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This bill expands the powers and responsibilities of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) by adding natural gas facilities and underground electrical line conversion to its scope of work. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of "environmental facilities" to include storing, supplying, and distributing natural gas outside of existing certified areas, as well as converting electrical lines from above-ground to underground. The bill also adds a new definition for "natural gas facility" and provides GEFA with the authority to create rules and regulations related to these new areas of responsibility. Additionally, the bill revises language about personal liability for GEFA members to include natural gas systems alongside existing systems like solid waste and sewerage. This expansion allows GEFA to provide financing and perform administrative duties for natural gas infrastructure projects and electrical line conversions, potentially supporting infrastructure development and modernization in Georgia. The bill will become effective upon the Governor's approval or when it automatically becomes law.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69384