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Yes: 377 • No: 0
GeorgiaHR 972025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize
Sponsored By: Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Michael Smith (Democrat), Bill Werkheiser (Republican)
Signed by Governor
State PropertiesState Institutions and PropertyGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Glynn marshland mitigation bank deal
The State can quitclaim about 4,086.07 acres of marshland in Glynn County to Glynn New Hope, LLC for a mitigation bank. Title sits in escrow for up to 10 years until the bank is approved. The company must give the state 20% of each mitigation credit release. The entire tract returns to the state when credits are exhausted, if no credits are released after 10 years, or after 25 years as specified. The State Properties Commission may add restrictions and require detailed legal descriptions. This authority ends three years after the law takes effect.
25-year state tower leases for Southern Linc
The State Properties Commission can lease tower space in Hall, Miller, Sumter, and Tattnall counties to Southern Linc for 25 years at fair market value. The Department of Public Safety keeps custody until each lease is signed. The Commission sets the final terms in the state’s best interest. These leasing powers end three years after the law takes effect.
Habersham land for public use or sale
The Town of Alto can get about 4.75 acres for $10 if it is used for a public purpose forever. About 20 acres can go to Habersham County for $10 with a forever public‑purpose rule, or be sold at fair market value. Up to 180 acres from a roughly 192‑acre tract can be sold at market value or deeded for $10 to a local or state entity with the same forever public‑purpose rule. The Department of Corrections keeps custody until transfer. These powers end three years after the law takes effect.
Land transfers to Georgia DOT
The State Properties Commission conveys about 3.707 acres in Hall County to Georgia DOT for $229,180 ($21,200 fee, $98,030 permanent easement, $109,950 damages). Georgia DOT also gets about 0.006 acre in Fulton County for $10. The land stays with the current state agency until transfer. These powers end three years after the law takes effect.
Local governments get land and easements
Bryan County can buy about 0.162 acre for $5,634. The City of Atlanta can buy about 3 acres at market value while the State and others keep an access easement, or pay $10 if it maintains the State’s access easement. Henry County can buy about 0.339 acre for $67,107, including a permanent easement. Colquitt County’s 5.468 acres can be sold at market value or deeded for $10 if used for a public purpose forever. Sumter County can buy about 11.561 acres at market value, and a public‑purpose use restriction is removed. Authorizations end three years after the law takes effect.
Low-cost leases for school and county
Cherokee County can lease about 0.03 acre for six years for $10. The lease must give the Georgia Forestry Commission access to a tower, a generator, and a shed on the site. The Effingham County school board’s ground lease on about 1.6 acres can be amended to $10 per year. The land stays with the current state agency until each lease is signed. These leasing powers end three years after the law takes effect.
Property swap in Clarke County
The State Properties Commission can exchange about 2.957 acres with Mallory and Evans Development, LLC for a like‑or‑better property and other terms in the state’s best interest. The Department of Community Supervision keeps custody until the swap is done. This authority ends three years after the law takes effect.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Emory Dunahoo
Republican • House
Gerald Greene
Republican • House
Scott Hilton
Republican • House
Michael Smith
Democrat • House
Bill Werkheiser
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ed Harbison
Democrat • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/25/2025
Agree to Senate Substitute
Yes: 162 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/11/2025
ADOPTION BY SUBSTITUTE
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2025
ADOPT
Yes: 166 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 364
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseHouse Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
3/25/2025HouseSenate Third Read
3/11/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/11/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
2/27/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/26/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
2/12/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
2/11/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
2/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
2/6/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/3/2025HouseHouse First Readers
1/30/2025HouseHouse Hopper
1/29/2025House
Bill Text
HR 97/AP* (v5)
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