Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 288 — Local Government; prohibit a county/municipal corporation from using public funds; construction of a pedestrian bridge

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit a county or municipal corporation from using public funds for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Vincent Fort · Primary
  • Horacena Tate · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Vincent Fort
  • Horacena Tate

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (245)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 288 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit a county or municipal corporation from using public funds for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 288?
SB 288 is sponsored by Vincent Fort and Horacena Tate.
What is the current status of SB 288?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 288?
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