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GA SR277

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/7/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Adelman

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution imposing an annual $10.00 trauma charge on each passenger vehicle licensed and registered in the state, with proceeds funding the Georgia Trauma Trust Fund
  • Defines "passenger vehicle" as any motor vehicle designed to carry ten or fewer passengers, including pickup trucks, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, and passenger vans
  • Exempts vehicles owned by the state, its departments, agencies, authorities, or any political subdivision from the charge
  • Requires the trauma charge to be collected at the same time and in the same manner as other license fees, prior to issuance of a license plate or revalidation decal
  • Specifies that Georgia Trauma Trust Fund monies shall not be subject to the state's standard lapse requirements, and authorizes the General Assembly to adjust the charge amount; the amendment would be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection

Legislative Description

Georgia Trauma Trust Fund; impose a charge on certain motor vehicle registrations; transferred to state treasury for purpose of funding-CA

Last Action

Senate Sent to Governor

5/7/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/12/2009
Finance2/12/2009

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