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GA SR19
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Creates the Georgia Commission on Freight, Innovation, and Logistics as a joint legislative commission to study statewide freight and logistics infrastructure needs, funding strategies, alternative freight routes, and educational/vocational program development.
- Commission consists of 17 members, including 3 state senators, 3 state representatives, 4 freight/logistics industry or airport hub experts, 4 citizen residents, and ex officio members such as the commissioner of transportation and the executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority.
- Cochaired by the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation, with authority to hold meetings at any time and place deemed necessary.
- Authorizes the use of private consulting services, subject to fund availability from Senate and House budgets, with retained professionals required to have global or national prominence in freight and logistics strategy, financial consulting, and economic development.
- Commission must file its report and recommendations by December 31, 2019, at which point it is automatically abolished; member expense allowances are capped at 5 days unless additional days are authorized.
Legislative Description
Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics; create
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
6/23/2020
Full Bill Text
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