Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1534: Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; 25th anniversary; recognize
Status: Passed both chambers, March 3, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the 15 counties, cities, and 50 water systems in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) have worked diligently over the past 25 years to establish metropolitan Atlanta as one of the most water-efficient regions in the nation; and WHEREAS, water users within the Metro Water District have successfully reduced their per capita water consumption by more than 30 percent since 2000; and WHEREAS, years ago, tiered water conservation pricing was a rare concept, yet today every water system within the Metro Water District has implemented tiered rates to incentivize efficiency; and WHEREAS, from 2008 to 2025, the District's toilet replacement rebate programs have facilitated the installation of over 155,000 high-efficiency fixtures; and H. R. 1534 LC 129 1188 WHEREAS, these comprehensive conservation efforts have contributed to a 28 percent decrease in 2050 water demand projections; and WHEREAS, more than 300 stakeholders actively participate in the Metro Water District's Board meetings, Technical Coordinating Committees, and Basin Advisory Councils annually; and WHEREAS, local governments and partner organizations have provided over $18 million in local matching funds since 2001 to support $17 million in Section 319(h) water quality grants, directly improving watershed health for all Georgia citizens; and WHEREAS, grease-related …
Sponsors
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070) · primary sponsor
- Smith, Vance (R, 138)
- John Corbett (R, 174)
- David Huddleston (R, 72)
- Debbie Buckner (D, 137)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1534?
- HR1534 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; 25th anniversary; recognize.
- What does HR1534 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1534?
- Passed both chambers as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1534?
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1534?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73804
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