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GA HR1051

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Greene

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes non-exclusive easements on state-owned property in 25 Georgia counties and Hamilton County, Tennessee for construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingress/egress

  • Grants easements to 18 entities including AT&T Enterprises, Georgia Power Company, Southern Natural Gas Company, Georgia Department of Transportation, Tennessee Department of Transportation, and various electric membership corporations and municipalities

  • Easements serve purposes including underground natural gas lines, electrical distribution lines, road improvement projects, stormwater drainage, communication lines, and access driveways on properties such as state prisons, technical colleges, state parks, and the Western and Atlantic Railroad

  • Consideration amounts range from $10.00 for public purpose projects to fair market value amounts including $23,700 for Bartow County road project, $83,700 for Paulding County road widening, and minimum $650 for various private easements

  • All easement authorizations expire three years after the resolution becomes effective, with abandonment of use causing reversion of rights to the State of Georgia

Legislative Description

Property; granting of non-exclusive easements of certain state owned property; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Institutions and Property2/11/2026
State Properties1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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