GA HB1046 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 18 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-22 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 18 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-22 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to possession of marijuana and conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances as first offense and certain nonviolent property crimes, so as to provide that possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is not punishable by imprisonment; to amend Titles 15 and 16 and Code Section 17-7-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, and jurisdiction of probate courts to try certain drug and alcohol offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Crimes and offenses; possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is not punishable by imprisonment; provide
Sponsors
Rep. LaDawn Jones [D] | Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler [D] | Rep. Michael Smith [D] | Rep. Keisha Waites [D] |
Rep. Margaret Kaiser [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-02-22 | House | House Second Readers |
2016-02-19 | House | House First Readers |
2016-02-18 | House | House Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/48541 |
Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20152016/157864 |