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GA HR1163
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Moore
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to create a Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund dedicated to enforcing laws protecting citizens from carcinogens and toxic substances in drinking water and from business-related toxic exposure
- Allows revenue from the regulation of safe drinking water and toxic enforcement to be dedicated to the fund rather than deposited into the state's general fund
- Exempts the fund and its proceeds from constitutional provisions governing general fund deposits, lapsing of funds, and certain appropriations requirements
- Authorizes the General Assembly to dedicate revenues from specified sources to the fund and to appropriate additional funds to it
- Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on a statewide ballot
Legislative Description
General Assembly; create Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; authorize - CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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