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GA HR1179

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Petrea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article I, Section III) adding a new "Protection of Stone Mountain" paragraph requiring the state to preserve natural areas within Stone Mountain Park and provide public access
  • Requires the State of Georgia to maintain an "appropriate and suitable memorial for the Confederacy" at and on Stone Mountain
  • Prohibits the Confederate memorial carving on Stone Mountain from ever being altered, removed, concealed, or obscured in any fashion, mandating its preservation and protection "for all time"
  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection via ballot referendum
  • Sponsored by Representatives Benton (31st), Petrea (166th), Allison (8th), Cheokas (138th), Wilkinson (52nd), and others during the 2016 legislative session

Legislative Description

Stone Mountain; preserve the natural areas; require State of Georgia - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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