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HR 1530: Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose - CA

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House Resolution 1530

By: Representatives Romman of the 97th, Williams of the 168th, Hugley of the 141st, Holcomb of the 101st, Westbrook of the 163rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

This resolution shall be known and may be cited as the "Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment."

SECTION 2.

Article I, Section I of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph XXII as follows: "Paragraph XXII. Involuntary servitude. There shall be no involuntary servitude within the State of Georgia ~~except as a punishment for crime after legal conviction thereof or for contempt of court."~~

SECTION 3.

The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to remove language ( ) NO authorizing the use of involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes or for contempt of court?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become part of the Constitution of this state.