Georgia CommonsHB 1092: Chehaw Park Authority; extend existence of authority
Última acción: 12 de mayo de 2026 · Effective Date 2026-05-12
A House bill extends the legal existence of the Chehaw Park Authority in Albany, Georgia through December 31, 2036, keeping the local authority that runs Chehaw Park operating for another decade.
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En lenguaje claro
The Chehaw Park Authority was created by state law in 1979 to manage Chehaw Park, and its charter has been extended several times since, most recently in 2020. Like many special local authorities in Georgia, it exists only for a set period and needs the General Assembly's approval to keep operating past that date. This bill amends Section 14 of the authority's founding law to push its expiration date further out, setting the new end date at December 31, 2036. It does not change how the authority is governed, funded, or what it does with the park; it simply keeps the authority legally in existence for another set period of years. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws, a standard closing provision.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Amends Section 14 of the 1979 Act creating the Chehaw Park Authority to change its expiration date.
- Extends the authority's legal existence through December 31, 2036, replacing the prior expiration date set in 2020.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this extension.
A quién afecta
The Chehaw Park Authority itself, along with the local governments and officials who created and oversee it, are the parties directly affected. Visitors and users of Chehaw Park in the Albany area benefit indirectly since the authority can continue managing the park without interruption.
Por qué importa
Without this extension, the Chehaw Park Authority's legal authority to operate would eventually lapse, potentially disrupting management of Chehaw Park. Extending its existence through 2036 lets the authority continue its operations, contracts, and governance without needing renewed legislative action for another decade.
Disposiciones clave
- Section 1 rewrites Section 14 of the original 1979 Act to state the authority's existence is extended through December 31, 2036.
- Section 2 repeals any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this extension, a standard closing clause.
Del proyecto de ley
“The existence of the authority is extended through December 31, 2036.”
Cronología del estado
- Effective Date 2026-05-12
- Act 659
- House Date Signed by Governor (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Sent to Governor (Cámara de Representantes)
- Senate Passed/Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senado)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senado)
- House Passed/Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
Mostrar el historial completo (13 acciones)
- House Third Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Committee Favorably Reported (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- David Sampson (D, HD-153)
Votaciones
- Votación: Cámara de Representantes17 de febrero de 2026
163 a favor, 1 en contra (7 sin votar, 4 ausentes)
- Votación: Senado24 de febrero de 2026
53 a favor, 0 en contra (1 sin votar, 1 ausentes)
Temas
- Chehaw Park
- local authorities
- Albany Georgia
- parks and recreation