“We would hope that Governor (Brian) Kemp would move forward with efforts to address Georgia’s failing health care crises as well as the outcome of clean energy in the state of Georgia, instead of using any contingent or surplus funds to support oil (exploration),” she said.

A memo from the House Budget and Research Office said the 61-year-old legislation was passed to encourage the discovery of commercial sources of oil. But Cannon, who is among a national wave of young Democrats who are focusing on environmental policy, said she wants the state to explore clean energy options such as wind or solar power.

Cannon said she plans to file the legislation to repeal the incentive when the legislative session begins next week.

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