Environment

in committee · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 1889: Termed and perpetual conservation easements; important tools for promoting conservation practices; express support

This bill is a House resolution expressing support for termed and perpetual conservation easements on private lands. It highlights how these voluntary agreements allow landowners to protect natural, agricultural, and historical resources while retaining ownership and monetizing environmental values. The resolution emphasizes that conservation easements help maintain wildlife habitats, support agricultural operations, and enable landowners to pass land to heirs. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of legislative backing for these conservation tools.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly supports conservation easements that protect natural resources, wildlife habitats, and agricultural land while maintaining ownership.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1821: Loftlin, Cassandra; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Cassandra Loftlin for her leadership in agriculture, environmental justice, and community food systems. It recognizes her work as Healthy Communities Coordinator with Savannah Riverkeeper and as Board Chair of Fresh Future Farm, where she promotes regenerative farming and equitable food access. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to advancing women in agriculture and improving public health outcomes through sustainable practices. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Loftlin as official recognition of her service.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill honors work in regenerative farming and environmental justice, promoting sustainable practices that protect natural resources and advance environmental goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice

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died · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 1670: RESCUER initiative; recognize importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts; encourage counties to explore voluntary resource recovery programs

A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and encouraging counties and municipal corporations in this state to explore voluntary resource recovery programs utilizing digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes voluntary resource recovery and food sharing through digital platforms, reducing waste and supporting environmental conservation efforts.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SR 939: Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; recognize

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the district's conservation achievements over the past quarter-century. The resolution highlights the district's success in reducing water consumption, implementing efficiency programs, and improving watershed health through various initiatives. It authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill recognizes water conservation achievements and watershed health improvements, indicating support for environmental protection through resource conservation.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 989: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections for the Savannah River and surrounding communities; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill seeks to reinstate and fund radiological and water quality protections for DOE facilities, supporting environmental safety and community health around energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill urges DOE to reinstate and fully fund radiological and water quality protections, directly supporting environmental protection and pollution control.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SR 1023: Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day; recognize March 25, 2026

This Senate resolution formally recognizes March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day to raise awareness about heat-related risks in Georgia. The bill highlights how rising temperatures disproportionately affect vulnerable groups such as older women, outdoor workers, and low-income residents, while commending community leaders for promoting heat safety education. It acknowledges the efforts of Hugi Hernandez and Egreenews in creating educational content about extreme heat and supports the development of a statewide Heat Action Plan. The resolution authorizes the distribution of copies to the public and press to further disseminate information about heat resilience and preparedness.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes heat safety awareness and environmental education, addressing climate-related risks to vulnerable populations75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill highlights heat-related risks affecting outdoor workers and promotes heat safety education, indirectly supporting workplace safety for vulnerable workers.65% confidence

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 577: "Coordinated PFAS Remediation Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources and state government, respectively, so as to reserve to the state certain PFAS claims; to provide for enforcement of such claims by the division; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for the receipt and administration of lawsuit and settlement proceeds by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on PFAS remediation, state enforcement, and cleanup funding for environmental protection, directly addressing pollution control per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 478: Outdoor Stewardship; provide for a sunset

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to outdoor stewardship, so as to provide for a sunset; to raise the percentage of moneys appropriated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill amends conservation chapter, increases funding for outdoor stewardship, and explicitly lists 'Conservation and Natural Resources' as subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 882: Department of Community Affairs; to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly opposes adopting stricter 2024 energy conservation code to maintain current standards, preventing enhanced efficiency requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill opposes adopting stricter 2024 energy conservation code, maintaining weaker current standards which would reduce energy efficiency requirements and environmental protections.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to protect housing affordability by preventing adoption of stricter energy codes that could increase construction costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Affordable Housing Building Codes

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 1133: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50, Code Section 36-91-100, and Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, definitions regarding bidding for government works projects, and definitions regarding water and sewer projects and costs tax, respectively, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; to provide for limited liability; to provide for definitions; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance solar installations on closed landfills, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance solar installations on closed landfills, directly promoting renewable energy development and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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