Environment

passed · Georgia · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 824: The acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forest posed by the southern pine beetle, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; commend

A RESOLUTION recognizing the acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle, particularly in the western region of this state, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill encourages mitigation of southern pine beetle threat to Georgia forests via forestry commission guidance, directly protecting forest ecosystems and conservation efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SR 480: Georgia Forests; acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle; recognize

A RESOLUTION recognizing the acute and ongoing threat to Georgia's forests posed by the southern pine beetle, particularly in the western region of this state, and encouraging all Georgia landowners to follow guidance by the Georgia Forestry Commission to mitigate the spread of this destructive pest; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill recognizes threat to Georgia forests from southern pine beetle and encourages landowners to follow forestry guidance to mitigate pest spread, directly supporting forest conservation and environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 909: Firefighter Health and Environmental Safety Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 25, and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, fire protection and safety, and insurance, respectively, so as to provide greater health protections for firefighters; to create the Firefighter Health Advisory Council and establish its powers; to provide for the establishment and purpose of the Firefighter PFAS Initiative; 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 establishes Firefighter PFAS Initiative to address environmental contaminants (PFAS), directly supporting pollution control and environmental protection through targeted safety measures.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates health protections for firefighters via advisory council and PFAS initiative, advancing occupational health safety within public health framework.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly creates health protections for firefighters and establishes a council to address workplace safety, directly advancing labor & employment standards in workplace safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Tags Public Safety

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 59: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; a limitation on leased property; remove

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential assessment for bona fide conservation use property and bona fide residential transitional property, so as to remove a limitation on leased property as to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves limitation on leased property for conservation tax assessment, reducing potential state tax revenue.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves limitation on leased property for conservation use, expanding opportunities for conservation efforts under Georgia's preferential assessment program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 320: Waste management; require recycling of solar panels

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to require the recycling of solar panels; to prohibit the discarding or disposing of solar panels by any manner other than by delivery to a collection or recovered materials processing facility or other recycling center that accepts solar panels for recycling; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires recycling of solar panels, supporting renewable energy infrastructure sustainability by preventing waste and promoting end-of-life management for solar technology.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires solar panel recycling, preventing landfill disposal and promoting resource conservation, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Recycling Waste Management

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 11: Georgia Environmental Protection Division and DeKalb County government; resolve sewage pollution and spills; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb County government to resolve sewage pollution and spills; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUrges resolution of sewage pollution, directly addressing environmental protection by targeting water pollution sources.95% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2025

HR 67: Georgia's Clean Energy Transition, Workforce Development, and Green Job Creation by 2050; support

This resolution (HR 67) expresses the Georgia House's support for transitioning the state to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050. It focuses on creating green jobs, reducing energy burdens for low-income households (who spend up to 41% of income on energy), and addressing climate impacts like coastal flooding and extreme weather. While it highlights existing efforts - such as Georgia's solar growth (2,600+ MW capacity) and commitments from cities/businesses - it does not create new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic statement of support for a clean energy transition, workforce development, and environmental justice, without imposing concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpresses explicit support for 100% clean energy transition by 2050, green job creation, and reducing low-income energy burdens, directly promoting renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly supports 100% clean energy transition by 2050, promoting environmental protection and climate resilience through green job creation and reduced emissions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to create green jobs and workforce development in clean energy, advancing employment opportunities and job creation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Coastal & Flood Protection Environmental Justice Workforce Development

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 213: Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemption, and credits from income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for investment in clean energy; to provide for the calculation of credit amounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for transferability; to require the Environmental Protection Division to annually publish greenhouse gas emission rates for purposes of such tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for clean energy investment, directly modifying tax code to incentivize spending, aligning with tax relief/fiscal policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for clean energy investment, directly promoting renewable energy development and infrastructure through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credit for clean energy investment and requires GHG emissions reporting, directly promoting environmental protection through clean energy incentives and emissions monitoring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 212: Clean Energy Production Tax Credit Act; enact

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemption, and credits for income taxes, so as to create a tax credit for the production of clean energy; to provide for the calculation of credit amounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for transferability; to require the Environmental Protection Division to annually publish greenhouse gas emission rates for purposes of such tax credit; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for clean energy production under income tax code, providing direct tax relief and advancing fiscal policy for environmental initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for clean energy production, directly promoting renewable energy development and greenhouse gas reduction through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credit for clean energy production and requires greenhouse gas emissions reporting, directly promoting environmental protection through incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 131: Creation of a National Infrastructure Bank; express support

This is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) expressing Georgia's support for HR 4052, which proposes creating a National Infrastructure Bank. It cites Georgia's infrastructure challenges - like $2.7 billion in wastewater needs, 31,000 lead service lines in Atlanta, and a shortage of 214,000 affordable housing units - to advocate for federal legislation that would fund infrastructure projects using existing Treasury debt (no new taxes/appropriations). The resolution urges Georgia's congressional delegation to support HR 4052 but does not create any new policies or funding itself.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCites wastewater needs and lead service lines (environmental infrastructure issues) to advocate federal funding for environmental protection via infrastructure projects.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationResolution advocates for federal infrastructure funding via National Infrastructure Bank (HR 4052), citing transportation-adjacent infrastructure needs like wastewater and housing to support funding mechanisms for transportation projects.95% confidence

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