Georgia 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 724 — Crimes and offenses; counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorize

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, so as to authorize counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas of a county; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

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  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

  • Matthew Wilson · Primary
  • Robert Trammell · Primary
  • James Beverly · Primary
  • David Dreyer · Primary
  • William Boddie · Primary
  • Karen Bennett · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

  • Matthew Wilson
  • Robert Trammell
  • James Beverly
  • David Dreyer
  • William Boddie
  • Karen Bennett Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 724 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, dismissal of charges, and restitution to victims, so as to authorize counties to adopt ordinances governing and punishing the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the unincorporated areas of a county; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 724?
HB 724 is sponsored by Matthew Wilson, Robert Trammell, James Beverly, David Dreyer, William Boddie, and Karen Bennett (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 724?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 HB 724?
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