March 7, 2015
Important transportation bills gain approval in the House
On Thursday, March 5th two important transportation bills passed the Georgia House of Representatives and were forwarded to the State Senate for...
March 5, 2015
2015 Planning Foundation Fundraising Photo Contest
Back by popular demand is the APA Fundraising Photo Auction. The Washington Chapter of APA (host of the 2015 APA National Conference) funds two scholarships for college students pursuing planning...
March 5, 2015
Additional Legislation Updates
With Crossover Day projected for March 13th, here is the updated status of some previously posted...
March 5, 2015
HB 213- Suspension of MARTA 50/50 Funding limitation
Would suspend the 50% limit on MARTA revenue spending on operating...
March 5, 2015
HB 1- Haleigh’s Hope Act- Medical Marijuana
A substitute bill passed the House allowing a doctor to prescribe cannabis oil for a list of...
March 5, 2015
HB 170 – Transportation Funding Act of 2015
House Transportation Committee is making significant changes to this critical transportation...
February 10, 2015
SB 85 – Development Authority Modification Act
This bill is intended to rectify an internal inconsistency within the definition of "Project" in the Development Authorities...
February 10, 2015
SB 59 – Public Private Partnerships
The bill would allow for public agencies to engage with private-sector parties in partnerships to meet current and future needs for government facilities and...
February 10, 2015
SB 36 and HB 116 – Prohibition of Aquifers in Certain Coastal Counties
This bill would prohibit aquifer storage and recovery in certain coastal...