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GA HR1226
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Clark
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AI Summary
- Creates a 15-member Joint Study Committee on Combat Sports to examine Georgia's laws on mixed martial arts and unarmed combat sports, which have not been updated in decades
- The Speaker of the House and President of the Senate each appoint 4 legislative members and 3 non-legislative members with expertise in sports medicine, combat sports regulation, and event promotion; the Governor appoints 1 additional member
- The committee is charged with studying athlete safety issues such as extreme weight cutting, evaluating the economic impact of combat sports on Georgia's economy, and recommending legislation to make the state more competitive in hosting global events
- Member expense allowances and reimbursements are capped at 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded through House and Senate appropriations
- The committee must file any report with findings or proposed legislation prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Joint Study Committee on Combat Sports; create
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/22/2018
Full Bill Text
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