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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
Crossed Over
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Passed
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide that members of the public have the right to use all navigable streams for passage and for hunting and fishing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill removes references to the public trust doctrine from Georgia's water rights laws. It clarifies that the public has the right to use all navigable streams for passage, hunting, and fishing, even where the stream beds are privately owned, but this public right does not extend to entering privately owned land adjacent to the streams. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
James Burchett (R)*,
Rob Leverett (R)*,
Trey Rhodes (R)*,
Lynn Smith (R)*,
Al Williams (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-07-01 (on 05/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66762 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229042 |
| Sen Floor Amend 2 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229015 |
| Sen floor amend 1 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229006 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225579 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/224412 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223161 |
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