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HB956 • 2025

Solid Waste Trust Fund; authorize use of funds for implementation of provisions of a solid waste management program

Solid Waste Trust Fund; authorize use of funds for implementation of provisions of a solid waste management program

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Corbett, John
Last action
2026-05-06
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill title mentions repealing conflicting laws, but the provided summary text does not elaborate on which laws are repealed. The explanation focuses only on the authorization aspect clearly stated in both the title and summary.

HB956: Using Solid Waste Trust Fund Money for State Trash Programs

This law changes Georgia rules to let the state use money from the Solid Waste Trust Fund to run its solid waste management program.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 12-8-27.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
  • Authorizes using funds in the Solid Waste Trust Fund for a state solid waste management program.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State of Georgia
  • Agencies managing the Solid Waste Trust Fund

Terms To Know

Solid Waste Trust Fund
A specific pool of money set aside by the state for waste management purposes.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list specific dollar amounts for the fund.
  • The source does not detail exactly which projects will use these funds beyond general program implementation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-06 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Solid Waste Trust Fund; authorize use of funds for implementation of provisions of a solid waste management program