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GA HB1080

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Smyre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • A statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. shall be placed on the Georgia state capitol grounds or in another prominent location
  • Funding for the statue is contingent on the availability of private funds; no public funds are authorized
  • The monument must be procured and placed as soon as practicable, but not before the state obtains any necessary intellectual property licenses
  • Placement may be postponed if public safety concerns warrant a delay
  • Amends Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new Article 5 (Code Section 50-3-105) to the provisions governing state symbols

Legislative Description

State government; capitol grounds; provide for placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Committee Referrals

State Institutions and Property3/4/2014
State Properties2/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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