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GA SR1159

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Valencia Seay

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Camden County Spaceport Study Committee to examine challenges and opportunities related to developing a spaceport in Camden County, Georgia, targeting a potential $300 billion industry
  • Committee comprises four Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, plus five nonlegislative members: two Camden County officials with spaceport regulation experience, two business community members with spaceport operations experience, and one Georgia Tech Guggenheim School faculty member
  • Camden County is identified as a suitable site due to its large rural tract adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and its southerly location, which provides favorable launch azimuths for greater payload delivery to orbit
  • Legislative members receive standard allowances under Code Section 28-1-8; nonlegislative members who are not state officials or employees receive a daily expense allowance and mileage reimbursement, limited to five days unless additional days are authorized
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate and stands abolished on December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Senate Camden County Spaceport Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/22/2016

Full Bill Text

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