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GA HB532

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Buddy DeLoach

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition preventing counties from receiving grants under both Code Section 12-6A-12 (Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund grants) and Code Section 48-14-1 simultaneously

  • Allows counties with 20,000+ acres of unimproved state-owned property under Department of Natural Resources control to potentially qualify for multiple grant programs

  • Eligible counties must have state-owned property exceeding 10% of taxable real property and representing 10% or more of the assessed tax digest

  • Grants reimburse counties for public services provided to the Department of Natural Resources, calculated annually by December 31

  • Maintains the 10% cap on Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund moneys allocated to grants offsetting local taxes in any fiscal year

Legislative Description

Conservation and natural resources; grants and special revenue disbursements; revise provisions

Last Action

Veto V4

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/10/2025
Ways and Means2/20/2025

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