HB 0145 |
Oppose | County Purchasing Mandate - Georgia Made |
Beverly, James 143rd |
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2/2/2015 |
House Second Readers |
A&CA |
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| This legislation would require the county to consider an employment impact statement whenever any purchase is made through competitive bid. The economic impact statement that all vendors and contractors would be required to provide includes: (1) the number of jobs expected to be created or retained in Georgia if the bid is awarded to the contractor; (2) the number of jobs expected to be created or retained by the use of subcontractors if the vendor or contractor is awarded the bid; and (3) a guarantee from the contractor or vendor that the jobs created or retained in Georgia would not be moved out of state during the duration of the contract. |
HB 0397 |
Neutral | Move Soil and Water Conservation Commission to Dept. of Agriculture |
Knight, David 130th |
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4/8/2015 |
House Date Signed by Governor |
A&CA |
AG&CA |
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| This legislation moves the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission under the Department of Agriculture for administration purposes. While the Governor still appoints members of said commission, members no longer have to be Conservation District Supervisors. |
HB 0579 |
Oppose | ATV/Golf Carts and Other Vehicles Used for Farming on County Roads |
McCall, Tom 33rd |
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7/1/2016 |
Effective Date |
A&CA |
AG&CA |
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| Farm ATVs on Pulic Roads |
| This legislation allows farmers who are 16 years of age or older to drive all terrain vehicles and personal transportation vehicles (i.e., motorized vehicles with three or more wheels that can travel up to 20 miles per hour) on public roads to transport agricultural products, livestock, farm machinery or supplies to or from a farm. They may also be used on public roads to transport farmers who are 16 years old or older from their residence to the farm where they work. Cities may prohibit or limit the use of such vehicles on public roads within the city if it is determined that the use of the vehicles endangers the safety of the traveling public, however counties do not have the ability to limit use in unincorporated areas. |
SB 0139 |
Neutral | State Preemption - No Local Regulations on Food/Beverage Containers |
Harper, Tyler 7th |
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3/27/2015 |
House Third Reading Lost |
A&CA |
AG&CA |
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| This legislation prohibits cities and counties from enacting any regulation on the use, disposition, sale, prohibition, restriction, fee imposition or taxation whatsoever on "auxiliary containers". These containers include plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam cups, glass or plastic bottles and boxes, made out of any materials, that transport food and beverages. While concerned with the overall preemption, ACCG is working to ensure that local drop-off, curbside and commercial recycling programs, as well as government properties, are exempted from the bill. |
SB 0148 |
Neutral | Office of Consumer Affairs - Move from Governor's to AG's Office |
Kennedy, John 18th |
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7/1/2015 |
Effective Date |
A&CA |
AG&CA |
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| This legislation transfers authority under the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975 from the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs to the Attorney General.
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