GA HB979

Amends Code Section 50-2-27 to establish new requirements for federal retrocession requests, including identification of the requesting official's name, position, and legal authority, along with a metes and bounds description of the U.S. military installation

Requires retrocession requests to unambiguously state the subject matter for concurrent jurisdiction and indicate whether future contiguous land expansions for military purposes are included

Mandates the Governor's acceptance specify each accepted element and submit documentation to the appropriate recording office, including the request, written acceptance, and property description

Authorizes state agencies, local governments, and districts to enter reciprocal agreements with federal agencies to designate duties related to concurrent legislative jurisdiction

Removes previous language allowing retrocession to occur simply upon written notice from a federal agency officer and the Governor's acceptance