Georgia CommonsHR 1534: Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; 25th anniversary; recognize
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, commending its work on water conservation across 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District), a regional body covering 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems in metro Atlanta, on its 25th anniversary. The resolution lists the district's accomplishments over 25 years, including a more than 30 percent drop in per capita water use since 2000, tiered water pricing adopted by every water system in the district, over 155,000 high-efficiency toilet installations since 2008, and a 2024 national award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The House resolves to commend the district's work and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the district for distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Commends the district's conservation record, including a reported 30 percent reduction in per capita water use since 2000.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the district.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and the 15 counties, 97 cities, and 50 water systems it covers in metro Atlanta are named in the resolution. It has no direct legal effect on residents, businesses, or other governments outside this recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal force and changes no water policy or funding. Its practical effect is a formal statement of legislative recognition, which the district can point to as an official acknowledgment of its 25-year conservation record from the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail the district's record: over 30 percent lower per capita water use since 2000, tiered pricing in every member water system, and over 155,000 toilet fixtures replaced through rebate programs since 2008.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes the anniversary and commends the district's water conservation and stewardship efforts.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Metro Water District.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and commend its steadfast commitment to water conservation and the responsible stewardship of Georgia's water resources.”
“water users within the Metro Water District have successfully reduced their per capita water consumption by more than 30 percent since 2000”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
Topics
- water conservation
- metro Atlanta water district
- legislative resolutions
- environmental policy