Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 644: Environmental Protection Division; authorize director to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 644 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Environmental Protection Division; authorize director to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits. Primary sponsor: Rick Townsend (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Darlene Taylor (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican), Al Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Advisory Council, duties of council and its members and director, appeal procedures generally, permit applications, and inspections, so as to authorize the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate and consider out-of-state regulatory history when processing applications for certain permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Darlene Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 173 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Al Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
“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