Crimes and offenses; codify proclamation that would grant a pardon regarding offense of simple possession of marijuana
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, so as to codify the proclamation by the Office of the President of the United States, that would grant a pardon and restore full political, civil, and other rights regarding the offense of simple possession of marijuana; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 22, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carl Gilliard
DDemocratic
P
El-Mahdi Holly
DDemocratic
P
Omari Crawford
DDemocratic
P
Sam Park
DDemocratic
P
Scott Holcomb
DDemocratic
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