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GA HB794
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Scott
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AI Summary
- Georgia Lottery Corporation would be required to offer one or more lottery games specifically benefiting homeless military veterans, commencing January 1, 2019, or as soon as reasonably practical thereafter
- Net proceeds would be deposited quarterly into a dedicated "lottery for assistance of homeless military veterans account" within the state general fund, managed by the state treasurer
- Appropriations from the account must be used for eliminating homelessness, preventing near-term homelessness, and providing safe and secure living conditions for homeless military veterans
- The Governor would be required to include a separate budget category for the account's proceeds in the budget report and make specific program recommendations to the General Assembly
- The Act's effective date of January 1, 2019, is contingent on voter ratification of a constitutional amendment in the 2018 general election authorizing lottery funds for veterans' programs; without ratification, the Act would be automatically repealed on December 31, 2018
Legislative Description
Georgia Lottery for Assistance of Homeless Military Veterans Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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