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GA SB110

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Bulloch

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals subsection (a) of Georgia Code Section 12-8-25.3, which contained restrictions on siting municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant groundwater recharge areas

  • Retains the requirement that regional municipal solid waste landfills located in designated significant groundwater recharge areas may only be permitted if the participating counties or special districts have contiguous boundaries and a joint contract for solid waste collection and disposal

  • Removes a cross-reference to the repealed subsection (a) from the regional landfill permitting provision in subsection (b)

  • Sponsored by Senators Murphy, Bulloch, Miller, Gooch, Rogers, and others, and passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions

Last Action

Senate Conference Committee Appointed

3/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment3/10/2011
Natural Resources and the Environment2/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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