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SR 283

Joint Study Committee on Height Restrictions Surrounding Georgia Airports; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Beach and 4 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 283 creates a committee to study height restrictions around Georgia airports, enhancing safety and supporting airport operations amid unregulated development.

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Bill Summary · SR 283

Summary of Senate Resolution 283

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 283
  • Title: Joint Study Committee on Height Restrictions Surrounding Georgia Airports; create
  • Status: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 283 aims to establish a Joint Study Committee focused on evaluating and recommending policies regarding height restrictions for structures surrounding airports in Georgia. Currently, Georgia is one of only three states that do not regulate these heights, which poses significant risks to aviation safety and infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  1. Creation of the Committee: The resolution establishes the Joint Study Committee on Height Restrictions Surrounding Georgia Airports.

  2. Membership:

    • The committee will consist of:
      • Four members appointed by the President of the Senate, including the chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee.
      • Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, including the chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation.
      • The Commissioner of Transportation or a designee.
      • The President of the Georgia Municipal Association or a designee.
      • The President of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia or a designee.

  3. Duties and Responsibilities:

    • The committee will study:
      • Height restrictions in other states to identify best practices.
      • The economic and operational impacts of unregulated development near airports.
      • Legal implications of implementing height restrictions.
      • Engage with stakeholders such as airport operators, aviation experts, and property owners.
      • Develop legislative proposals or regulatory recommendations.

  4. Meetings and Reporting:

    • The committee will meet as necessary, called by the cochairpersons.
    • A report detailing findings and recommendations must be filed before the committee is abolished on December 1, 2025.

  5. Funding and Compensation:

    • Legislative members will receive allowances as per Georgia law.
    • Non-legislative members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while serving on the committee.

Impact

The establishment of this committee is expected to:
- Enhance aviation safety by addressing the risks posed by tall structures near airports.
- Support the operational integrity of airports, particularly smaller, rural ones that may face closure due to unregulated development.
- Balance the interests of private landowners with the need for safe aviation infrastructure, thereby promoting economic growth and connectivity across Georgia.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 26, 2025: Bill introduced and placed in the Senate Hopper.
  • February 27, 2025: Read and referred to committee.
  • March 18, 2025: Favorably reported by committee.
  • March 20, 2025: Read a second time in the Senate.
  • April 2, 2025: Senate passed/adopted by substitute.

This resolution represents a proactive approach to addressing aviation safety and infrastructure challenges in Georgia, ensuring that the state's airports can operate safely while considering the rights of property owners.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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