Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 143
Water resources; water-measuring devices for farm use of surface and ground water; revise provisions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Dickey (Republican)
- Lynn Smith (Republican)
- Bill Yearta (Republican)
- Gerald Greene (Republican)
- Chas Cannon (Republican)
- Steven Meeks (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise provisions regarding water-measuring devices for farm use of surface and ground water; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #281 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 27, 2025 House | House Vote #100 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 8, 2025 · Senate
Act 72 - May 8, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 7, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Mar 25, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Mar 25, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 13, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 30, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Jan 29, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Jan 28, 2025 · House
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