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GA HR1352
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Creates the Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Joint Study Committee composed of 10 members — 5 House members appointed by the Speaker and 5 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with one cochairperson designated from each chamber
- Directs the committee to study flood disaster conditions, needs, and issues in Georgia and recommend any necessary action or legislation, including examining funding and resources available to support local government flood response and risk reduction strategies
- Cites over $560 million in flood damage from 2009 heavy rains across northern and southern Georgia, and 2023 flash flooding in Atlanta that submerged cars, flooded Clark Atlanta University buildings, and forced evacuation of the Georgia Aquarium
- Limits member allowances to no more than 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 the Secretary of the Senate prior to the committee's abolishment date of December 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Flood Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Joint Study Committee; create
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/11/2024
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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