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GA SB274

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Valencia Seay

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designated areas within the Georgia Capitol Museum as the "Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas" to showcase information, artifacts, photographs, monuments, and other items relating to the history and importance of agriculture to the state's economic growth
  • Required the Capitol Art Standards Commission to cooperate with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol in designating these agricultural history areas
  • Expanded the Commission's duties to include the selection, placement, installation, rotation, and temporary display of artwork in the new agricultural history museum areas alongside the capitol, capitol museum, and capitol grounds
  • Authorized the Commission to accept gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, and foundations specifically designated for the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas, with such funds maintained in a separate, interest-bearing, non-lapsing account
  • Required that designated funds be spent only on the establishment and maintenance of the agricultural history museum areas, which shall otherwise be maintained, operated, and managed in the same manner as other areas of the capitol museum

Legislative Description

Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Committee Referrals

State Properties3/4/2014
Higher Education3/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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