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GA SR388
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bill Heath
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Georgia Constitution (the "Separation of church and state" clause) to add an exception allowing public funds to go to religious or faith-based organizations when permitted or required by the United States Constitution
- Modifies the existing constitutional ban on public treasury funds going to churches, sects, cults, religious denominations, or sectarian institutions by inserting the qualifier "Except as permitted or required by the United States Constitution"
- Explicitly states the amendment shall not be construed to create a basis for establishing, or to prohibit the continuation or creation of, a voucher program for public education purposes
- Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on a statewide ballot
- Adopted by the Georgia Senate, sponsored by Senators Heath (31st), Shafer (48th), Cowsert (46th), Ligon Jr. (3rd), Mullis (53rd), and others
Legislative Description
Constitution; prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services; allow religious/faith based organization to receive public aid -CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/7/2016
Full Bill Text
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