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The bill, carried on the floor by Representative Ellen Powell, drew questions on the floor about specific language and whether the measure limits consumer protections. Powell described the bill as the product of negotiations between auto manufacturers and the dealer community and said the measure balances competition and the need for dealers to access data and perform vehicle maintenance.

Key provisions highlighted in floor debate included language that:
- restricts unauthorized sharing of dealership customer data and allows dealers to audit and back up systems used by authorized integrators;
- requires manufacturers to compensate dealers for work associated with OTA updates and to disclose necessary repair information and part requirements; and
- includes provisions about showroom and gallery practices and vehicle allocation transparency.

Representative Parsons questioned a provision that appears to exclude disclosure of a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) from the definition of “activity as a new motor vehicle dealer,” and Powell said the language was worked out between dealers and manufacturers. Representative Hefner raised a parliamentary inquiry about whether the bill interferes with state requirements that motor vehicle registration employees protect customer privacy; floor leaders confirmed state privacy obligations remain intact.

The House recorded a roll-call vote on SB 81: yeas 165, nays 5. Representative Franklin invoked Rule 133 and recused himself from the vote; the record notes his recusal.

Supporters said SB 81 modernizes the franchise practices act for new technology such as telematics and OTA software while preserving dealerships’ ability to protect customer information and perform work. Critics expressed concern about any language that might create loopholes in consumer privacy or leave ambiguities about enforcement.

What happens next: With House passage, SB 81 moves on to the governor. Supporters asked for swift approval to provide certainty to dealers and manufacturers on data access and OTA compensation; opponents said they would continue to monitor implementation and enforcement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Session Day 31: 03.13.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Georgia House on Thursday approved Senate Bill 81 to amend the state motor vehicle franchise practices law to address dealer access to vehicle and customer data and compensation related to over‑the‑air software updates.","taxTitle","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Georgia","taxId",15505,"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},6636488,"House approves Mulberry annexation; lawmakers split over service-transition bill",3114,6294000,9408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609532-bc4448008abbda5b6cd0705b615409d8&start=6294&end=9408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609532-bc4448008abbda5b6cd0705b615409d8/thumbnail_6294000.jpg","/articles/6636488/Georgia/House-approves-Mulberry-annexation-lawmakers-split-over-service-transition-bill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636488-a3b4b31d16855be3e646a2a7900cac7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770511170&Signature=JKs0-XFp4cXt6KRk6NoDL6Reg7B3CKZuoXqBajWKLBT-GNWvJ8NaiNo4OOFWp3O4citzOuI4VoMPiQtjcFoJM-yhR6fSu3Kn7qasZxVcOC-5URbwNCW0g2THERkSaC7OKRjMC0VwNRfKyhds~9MqqzRcTw-GyVYsutKDj-3Dj8MKQVL47~dFCjoQt3UsVcG8ijBL51mdwIs2BrSqgXhgshzxmRHaS-CBGEBbEEQhbXF9yiAgL3-tc~anU9aqSfWBQ4b4ntW1hY3I6GpW4PX6sCVlrMhK8aXsWk1wyIGFF~EIjIio624QgyEg-T2ve7XaMwjrcN5MsALxESsli61eTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — The Georgia House on Thursday approved a legislative annexation that expands the corporate limits of the newly incorporated City of Mulberry and separately passed a related measure intended to govern the transition of county-delivered services to the new city.

Supporters said the annexation rectifies boundary issues after last year’s cityhood vote and ensures residents near Mulberry have local control over planning and zoning. Opponents said the two bills were rushed through and would force Gwinnett County to subsidize services for Mulberry while reducing the county’s control and legal protections.

Representative Evestration, who presented Senate Bill 139, told the chamber the annexation would bring nearby commercial parcels and other properties into Mulberry’s limits to yield more coherent service delivery and to reflect “community of interest” boundaries. Evestration said residents who voted for cityhood deserve continuity in services and that the annexation had support from the representatives whose districts are affected.

Opponents, including Representatives Sam Park, Jasmine Clark and several other members of the Gwinnett delegation, argued the process should have been handled through the local-delegation process and over a longer timeframe. They said county and city attorneys were already communicating and that the Legislature should not override local negotiation. Clark called the rushed timetable “a last-minute project” and warned the bills risked years of litigation.

The measures sparked extended debate about local control, county finances and the limits of legislative intervention. Critics said Senate Bill 138 — the companion measure that lays out service-transition rules — included provisions that would waive sovereign immunity for Gwinnett County in certain circumstances and require refunds of some tax revenues to Mulberry even before the city assumes some services. Proponents called those provisions narrowly tailored and necessary because of what they described as the county’s unwillingness to negotiate agreements needed to run the new city.

Representative Evestration described a string of lawsuits and, he said, what he characterized as “bad-faith” actions by the county that delayed service agreements and left newly elected Mulberry officials with unresolved operational questions. Mayor Michael Coker of Mulberry, present in the gallery, was cited by the bill’s proponents as saying the city had been impeded in efforts to secure routine county services.

After nearly three hours of debate on both bills and multiple rounds of questioning, the House recorded the following votes:
- Senate Bill 139 (legislative annexation expanding Mulberry city limits): passed, yeas 96, nays 74.
- Senate Bill 138 (service-transition rules for newly incorporated municipalities in certain counties): passed, yeas 96, nays 69.

The recorded tallies show a closely divided chamber on both measures. The bills now head to the governor.

Opponents insisted their votes were not a rejection of Mulberry’s cityhood but a protest of process and of legislation they said could saddle Gwinnett County taxpayers with added financial burdens. Supporters said the measures preserve the will of voters who approved cityhood and are intended to avoid service disruptions for constituents.

What happens next: The city and county will still need to work out many operational details during the transition period described in SB 138. The House debate left open many of those details, and both sides said litigation remained a possibility if negotiations fail.

Speakers: Representative Evestration (bill presenter); Representative Sam Park (opponent); Representative Gabe Okoye (opponent); Representative Jasmine Clark (opponent and Gwinnett delegation chair); Representative Beth Camp (in favor); Mayor Michael Coker (Mulberry, present in gallery).

Background: Voters approved incorporation of Mulberry in 2024. Supporters say local control of planning and zoning is the goal; critics say the city was created on an accelerated schedule and that the state should not substitute itself for local negotiations.

Ending: Lawmakers on opposite sides of the debate said they hoped the vote would prompt better local collaboration. Opponents said they will press for procedural safeguards in future local-city matters; supporters said the measures ensure Mulberry residents receive government services they voted for.","The Georgia House on Thursday approved a legislative annexation expanding the corporate limits of the newly incorporated city of Mulberry and separately approved a related service-transition bill, handing the measures narrow majorities after hours of debate over local control and county finances.",{"_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},6636477,"Votes at a glance: House recorded key passages on Mulberry, auto franchises, pesticides and local calendar",16060,3329000,19389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609532-bc4448008abbda5b6cd0705b615409d8&start=3329&end=19389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609532-bc4448008abbda5b6cd0705b615409d8/thumbnail_3329000.jpg","/articles/6636477/Georgia/Votes-at-a-glance-House-recorded-key-passages-on-Mulberry-auto-franchises-pesticides-and-local-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636477-bf8593404bc1fd3d4f2230ce50cf8afa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770511170&Signature=HY48~hIY9-V9Xgld4~FraCMQkTJb9fkwN11GTJ-9lQYqJWAtGt-PsZ5hctynx2v1Prkf4nqRsVJ8KAYYK~vIHI6GeRtT9EJJ-~at1HfSvAbpoHqaJTml-8FAVHhhEB39GHMvjQheTOicWInKdFO8z79VLIspyZlubob-KFW~lyNNCX2PW3qYWozh8NbO2zD9kj03-bwGA13aVZzYGxXHELU63PHg97aBnJyNM207IawSy1GpDvUJdy95dnt0gdqUC8vplqGfiNco2qZCOfMQnapacGCI6~W6ahqYPng4kIflSuOdGA98EcI3~FbtG9tB8L6ECwwEs5sfwxM-Pe1Nng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — Below are recorded roll-call results and key details for votes taken by the Georgia House on March 13, 2025.

Local calendar (grouped uncontested local bills)
- Motion: Pass the local calendar as a whole with recorded vote.
- Outcome: Passed
- Tally: Yays 169, Nays 0
- Notes: Clerk announced the machines unlocked/locked; the clerk reported the local calendar passed with a constitutional majority.

Senate Bill 81 — Motor vehicle franchise practices (data, OTA updates)
- Motion: Passage of SB81 as reported by committee
- Outcome: Passed
- Tally: Yays 165, Nays 5
- Notes: Representative Franklin invoked Rule 133 and recused himself from the vote; members debated dealer data protections and OTA compensation.

Senate Bill 139 — Mulberry legislative annexation
- Motion: Passage of SB139 (annexation expanding Mulberry corporate limits)
- Outcome: Passed
- Tally: Yays 96, Nays 74
- Notes: Floor debate focused on local-delegation process and whether the annexation should be handled locally; mayor of Mulberry present in the gallery.

Senate Bill 138 — Transition of services for newly incorporated municipalities (Mulberry)
- Motion: Passage of SB138 (service-transition rules for certain counties)
- Outcome: Passed
- Tally: Yays 96, Nays 69
- Notes: Opponents argued the bill waived sovereign immunity in some circumstances and could impose county expenses; proponents said it ensures continuity of services during transition.

Senate Bill 144 — Pesticide labeling/liability
- Motion: Passage of SB144 clarifying label-based failure-to-warn claims
- Outcome: Passed
- Tally: Yays 101, Nays 58
- Notes: Debate focused on reliance on EPA/FIFRA labeling and whether state-level failure-to-warn claims would be constrained; proponents said the bill protects chemical availability for farmers while opponents raised consumer-protection concerns.

Procedural notes
- Several members spoke for and against bills; the House set debate limits during lengthy consideration of Mulberry bills (30 minutes for pro/cons in some rounds).
- The House adjourned until 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after completing its rules calendar and afternoon orders.

This roundup reflects the recorded tallies announced by the clerk and floor statements during the March 13 session.","The Georgia House held several recorded votes on March 13, 2025: the local calendar passed unanimously; Senate Bills 81, 139, 138 and 144 passed with recorded tallies. The roll-call results and procedural notes are listed below.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":93,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636483,"House passes bill limiting certain manufacturer liability for pesticide labels; supporters say it protects supply, opponents warn of consumer risk",3884,15505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2609532-bc4448008abbda5b6cd0705b615409d8&start=15505&end=19389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2609532-bc4448008abbda5b6cd0705b615409d8/thumbnail_15505000.jpg","/articles/6636483/Georgia/House-passes-bill-limiting-certain-manufacturer-liability-for-pesticide-labels-supporters-say-it-protects-supply-opponents-warn-of-consumer-risk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636483-cb5667023fc64c0e8e71b9efbe8057ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770511170&Signature=eSVC4wnNksi~qAiiidrk5s743tAcOLFJWSzz0QWjI60zQ4Ssazg5~bUJGpm17s4kZKdkAStEYQ4gPh89r5V1jJDmXKYDePZeBJ4Dxp3lFfokRv6gjuJ514HRBML2TPDML1DXUevsC4eEQSsvP3RXegOOMQ8BKE7ZfwWTKHilqFsiejOBBWg-s~l7B6llpJsAV3jRa80Dm8i0SZJZEYutL9h3g0NF6DOzd-lTE3w1zPbvRzwwuWTL5EqaGUk4w41flvPk~2Y8-p1P7QmjHFS1-O3UPxt4Qvo8KCp2inOFO8UsXcT18g2fTFLLNg2c9SDEMBCfEpej9zziGFL7L199gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ATLANTA — The Georgia House on Thursday voted to pass Senate Bill 144, a measure that narrows state liability for pesticide manufacturers by stating that, for purposes of failure-to-warn claims, liability should generally rest with the federal labeling and registration decisions made by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Supporters, including leaders of the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, said the measure clarifies legal standards, keeps critical agriculture chemistries available to Georgia farmers and preserves the state’s role in supporting the food-supply chain. Opponents said the bill would hamper injured consumers’ ability to seek warnings-based claims and could reduce state- or local-level safeguards if federal action is delayed or limited.

The bill’s author and committee supporters framed SB 144 as limited in scope: it addresses claims tied to the label language approved under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and does not absolve manufacturers from liability for other kinds of misconduct or defective products. Supporters said the federal EPA, which registers pesticides and approves labels, is the appropriate authority to set labeling standards.

Opponents, including Representative Carla Drenner and others who spoke for consumer-protection and health concerns during the committee debate and on the House floor, said the bill is part of a broader national push by manufacturers to limit liability. Drenner and Representative Ramon argued that narrowing state failure-to-warn claims would make it harder for victims and communities to obtain timely warnings if industry or federal processes do not promptly act on emerging science.

The House recorded the vote on SB 144 at 101 yeas and 58 nays.

Key points from debate:
- Supporters said SB 144 preserves access to agricultural chemistries that growers rely on to control pests, protect yields and keep food costs stable; they described FIFRA and EPA review as the controlling safety framework for labels.
- Opponents said the bill could prevent timely disclosure to consumers about new risks not yet reflected on EPA-approved labels and stressed the importance of state-level and civil remedies to protect public health.
- Lawmakers raised procedural concerns about federal regulatory capacity and the pace of EPA review, with several members noting that an emergency EPA action can remove a product from the market but ordinary reviews can take months or longer.

What happens next: SB 144 passed the House and will proceed to the governor. Proponents said the bill would help keep domestically manufactured chemistries on market shelves; opponents said they would continue to track federal regulatory action and possible litigation.

Speakers: Representative Steven Meeks (sponsor in the House committee), Chairman Robert Dickey (Agriculture and Consumer Affairs), Representative Carla Drenner (opponent), Representative Ramon (opponent), Representative Beth Camp (support), Representative Shaw Blackman (committee references).","The House passed Senate Bill 144 to assert that pesticide labeling regulated by the EPA governs failure-to-warn claims in Georgia. Supporters said the change preserves critical crop protection tools and helps keep production local; opponents said it could shield manufacturers from responsibility and weaken consumer and public-health protections.","actionData","errors"]

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