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GA HR1000

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Winfred Dukes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Joint Study Committee for Promotion and Assistance of Small Farmers, composed of 10 members: 5 appointed by the Speaker of the House and 5 appointed by the President of the Senate, with one cochairperson designated from each chamber
  • Directs the committee to study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems facing small farmers in Georgia and recommend any necessary action or legislation
  • Notes that agriculture contributes approximately $73.3 billion annually to Georgia's economy, with 42,257 farms encompassing 9.6 million acres as of 2012, 88% of which qualify as small businesses
  • Limits member allowances and expenses to five days unless additional days are authorized, with funding drawn from House and Senate appropriations
  • Requires the committee to file any approved report with the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate before its abolishment date of December 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Joint Study Committee for Promotion and Assistance of Small Farmers; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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