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GA HR1467
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Stover
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV(b)) to expand the allowable uses of educational special purpose local option sales and use tax (ESPLOST) proceeds to include school security purposes
- Adds a new category of permitted ESPLOST expenditures: school security capital outlay projects and improvements, armed security personnel, and necessary equipment for such armed security personnel
- Preserves existing permitted uses of ESPLOST funds, including capital outlay projects for educational purposes and retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt related to school capital outlay projects
- Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on a ballot with a "Yes" or "No" vote
- Sponsored by Representatives Stover (71st), Casas (107th), Tanner (9th), Smith (70th), and Hitchens (161st)
Legislative Description
Special purpose local option sales and use tax; use for school security purposes; authorize - CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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