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Georgia House adopts resolution to amend regional water-planning councils
Summary
The Georgia House on Jan. 29 adopted House Resolution 1008 to ratify amendments to the statewide water management plan aimed at reducing appointed membership and lengthening terms for water council members; the measure passed unanimously, yays 168, nays 0.
The Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 1008 on Jan. 29, 2026, approving amendments to the state's regional water management plan that reduce the number of appointed council members, increase appointment terms and revise membership requirements. The Speaker announced the vote as 168 in favor, none opposed.
Chairlady Lynn Smith, who presented the resolution, told the chamber the changes are intended to improve efficiency and participation across water planning districts outside metropolitan Atlanta. "The amendment includes reduce the number of government appointments from 13 to 7, reduce the number of lieutenant governor appointments from 6 to 3,…
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