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GA HR991

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article I, Section II, Paragraph VIII) to authorize the General Assembly to dedicate proceeds from one or more state lottery games to assist with military veterans' homelessness
  • Requires proceeds from designated lottery games to be accounted for separately and appropriated in the same manner currently provided for educational purposes under the existing lottery framework
  • Adds a new subparagraph (e) to the constitutional provision that originally authorized the Georgia Lottery for educational purposes
  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on a ballot with a "Yes" or "No" vote
  • Sponsored by Representatives Scott (76th), Mitchell (88th), Trammell (132nd), Thomas (56th), and Jackson (64th) during the 2018 legislative session

Legislative Description

General Assembly; proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit homeless military veterans; provide - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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