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GA HB1546

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 32-2-3 to require the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to hold public hearings for local transportation projects, expanding hearing requirements beyond major transportation facilities
  • Defines "local transportation project" as any undertaking for a public road or other transportation purpose where GDOT performs consultation, design, or construction on behalf of a county, municipality, or private entity, regardless of funding source
  • Requires rules and regulations for local project hearings to be substantially similar to those already in place for comprehensive transportation plan hearings
  • Expands the scope of public hearings to cover the design and impact of local transportation projects, ensuring interested persons can participate in decisions about these projects
  • Maintains existing public hearing notice requirements, including newspaper publication at least 30 days before a hearing and notification to the U.S. Department of Transportation, state agencies, and affected local governments

Legislative Description

Transportation; Department of; public hearings for local transportation projects; require

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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