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GA SR721

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jason Anavitarte

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution (Article IV, Section II, Paragraph II) to authorize the General Assembly to prohibit or set terms and conditions for parole for persons who were not U.S. citizens or nationals at the time of sentencing and were inadmissible or subject to removal under federal immigration laws
  • Adds a new third category to the existing constitutional provision that already allows the General Assembly to restrict pardon or parole for repeat offenders eligible for life imprisonment and those serving consecutive life sentences
  • Requires the proposed amendment to be placed on a statewide ballot for voter ratification or rejection, as provided under Article X of the Georgia Constitution
  • Sponsored by Senators Anavitarte (31st), Strickland (17th), Tillery (19th), Gooch (51st), Kennedy (18th), and others

Legislative Description

General Assembly; prohibit parole for illegal aliens or to prescribe the terms and conditions of parole; authorize -CA

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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