HR1533: HR1533 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; occasion of its 40th anniversary; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives marking the 40th anniversary of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), which was created in 1986 to fund environmental infrastructure projects. The resolution recounts GEFA's work, including administering water and wastewater infrastructure loans, running energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, managing fuel storage tank oversight at state facilities, and coordinating energy-related emergency response during statewide emergencies. It concludes by having the House commend and congratulate GEFA and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the agency.

• Formally commends and congratulates the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) on its 40th anniversary.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to GEFA.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a ceremonial 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 who benefit from GEFA-financed water, energy, and land projects.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes GEFA's role in financing water, energy, and land infrastructure projects statewide over four decades.

• The whereas clauses describe GEFA's 1986 founding and its role financing water, wastewater, energy, and land conservation infrastructure statewide.
• The resolution highlights specific GEFA programs, including the WaterFirst Program, the State Energy Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Fuel Storage Tank Program.
• It notes GEFA's role as lead agency for Emergency Support Function 12 Annex, coordinating energy-related emergency response.
• The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate GEFA on its 40th anniversary.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to GEFA for distribution.

1. 2026-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-03House Hopper (House)

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

• Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
• water infrastructure
• energy programs
• ceremonial resolution