governor: Jim Holmes, Moultrie Lt. Governor: David Bryant, Dalton 1954-1955 (10th) Speaker of House: George Bostick, Forsyth Youth Governor: Harry Ellis, Rome Attorney General: Paul Aaron, Atlanta Lt. Governor: Martelle Layfield, Columbus President Pro Tem: Jimmy Rogers, Waycross Speaker of House: Tommy Miller, Waycross Speaker Pro Tem: Eddie Roland, Augusta President Pro Tem: Clyde Dekle, Millen Speaker Pro Tem: Kay Sherrell, Columbus

1963-1964 (19th) 1970-1971 (26th) Youth Governor: Ronnie Ogletree, Columbus Youth Governor: Billy Lyons, Marietta Lt. Governor: Robert Travis, Covington Lt. Governor: Phillip Golub, Blackshear Speaker of House: Dick Pierce, Cartersville Speaker of House: Jerry Pece, Atlanta Attorney General: Pepper Kelly, Marietta Attorney General: Bob Smith, Watkinsville President Pro Tem: James Lee Herndon, President Pro Tem: Maggie Whitley, Columbus Lakeland Speaker Pro Tem: Peyton Hodges, Pelham Speaker Pro Tem: Bobby Durden, Statesboro 1971-1972 (27th) 1964-1965 (20th) Youth Governor: Cindy Jones, Atlanta Youth Governor: Wayne F. Orr, Dalton Lt. Governor: Wayne Kirksey, Bainbridge Lt. Governor: George Roberts, Brunswick Speaker of House: Buster Hudson, Madison Speaker of House: Dan Britt, Marietta Attorney General: Lonnie Cooper, Waycross Attorney General: Ben Mitcham, Monroe President Pro Tem: Nancy Stone, Ringgold President Pro Tem: Ed Dudley, LaGrange Speaker Pro Tem: David Collins, LaGrange Speaker Pro Tem: James Garther, Thomasville 1972-1973 (28th) Youth Governor: Sparky Newsome, 1965-1966 (21st) Washington Youth Governor: Donald Roberts, Atlanta Lt. Governor: Carla Cartledge, Griffin Lt. Governor: Andy Seery, Thomasville Speaker of House: Michael Johnson, Speaker of House: Douglas Jolley, Covington Waycross Attorney General: James L. Quarterman, Attorney General: Nick Vann, Thomasville Brunswick President Pro Tem: Michael Ivey, Columbus President Pro Tem: Ariel Rodriquez, Mt. Berry Speaker Pro Tem: Dennis Albright, Carrollton Speaker Pro Tem: Bill Ramsey, Eatonton 1973-1974 (29th) 1966-1967 (22nd) Youth Governor: Jim Pedrick, Waycross Youth Governor: Sonny Hicks, Conyers Lt. Governor: Connie Cole, Carrollton Lt. Governor: Wayne McConnell, Speaker of House: Jody Lewis, Thomasville Warner Robins President Pro Tem: Peyton Fletcher, Columbus Speaker of House: Chris Fievet, Waycross Speaker Pro Tem: Keith Winn, Washington Attorney General: Al McGraw, Thomasville President Pro Tem: Bob Kelley, Marietta 1974-1975 (30th) Speaker Pro Tem: Tom Williams, Rome Youth Governor: Hal Heath, Bronwood Lt. Governor: Jack Dalrymple, Cornelia 1967-1968 (23rd) Speaker of House: Christie Williams, Carrollton Youth Governor: Randy Fagler, Swainsboro President Pro Tem: Rita Kitts, Sparks Lt. Governor: Howard Elrod, Rome Speaker Pro Tem: Mark Bland, Metter Speaker of House: Jim Bradley, Thomasville Attorney General: Steve Dugan, Fort Valley 1975-1976 (31st) President Pro Tem: George Saunders, Winder Youth Governor: Quintus Williams, Mt. Zion Speaker Pro Tem: Rocky Wade, Atlanta Lt. Governor: Lonnie Roberts, Hazlehurst Speaker of House: Brian Avery, Covington 1968-1969 (24th) President Pro Tem: Patty Tweed, LaGrange Youth Governor: Tommy Alexander, Speaker Pro Tem: Fredia Fletcher, Thomasville Thomasville Lt. Governor: Glenn H. Davis, Acworth Speaker of House: Jack Hancock, Riverdale 1976-1977 (32nd) Attorney General: Bob Jackson, Dalton Youth Governor: Joe O'Kelley, Danielsville President Pro Tem: Stephen Prince, Waycross Lt. Governor: Karen Cox, Bainbridge Speaker Pro Tem: Tommy Richardson, Madison Speaker of House: Alane Cowart, Millen President Pro Tem: Ken Powers, Toccoa 1969-1970 (25th) Speaker Pro Tem: Tamra Williams, Carrollton Youth Governor: Don Janney, LaGrange Lt. Governor: Joe Argo, Lexington 1977-1978 (33rd) Speaker of House: Ronnie Lewallen, Dalton Youth Governor: Greg Rushing, Metter Attorney General: Larry Gibbs, Atlanta Lt. Governor: Mike Muntean, Forest Park President Pro Tem: Ray Holland, Ashburn Speaker of House: Robin Gary, Sylvester Speaker Pro Tem: Danny Burgsteiner, President Pro Tem: Bert Thompson, Hazlehurst Blackshear Speaker Pro Tem: Dale Nash, Danielsville

1978-1979 (34th) 1986-1987 (42nd) Youth Governor: Terry Hoffman, Albany Youth Governor: Todd King, Moultrie Lt. Governor: Scott Henry, Toccoa Lt. Governor: Deitrich Bostick, Covington Speaker of House: Mike Thomas, Hazlehurst Speaker of House: Jeff Reynhout, Cumming President Pro Tem: Lori Chapman, Thomasville President Pro Tem: Vanamey Roberts, Thomasville 1979-1980 (35th) Speaker Pro Tem: Wendi Clifton, Brooklet Youth Governor: Kelvin Walker, Griffin Lt. Governor: Alice Bohr, Sylvania 1987-1988 (43rd) Speaker of House: Mark Coile, Danielsville Youth Governor: Daniel Brock, Dalton President Pro Tem: Jill Eady, LaGrange Lt. Governor: Niles Dixon, Hazlehurst Speaker Pro Tem: Merritt Groover, Speaker of House: Gail Reid, Covington Thomasville President Pro Tem: Sabrina Dudley, Lake City Speaker Pro Tem: Jim Mitchell, Adel 1980-1981 (36th) Youth Governor: Skip Philips, Toccoa 1988-1989 (44th) Lt. Governor: Dean Wright, Thomasville Youth Governor: Greg Pope, Covington Speaker of House: Pres Johnson, Baxley Lt. Governor: Stanley Slater, Collins President Pro Tem: Beki Brooks, Cleveland Speaker of House: Brad Folsom, Adel Speaker Pro Tem: Mark Milam, Griffin President Pro Tem: Benjamin Edwards, Macon Speaker Pro Tem: Dede Hollis, Dalton 1981-1982 (37th) Youth Governor: Mary Hopkins, Waycross 1989-1990 (45th) Lt. Governors: Eric Hobson, Carrollton Youth Governor: Laura Batten, Millen John Muntean, Forest Park Lt. Governor: Rick Waters, Camilla Speakers of House: Debbie Clark, Ocilla Speaker of House: Megan Marchman, Kim Ragsdale, Albany Hampton Presidents Pro Tem: Amy Bohr, Sylvania President Pro Tem: Todd Simons, Cumming Troy Davis, Pearson Speaker Pro Tem: Chad Conard, Gainesville Speaker Pro Tem: Todd Jarvis, Madison 1990-1991 (46th) 1982-1983 (38th) Youth Governor: Joey Taylor, Thomasville Youth Governor: Ted Leichner, Adel Lt. Governor: Brian Smith, LaGrange Lt. Governor Nixon Jefferson, Covington Speaker of House: Leigh Hearnburg, Carrollton Speaker of House: Darryl Landreth, LaGrange President Pro Tem: Laura Teems, Cleveland President Pro Tem: Rhonda Moorman, Ocilla Speaker Pro Tem: Brandon Braddy, Mt. Vernon Speaker Pro Tem: Lanier Ward, Metter 1991-1992 (47th) 1983-1984 (39th) Youth Governor: Brian Johnson, Forest Park Youth Governor: Mike Metcalf, Dalton Lt. Governor: Robin Vosburgh, Lt. Governor: Lance Lanier, Metter Cartersville Speaker of House: Pamela Lohr, Madison Speakers of House: Michelle Bellamy, Homer President Pro Tem: Beth Shinall, Cumming Susan Kilpatrick, Cleveland Speaker Pro Tem: Melindia Paulk, Fitzgerald President Pro Tem: Betsy Donaldson, Metter Speaker Pro Tem: Jessica Barfield, 1984-1985 (40th) Thomasville Youth Governor: Jimmie McEver, Toccoa Lt. Governor: Sid Anderson, Fitzgerald 1992-1993 (48th) Speaker of House: Cleveland Slater, Metter Youth Governor: Garett Knight, Dalton President Pro Tem: Christa Tumbleston, Lt. Governor: Alysia Cockrell, Harlem Watkinsville Speaker of House: Jeff Rountree, Metter Speaker Pro Tem: Ryan McNally, Dalton President Pro Tem: Kim Murphy, Thomasville Speaker Pro Tem: Danny Smith, Jackson 1985-1986 (41st) Youth Governor: Kevin Brown, Statesboro 1993-1994 (49th) Lt. Governor: John Hinkle, Dalton Youth Governor: Joy Dailey, Millen Speaker of House: Lois Baker, Coolidge Lt. Governor: Jerad Mabon, Woodbury President Pro Tem: Ginger Volf, Sylvania Speaker of House: Melissa Inoue, Woodstock Speaker Pro Tem: Sherry Pope, Covington President Pro Tem: Debbie Drake, Stockbridge Speaker Pro Tem: Rebecca Donohue, Tifton

1994-1995 (50th) 2003-2004 (59th) Youth Governor: Kevin Tallant, Cumming Youth Governor Ellis Washington, III, Tifton Lt. Governor: Becky Alverson, Tifton Lt. Governor AJ Sanders, Baconton Speaker of House: Amanda Benson, Griffin Speaker of the House Matthew Holland, Woodstock President Pro Tem: Liza Guy, Manchester President Pro Tem Ashton Bacon, Dexter Speaker Pro Tem: Katie Moore, Statesboro Speaker Pro Tem Jonathan Oliver, Conyers

1995-1996 (51st) 2004-2005 (60th) Youth Governor: Thomas Hinson, Sylvania Youth Governor Jess Morgan, Metter Lt. Governor: Danielle Roberson, Lt. Governor Jessie Fussell, Adel Thomasville Speaker of the House Madeline Aseron, Statesboro Speaker of House: Sarah Benefield, Tifton President Pro Tem Jonathan Howard, Baconton President Pro Tem: Clint Knight, Moultrie Speaker Pro Tem Kate Freeman, Sylvania Speaker Pro Tem: Kelley Gary, Commerce 2005-2006 (61st) 1996-1997 (52nd) Youth Governor Britt Bush, Dublin Youth Governor: Christian Pitts, Thomasville Lt. Governor Katie McCabe, Sylvania Lt. Governor: Kip Walker, Tifton Speaker of the House Anna Shedd, Athens Speaker of House: Zachary Conway, President Pro Tem Keri Powers, Cumming Hiawassee Speaker Pro Tem Felicia Bryant, Camilla President Pro Tem: Clint Hughey, Woodbury Speaker Pro Tem: Francys Johnson, Sylvania 2006-2007 (62nd) Youth Governor Jake Landress, Monticello 1997-1998 (53rd) Lt. Governor James Hall, Ashburn Youth Governor: Matt Thomas, Adel Speaker of the House Craig Isner, Dawsonville Lt. Governor: Gee Gee Jackson, President Pro Tem Jospeh Stunzi, Athens Sylvester Speaker Pro Tem Matt Ciuros, Cumming Speaker of the House: Eric Bargeron, Sylvania President Pro Tem: Ian Elkin, Moultrie 2007-2008 (63rd) Speaker Pro Tem: Garrett Gossett, Bainbridge Youth Governor Kristin Graham, Molena Lt. Governor Crystal Hardy, Dublin 1998-1999 (54th) Speaker of the House Johnny Blankenship, Atlanta Youth Governor Darbi Lynn, Bainbridge President Pro Tem Mary Bottoms, Cumming Lt. Governor Allison Peters, Forest Park Speaker Pro Tem Kate Bennett, Dawsonville Speaker of the House Joseph Flippin, Atlanta President Pro Tem Steve Crosby, Brooklet Speaker Pro Tem Jacki Hasty, Dalton 2008-2009 (64th) Youth Governor Caleb Faille, Dawsonville 1999-2000 (55th) Lt. Governor Abigail Daughtrey, Lenox Youth Governor Alex Adkins, Atlanta Speaker of the House Austin McCullom, Cumming Lt. Governor John Legg, Lilburn President Pro Tem Connelly Crowe, Athens Speaker of the House Bryant Conger, Bainbridge Speaker Pro Tem Alex Meyers, Sylvania

President Pro Tem Jessica Royal, Madison th Speaker Pro Tem Stephen Cox, Thomaston 2009-2010 (65 ) Youth Governor Tyler Bishop, Cartersville 2000-2001 (56th) Lt. Governor Jeff Hopper, Athens Youth Governor Minnie Quartey, Valdosta Speaker of the House Katelyn Koschewa, Woodstock Lt. Governor Taylor Hensel, Cumming President Pro Tem Emily DeJarnett, Madison Speaker of the House Daniel Digby, Bainbridge Speaker Pro Tem Cody Newsome, Cleveland President Pro Tem Keonne Allen, Atlanta Speaker Pro Tem Matthew Garrett, Ashburn 2010-2011 (66th) Youth Governor Katherine Key, Madison 2001-2002 (57th) Lt. Governor Omega Tennant, McDonough Youth Governor Mudresh Mehta, Atlanta Speaker of the House Carly Burruss, Cumming Lt. Governor Tracey Troutman, Rochelle President Pro Tem Ashley Conrad, Athens Speaker of the House Taylor Giddens, Valdosta Speaker Pro Tem Roseanne Teame, Chamblee President Pro Tem Josh Holland, Cumming Speaker Pro Tem Marque Carey, Atlanta 2011-2012 (67th) Youth Governor Elizabeth Holland, Chula 2002-2003 (58th) Lt. Governor Nicole Futch, Adel Youth Governor Jesse McMillan, Nashville Speaker of the House Jay Jones, Moultrie Lt. Governor Bonnie Jones, Statesboro President Pro Tem Alex Sorohan, Madison Speaker of the House Andrew Rutland, Valdosta Speaker Pro Tem Katie Rosemond, Athens Pres. Pro Tem Marilyn Steenhoek, Woodstock Speaker Pro Tem Josh Jones, Cumming

Former Youth Assembly Officials continued…

2012-2013 (68th) 2013-2014 (69th) Youth Governor Ellen Wilson, Madison Youth Governor Mason Hicks, Bremen Lt. Governor Jacy Donaldson, Bremen Lt. Governor Caroline Jones, Madison Speaker of the House Justin Wallace, Cumming Speaker of the House Anthony Chatman, Dexter President Pro Tem Sutton Trulock, Madison President Pro Tem Trevor Deal, Dexter Speaker Pro Tem Chandler Stone, Dexter Speaker Pro Tem Daryl Anne Boyd, Nashville

2014-2015 (70th) Youth Governor Andrew Mitchell, Monticello Pledge to the Georgia Flag: Lt. Governor Dalton Touchberry, Dexter “I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and Speaker of the House Hogan Tuell, Madison President Pro Tem Chykimbrion Jackson, Asburn to the principles for which it stands; Wisdom, Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Parker, Bremen Justice, and Moderation.”

Spotlight on the Youth Governor’s Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Bill Crane

Bill Crane began his career in broadcasting, and continues to serve as an on-air political analyst and commentator for WSB-TV’s Action News, as well as WSB Radio AM750 and now 95.5FM. Bill is also a columnist for Georgia Trend, The Champion and a small but growing group of weekly newspapers. Earlier in his career, Bill served in senior communications roles for two U.S. Senators and one Governor (representing both major national political parties), as well as in the economic development arena. Bill was Vice President for Marketing and Communications for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Forward Atlanta, throughout Atlanta’s Olympic years. A 1984 Graduate of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, Crane is now on the Grady Board of Trustees, and the Mercer University Atlanta Board of Visitors. Bill is active in numerous civic, charitable, community and professional organizations, and is perhaps most importantly the proud father of two daughters, and he lives in Scottdale, Georgia.

Thank You to the Georgia Representatives and Senators listed below (as of 11/7/15) who Sponsored their Seat with a generous contribution that allowed for additional scholarship funds.

Representatives Speaker David Ralston Rep. Ellis BlacRep. Earnest “Coach” Williams Rep. Bruce Williamson Representatives: Senators:

Speaker David Ralston Sen. Ellis Black Rep. Stacey Abrams Sen. Frank Ginn Rep. Tommy Benton Sen. Tyler Harper Rep. Bruce Broadrick Sen. Bill Heath Rep. Jon Burns Sen. Steve Henson Rep. Amy Carter Sen. Jack Hill Rep. Joyce Chandler Sen. Rick Jeffares Rep. Sharon Cooper Sen. John F. Kennedy Rep. Katie Dempsey Sen. P.K. Martin Rep. Robert Dickey Sen. Elena Parent Rep. Tom Dickson Sen. Freddie Powell Sims Rep. Karla Drenner Sen. Ben Watson Rep. Charles Efstration Sen. John Wilkinson Rep. Terry England Sen. Michael Williams Rep. Bubber Epps Rep. Stacey Evans Rep. Sheri Gilligan Rep. Mike Glanton Rep. Buddy Harden

Rep. Lee Hawkins Rep. Penny Houston Rep. Carolyn Hugley Rep. Cecil Miller Rep. Randy Nix Rep. Larry O'Neal Rep. Jay Powell Rep. Jason Shaw Rep. Richard Smith Rep. Brian Strickland Rep. Joe Wilkinson Rep. Bruce Williamson Rep. John Yates

Riding MARTA Railway System • All Youth Assembly participants will ride the MARTA Rail Way System to the State Capitol in downtown Atlanta on the second day of the conference. • Sharing tickets is against state law. • Tickets may be purchased at the MARTA station on the same day of use. You will need a total of 4 trips on your Marta card (We recommend a 2 day pass). • Please allow 30 minutes for travel time to and from the hotel to the capitol. • No Food or drink is allowed on the trains. • Food and drink are not permitted in the Capitol building.

Directions to the Capitol from the Hotel

• Head northwest on Wall St NW toward Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW • Turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW • Take the 1st left onto Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW • Take the 1st left onto Spring St SW • Turn right onto Harris St NE • Take the 1st left onto Peachtree St NE

Directions to the Hotel from the Capitol

• Head south on Peachtree St NE toward Harris St NE • Take the 1st left onto Harris St NE • Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Courtland St NE • Slight right to stay on Courtland St NE • Turn left to stay on Courtland St NE • Take the 1st right onto Courtland St SE • Continue onto Washington St SW • Destination will be on the left

Tips for safe travels

• Please remember to stay together as a group. • Be responsible for your personal belongings. • Always be aware of your surroundings. • Always respect others. • If you have questions, please see the State YMCA Staff, we are here to assist you.

Directions to Emory Crawford Long Hospital

Emory Crawford Long Hospital 550 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, GA 30308

Driving directions to Emory Crawford Long Hospital 0.5 mi – about 2 minutes

1. Head north on Peachtree St NE toward Baker St NW Destination will be on the left 0.5 mi

2. 550 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30308

Advisors: If you need to leave the conference, at any time, please notify the nearest State YMCA of Georgia staff member for permission.

If there is a medical situation, we will need to fill out an incident report as well. -Thanks!

Georgia United Nations Assembly

Held in Atlanta, Georgia GUNA @ the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown March 6-8 , 2016 Georgia United Nations Assembly (GUNA) is a three day educational opportunity for students to learn Pricing Information: Affiliated Student Participant rate - $285.00* about issues and matters pertaining to the world Non-Affiliated Student Participant rate - $300.00* around them. At GUNA students will experience the Adult rate - $300.00 (private room) or $185.00 (shared room) native dress of countries from all continents. *See website for pricing details. Students will also experience the effects of hunger *Please note, a late/change fee is an additional $15.00 per individual. and poverty during the World Hunger Observance.

Deadline Information: The Global Village experience will allow a glimpse Registration Begins – December 2nd, 2015 of issues and successes that nations enjoy today. Nation Selection – December 2nd, 2015 Scholarship Submission Due – Jan 20th, 2016 Resolution Submission Due – Jan 27th, 2016 Late Registration Begins – Jan 28th, 2016

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