Regional Business Coalition of Metropolitan Atlanta

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Henry
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Paulding
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	RBC 2008 Legislative Agenda The 2008 session will be a very active and involved one. The RBC's focus will be on the following issues: Click on links below for bill summaries: Support Legislation to Improve Project Delivery, Enhance Funding for the State and Provide Options for Regional Transportation Needs Support a Fact-Based State Water Plan that Focuses on Planning for the State's Growth in a Responsible Manner Click here for a printable copy.

	Support Legislation to Improve Project Delivery, Enhance Funding for the State and Provide Options for Regional Transportation Needs RBC Position: Support Final Result:
	Georgia’s economy is dependent on a transportation network that provides dependable mobility for both its people and its products. Reforming the state’s planning and project delivery system to maximize efficiency is a vital first step. However, Georgia should not wait to address critical funding issues while reforms are put into place. Enhancing the state’s transportation funding mechanism and enabling regional solutions are important priorities that the general assembly should act on now. The Regional Business Coalition supports legislation to improve project delivery, enhance funding for the state and provide options for regional transportation needs. >> back to top of Legislation Page >> back to RBC Home Page Support a Fact-Based State Water Plan that Focuses on Planning for the State's Growth in a Responsible Manner RBC Position: Support Final Result: Passed The Regional Business Coalition supports a State Water Plan that includes these elements: Providing solutions that meet the needs of each region’s population and economic growth must be a priority The state should adopt a two-phase process that begins with research and evaluation first and develops policies second Rulemaking authority for water issues belongs in the Department of Natural Resources Maintain the current approach to regional planning Each region should fund its own research and planning effort with state support The Water Conservation Plan must set reasonable targets for regions to work towards Language in the plan must be unambiguous and definitions must be provided Land-use decisions must remain with local governments. >> back to top of Legislation Page >> back to RBC Home Page