Georgia CommonsGeorgia General Assembly
Meetings on June 18, 2026
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Senate Rules Committee, June 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee adopted its special-session rules without opposition and considered SB 3 for the Senate calendar. The sponsor described a new election equipment standards committee, expanded election audits and a delayed implementation date for earlier election legislation. The chair asked which races the expanded audits would cover. Members then voted on placing the bill on the calendar. The chair reported three opposing votes but did not state the affirmative total or explicitly announce the result.
Senate Ethics Committee, June 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee heard SB 3, which the sponsor said would postpone the deadline for removing QR codes from ballots, create a committee to recommend standards for future voting equipment, and expand election audits. Members debated Democratic representation, expert qualifications, public input and whether the audit provisions fit the special session’s scope. An amendment adding appointments by the House and Senate minority leaders failed, 4 to 8. The committee then approved the bill, 8 to 4. The chair also removed another agenda item without hearing it.
House Ways & Means Committee, June 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The House Ways & Means Committee considered HR 3, which the sponsor said would ratify the governor’s temporary suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel tax collections. A committee member asked whether another suspension could occur given events involving Iran. The sponsor said that was possible but that the resolution covered only the suspension that had ended. The committee approved the resolution by voice vote, with no opposition heard.
House floor session, June 18, 2026 (legislative day 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The House read local homestead property-tax exemption proposals for the first and second time and referred four proposed constitutional amendments to the redistricting committee. The clerk also read a favorable committee report on HR 3, concerning the suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes. No final passage votes on those measures were shown. The House adopted four honorary and condolence resolutions without objection. A member moved to override a governor’s veto, but the House deferred discussion until Monday so the bill’s sponsor could attend. Members also spoke about Juneteenth, voting rights, redistricting, legislative powers and special-session costs. The House adjourned until Saturday, June 20, at 9 a.m.
Senate floor session, June 18, 2026 (legislative day 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The Senate received a committee report recommending passage of SB 3, along with notice of a minority report, and gave the bill its second reading. No debate or floor vote on the bill occurred. The governor’s appointments were referred to the Committee on Assignments. Senators also spoke about Juneteenth, voting rights and congressional redistricting, and the chair reminded members to submit local property-tax relief bills before adjournment. The Senate approved a motion under SR 3 to adjourn until 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026.