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GA HB794

GA HB794
Parks; rename Stone Mountain Memorial Association as Stone Mountain Park Association

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Introduced
03/20/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to rename the Stone Mountain Memorial Association as the Stone Mountain Park Association; to remove references to the Confederacy; to amend Title 45 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees and state government, respectively, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill renames the Stone Mountain Memorial Association as the Stone Mountain Park Association, removing references to the Confederacy. It also amends various state laws to reflect this name change, including in the definitions, purpose, and powers of the association. The bill also removes the requirement for the association to continue stocking and selling Confederate memorabilia. Additionally, the bill preserves the carvings of Confederate leaders on Stone Mountain, rather than removing or altering them.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 03/23/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ National Symbols and Monuments
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65480 03/21/2023
BillText https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/218465 03/21/2023
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