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GA HB901

Bill

Status

Passed

8/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cheokas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the state treasurer to invest in shares of mutual funds, provided the fund's investments are limited to securities already authorized under existing law and are rated within the top two rating categories by a nationally recognized rating service
  • Grants the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) new power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernmental entities for projects that permanently protect land and water in their undeveloped natural states
  • Eligible conservation purposes for funded projects include water quality protection, flood protection, wetlands protection, erosion reduction, riparian buffer protection, prime agricultural and forestry land protection, cultural and historic resource protection, scenic protection, and outdoor recreation provision
  • Funded lands must be undeveloped, developed consistent with conservation purposes, or restored to be consistent with those purposes, and may also include projects connecting existing or planned conservation areas
  • Effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; power to make loan commitments and loans to local governments and nongovernment agencies for projects that permanently protect land and water; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

8/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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