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GA HB922

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Sainz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies and local governments from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles or watercraft based on their energy source, including gasoline, diesel, electricity, hydrogen, and solar power

  • Establishes the Georgia Boating Access Task Force within the Department of Natural Resources to ensure safe and adequate boating access on state waters

  • Task force duties include coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies on boating safety regulations; evaluating public boating access points for inadequacies; and addressing threats from aquatic invasive species

  • Task force composed of 8 members serving 4-year terms: the Commissioner of Natural Resources as chair, plus 7 Governor-appointed members from county commissioners, DOT, municipal associations, and industry stakeholders

  • Task force members serve without salary but receive the same daily expense allowance and travel reimbursement as General Assembly members

Legislative Description

Georgia Boater Bill of Rights; enact

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Motor Vehicles4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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