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GA HB1511

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tyler Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits issuance of permits for any new municipal solid waste landfill if construction of any portion of the site would require filling a perennial stream where the Tallapoosa darter (Etheostoma tallapoosae) may be found
  • The Tallapoosa darter is a species protected under Georgia's "Endangered Wildlife Act of 1973" (Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 27)
  • Amends the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act" (Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12) by adding new Code section 12-8-42
  • Sponsored by Representatives Smith (18th), Greene (151st), Mathis (144th), Jenkins (132nd), and Evans (57th)

Legislative Description

Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act; prohibit permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills if construction requires filling of any perennial stream

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment3/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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