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GA SR801
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ralph Hudgens
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate adopted a resolution urging the state's congressional delegation to oppose the "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" (Cap and Trade legislation), characterizing it as an energy tax on consumers
- Projected the legislation would cost Georgia households an estimated $1,870 by 2020 and $6,800 by 2035, with lower-income Georgians disproportionately burdened
- Estimated passage would result in the loss of over 50,000 jobs in Georgia, an increase of $676 per household in utility costs through 2035, and a state personal income loss exceeding $5.5 billion
- Argued the legislation would raise fuel, fertilizer, and energy costs for farmers, harming Georgia's agricultural and poultry industries and undermining competitiveness against foreign markets with fewer environmental restrictions
- Directed the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of the Georgia congressional delegation
Legislative Description
U.S. Congress; Cap and Trade legislation; request to avoid passing an energy tax that hurts all Americans
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Economic Development1/12/2010
Full Bill Text
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