Environment

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 56: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase -CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases acreage threshold for conservation property tax exemption, reducing state tax revenue by expanding tax-advantaged land use.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases acreage limit for conservation tax benefits, directly promoting land conservation under environmental protection framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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signed · Georgia · House May 14, 2025

HR 32: General Assembly; increase maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases acreage threshold for conservation tax benefits, reducing property tax burden for qualifying landowners90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands conservation property tax benefits by increasing qualifying acreage, directly encouraging land preservation and resource protection per its constitutional amendment purpose.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Georgia · House May 13, 2025

HB 208: Special license plates; support state parks and historic sites; establish

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate supporting the state parks and historic sites division of the Department of Natural Resources; to establish a specialty license plate promoting conservation and enhancement of black bass populations; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes specialty license plate revenue to fund state parks/historic sites division via general fund, directly advancing program funding through dedicated revenue stream.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes specialty license plate funding for state parks and conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through dedicated revenue streams.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Georgia · House May 9, 2025

HB 90: Revenue and taxation; increase maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property

HB 90 amends Georgia's tax code to raise the maximum acreage limit for land to qualify for preferential tax assessment as conservation property. This change directly affects landowners who manage large tracts of land for conservation purposes, allowing properties exceeding the previous size threshold to maintain lower tax rates. The key provision increases the acreage cap under Code Section 48-5-7.4, ensuring more conservation land qualifies for reduced taxation. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and repeals conflicting tax laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax relief for conservation landowners by raising acreage cap for preferential tax assessment under Georgia tax code.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax incentives for large conservation land, encouraging preservation of natural resources through reduced property taxes on qualifying acreage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

passed · Georgia · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 45: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase

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 increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemption acreage for conservation property, reducing state tax revenue by lowering assessment rates for qualifying land.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases maximum acreage for conservation property tax benefits, incentivizing land preservation and aligning with environmental conservation goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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