SR835: SR835 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia Senate honoring GEFA, the state agency created in 1986 to finance environmental infrastructure projects. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recounts GEFA's history and programs, including water and wastewater infrastructure loans, energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, land conservation efforts, the WaterFirst Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Fuel Storage Tank Program. The resolution formally states that the Senate commends and congratulates GEFA on its 40th anniversary and thanks it for four decades of service. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for GEFA, so the agency has a physical record of the honor.

• Formally commends and congratulates the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on its 40th anniversary of operation since 1986.
• Recites GEFA's history of administering state and federal financing programs for water, energy, and land infrastructure.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to GEFA.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, its board members, executive leadership, and staff. It also references local governments, rural and underserved communities, and Georgians generally who benefit from GEFA-financed water, energy, and land projects.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change funding, rules, or programs. Its practical effect is limited to a formal Senate record and a distributed copy honoring GEFA's 40 years of financing environmental infrastructure across Georgia.

• Whereas clauses describe GEFA's creation in 1986 and its role financing water, wastewater, energy, and land conservation projects statewide.
• Whereas clauses cite specific programs such as the Georgia Fund, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, WaterFirst Program, and Fuel Storage Tank Program.
• The resolving clause states the Senate commends and congratulates GEFA on its 40th anniversary and expresses appreciation for its service.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to GEFA.

1. 2026-02-24Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-23Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)Primary sponsor
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)

• Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
• water infrastructure
• energy efficiency
• legislative commendation