Posts tagged HB 397.
On Friday, March 27, 2015 the Georgia legislature passed HB 397, overhauling the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission ("Commission"). HB 397 is intended to curb the Commission's independence and streamline its regulations. The bill transforms the Commission from an independent state agency to one within the umbrella and oversight of the Department of Agriculture. One state representative provides that the bill is expected to save the state up to $300,000. See Michael Caldwell, Legislative Tracker ...
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Tags: environmental law, Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council, georgia, Georgia Water Coalition, Governor Nathan Deal, Green Book, GWC, HB 397, Soil and Water Commission, State Soil and Water Conservation Commission