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GA HB966

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires placement of a braille American flag monument within the Georgia capitol building or grounds to honor blind veterans of Georgia and the United States, subject to availability of funds
  • Directs the Capitol Art Standards Commission to design, procure, and place the monument in consultation with a 501(c)(3) charitable organization representing or supporting blind veterans, ensuring compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Establishes a six-member monument committee for final approval, composed of General Assembly members appointed by the Speaker of the House (2), Lieutenant Governor (2), and Governor (2), which dissolves once the monument is placed
  • Prohibits the use of public funds for design or procurement; funding must come exclusively from gifts and donations from private individuals, organizations, or foundations
  • Requires the state to obtain any necessary intellectual property licenses before the monument may be procured and placed

Legislative Description

Braille American Flag Monument Honoring Blind Veterans Act of Georgia; enact

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/29/2024

Committee Referrals

State Properties1/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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