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GA HR502
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Welch
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to dedicate revenues from specific fees or taxes to the public purpose for which those fees or taxes were originally imposed
- Requires any such dedicating law to reference the constitutional provision, specify the public purpose, identify the administering agency, and include an automatic expiration within 10 years
- Requires a two-thirds roll-call vote of members elected to each branch of the General Assembly for enactment, amendment, or repeal of any revenue dedication law
- Dedicated revenues cannot be redirected, rededicated, or altered through appropriations acts; temporary suspension is permitted only if the Governor declares a financial emergency, limited to 2 fiscal years and no more than twice in any 10-year period
- Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot
Legislative Description
General Assembly; provide for dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to the public purpose for which such fees or other assessments were imposed; authorize - CA
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/24/2016
Full Bill Text
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