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Hb 282 - Preservation Of Sexual Assault Evidence, Rebecca A. Dickinson, Alessandra T. Palazzolo Dec 2019

Hb 282 - Preservation Of Sexual Assault Evidence, Rebecca A. Dickinson, Alessandra T. Palazzolo

Georgia State University Law Review

This Act extends the time that law enforcement agencies are required to preserve certain evidence of sexual assault. Physical evidence of a reported sexual assault will be preserved for fifty years, and if there is an arrest, for thirty years from the date of arrest or seven years from the sentence’s completion.


Hb 324 - Low Thc Oil, Allyson M. Clawson, Kady D. Litwer Dec 2019

Hb 324 - Low Thc Oil, Allyson M. Clawson, Kady D. Litwer

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act allows for the production, manufacturing, and dispensing of low THC oil in the State of Georgia, in accordance with a licensing regime that will be regulated by a twelve-member board. Additionally, the Act provides for a tracking system of production, purchase, and patient registration information, as well as licensing provisions for the University System of Georgia and the State Board of Pharmacy.


Hb 346 - Tenant Retaliation Protection, Joseph N. Guardino, Megan A. Kirk Dec 2019

Hb 346 - Tenant Retaliation Protection, Joseph N. Guardino, Megan A. Kirk

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act prohibits landlords from taking retaliatory action when tenants exercise their rights or express habitability concerns. The Act provides for several authorized tenant actions that notify and hold landlords responsible for fixable property defects. If the landlord attempts to deprive the tenant of the use or enjoyment of the premises because the tenant expressed habitability concerns, the Act finds a prima facie case of retaliation. The Act specifically protects landlord action when a tenant damages property or is delinquent in rent. The Act provides for civil penalties against landlords who have retaliated under the statute.


Sb 213 - Campaign Contributions Reporting, David R. Carducci, Minho R. Seo Dec 2019

Sb 213 - Campaign Contributions Reporting, David R. Carducci, Minho R. Seo

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act amends Georgia’s campaign contributions reporting requirements for public officials. Specifically, the Act amends the dates that campaign contributions must be filed by public officials during nonelection years from January 31, before the start of the legislative session, to June 30, after the end of the legislative session. The Act also amends an election year reporting date from March 31 to April 30. Furthermore, the Act requires that any person or independent committee that contributes to, accepts contributions for, or makes expenditures on behalf of candidates to file a December 31 campaign contribution disclosure report


Sb 18 - Direct Primary Care, Valentin H. Dubuis, Juliana Mesa Dec 2019

Sb 18 - Direct Primary Care, Valentin H. Dubuis, Juliana Mesa

Georgia State University Law Review

This legislation allows physicians to offer specified care for a specific time pursuant to a fixed fee. The physician cannot require more than one year’s payment upfront, and the agreement has to be terminable by either party with thirty days’ notice. Physicians do not have to provide care if the fee has not been paid or the patient has committed fraud, failed to adhere to treatment, or is in physical danger.


Hb 481 - Heartbeat Bill, Michael G. Foo, Taylor L. Lin Dec 2019

Hb 481 - Heartbeat Bill, Michael G. Foo, Taylor L. Lin

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act adds an unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat to the definition of a natural person and includes such unborn child in state population counts. The Act defines abortion, prescribes when abortions may be performed, provides exceptions to abortion performance limitations, establishes requirements for performing an abortion, and provides for a right of action, damages, and affirmative defenses. The Act permits alimony and child support payments starting when an unborn child has a detectable human heartbeat. Parents have the right to recover the full value of a child’s life when a detectable human heartbeat exists. The Act requires …


Hb 316 - Voting System, Beth K. Boatright, Andrew Smith Dec 2019

Hb 316 - Voting System, Beth K. Boatright, Andrew Smith

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act authorizes and requires a new voting system be used in all elections, provides for auditing procedures, provides for updates to the voter list maintenance laws, and specifies additional revisions to election processes.


Partisan Gerrymandering And Georgia: Red, White, And Blue Or Just Red And Blue?, Michael C. Freeman Jr. Feb 2019

Partisan Gerrymandering And Georgia: Red, White, And Blue Or Just Red And Blue?, Michael C. Freeman Jr.

Georgia State University Law Review

This Note will discuss the viability of the EG and its ramifications as part of a standard for evaluating the unconstitutionality of current and potential districting plans, particularly regarding Georgia’s 2015 plan. Part I outlines the judicial history of partisan gerrymandering and also provides an overview of the EG’s mechanics and the development of Georgia’s reapportionment schemes. Part II then examines the EG’s strengths and weaknesses, applies it and other factors to Georgia’s current districting map, and analyzes the map’s constitutionality. Finally, Part III proposes changes to Georgia’s current plan that, through legislative conformity to specified standards, will ensure adherence …