The following Georgia House & Senate Committees impact our Black Bears and their habitats at the state level. It is important to know these elected officials and their impact on policy.
Natural Resources & Environment Committee
Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
Natural Resources & Environment Committee
Although your specific State Legislature member may not be on one of these committees, your State Representative or Senator has influence on the final vote, or they can leverage one of the committee members, or they can sponsor legislation for the benefit of Black Bears.
Who is my Georgia State House Representative and Senate Member?
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If you live in Fannin or Gilmer counties (House District 7), your State Representative is Johnny Chastain.
If you live in Dawson, Fannin, portions of Forsyth, Gilmer, Lumpkin, portions of Pickens, Union, and White counties (Senate District 51), your State Senator is Steve Gooch.