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GA SB62
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Barry Loudermilk
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AI Summary
- No private property within Georgia's borders may be alienated to any other state, territory, nation, or the federal government if such transfer would extinguish or diminish the state's sovereignty or jurisdiction over that property, unless the General Assembly approves by a two-thirds resolution in each chamber
- An exception is provided for property conveyed to a foreign sovereignty that has diplomatic relations with the United States for use as an embassy or consulate
- Any contract or conveyance made in violation of the provision—or made in anticipation of extinguishing or diminishing state sovereignty without General Assembly approval—is declared void ab initio and of no legal effect
- Any act resulting in the extinguishment or diminution of Georgia's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property covered under existing state sovereignty provisions (Code Section 50-2-20) shall not be recognized by the state and is void
- The bill amends Title 50, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and takes effect upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/21/2011
Judiciary2/9/2011
Full Bill Text
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