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GA HR874

Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robert Trammell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to suspend the salary of public officials who are suspended from office following a felony indictment related to their official duties
  • Applies to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Labor, and members of the General Assembly
  • Changes existing law so that suspended officials would not receive compensation for the entire duration of their suspension, rather than only losing pay after an initial trial court conviction
  • Reinstated officers would be entitled to receive all compensation that was withheld during their suspension, including in cases of acquittal, nolle prosequi, or overturned conviction
  • Requires submission to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection as a constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

Public officers and employees; suspension of salary of certain suspended officials; provide - CA

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/31/2020

Full Bill Text

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