All Roll Calls
Yes: 431 • No: 3
GeorgiaHB 3512025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Board of Natural Resources; modify powers and duties
Sponsored By: Chas Cannon (Republican), John Corbett (Republican), Robert Dickey (Republican), Lynn Smith (Republican), Vance Smith (Republican)
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Natural Resources & EnvironmentNatural Resources and the EnvironmentGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New tracking rules for special waste
Beginning January 1, 2026, generators and haulers of special solid waste must use a manifest form. The form must show quantity, composition, origin, route, and destination from pickup to disposal, treatment, or storage. The law also updates what counts as special solid waste. Waste not covered by the state hazardous waste law and from sources not under Code 12-8-24 now falls in this group. Many businesses that make or move these wastes face new or clearer tracking and handling rules.
More state rules for waste operators
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Board of Natural Resources can set broader rules for solid waste. The board can require manifests for special waste and set rules for biomedical waste. It can set grant priorities for local governments. It can require postclosure care, groundwater checks, and financial assurances at landfills. It can certify landfill operators and regulate scrap tires and recovered materials. Rules may apply statewide or differ by area or waste type.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Chas Cannon
Republican • House
John Corbett
Republican • House
Robert Dickey
Republican • House
Lynn Smith
Republican • House
Vance Smith
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Russ Goodman
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/31/2025
Agree to Senate Amendment
Yes: 163 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT #1 BY THE SENATOR FROM THE 6TH
Yes: 46 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
PASSAGE AS AMENDED
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 175 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective Date
1/1/2026House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 259
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/10/2025HouseHouse Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
3/31/2025HouseSenate Third Read
3/28/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted As Amended
3/28/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/21/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/20/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/10/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
3/6/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/6/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/27/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/12/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/11/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/10/2025House
Bill Text
HB 351/AP* (v7)
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