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GA HR1719

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Greene

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Hydrilla Study Committee to examine the economic and ecological impact of hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant introduced to U.S. waterways in the mid-twentieth century and discovered in the Walter F. George Reservoir in 2002
  • Committee composed of 9 House members appointed by the Speaker, drawn equally (3 each) from the committees on Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, and Economic Development and Tourism
  • Charged with studying current eradication and control methods, successful approaches in neighboring jurisdictions, and existing federal and state laws on containment or eradication
  • Members receive per diem allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for up to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Clerk of the House and stands abolished on December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

House Hydrilla Study Committee; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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