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GA HR1963
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Benfield
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AI Summary
- Recognizes June 10-16, 2012, as Georgia Water Conservation Week at the state capitol
- Notes that Georgians utilize approximately 5.8 billion gallons of water per day and that a devastating 2007 drought caused dangerously low water supply levels and threatened wildlife survival
- Encourages positive behavioral changes in water consumption, including fixing leaky faucets, investing in low-flow showerheads, reducing shower times, and running dishwashers only when full
- Suggests that an additional tax deduction or credit for rain barrel implementation could help conserve water used for lawn hydration, gardening, and washing cars and buildings
- Strongly encourages businesses, health care facilities, hotels, offices, and others to participate in and promote public awareness of water conservation
Legislative Description
Georgia Water Conservation Week; June 10-16, 2012; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/21/2012
Full Bill Text
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