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GA HB1103

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Happy Highways Grant Program by July 1, 2027 to award one-time grants to counties for roadside beautification and tourism promotion through murals along the state highway system.

  • Caps grant awards at $150,000 per mural, with each county authorized to erect up to two murals on bridges, overpasses, or freestanding signs within 660 feet of the highway right of way.

  • Requires mural content to focus on expressions of the county's culture, values, or history while complying with existing outdoor advertising regulations.

  • Effectiveness is contingent on appropriations by the General Assembly; the Act automatically repeals on December 31, 2026 if no funding is appropriated before that date.

Legislative Description

Happy Highways Grant Program; establishment of and purpose; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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