GA SB264

Creates the Georgia Resilience Office within the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to coordinate state-wide disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, and resilience planning efforts

Requires development of a state-wide resilience plan by December 31, 2026, with mandatory biennial reviews in even-numbered years, addressing risks from extreme weather events including flooding, wildfire, drought, and extreme heat

Establishes a 14-member board of directors including state agency heads, legislators appointed by the Speaker and Senate President, and Governor-appointed representatives from county, municipal, and electric utility sectors, with initial appointments due by July 1, 2026

Creates a chief resilience officer position to lead the office, coordinate with federal agencies, hire staff, maintain a public website, and report annually to the General Assembly on progress

Authorizes the office to accept federal and private funds, provide grants to higher education institutions for resilience research, and offer technical assistance to local governments for resilience planning and projects