SR 475 Georgia Senate · 2017-2018 Regular Session

General Assembly; provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; authorize-CA

Summary
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the legalization and regulation of marijuana; to permit persons 21 years of age or older to purchase limited amounts of marijuana for personal use; to provide that the fees and tax proceeds from the sale of such marijuana be dedicated equally between education and transportation infrastructure purposes; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
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Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2017 Last action Mar 22, 2017
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Mar 22, 2017
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Senate Read and Referred
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Curt Thompson
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