As amended in committee, this bill requires counties and cities to provide notice by mail to any property owners adjacent to the property that is being proposed for rezoning by the owner. The amended version of the bill has no effect on zoning decisions initiated by the local government. Specifically, HB 268 no longer requires posting signs, mailing notices or emailing notices to all property owners that may be affected by a zoning decision of the county or city.

This bill eliminates the 911 Advisory Committee.

This bill eliminates the requirement that GEMA must license the use of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, individuals, and search and rescue dog teams.

This bill creates the Georgia Sheriffs' Cooperative Authority. The purpose of this authority is to serve as a cooperative for the development, acquisition and distribution of record management systems, information, public safety related databases, electronic monitoring of inmates and probationers, services, supplies and materials for sheriffs so that their offices can operate more cost efficiently. The authority is made up of seven members, including a member appointed by the executive board of ACCG. It also provides for the powers of the authority which includes the ability to contract with local governments for the use of any property, facilities or services. Additionally, it authorizes the authority to fix and collect fees and charges for data, media, and other services furnished to it by individuals or private entities, but such fees and charges are required be filed annually with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives and may require legislative approval. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate, SB 411.