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GA HR1209
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Matt Dubnik
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AI Summary
- Honors TifTuf Bermudagrass, a drought-tolerant cultivar developed by the University of Georgia turfgrass research team that uses 38% less water and retains 95% more green leaf tissue during drought compared to the commonly used Tifway variety
- Production grew from 10 acres in 2015 to more than 14,000 acres in the United States, with international expansion including 40 growers in Australia
- TifTuf is the fastest warm season turfgrass to reach one billion square feet sold and installed, equivalent to approximately 250,000 homes
- Recognizes the Metro North Georgia Water Planning District for promoting drought-tolerant turfgrasses like TifTuf as part of its water conservation education initiatives
- Commends the University of Georgia's turfgrass program, Georgia sod farms, and water conservation efforts aimed at improving water savings in lawns, parks, and recreation areas
Legislative Description
TifTuf Bermudagrass; drought-tolerant bermudagrass being grown by Georgia farmers and others; advancing outdoor water conservation for our growing state; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/1/2022
Full Bill Text
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