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GA SR1040
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ed Harbison
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article I, Section II, Paragraph VIII) authorizing the General Assembly to dedicate proceeds from one or more state lottery games to benefit military veterans
- Authorized purposes for lottery proceeds include veterans' PTSD treatment, homelessness assistance, health insurance costs, disability benefits, long-term care, and employment and job training
- Requires proceeds from veterans-designated lottery games to be accounted for separately and appropriated in the same manner as existing lottery funds dedicated to education
- Disability benefits funding may be provided through veterans service organizations and veterans assistance commissions or centers
- Requires submission to Georgia voters as a ballot question for ratification or rejection, as provided under Article X of the Georgia Constitution
Legislative Description
General Assembly; authorize to provide for proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans -CA
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/23/2016
Full Bill Text
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