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HB 0165 - Georgia Buy American Act; enact

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Dukes, Winfred 154th
Last Action: 2/1/2013 - House - House Second Readers
State Code Titles: 50
House Committee: GAff
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY: Requires state and local government agencies (including school boards) when contracting for supplies, materials, equipment, or agricultural products, to give preference as far as may be reasonable and practicable to purchase goods manufactured or produced in the United States.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Purchase of Georgia products shall take precedence over items produced outside the state.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval by the Governor.

 


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