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GA SR558

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Mullis

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI) to constitutionally dedicate proceeds from excise taxes on the sale of fireworks or consumer fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and local public safety purposes.
  • Requires the General Assembly to provide by general law for the specific use, dedication, and deposit of revenues raised from fireworks excise taxes.
  • Stipulates that funds collected for these purposes shall not lapse and shall be exempt from general budgetary limitations under the Constitution.
  • Submits the proposed amendment to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection via ballot referendum, with a "Yes" or "No" vote.
  • Sponsored by Senators Mullis (53rd), Harbison (15th), Harper (7th), Burke (11th), Watson (1st), and others; status: Adopted.

Legislative Description

General Assembly; proceeds of excise taxes on sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care -CA

Last Action

Act 530

5/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/25/2016
Public Safety3/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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