SB447

Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; denial or nonacceptance of permits; revise provisions

Final Passage·4/10/26

Georgia SB447 revises provisions on soil erosion and sedimentation permits, including timelines and reasons for denial.

Georgia SB447 amends the control of soil erosion and sedimentation laws by revising permit procedures. Local issuing authorities must issue or deny permits within 45 days of application filing. If a permit is denied, the authority must provide written reasons and relevant law citations. Resubmitted applications must be reviewed within 14 days. Permits can be suspended, revoked, or modified if the holder is not in compliance. The bill also mandates clear criteria for permit approval and automatic acceptance of applications if not acted upon within the specified time frames.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 51–2 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

51 Yea

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2 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Natural Resources And Environment

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Natural Resources And Environment Subcommittee On Resource Management

History

Apr 10

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Apr 2

Senate

Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

Mar 31

House

House Third Readers