Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB243 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 02/05/2025

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House Bill 243
By: Representatives Mitchell of the 88
th
, Oliver of the 84
th
, Moore of the 91
st
, Kendrick of
the 95
th
, Holcomb of the 101
st
, and others 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia
1
Annotated, relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, so as to revise the purpose2
of the association; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other3
purposes.4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:5
SECTION 1.6
Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,7
relating to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, is amended by revising Code Section8
12-3-192.1, relating to the purpose of the association, as follows:9
"12-3-192.1.10
The purposes of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association shall include:11
(1)  To preserve the natural areas situated within the Stone Mountain Park area;12
(2)  To provide access to Stone Mountain for Georgia's citizens; and13
(3)  To maintain an appropriate and suitable memorial for the Confederacy
 To educate14
the public about the natural history of the mountain and its environment, and the history15
of human interaction with the mountain and its surroundings."16
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SECTION 2.
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All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.18
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