Environment (Water Quality)

passed · Georgia · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 1534: Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; 25th anniversary; recognize

This bill is a recognition resolution that formally acknowledges the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, which serves 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in the Atlanta region. The resolution highlights the district's achievements in water conservation, including a 30 percent reduction in per capita water use since 2000 and the implementation of tiered pricing across all local water systems. It commends the district for its role in improving watershed health, reducing sewer overflows, and educating students about water stewardship, while noting its receipt of a national EPA award for excellence in outreach. The bill does not create new laws or funding but directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill recognizes water conservation achievements including 30% reduction in per capita water use and tiered pricing implementation, indicating support for environmental protection and resource conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 1049: Senate Study Committee on Acquiring and Management of Lake Lanier; create

This bill creates a Senate Study Committee to examine how Georgia could acquire ownership and management control of Lake Lanier, which is currently owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The seven-member committee will be appointed by the Senate President and will study potential benefits of state ownership, including improved water security, better water quality management, and enhanced local economic benefits. The committee will meet to evaluate various acquisition options and may recommend future legislation, with its work ending on December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates committee to study state acquisition of Lake Lanier for improved water security, water quality management, and conservation benefits, indicating environmental protection intent.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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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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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 538: "Forever Chemicals Transparency Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires disclosure of PFAS use by industrial users to control water pollution, directly addressing environmental protection of water resources from toxic chemicals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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signed · Georgia · House Jul 1, 2026

HR 1008: State-wide water management plan; ratify amendments

A RESOLUTION to ratify amendments to a certain comprehensive state-wide water management plan; to provide for force and effect; to provide for construction; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses comprehensive water management plan amendments, directly relating to natural resource conservation and environmental protection under the topic description.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 611: Forever Chemicals Transparency Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires public treatment works to obtain PFAS use/manufacture data from industries, directly addressing water pollution from persistent 'forever chemicals' to strengthen environmental oversight and protection.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates PFAS in water to prevent contamination, supporting public health programs (a healthcare topic) by reducing exposure to health-hazardous chemicals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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