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GA HB1286
GA HB1286Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority; position of director of planning; abolish
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 32, Code Section 48-8-242, and Article 1 of Chapter 39 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, definitions relative to special district transportation sales and use tax (TSPLOST), and creation and organization of the Atlanta-region Transit Link "ATL" Authority, respectively, so as to abolish the position of director of planning; to transfer duties and responsibilities relative to transportation planning to the commissioner of transportation; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill abolishes the position of Director of Planning within the Georgia Department of Transportation, transferring the duties and responsibilities of transportation planning to the Commissioner of Transportation. This change impacts various sections of Georgia law related to highways, bridges, ferries, and the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority, ensuring that the Commissioner will now oversee the development and implementation of state-wide strategic transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and freight and logistics plans, as well as reporting on project progress and value engineering studies. The bill also makes conforming changes to definitions and responsibilities across different code sections, including those related to special district transportation sales and use tax (TSPLOST) and the ATL Authority's transit proposal development.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Transportation (13:00:00 2/19/2026 606 CLOB) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73135 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242387 |
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