GA SB9 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 7 2011 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-10 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Status: Engrossed on March 7 2011 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-10 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment
Sponsors
| Sen. Charlie Bethel [R] | Sen. Bill Heath [R] | Sen. Rick Jeffares [R] | Sen. Barry Loudermilk [R] |
| Sen. Mitch Seabaugh [R] | Sen. Lindsey Tippins [R] |
Roll Calls
2011-03-07 - Senate - Senate Vote #78 - Passage By Substitute (Y: 32 N: 19 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-10 | House Second Readers | |
| 2011-03-08 | House First Readers | |
| 2011-03-07 | Senate Passed/Adopted | |
| 2011-03-07 | Senate Third Read | |
| 2011-02-15 | Senate Read Second Time | |
| 2011-02-10 | Senate Committee Favorably Reported | |
| 2011-01-25 | Senate Read and Referred |
