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GA SB401
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Chapman
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Governor of Georgia to delay compliance with any federal cap-and-trade program, greenhouse gas emissions regulations, or motor vehicle fuel economy requirements until a comprehensive assessment of fiscal and regulatory impacts on the state is completed
- Requires the Governor to determine that participation in such federal programs is in the best interests of Georgia's budget, economy, consumers, families, and businesses before allowing implementation
- Defines "greenhouse gas" as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbon, and perfluorocarbon
- Directs the Attorney General to promptly litigate against the federal government on Tenth Amendment and other legal grounds if federal penalties or adverse actions result from any delay authorized under the Act
- Effective date of July 1, 2010, amending Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (air pollution control) by adding a new Article 4
Legislative Description
Georgia Energy Freedom Act of 2010
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/26/2010
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment3/24/2010
Natural Resources and the Environment2/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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