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GA SR786

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, composed of 6 Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with one designated as chairperson
  • Directs the committee to study how public policy can encourage continued investment in Georgia's forestry industry, including sustainable manufacturing, aviation fuel, energy generation, and other high-demand products derived from forest products
  • Recognizes Georgia as the number one state in the country for the forestry, timber, and forest products industries, and identifies needs for investment in training, environmental compliance, safety, and new technologies
  • Limits member allowances to no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from Senate appropriations
  • Requires the committee to file any findings or legislative recommendations with the Secretary of the Senate before its abolishment date of December 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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