HR 1889: Termed and perpetual conservation easements; important tools for promoting conservation practices; express support

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it states the Georgia House of Representatives' support for conservation easements, which are voluntary legal agreements landowners can enter into to limit development or certain land uses in exchange for compensation or tax benefits, in order to protect natural, agricultural, or historical resources. The resolution describes both termed (temporary) and perpetual (permanent) conservation easements as beneficial for wildlife habitat, hunting opportunities, agricultural production, and rural economies. It states that these easements protect private property rights because landowners voluntarily agree to the terms. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press, but it creates no new program, funding, or legal requirement.

• States the House of Representatives' support for termed and perpetual conservation easements as tools for promoting voluntary conservation on private land.
• Describes conservation easements as voluntary, free-market contracts that let landowners monetize environmental and habitat values of their property.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Does not amend any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose any new legal requirement on landowners or agencies.

The resolution mainly speaks to private landowners, agricultural producers, and hunters who might use or benefit from conservation easements. It has no direct legal effect on state agencies, courts, or the general public since it does not change any law.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill that changes law, it carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It signals the House's favorable view of conservation easements, which could influence future legislation or public perception, but landowners' options and obligations remain unchanged for now.

• The whereas clauses lay out the House's reasoning: conservation easements support wildlife habitat, hunting, agricultural production, and rural economies.
• The resolved clause formally states the House's support for termed and perpetual conservation easements as conservation tools on private lands.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-31House Committee Favorably Reported (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-03-31House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-03-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
4. 2026-03-25House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)Patrocinador principal
• John Corbett (R, HD-174)
• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Jutt Howard (R, HD-071)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

• conservation easements
• land conservation
• private property rights
• agriculture
• wildlife habitat