All Roll Calls
Yes: 381 • No: 0
GeorgiaHR 982025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Property; granting of nonexclusive easements; 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
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5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.
Easement for Atlanta bridge replacement
The State authorizes a non‑exclusive easement so the City of Atlanta can replace the Central Avenue bridge on state land. The city must get permits, record the easement, and follow environmental rules; the State keeps ownership. Payment is $96,400. If the State requires changes later, the city generally pays to relocate; if the use is abandoned, rights end. The Commission’s authority to grant this easement ends three years after the law takes effect.
Energy and emergency hookups on state land
The State allows utilities to add lines for a battery storage tie line at McGraw Ford (Cherokee), a 911 tower in Paulding County, a maintenance facility in Walker County, a customer service center in Hazlehurst (Jeff Davis), and a new residence in McDuffie County. Easements are non‑exclusive and recorded; the State keeps ownership; only needed vegetation can be cleared; and grantees must follow permit and environmental rules. Most payments are $10; the battery tie line must pay at least $650 fair market value. If the State requires a move, grantees generally pay to relocate; if the use is abandoned, rights end. The Commission’s power to grant these easements expires three years after the law takes effect.
Power and fiber for state parks
The State lets utilities add power and fiber at Fort Yargo and Chattahoochee Bend State Parks. Easements are non‑exclusive, the State keeps ownership, and only needed trees and brush can be removed. Companies must get permits, follow environmental laws, and record each easement with the county. Payments are nominal (often $10); one Fort Yargo fiber route requires at least fair market value of $650. If the State needs a move, the utility usually pays to relocate; if the use is abandoned, rights end. The State Properties Commission’s authority to grant these easements ends three years after this law takes effect.
Water and sewer for public projects
The State lets local water and sewer providers build lines and a water tower on state land for Hofwyl Plantation (Glynn), the Rivian/QuickStart site (Walton), and a sewer upgrade in Barnesville (Lamar). Easements are non‑exclusive, the State keeps ownership, and only needed trees and brush can be cleared. Grantees must get all permits, follow environmental laws, and record the easements. Payments are $10 for these projects. If the State needs a move, grantees generally pay to relocate; if the use is abandoned, rights end. The Commission’s authority to grant these easements ends three years after this law takes effect.
Utilities for technical colleges and training centers
The State can grant easements so Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light can install or move lines, transformers, and gas service for Hyundai EV QuickStart (Bryan), Pooler Regional Training Center (Chatham), North Georgia Technical College (Habersham), West Georgia Technical College (Haralson), and Lanier Technical College (Hall). The State keeps title; only needed vegetation can be cleared; each easement must be recorded; and grantees must get permits and follow environmental laws. Payments are mostly $10; the Lanier Tech relocation must pay at least $650 fair market value. If the State requires a move, utilities generally pay to relocate unless the move is solely for the State’s benefit; rights end if the use is abandoned. The Commission’s power to grant these easements expires 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: 166 • 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 365
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 98/AP* (v5)
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