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GA SR721
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jason Anavitarte
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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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