Environment (Conservation)

passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SR 891: Georgia Wildlife Federation; honor

This bill is a Senate resolution honoring the Georgia Wildlife Federation for its 90-year history of advancing wildlife conservation and natural resource protection in the state. The resolution formally recognizes the organization's contributions to restoring wildlife populations, supporting conservation funding, and promoting responsible outdoor recreation through education and partnerships. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Wildlife Federation as an official acknowledgment of their work.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill honors Georgia Wildlife Federation for wildlife conservation and natural resource protection efforts, indicating support for environmental conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Wildlife

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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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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 1029: Roadless Area Conservation Rule; recognize; United States Forest Service; commend

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and commending the United States Forest Service for its management of Georgia's roadless areas; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill recognizes and commends the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects natural resources and conserves forest lands, indicating support for environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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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 · 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 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

passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 1148: Income tax; donation of real property for conservation purposes; revise tax credits

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 income tax imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to revise tax credits for donation of real property for conservation purposes; to revise required filings; to repeal provisions regarding the State Properties Commission; to revise the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed; to extend the date for acceptance of new applications; to repeal penalty provisions; to repeal a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill revises tax credits for conservation property donations under Georgia's income tax code, directly addressing tax policy and revenue mechanisms within the Revenue and Taxation subject area.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRevises tax credits for conservation property donations, incentivizing land preservation and environmental protection through tax incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Conservation

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passed · Georgia · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 1261: 2026 as the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail; commend

This resolution designates 2026 as the "Year of the Georgia Birding Trail" to commemorate Birds Georgia's 100th anniversary and highlight the economic and ecological value of birding. It urges Georgia citizens to protect bird habitats, learn about local bird species, and support conservation efforts. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic recognition of birding's role in tourism and environmental health. It directly affects residents, conservation groups, and tourism stakeholders by promoting engagement with bird conservation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill urges habitat protection, conservation efforts, and highlights ecological value of birding without funding or new laws, aligning with conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 547: Revenue and taxation; bona fide conservation use property; permit combination of multiple covenants into a single, new, ten-year covenant

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 permit the combination of multiple covenants of a single owner into a single, new, ten-year covenant; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax assessment for conservation property, creating preferential valuation to reduce tax burden - provides tax relief through revised covenant rules85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables consolidation of conservation covenants for preferential tax assessment, facilitating long-term land conservation under Georgia's conservation property program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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