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GA HR132

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Martin Momtahan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 9-member Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission to resolve disputed state boundary lines stemming from a flawed 1818 survey that erroneously marked the 35th parallel south of its actual location

  • Governor appoints 3 citizen members (including the chairperson), President of the Senate appoints 3 senators, and Speaker of the House appoints 3 representatives

  • Commission is authorized to work with Congress and other parties to establish, survey, and proclaim true boundary lines, and may employ consultants with written approval from legislative leadership

  • Legislative members receive allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for up to 15 days unless additional days are authorized, funded through Senate and House appropriations

  • Commission must file a report of findings and recommendations before abolishment on December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Joint Georgia-North Carolina and Georgia-Tennessee Boundary Line Commission; create

Last Action

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Interstate Cooperation2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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