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GA SB327
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judson Hill
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AI Summary
- Georgia state contracts related to construction, services, supplies, or information technology must include a written certification that the individual or company is not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel and will not engage in one for the duration of the contract
- "Boycott of Israel" is defined as refusals to deal with, terminating business activities with, or other actions intended to limit commercial relations with Israel or individuals/companies doing business in Israel or Israeli-controlled territories
- The boycott definition covers actions taken in compliance with calls for a boycott of Israel or actions that discriminate on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other unreasonable basis not founded on a valid business reason
- Contracts with a total value of less than $1,000.00 are exempt from the certification requirement
- Amends Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 50-5-85
Legislative Description
State Purchasing; prohibit the state from entering into certain contracts unless such contracts contain a certification; does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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