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GA HB766

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Benton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the authorized locations for "Foundations of American Law and Government" displays from only courthouses and judicial facilities to all public buildings owned by the state, municipalities, and political subdivisions
  • Adds the state itself as an entity authorized to post the displays, in addition to municipalities and political subdivisions already permitted under existing law
  • Amends Code Section 45-13-51 under the Division of Archives and History (Article 3, Chapter 13, Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated)
  • Retains the existing legislative findings that public buildings are an ideal forum for educational material about the history and background of American law and that knowledge of constitutional history supports civic virtue
  • Passed both the Georgia House and Senate (designated AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)

Legislative Description

Archives and History, Division of; law regarding Foundation of American Law and Government displays; revise provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight2/29/2012
Governmental Affairs1/24/2012

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