GA
Georgia House Bill HB396

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB396

Introduced
2/14/23  
Report Pass
2/23/23  
Introduced
2/14/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Report Pass
2/23/23  
Refer
3/1/23  
Engrossed
2/28/23  
Report Pass
3/16/23  
Refer
3/1/23  

Caption

Oconee River Greenway Authority; add president of Georgia College and State University

Impact

The inclusion of the president of Georgia College and State University in the Oconee River Greenway Authority is intended to enhance the authority's understanding and management of ecological and biological factors in the region. The bill seeks to bring academic expertise into the planning and decision-making processes of the authority, potentially resulting in more informed environmental policies and initiatives.

Summary

House Bill 396 aims to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding the governance of the Oconee River Greenway Authority. Specifically, the bill proposes the addition of the president of Georgia College and State University to the governing body of the authority. This change is significant as it reflects a recognition of the university's role and interest in environmental and ecological matters related to the Oconee River area.

Contention

While the text of the bill does not indicate any explicit opposition or points of contention, the expansion of the authority's membership could raise discussions among stakeholders regarding the qualifications of appointees and the balance of representation. By including representatives from educational institutions, the bill implies a collaborative approach to environmental stewardship which may or may not align with existing views on local governance and authority composition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SB153

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code

GA HB305

Georgia Farmers' Market Authority Act; enact

GA SB00107

An Act Updating Requirements For Construction Management Oversight At The University Of Connecticut, Pausing The Requirement For A Plan To Increase The Number Of Full-time Faculty At Public Institutions Of Higher Education And Replacing References To The President Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities With The Chancellor Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.

GA HR729

Jacobs, President Bonita; North Georgia College and State University; retirement; recognize

GA HB1318

Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Overview Committee; repeal Chapter 10 of Title 28

GA SB96

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; provisions creating certain boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies; update and modernize

GA SB341

Official Code of Georgia Annotated; relating to inactive boards, panels, authorities, centers, commissions, committees, councils, task forces, and other such bodies and certain procedures of the General Assembly; repeal

GA SB399

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to enter into and amend existing agreements with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; encourage and state expectations

GA HB527

Universities and colleges; require to allow MS residents to register for classes before nonresident students.

GA HB157

Universities and colleges; require to allow MS residents to register for classes before nonresident students.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.