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This resolution creates the Senate Study Committee on Vulnerable Roadway Users to investigate the rising pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in Georgia, where the state ranks as the sixth-most dangerous for pedestrians. The committee will consist of five Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also designate a chairperson, and will conduct a comprehensive study of roadway user safety, including reviewing current laws, traffic violation enforcement mechanisms, and infrastructure investment strategies. The committee is authorized to hold meetings as needed, with members receiving standard legislative allowances, and is tasked with producing a report recommending potential legislative actions or changes to improve safety for vulnerable roadway users. The committee will examine issues such as the current legal treatment of pedestrian-involved accidents, underreporting of serious injuries, and outdated traffic violations bureau processes. The study committee is set to be abolished on December 1, 2025, and must file a report with the Secretary of the Senate, which requires approval by a majority vote of the committee members before submission.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70570