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GA HR1301
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Viola Davis
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AI Summary
- Urges the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb County government to take immediate action to fix and eliminate sewage pollution and spills in predominantly Black "non-priority" areas of DeKalb County
- Calls for establishing a date certain within a consent decree for the resolution of sewage pollution and spills in affected areas, prioritizing environmental protection and resident health
- Highlights a disparity in how North DeKalb and South DeKalb are prioritized, with South DeKalb receiving less attention, and urges equitable allocation of resources and efforts to both regions
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to officials at the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the EPA, and the DeKalb County government
Legislative Description
Georgia Environmental Protection Division and DeKalb County government; resolve sewage pollution and spills; urge
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment3/4/2024
Full Bill Text
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