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GA HB303
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carl Gilliard
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AI Summary
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Authorizes placement of a monument on the Georgia state capitol grounds or another prominent location to honor the "Original 33" — the 33 African American legislators elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1868 who were subsequently expelled in September 1868
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Monument funding is contingent on availability of private funds; no state appropriation is provided
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Requires the monument to be procured and placed as soon as practicable, unless public safety concerns warrant postponement
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Amends Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (state flag, seal, and other symbols) by adding a new Article 8
Legislative Description
Original 33 Memorial Act; enact
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01
5/1/2025
Committee Referrals
State Institutions and Property3/3/2025
State Properties2/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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