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GA HB1072
GA HB1072Environmental Protection Division; authorize director to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows the director of Georgia's Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to consider an applicant's past environmental compliance record from other states when deciding whether to issue certain permits, specifically those related to air quality, water quality, hazardous waste, and solid waste management. This means that if an applicant has a history of violating environmental laws or facing penalties in another state, the EPD director can use that information to deny their permit application in Georgia. To facilitate this, the director is authorized to investigate an applicant's out-of-state regulatory history, which can include their past environmental law violations and any civil or criminal penalties they've incurred. Additionally, the EPD can require applicants to submit a "compliance history disclosure form" detailing their past actions. This provision aims to ensure that companies with a poor environmental track record in other states are not granted permits in Georgia.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Debbie Buckner (D)*,
Lehman Franklin (R)*,
Steven Sainz (R)*,
Lynn Smith (R)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
Rick Townsend (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72523 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240632 |
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