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GA SR1190

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joshua McKoon

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Study Committee on Power Grid Protection, composed of 3 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with the Chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee serving as committee chair
  • Directs the committee to study the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks on Georgia's power grid, including risks from short-range radio frequency weapons, high-altitude nuclear detonations, and solar EMP events
  • Charges the committee with evaluating countermeasures to harden the state's power grid, communications, and critical electrical infrastructure, as well as coordinated EMP response and recovery plans
  • Committee members may receive allowances under O.C.G.A. § 28-1-8 for up to 5 days (unless extended by the President of the Senate), funded from Senate appropriations
  • Committee required to report findings and proposed legislation, if any, by December 1, 2014, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

Power Grid Protection; create senate study committee

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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