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GA SB424

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barry Loudermilk

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Origin

Senate

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 authorized entity to post the displays, whereas previous law only authorized municipalities and political subdivisions
  • Changes the qualifying language from "public courthouses and judicial facilities" to "public buildings" as appropriate forums for educational material about the history and background of American law
  • Sponsored by Senator Heath of the 31st and several co-sponsors; passed the Georgia Senate and amends Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Legislative Description

Foundations of American Law and Government Displays; revise provisions

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/5/2012
Government Oversight2/15/2012

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