Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1889: Termed and perpetual conservation easements; important tools for promoting conservation practices; express support
Status: In committee, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION expressing support for termed and perpetual conservation easements; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Expressing support for termed and perpetual conservation easements; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Expressing support for termed and perpetual conservation easements; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, conservation easements provide important wildlife habitats on our nation's private lands, supporting opportunities for hunters by increasing available habitats for iconic game species while providing many other environmental benefits; and WHEREAS, conservation easements are a completely voluntary, free-market, incentive-based contract--the terms of which are agreed upon by the landowner--for the conservation of natural, agricultural, and historical resources on private land; and WHEREAS, conservation easements protect private property rights and enable landowners to monetize the environmental and habitat values of their land; and WHEREAS, perpetual easements ensure that conservation values are managed forever while providing landowners with clearly defined assurances through written easement contracts; and H. R. 1889 LC 112 4040 WHEREAS, conservation easements enable agricultural producers to maintain and expand their operations and pass their land on to their heirs, if they so choose, while benefitting rural economies by keeping private land in agricultural production; and WHEREAS, conservation easements provide capital that enables landowners to grow or maintain agricultural operations or reinvest in the landscape. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body express their support for termed and perpetual conservation easements as important tools for promoting conservation practices on private lands while rewarding landowners for their …
Sponsors
- Cannon, Chas (R, 172) · primary sponsor
- John Corbett (R, 174)
- Jaclyn Ford (R, 170)
- Robert Dickey (R, 134)
- Howard, Karlton (D, 129)
- Debbie Buckner (D, 137)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1889?
- HR1889 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Termed and perpetual conservation easements; important tools for promoting conservation practices; express support.
- What does HR1889 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Expressing support for termed and perpetual conservation easements; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1889?
- In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1889?
- Cannon, Chas (R, 172), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1889?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74413
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