HB 854 - Secretary of State; labor organizations; provisions

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Current Status

04/19/07 - House Second Readers

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general powers and duties of the Secretary of State, so as to require labor organizations to file annual financial reports with the Secretary of State; to provide for legislative intent and findings; to provide for definitions; to require certain submissions by labor organizations to the Secretary of State; to provide for maintenance of substantiating records; to provide for access to members of the labor organization; to provide for public access to the financial reports; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for violations; to provide for civil actions; to provide for an exception; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest for public officers and employees, so as to prohibit state funds going to organizations which lobby the state; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
DateAction
04/17/2007House First Readers
04/19/2007House Second Readers

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