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Committee advances bill to extend and increase funds for Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act
Summary
Senate Bill 478 (LC443409) would create a sunset on the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act in 2039 and change the share of generated monies directed into the trust fund from 40% to 80%; the committee approved the bill and supporters noted broad conservation backing and prior voter approval.
Senate Bill 478, a measure to establish a 2039 sunset for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act and to increase the portion of generated revenues directed into its trust fund, was presented and approved by the Natural Resources and the Environment committee.
The presenter described the 2018 constitutional amendment creating the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, noted that the act was approved by voters with roughly 83% support when placed on the ballot, and said the bill would set a sunset date (2039) while increasing the trust fund share from 40% to 80% of designated monies.
Committee members heard that conservation groups have submitted letters in support and that the bill reflects an effort to preserve funding for land conservation and natural-resource projects. After a brief presentation, a do-pass motion was made and the committee approved the bill unanimously.
With committee approval the bill moves forward for further consideration; supporters said the measure would strengthen the trust fund supporting conservation projects.
