Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SB 350 dedicates the proceeds of the 5-percent state excise tax on fireworks as follows: 1) 55 percent goes to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; 2) 40 percent goes to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council to be used for grants to aid local fire departments with equipment and training; and 3) 5 percent goes to local government 911 systems, to be dispersed proportionally as are, and along with, prepaid cell phone proceeds. The bill is contingent upon voter approval of a companion constitutional amendment, SR 558, that would truly dedicate this state money. |
