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HB 495 Failed

Education; Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; repeal; provide for Georgia Rural Development Council

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 18, relating to the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to transfer the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation to the Department of Agriculture; to provide for a director; to provide for assumption of business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness and collaboration with other entities; to provide for the Georgia Rural Development Council; to provide for duties and satellite offices; to provide for funds; to provide for reporting and approval of strategic plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 18, 2025
Last action
Feb 19, 2025 — House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Session
2025_26
Momentum
5 · Stalled