Legislative Priorities

2019: HR 37 Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics

Session 2019-20

On March 29, the Senate gave final passage to HR 37 by a vote of 51-1, after passing the House on Feb. 21 by a vote of 169-1. HR 37 creates the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics. By 2030, Georgia will experience an increase of 1.5 million cars traveling our roads and a 60 percent increase in cargo freight coming through the Georgia Ports Authority. HR 37 provides the necessary framework to study these growing demands and will provide the state with data-driven investment strategies to ensure Georgia’s future as a leader in freight infrastructure and business.

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On March 29, the Senate gave final passage to HR 37 by a vote of 51-1, after passing the House on Feb. 21 by a vote of 169-1. HR 37 creates the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics. By 2030, Georgia will experience an increase of 1.5 million cars traveling our roads and a 60 percent increase in cargo freight coming through the Georgia Ports Authority. HR 37 provides the necessary framework to study these growing demands and will provide the state with data-driven investment strategies to ensure Georgia’s future as a leader in freight infrastructure and business.

Kevin Tanner (9)

Terry England (116)

Brian Prince (127)

Brett Harrell (106)

Vance Smith (133)



House Sent to Governor
04/04/2019

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