StateGeorgia

SB 435: Georgia Development Authority; rename as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority

Russ GoodmanIntroduced

SB 435 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to rename the Georgia Development Authority as the Georgia Agricultural Development Authority; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May clarify the organization's specific agricultural mission

Risks

  • Potential administrative costs associated with rebranding official documents and signage

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct social benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct social risk identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Rebranding efforts may result in minor, unquantified state expenditures

Limitation

Analysis is based on a summary abstract rather than full bill text

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective Date

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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