Bill Text: GA HB49 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
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Bill Title: Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-07-01 - Effective Date [HB49 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HB49-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-07-01 - Effective Date [HB49 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HB49-Introduced.html
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House
Bill 49
By:
Representative Walker of the
107th
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name
of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the
Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to
provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Article
2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to technical and adult education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-4-10,
relating to the establishment of the State Board of Technical and Adult
Education, as follows:
"20-4-10.
(a)
There is established
a
the State
Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, formerly known as
the State Board of Technical and Adult
Education,
consisting of not fewer than one member from each congressional district and
nine at-large members who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by
the Senate for five-year terms. Board members in office on June 30, 2000, shall
serve out the remainder of their respective terms. Upon expiration of those
terms, the Governor shall appoint seven successors to two-year terms, six
successors to three-year terms, and six successors to five-year terms. All
subsequent appointments shall be for regular five-year terms. Members shall
represent business, industry, or economic development. The board shall elect
from its members a chairperson, vice chairperson, and such other officers as are
considered necessary, each to serve for two-year terms. Officers may be elected
to succeed themselves. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed;
however, in the event of a vacancy on the board because of death, resignation,
or removal for any reason other than expiration of a member's term, the Governor
shall fill such vacancy in the same manner as the original appointment and the
person so appointed shall serve for the unexpired term of office.
(b)
As used in this article, the term 'state board' means the State Board of
Technical
and Adult Education
the Technical
College System of
Georgia."
SECTION
2.
Code
Section 20-16-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
definitions relative to the "Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority Act,"
is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3)
'Board of
technical and adult education' means the State Board of Technical and Adult
Education
Reserved."
SECTION
3.
The
following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by
replacing "State Board of Technical and Adult Education", "Board of Technical
and Adult Education", or "board of technical and adult education" wherever any
such term occurs with "State Board of the Technical College System of
Georgia":
(1)
Code Section 12-5-127, relating to the licensing of water well
contractors;
(2)
Code Section 12-11-11, relating to the Conservation Corps Advisory
Council;
(3)
Code Section 20-1-22, relating to definitions relative to the "Drug-free
Postsecondary Education Act of 1990";
(4)
Code Section 20-1-26, relating to promulgation of administrative procedures for
implementation of the "Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of
1990";
(5)
Code Section 20-2-161.1, relating to academic credit for enrollment in
postsecondary courses;
(6)
Code Section 20-2-161.3, relating to the program for high school students to
attend postsecondary institutions;
(7)
Code Section 20-2-169, relating to receipt of federal funds for career,
occupational, or technical education;
(8)
Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering
Committee;
(9)
Code Section 20-2-327, relating to recognition of advance proficiency/honors
courses;
(10)
Code Section 20-4-11, relating to the powers of the State Board of Technical and
Adult Education;
(11)
Code Section 20-4-12, relating to expenses and mileage allowance for the State
Board of Technical and Adult Education;
(12)
Code Section 20-4-13, relating to meetings of the State Board of Technical and
Adult Education;
(13)
Code Section 20-4-14, relating to the establishment of the Technical College
System of Georgia;
(14)
Code Section 20-4-15, relating to the establishment of adult literacy
programs;
(15)
Code Section 20-4-16, relating to funding for adult literacy programs and
postsecondary technical education programs;
(16)
Code Section 20-4-19, relating to conformity to board standards, policies, and
procedures of adult literacy programs;
(17)
Code Section 20-4-21, relating to tuition fees for the Technical College System
of Georgia;
(18)
Code Section 20-4-24, relating to use of personnel by local units of
administration in the Technical College System of Georgia;
(19)
Code Section 20-4-25, relating to membership in the retirement
system;
(20)
Code Section 20-4-35, relating to the reduction in force policy;
(21)
Code Section 20-4-40, relating to the establishment of the quick start training
program;
(22)
Code Section 20-4-41, relating to the extent and nature of the quick start
training program to be offered;
(23)
Code Section 20-4-43, relating to agreements for local facilities and employees
for training;
(24)
Code Section 20-4-44, relating to qualifications of employees of the quick start
training program;
(25)
Code Section 20-4-45, relating to equipment procurement and use for the quick
start training program;
(26)
Code Section 20-4-46, relating to standards, rules, and regulations of the quick
start training program;
(27)
Code Section 20-4-47, relating to acceptance of federal and private
grants;
(28)
Code Section 20-13-8, relating to licensure of the Georgia Public
Telecommunications Commission;
(29)
Code Section 20-13-9, relating to content of instructional
television;
(30)
Code Section 20-14-3, relating to membership, officers, and meetings of the
Education Coordinating Council;
(31)
Code Section 20-14-50, relating to the adoption of performance measures, report
cards, and audit under the postsecondary accountability assessment
program;
(32)
Code Section 20-16-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia Higher Education
Facilities Authority;
(33)
Code Section 20-16-4, relating to the powers of the Georgia Higher Education
Facilities Authority;
(34)
Code Section 38-3-22.2, relating to the establishment of Airport Anti-Terrorism
Training Committee;
(35)
Code Section 42-2-5.1, relating to special school district for school age youth
and education programs for adult offenders;
(36)
Code Section 43-14-6, relating to powers and duties of divisions relating to
electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage
contractors, and utility contractors;
(37)
Code Section 45-7-21, relating to expense allowance and travel cost
reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions;
(38)
Code Section 45-12-132, relating to contracts exempt from certain
requirements;
(39)
Code Section 50-20-8, relating to applicability of provisions for relations with
nonprofit contractors; and
(40)
Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification of lawful presence within United
States.
SECTION
4.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.