Bill > HB922

This bill establishes the Georgia Boater Bill of Rights, which encompasses two main provisions: restricting local government regulation of motor vehicle and watercraft energy sources, and creating the Georgia Boating Access Task Force. Regarding energy sources, the bill prohibits state agencies and local governments from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles or watercraft based on their power source (such as gasoline, diesel, electricity, hydrogen, or solar power). The bill establishes the Georgia Boating Access Task Force, composed of eight members including the commissioner of natural resources, representatives from county and municipal associations, the Department of Transportation, and four industry experts appointed by the Governor. The task force's primary responsibilities include coordinating boating access safety rules, evaluating public boating access points, identifying and addressing access inadequacies, and managing aquatic invasive species threats. Task force members will serve four-year terms without direct compensation but can receive daily expense allowances similar to those of General Assembly members when physically attending meetings. The bill aims to protect boating and transportation choices while ensuring safe and adequate boating access across Georgia's waters.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72071