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GA SR896

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ross Tolleson

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program to study funding options for acquiring critical areas for clean water, game, wildlife, fisheries, and natural resource-based outdoor recreation
  • Committee composed of 11 members, including chairs and selected members of the House and Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committees, plus representatives (or designees) from the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, and Department of Economic Development
  • Governor designates the committee chairperson, who is responsible for calling all meetings
  • Legislative members receive allowances authorized for interim committee members for no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized; public employee members receive no legislative compensation but may be reimbursed by their employers
  • Committee required to submit its report of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation on or before December 1, 2014, at which time the committee is abolished

Legislative Description

Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee

Last Action

Effective Date

4/22/2014

Full Bill Text

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