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GA HR874
Resolution
Status
Introduced
11/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert Trammell
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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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