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GA HR1341

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Clay Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI) authorizing the General Assembly to impose additional penalties or fees on persons adjudged guilty of criminal offenses, traffic law violations, or local ordinance violations in any state court
  • Directs that revenue from the additional penalties or fees be allocated to a dedicated Student and School Safety Fund for implementing and enhancing student and school safety measures
  • Specifies that moneys deposited into the fund shall not lapse and are exempt from the general treasury provisions of Article VII, Section III, Paragraph II of the Georgia Constitution
  • Grants the General Assembly authority to designate, by general law, the administrative body responsible for managing the fund
  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot

Legislative Description

General Assembly; additional penalties for offenses involving criminal or traffic laws to be used for student and school safety measures; provide - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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