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GA SR602
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article VIII, Section IV, Paragraph I) to authorize the General Assembly to restrict, regulate, or prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from approving tuition or student fee increases exceeding 3 percent over the prior academic year's amount
- Caps the annual tuition and student fee increase threshold at 3 percent, above which the General Assembly could intervene through general law
- Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on the ballot, as provided under Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution
- Sponsored by Senators Beach (21st), Dolezal (27th), Tillery (19th), Robertson (29th), Anderson (24th), and others
Legislative Description
General Assembly; restrict, regulate, or prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia from approving any increase in tuition; authorize -CA
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Economic Development and Tourism2/15/2024
Full Bill Text
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