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GA HR1055

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gilliard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on a Savannah to Atlanta Railway to examine the possibility, feasibility, and viability of a rail connection between the two cities, with proposed stops in Dublin and Macon
  • Envisions a high-speed train averaging 200 miles per hour that would reduce the Savannah-to-Atlanta travel time to approximately 75 minutes, aiming to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and boost economic development and tourism
  • Committee shall be composed of 5 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
  • Committee members receive legislative allowances under O.C.G.A. § 28-1-8 for no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2018, and must file any approved report with the Clerk of the House prior to that date

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on a Savannah to Atlanta Railway; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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