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GA HR1169

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Hutchinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on the Economic Advantages of Marijuana Legalization, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker of the House
  • Directs the committee to study the potential economic benefits of marijuana legalization for Georgia, noting that at least 23 states have already legalized recreational marijuana
  • Cites revenue examples from other states, including over $11 billion in Colorado marijuana sales, approximately $611 million in Arizona sales, and roughly $912 million in Nevada taxable sales in 2021
  • Committee members may receive legislative allowances for up to five days, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Clerk of the House and stands abolished on December 1, 2024

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on the Economic Advantages of Marijuana Legalization; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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