What is the History of the Cat & Dog License Plate Project?
On April 12, 2002, the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation which paved the way for a voter referendum on the Cat & Dog License Plate to be placed on the ballot for the November 2, 2002 general election. The passage of this legislation, sponsored and guided by Representative Lynmore James (D-104th) of Montezuma and Senator Robert Brown (D-26th) of Macon, was the culmination of a six-year effort by HAGA and other organizations. The legislation had two parts: House Resolution 264 provided for the issue regarding an amendment to Georgia’s constitution allowing for the license plate to be placed on the November 2, 2002 general election ballot. Read the full text of HR 264 here. House Bill 945 allows the plate to be sold, and for the spay/neuter program to be administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Read the full text of HB 945 here. Governor Roy Barnes signed both pieces of legislation during a ceremony held in Macon on June 6, 2002. Read more about the ceremony and se
