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GA HR164
Resolution
Status
Passed
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jay Powell
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to dedicate revenues from fees or taxes to the specific public purpose for which they were intended, subject to a two-thirds roll-call vote in each chamber for creation or renewal
- Each dedicating law must reference the constitutional provision, specify the public purpose, identify the administering agency, require annual reporting, and include an automatic expiration not exceeding 10 years
- Total dedicated revenues under this provision, including nonlapsed funds, may not equal or exceed 1% of the previous fiscal year's total state revenues subject to appropriation
- Dedicated revenues cannot be redirected or altered through appropriations acts; however, the Governor may temporarily suspend dedications by executive order during a declared financial emergency (revenue shortfall of 3% or more below estimates, or three consecutive months of declining revenues), limited to no more than three times in any ten consecutive fiscal years
- The proposed amendment is to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot
Legislative Description
General Assembly; dedication of revenues derived from fees or taxes to the public purpose for which such fees or taxes were imposed; authorize - CA
Last Action
Effective Date
8/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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