HR 1747 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Study Committee on Restoring Georgia's Salt-Water Ecosystems; create

This bill creates a temporary House Study Committee focused on restoring Georgia's salt-water ecosystems, including estuaries and salt marshes. The seven-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, will investigate current conditions affecting coastal fisheries and recommend potential actions to rebuild fish stocks and protect spawning adults. Committee members will receive standard allowances for up to five days of work, with funding coming from the House of Representatives budget. The committee must submit a report with findings or legislative recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026.
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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