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GA SR1334
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/26/2010
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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AI Summary
- Urges Georgia counties and cities to designate cemeteries at least 50 years old as historic landmarks under existing state law authorizing local governments to protect culturally and historically significant sites
- Calls on local governments to partner with surrounding communities to assist in the upkeep and maintenance of historic cemeteries
- Cites rapid growth, development, neglect, abandonment, and vandalism as threats contributing to the demise of many older cemeteries across the state
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to electronically transmit copies of the resolution to the governing entities of all Georgia counties and cities
- Introduced by Senator James of the 35th District as a non-binding Senate resolution with no enforcement mechanism or funding provisions
Legislative Description
Georgia Cities and Counties; urged to take steps to designate cemeteries that are at least 50 years old as historic landmarks; maintenance
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/26/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Full Bill Text
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