Plain English Breakdown
The bill status is listed as 'Passed Legislature' in metadata but also shows a final action of 'Senate Tabled'. This creates uncertainty about whether the bill became law or was effectively stopped.
Repeal of Unfunded Georgia Laws and Corrections to Specific Code Sections
This bill removes old state laws that require money the government has not provided, corrects specific rules about fuel sales, traffic violations, taxes, and veterinary practice.
What This Bill Does
- Repeals provisions in the Official Code of Georgia enacted before 2013 that depend on funding which remains unavailable.
- Amends or replaces laws regarding prohibited acts in selling octane or cetane fuels and how to prove a case against sellers.
- Updates rules concerning traffic violations, penalties for failing to pay income tax or file returns, and local occupation taxes collected by counties and municipalities.
- Corrects provisions identified as unconstitutional within the listed code sections.
- Repeals unfunded funding-contingent provisions from the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act.
Who It Names or Affects
- Businesses selling octane or cetane fuels
- Individuals subject to income tax and filing requirements in Georgia
- Counties, municipalities, and businesses paying occupation taxes
- Veterinary practitioners regulated under the Georgia Veterinary Practice Act
Terms To Know
- Repeal
- To officially cancel or remove a law so it is no longer in effect.
- Contingent upon funding
- A rule that only works if money is provided to pay for it; these rules remain unfunded.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not list specific dollar amounts or dates when the repealed provisions originally took effect.
- The official status shows the Senate 'Tabled' the bill, meaning its final enactment is uncertain based on this record alone.