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SB 135 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

"Coastal Island Preservation Act"; enact

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to restrict development of residential structures on certain coastal islands; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts residential development on coastal islands to preserve natural habitats and ecosystems, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts residential development on coastal islands, limiting housing availability and contradicting affordable housing goals.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Donzella James
Donzella James
DDemocratic
GA
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