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GA HB1133

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Dickey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to finance and facilitate solar installations on closed landfills, adding this to the agency's list of eligible environmental facilities and services

  • Defines "closed landfill" as a landfill that has ceased waste receipt and been secured for postclosure under Environmental Protection Division-approved procedures

  • Specifies eligible solar installation components including solar modules, panels, inverters, support structures, electrical wiring, transformers, battery storage facilities, access roads, and security fencing

  • Provides limited liability protection for GEFA members, officers, and employees when facilitating solar installations on closed landfills

  • Effective date of July 1, 2027, contingent upon appropriation of funds by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and the Environment3/6/2026
Governmental Affairs2/3/2026

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