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- House Bill 632: A bill described as a technical clarification of occupational tax and license exemptions for disabled veterans. Presenters said the bill clarifies code language and updates the periods of war or armed conflict so more disabled veterans can qualify for exemptions. The committee approved the bill by voice vote.

- House Bill 185: A bill returned from rules with a substitute that updated FBI fingerprinting language and added a carve-out requested by the Department of Public Health exempting the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from the bill's coverage. The committee approved the revised bill by voice vote.

- House Bill 342 (marketing for low‑THC products): A measure described in committee as directing the commission to promulgate rules governing advertising and marketing of low‑THC oil products and to prohibit medical claims that are not supported by reliable scientific evidence. The committee approved the bill by voice vote.

- Joint study committee: The committee approved formation of a joint study committee on the State Board of Used Car Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts to examine licensing and related issues.

Each of these items was reported favorably by the committee by voice vote; the transcript records committee members saying \"aye\" and does not include roll-call tallies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regulated Industries 03.03.25","oneSentenceSummary","Several short or technical bills were presented and approved by voice vote during the committee meeting, including measures on veterans' tax exemptions, fingerprinting language and a carve‑out for WIC, low-THC advertising rules, and formation of a joint study committee on used car dealers.","taxTitle","Regulated Industries, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Georgia","taxId",17251,"location","Georgia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653662,"Committee backs bill to authorize vehicle-value protection agreements, set consumer protections",3233,2177000,5410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2477964-f1738e8c80f7985e8895d555d1e70ae9&start=2177&end=5410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2477964-f1738e8c80f7985e8895d555d1e70ae9/thumbnail_2177000.jpg","/articles/6653662/Georgia/Committee-backs-bill-to-authorize-vehicle-value-protection-agreements-set-consumer-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653662-706cfa8f275287fd28deef60e1987b1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169111&Signature=P1R0L9kzftFY3taLXzIdWG74GxKpScnheyRXsMrax~PecxcOgFGNJNQvS6E6sYO7LWNc4TUap7OFZWkSHxJa907FRuyh2Z142JeEDY6qIxDtXArMseybzmex0B0aImv8XehFPGI1ufxTETc-tM~ljG5jUJpFthkZOQ4Bvfcz5LqWfTLXwkEQbCYJQ3NC805AI0nQnxthiSC0wH0JajEoEBA67moUJS4z7G2-uF14Ycr8xDCF7eGuWjOz15Xq5KANPsgEiFk0fPlcLCYdTOMpEE35M8EbGXJ3rHeNTgddo9FFLl8UMcoY-p1awHrwBratFj4Mi8DndfL1Ylee6w8TRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Regulated Industries Committee voted to advance House Bill 504, which creates a regulatory framework for voluntary vehicle value protection agreements (VVPAs) designed to cover gaps between a vehicle's value and the owner's remaining loan or trade-in amount in the event of loss, theft, damage or depreciation.

Presenters said the agreements differ from traditional GAP insurance because they are available to purchasers of financed and cash vehicles and are optional. The bill requires clear consumer disclosures about terms, benefits, eligibility and refund policies and mandates a 30‑day free‑look period during which consumers may obtain a full refund.

The measure also prohibits conditioning financing on purchase of a VVPA and authorizes the attorney general to enforce the law against providers that violate its consumer-protection provisions. Supporters said neighboring states already permit such agreements and the bill would bring Georgia into parity with those states and provide consumers additional options to protect vehicle investments.

After brief discussion and questions, the committee voted to report the bill favorably by voice vote. The transcript records an \"aye\" voice vote and no roll-call tally.","House Bill 504 would authorize voluntary vehicle value protection agreements (VVPAs) for both financed and cash purchases, require disclosures, a 30‑day free‑look period and allow attorney general enforcement. Committee approved the bill by voice vote.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653668,"Committee advances HOA reform bill that caps closing-letter fees and requires dispute processes",3334,3442000,6776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2477964-f1738e8c80f7985e8895d555d1e70ae9&start=3442&end=6776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2477964-f1738e8c80f7985e8895d555d1e70ae9/thumbnail_3442000.jpg","/articles/6653668/Georgia/Committee-advances-HOA-reform-bill-that-caps-closing-letter-fees-and-requires-dispute-processes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653668-f244696d219c3dc9cd4f2edfc172c929/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169111&Signature=hQEs-cOXyLn-zMeYfhx9KRE6SPEfb~zHlBc3HkE~ZpolJwIdctNQ~yY8h1V5Gbe~JO6TbAC4QHUwE0neuqsi9UIB7W36p6c5TlZk03WMk1WWaEt3WU4qg3VGdb9D2iQSoHe9vKlkNYE7ohiuv~Z~iG5eWWRjJv~ddJt2v8plMqTZYOwWbmAwT0Bgzivfqqy-QCrmXSS7GA3ROVL4ifT8Dx6WAVyuaXoL6YBbdZOOf-2dvwrdF-4L59sE3WzeTmlXOT5EfzlVdZqgfRfj4-NcAEIzK~7xvBaVsvzB9KDUANN1Ix9LlF2DkxTEU-mkjbqjg4pazjVWaSQh4xSEwvBlMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Regulated Industries Committee voted to advance House Bill 512, a measure intended to limit certain homeowners association (HOA) charges and require associations to offer alternative dispute resolution before placing liens on property.

Sponsor materials presented to the committee describe repeated homeowner complaints about large invoices tied to closing-letter requests, which can run hundreds of dollars. The bill would cap the fee for a standard closing letter at $250 if issued within 10 days, and allow an additional $50 for an expedited three‑day letter. It would also require associations to provide a statement confirming paid assessments within 45 days at no charge.

Representative Lewis Ward, who presented the bill to the committee, said the changes aim to give homeowners \"peace and assurance\" and to reduce instances where homeowners encounter unexpected charges when selling property. Committee members from both parties discussed past versions of similar legislation; presenters noted that an earlier bill with a lower cap had been vetoed by the governor and that the current fee levels reflect prior negotiations.

The bill also requires HOAs to establish or make available an alternative dispute resolution process before recording a lien for unpaid assessments. Committee discussion focused on scope and implementation; several members said the provision should increase transparency and reduce surprises for homeowners and mortgage closers.

After discussion and questions from committee members — including points about the level of detail required in a statement of account and whether the statutory changes would be unduly burdensome for associations — the committee voted the bill out by voice vote. The transcript records committee members saying \"aye\" and no roll-call tally.","House Bill 512 would require homeowners associations to offer alternative dispute resolution before liens, cap most closing‑letter fees at $250 with a $50 expedited fee, and require account statements be issued within 45 days of payment. The committee voted to pass the bill.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653671,"House committee advances broad licensure overhaul to streamline boards and exams",3024,2358000,5382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2477964-f1738e8c80f7985e8895d555d1e70ae9&start=2358&end=5382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2477964-f1738e8c80f7985e8895d555d1e70ae9/thumbnail_2358000.jpg","/articles/6653671/Georgia/House-committee-advances-broad-licensure-overhaul-to-streamline-boards-and-exams","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653671-7b509c8ae04d872da0f58339e219e4b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169112&Signature=g9Nqr4g1YrnDLjMHO3wgZkSlYkCSpqLXuJ7ftqrA0qIH2Oq5olGaT9ZM-Z3oj50BurjPUaAEzuH7ixkcMXqkGx8hPr7YMFxIh9ewAeiMaZzd4GbtbhtmSyCk5~4qAgsA3bFY7DrTRuPhvBUmV7YmhmDtx7a62haZoGzKdTqKNc~7TbzErheVsJD1BiKkMxG0uy~m0Un853QoGA6JscYm1jWUQM6ekQYG977p2YKPh7h16ZpczNa7~4MPdJ9zUkDT9TQP8zJUsFSieU7snNGWXtGvXzIIlTk4UnRcz4QdX7PiG4-0eSSLbLAIk5y3ZkBqd~E~galmPVZ11El9X2ahDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Regulated Industries Committee advanced House Bill 630, a multi-part measure to simplify professional licensure rules and board structures, and approved a friendly amendment changing a proposed board size reduction.

The bill, presented to the committee during its meeting, would combine certain licensing divisions, revise definitions such as \"established place of business,\" restructure pathways to licensure for multiple trades, and give the division director expanded authority to administer licenses rather than routing final issuance through boards. Committee members voted to amend a provision that would have cut one licensing board's membership from 14 to nine; the amendment increased that number to 10 and removed a phrase about \"rebuilders.\" The committee approved the amended bill by voice vote.

Supporters said the changes are intended to reduce administrative delays that keep qualified applicants from working and to modernize outdated statutory language. The measure would permit boards to set fees for temporary-site permits and change-of-location licenses, allow discipline for licensees who fail to submit required change-of-location applications, and broaden acceptable combinations of education and verifiable work experience for applicants seeking examination-based licensure.

Committee discussion also covered specific additions such as recognizing a credentialing board for applied behavior analysts. A summary presented to the committee cited a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision as the model for some codified language; the presenter referred to that decision in the bill explanation.

Lawmakers and industry representatives discussed provisions intended to prevent misuse of licenses, including a prohibition on licensed contractors knowingly entering agreements that allow unlicensed individuals or unauthorized entities to operate under a license. Committee members pressed for clarity about how the prohibition would be enforced if an arrangement were informal or oral; presenters said the language was intended to cast a wide net to deter unauthorized use.

The committee approved the friendly amendment and then voted the bill out of committee by voice vote. No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.","The House Regulated Industries Committee advanced House Bill 630, a package of licensure changes that would consolidate boards, reduce some board seats, clarify licensing pathways and give administrative staff more authority to issue licenses. Lawmakers approved a friendly amendment to adjust board size.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: short bills advanced by the Regulated Industries Committee

Committee backs bill to authorize vehicle-value protection agreements, set consumer protections

Committee advances HOA reform bill that caps closing-letter fees and requires dispute processes

House committee advances broad licensure overhaul to streamline boards and exams