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GA HB1397

GA HB1397
Water rights; list of streams presumed to be navigable; provide


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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

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 provide for a list of streams presumed to be navigable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Georgia Code to provide a list of streams and parts of streams that shall be presumed to be navigable in any judicial or administrative proceeding where the navigability of the stream is at issue. The bill lists over 60 specific streams and rivers, including the Chattahoochee River, Savannah River, and Suwannee River, among others. This establishes a presumption of navigability for these waterways, streamlining the process of determining navigability in legal proceedings. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Natural Resources And Environment Environmental Quality Subcommittee (13:15:00 2/28/2024 515 CLOB) (on 02/28/2024)

Taxonomy

Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ Waterways and Flood Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67431 02/23/2024
BillText https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225409 02/23/2024
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