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GA HR1665

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Townsend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a House Study Committee to examine the Environmental Protection Division's procedures for granting, denying, revoking, or amending permits and variances, as well as administrative and judicial review rights for affected parties

  • Committee composed of 7 House members: the chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary from both the Natural Resources and Environment Committee and the Economic Development and Tourism Committee, plus one Speaker-appointed member

  • Committee authorized to recommend legislation to improve efficiency and economy of EPD operations or better serve public welfare

  • Members may receive allowances for up to 5 days of committee work, with funding from House appropriations

  • Committee must file any report with the Clerk of the House before December 1, 2026, when the committee will be abolished

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Environmental Protection Division Permit and Variance Procedures and Rights to Review; create

Last Action

House First Readers

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Rules3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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