Nov 7, 2025
The Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP) last Friday, November 7th, for our 2026 Legislative Kickoff Meeting. It was wonderful to reconnect, share insights, and discuss our strategy for advancing environmental and energy policy during the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assembly.
📊 Presentation Slides: 2026 Legislative Session Kick-Off Meeting, November 7th
2026 Legislative Session Theme
Public Health • Affordability • Government Transparency
Each of our priority bills aligns with one or more of these guiding principles, ensuring our advocacy centers the well-being of Georgia’s communities and environment.
Priority Legislation & Current Status
- HB 644 – Bad Actor: House Natural Resources & Environment Committee
- HR 100 – Cumulative Impact of Pollution on Economic Development & Growth: House Natural Resources & Environment Committee
- SB 94 – Consumer Utility Counsel: No vote in Senate
- SB 34 – Data Center Pay to Play: Senate Rules Committee
- HB 528 – Data Center Transparency: House Ways and Means Committee
- HB 611 – Forever Chemical Transparency: House Natural Resources & Environment Committee
Awareness & Advocacy Plans
Environmental Justice Day @ the Capitol
📅 Thursday, January 29th
📍 Meet at Central Presbyterian Church
A flyer with registration details will be shared in December.
We’ll advocate and spotlight environmental and energy reform legislation championed by GCEPP and allied coalitions.
🚍 Transportation Donations Needed:
To ensure participation isn’t limited by cost, please share our donation link (scroll to the bottom) within your networks.
Community Education & Engagement
- Georgia PSC Education: We’re deepening connections between the Public Service Commission and Georgia General Assembly—keeping grassroots voices central in environmental and energy justice advocacy.
- Interested in hosting a conversation? Contact us at info (AT) gcepp (DOT) org.
- Georgia Youth Sustainability Project (Lead: Helen Rae)
- Youth from across Georgia are invited to join EJ Day @ the Capitol!
- Contact Helen at: hrladson (AT) gmail (DOT) com OR fill in this form.
- Donations are appreciated to support youth transportation.
Calling All Writers! ✍️
Help raise awareness for our policy priorities by submitting op-eds and letters to the editor in your local papers.
David Kyler (Center for a Sustainable Coast) has prepared Kyler’s Guidelines to help you get published.
- 📄 Resources Attached
- 💬 Need feedback? Contact David at: susdev (AT) gate (DOT) net.