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HB51 • 2025

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties for projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties for projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize

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Sponsor
Burchett, James
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
Senate Recommitted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows 'Passed Legislature' but also lists 'Senate Recommitted' as the last action on January 12, 2026. This creates uncertainty about whether the final version passed or if it is still in committee.

HB51: Natural Gas Projects for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

This bill authorizes the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance and perform certain duties related to natural gas facility projects.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the authority to finance projects relating to natural gas facilities.
  • Allows the authority to perform certain duties connected to these natural gas projects.
  • Amends Chapter 23 of Title 50 of state law regarding the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
  • Revises legal definitions used in this chapter.
  • Provides for rules and regulations related to these activities.
  • Establishes limited liability provisions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
  • Projects relating to natural gas facilities

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided source material does not list specific dollar amounts for funding.
  • The exact duties the authority must perform are described generally rather than in detail.
  • No effective date is listed in the provided metadata or summary text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Recommitted

Official Summary Text

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties for projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize