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Meetings on April 1, 2026
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House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, April 1, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee took up SB 454 and approved it as amended by a voice vote, with no opposition heard. The chair explained that the changes would make exterior lockboxes at schools optional rather than required and remove an exception that would no longer be needed. No substantive questions or further debate followed.
House Transportation Committee, April 1, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee held an informational hearing on HB 297, focusing on Senate changes that would combine two regional transportation authorities into the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority. The sponsor described the proposal as reducing duplication and returning transit planning decisions to local governments. Members questioned board representation, inherited debts and contracts, environmental responsibilities, voter approval requirements and coordination between county transit systems. The committee took no action or vote. The chair also announced plans for an internal review of electric vehicle funding and collection of revenue from electricity sales.
House Higher Education Committee, April 1, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee recommended HB 1300 to the Rules Committee after reviewing a combined package covering scholarships, college savings, opioid antagonists, student retirement contributions and lottery reserves. The chair said the bill could not advance on its own after the crossover deadline, but committee approval would make the language available for a possible Senate bill or amendment. The recommendation passed by voice vote, with no count stated. The chair also announced work between sessions on admissions-testing proposals associated with HB 1064. Members discussed reviewing how advanced courses qualify for scholarship consideration.
House Motor Vehicles Committee, April 1, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee considered a substitute to HB 239 concerning auto insurance claims and collision repairs. The sponsor said it would require insurers to inspect vehicles within three business days and disclose financial relationships with recommended repair shops. Discussion focused on repair delays, disputes over payment for manufacturer-required work, pressure on small repair businesses, and how customers would learn about the requirements. Members voiced support during a do-pass vote, with no opposing response recorded. The transcript does not include a vote count or an explicit announcement of the result.
House Health Committee, April 1, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee considered a substitute for SB 39 concerning certification of community health workers. The sponsor said the proposal would establish common training and competency standards and help rural and underserved communities access care. A committee member asked about funding, and the sponsor said funding was expected in the amended budget but was not guaranteed. The committee approved the substitute by voice vote, with no opposition heard.