Crimes and offenses; abuse of governmental office; provide definitions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abuse of governmental office, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it shall be illegal for an elected member of a county or municipal governing authority or local board of education or a member of a development authority to participate in the discussion regarding or to vote upon the question of whether such county, municipality, school system, or development authority should purchase real property if such member has a substantial interest in such property or if any business in which such member serves in a fiduciary capacity has any interest in such property, including liens and security instruments; to provide a penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.