Bill Text: GA SR819 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Senate Alternative Sustainable Transportation Study Committee; create
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-03-05 - Senate Read Second Time [SR819 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR819-Introduced.html
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Senate
Resolution 819
By:
Senators Davis of the 22nd, Thompson of the 33rd, Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of
the 18th and Stone of the 23rd
A
RESOLUTION
Creating
the Senate Alternative Sustainable Transportation Study Committee; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
stable, affordable transportation is vital to the economy and security of the
people of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America;
and
WHEREAS,
this state has not recently provided a systematic study of the state's
transportation system or needs in general or with particular attention to energy
or transportation alternative possibilities; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Georgia would greatly benefit from a feasibility study for the
adoption and encouragement of alternative, sustainable transportation in
Georgia, including the analysis of the costs, benefits, and impact on economic
development; and
WHEREAS,
alternative fuels and fuel cells in combination with advances in emissions
reduction technology may protect the citizens of Georgia from future spikes in
gas prices and may offer significant emissions reductions; and
WHEREAS,
the use of clean, renewable energy sources has many benefits, including minimal
environmental impact and dramatic air quality improvement, and it constitutes a
preferred alternative to third-world energy development; and
WHEREAS,
it is in the best interest of the citizens of Georgia to be prepared for the
integration of electric vehicles into the urban context and onto the power grid;
and
WHEREAS,
an extensive study is needed for the development of alternative transportation
strategies and the analysis of the benefits and costs of implementation to the
State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is created the Senate
Alternative Sustainable Transportation Study Committee to be composed of seven
members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The
President of the Senate shall designate one of the members to serve as
chairperson of the committee. The committee shall meet at the call of the
chairperson.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the
conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and
recommend any actions or legislation which the committee deems necessary or
appropriate. The committee shall review the following matters in
particular:
(1)
The reduction of exposure in Georgia to economic fallout from oil supply
disruptions and spikes in oil prices;
(2)
Ways to lessen Georgia's dependence on foreign oil;
(3)
Cost-effective means of reducing air pollution and carbon
emissions;
(4)
Means to facilitate alternative, affordable modes of transportation and fuel
sources;
(5)
Economic means of reducing traffic congestion; and
(6)
The preparation of Georgia for the integration of electric vehicles into the
urban context and onto the power grid.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee may conduct such meetings at such places
and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to
exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish
the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee
shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim
legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days
unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the
provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the
Senate. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and
recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report
shall be made on or before December 31, 2012. The committee shall stand
abolished on December 31, 2012.
