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GA HR1164
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Tom McCall
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AI Summary
- Encourages the Georgia Department of Public Safety to be attentive to the welfare of livestock in transport when enforcing federal and state transportation laws, and to recognize existing exemptions afforded to livestock haulers
- Notes that agriculture is Georgia's largest economic sector, contributing over $74 billion annually, with livestock and animal producers generating over $5 billion in farm gate value
- Raises concerns that U.S. Department of Transportation rules mandating electronic logging devices and strict hours of service limitations create additional burdens on livestock haulers
- Warns that these federal requirements may force small business owners out of the marketplace while unintentionally decreasing driver safety and jeopardizing the well-being of animals in transport
- Non-binding resolution with no force of law; directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Georgia Department of Public Safety; be attentive to the needs of livestock in transport while enforcing transportation laws; encourage
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/4/2020
Full Bill Text
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