ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), Chairman of the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee, today announced that Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 332 and House Resolution 238 into law on Monday, May 7, 2018. HB 332, the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, and HR 238 are companion measures Rep. Smith co-sponsored during the 2018 legislative session that seek to protect and preserve conservation land in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Smith Announces Final Passage of Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act”
House Military Affairs Working Group Studies Agricultural and Forestry Initiatives to Protect Georgia’s Military Bases
ATLANTA – State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead), Chairman of the House Military Affairs Working Group, along with the members of the House Military Affairs Working Group recently studied agricultural and forestry initiatives to enhance conservation efforts and protect Georgia’s military installations from encroachment. Continue reading “House Military Affairs Working Group Studies Agricultural and Forestry Initiatives to Protect Georgia’s Military Bases”
Rep. Watson Introduces Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) recently introduced the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, or House Bill 332, legislation that would create a dedicated source of funding for land conservation throughout Georgia. Additionally, House Resolution 238, companion legislation that would call for a required voter referendum in November 2018, would propose that 75 percent of the existing sales and use tax on outdoor recreation equipment be dedicated for the protection of the state’s water, wildlife and quality of life. Continue reading “Rep. Watson Introduces Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act”