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HB1072Introduced in the House

Environmental Protection Division; authorize director to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits

IntroducedHouse Natural Resources and Environment

Introduced by Rick Townsend, District 179

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

House Second Readers

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

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