Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB1202

Introduced
2/5/26  
Report Pass
2/10/26  
Engrossed
2/18/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
Report Pass
3/12/26  
Enrolled
4/7/26  
Chaptered
5/6/26  

Caption

Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board; correct a scrivener's error in a cross-reference

Impact

The proposed amendment impacts the operational structure of the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board by ensuring that its activities are based on accurately referenced laws. By rectifying this error, the state aims to enhance the governance of the board, which plays a crucial role in advising on matters related to motor vehicle crimes and the potential allocation of funds towards preventive measures. The clarification in references may streamline processes involving grant applications, ultimately leading to a more effective allocation of resources aimed at combating motor vehicle crime.

Summary

House Bill 1202 aims to amend the Code Section 35-6A-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which pertains to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board. The primary purpose of this bill is to correct a scrivener's error concerning a cross-reference within the existing code. Ensuring that the legal text is accurate will facilitate better governance and operational effectiveness of the advisory board's functions related to crime prevention in the motor vehicle sector. The bill also aims to reaffirm the board's responsibility to solicit and review grant applications, making recommendations for awards linked to motor vehicle crime prevention efforts.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 1202 is largely positive, given that it seeks to correct an error rather than introduce new or controversial legislation. Supporters view this bill as a necessary step to ensure that the advisory board can function according to its intended legislative framework. As the amendment does not appear to evoke significant public debate or contention, it is generally regarded as a procedural improvement rather than a contentious policy shift.

Contention

While there appears to be minimal contention surrounding HB 1202, as it focuses on correcting a technical error, the bill does underscore the importance of maintaining precise legal language in state laws. Any confusion regarding the board's operations or its ability to execute grant-related activities due to inaccurate references could potentially lead to inefficiencies in crime prevention efforts. Therefore, the passage of this bill serves to mitigate any such misunderstandings and reinforces the significance of legislative accuracy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB1268

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions

GA SB153

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code

GA HB0021

Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References

GA HF3022

Miscellaneous technical corrections made to laws and statutes; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed; and style and form changes made.

GA HB74

Georgia Lottery for Education Act; correct a reference; provisions

GA HF4057

Miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statutes made; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.

GA SF3137

Cross-references correction in the definition of child care background study

GA HB1608

Georgia Youth Advisory Council; create

GA SB5262

AN ACT Relating to correcting obsolete or erroneous references in statutes administered by the insurance commissioner, by repealing defunct statutes and reports, aligning policy with federal law and current interpretations, making timeline adjustments, protecting patient data, and making technical corrections;

GA HB2384

Motor vehicles; Impaired Driving Prevention Advisory Committee; expanding membership; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.