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GA HB702

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Greg Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes placement of a historic granite monument within the Georgia capitol building or grounds depicting the Preamble to the Georgia Constitution, a passage from the Declaration of Independence, and the Ten Commandments
  • Monument design, procurement, and placement assigned to the Capitol Art Standards Commission, subject to final approval by a 6-member monument committee composed of General Assembly members appointed by the Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor
  • No public funds may be expended on the monument's design or procurement; funding must come entirely from private gifts and donations accepted by the Capitol Art Standards Commission
  • The monument committee automatically dissolves upon placement of the monument
  • Amends Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new Article 5 (Code Section 50-3-105)

Legislative Description

State government; placement of monument on capitol grounds; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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