Bill > HB254

This bill amends Georgia state law to establish two new memorials: a monument honoring Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center and a Revolutionary War Patriots marker on the grounds of the state capitol building and state archives building. For the Clarence Thomas monument, the Capitol Art Standards Commission will oversee its design and placement, with a special monument committee composed of members from the House of Representatives, Senate, and appointed by the Governor providing final approval. Importantly, no public funds will be used for the monument's design or procurement; instead, private gifts and donations will fund the project. Similarly, the Revolutionary War Patriots marker will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, honoring those who fought for independence, with placement locations subject to approval by the Capitol Arts Standards Commission and the Board of Regents. Like the Clarence Thomas monument, the Revolutionary War marker will be funded entirely through private contributions. The bill requires these markers to be placed as soon as practicable, contingent upon obtaining necessary intellectual property licenses for the Clarence Thomas monument.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69867