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GA HB894
Bill
Status
Passed
7/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steven Meeks
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AI Summary
- Staggers the terms of the 11-member Georgia Seed Development Commission by establishing transitional terms of varying lengths (four, five, and six years) for different appointment categories, with all positions eventually moving to standard four-year terms
- Terminates the terms of all currently serving appointed members as of June 30, 2021, requiring new appointments by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, Commissioner of Agriculture, legislative committees, and the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences dean
- Governor must appoint two new members by May 31, 2021; legislative committee appointees and certain other members must be appointed by May 31, 2022, with staggered start dates to prevent all terms from expiring simultaneously
- Changes the commission's organizational cycle from even-numbered years to odd-numbered years for electing a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and treasurer
- Effective date is January 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Seed Development Commission; stagger terms of members
Last Action
Effective Date
1/1/2021
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/10/2020
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/5/2020
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