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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, so as to revise the purpose of the association; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the purpose of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association by modifying its existing legal description. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous provision that required maintaining "an appropriate and suitable memorial for the Confederacy" and replaces it with a new purpose focused on educating the public about the mountain's natural history, environmental characteristics, and the broader historical context of human interaction with the mountain and its surrounding area. The bill retains two existing purposes: preserving the natural areas within Stone Mountain Park and ensuring public access for Georgia's citizens. The change appears to shift the memorial's interpretive approach from a Confederate-specific narrative to a more comprehensive and environmentally-focused interpretation of the site's history and significance. This modification represents a notable revision in how the Stone Mountain Memorial Association will approach its educational and preservation mission.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Scott Holcomb (D)*,
Dar'shun Kendrick (D)*,
Karen Lupton (D)*,
Billy Mitchell (D)*,
Angela Moore (D)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69848 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231142 |
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