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GA HB857
Conservation and natural resources; burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; prohibit
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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
06/19/2020
06/19/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/04/2020
08/04/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prevention and control of air pollution, so as to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products for purposes of commercial energy generation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's law on prevention and control of air pollution to prohibit the burning of certain chemically treated wood products, such as railroad ties treated with creosote or naphthenate compounds, for the purpose of commercial electricity generation. The only exception is if the biomass boiler also provides steam or electricity to a co-located forest products processing plant. The bill becomes effective upon the Governor's approval or when it becomes law without such approval, and it repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Spencer Frye (D)*,
Rick Jasperse (R)*,
Thomas McCall (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Robert Trammell (D)*,
John Wilkinson (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 08/04/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/195317.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/193104.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/192411.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/188926.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/857 |
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