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GA HR1677

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Abrams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the State of Georgia to pursue desalination technology to convert sea and ocean water into usable fresh water, addressing recurring drought conditions, especially in the Metropolitan Atlanta area
  • Highlights that desalination research and construction of desalination plants would create high-tech, eco-friendly jobs in addition to providing fresh water
  • Frames desalination as an alternate method to augment water supply sources, reduce shortages during future droughts, and help preserve existing water resources
  • Encourages Georgia citizens to be aware of the contributions desalination technology could make to the state
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

State of Georgia; pursue desalination technology; urge

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment3/7/2012

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