Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 528: Revenue and taxation; require certain high resource use facilities to provide disclosures regarding community impact and energy and water usage
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 528 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Revenue and taxation; require certain high resource use facilities to provide disclosures regarding community impact and energy and water usage. Primary sponsor: Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Leesa Hagan (Republican), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Ron Stephens (Republican), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Vance Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to revenue and taxation, so as to require certain high resource use facilities to provide disclosures regarding community impact and energy and water usage; to require such disclosures prior to entering into a contract for tax incentives or applying for a governmental permit, approval, or license to construct or operate a high resource use facility; to provide for the required contents of such disclosures; to provide for method and means of submission and publication; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Leesa Hagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Vance Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper