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GA HB860

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patty Stinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends O.C.G.A. § 45-16-1 to allow persons who have received a pardon for a felony conviction or a conviction involving moral turpitude to qualify to serve as coroner in Georgia
  • Under existing law, any conviction for a felony or offense involving moral turpitude under Georgia, other state, or federal law permanently disqualifies a person from serving as coroner
  • Creates an exception to the disqualification by adding the clause "unless he or she has received a pardon for such conviction"
  • Sponsored by Representatives Bentley (139th), Deffenbaugh (1st), Kendrick (93rd), and Buckner (137th) during the 2016 legislative session

Legislative Description

Public officers and employees; persons pardoned for previous convictions are qualified to serve as coroners; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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