Georgia CommonsSR 876: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; commend
Última acción: 3 de marzo de 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for 40 years of financing water, energy, and land infrastructure projects across the state.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate honoring the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), a state agency created in 1986 to fund environmental infrastructure projects, on its 40th anniversary. The resolution lists GEFA's history, including administering water and wastewater loans, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, land conservation efforts, fuel storage tank monitoring at state facilities, and its WaterFirst Program recognizing local governments for good water management. The Senate formally commends and congratulates GEFA and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the agency.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally commends and congratulates the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on its 40th anniversary.
- 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 ceremonial recognition only.
A quién afecta
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority is the direct subject of this honor. The resolution also touches local governments and communities that have received GEFA financing for water, energy, and land conservation projects over the past 40 years.
Por qué importa
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. It formally recognizes a state agency's role in funding infrastructure that has affected water quality, energy programs, and community development statewide.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution recites GEFA's 1986 founding and its role providing financing for environmental infrastructure projects.
- It highlights the WaterFirst Program, energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, land conservation efforts, and fuel storage tank monitoring.
- The final resolved clause commends GEFA and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy to the authority.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body commend and congratulate the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on its 40th anniversary and express sincere appreciation for its four decades of service to the people of Georgia”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
- Senate Hopper (Senado)
Patrocinadores
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
Temas
- Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
- water infrastructure
- energy efficiency
- legislative commendation