Georgia CommonsGeorgia General Assembly
Meetings on June 23, 2026
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House Governmental Affairs Committee, June 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved an amended substitute for SB 3, concerning recommendations for future election equipment, hand recounts and election audits. Members questioned how recount results would be used, certification deadlines and whether equipment requirements could limit vendors. The committee adopted an amendment directing equipment recommendations toward hand-marked paper ballots printed on demand. An amendment to remove the mandatory hand-recount section failed, 7 to 13. The amended substitute then passed by voice vote.
House floor session, June 23, 2026 (legislative day 5)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The House passed SB 3 by 94 to 79 and sent it immediately to the Senate. The bill's presenter described a delay in changing voting equipment requirements, a committee to recommend a replacement system, additional election audits and mandatory hand recounts in certain close races. Opponents challenged the hand-counting provisions. The chair later announced Senate passage. Nine local homestead exemption bills failed twice to reach the required 120 votes. The previous day's local calendar also failed after reconsideration. Members debated property tax relief, sales taxes and local control. The House also read bills and committee reports, adopted commemorative resolutions, held remembrances and adjourned the special session.
House Rules Committee, June 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee discussed SB 3, including a proposed committee to recommend voting-system standards, mandatory hand recounts in close governor and lieutenant governor general elections, additional election audits, and a January 2028 implementation date for voting-system changes. Members questioned costs, bipartisan representation, restrictions on the current secretary of state's involvement, whether the recount provisions fit the special session's scope, and how recount discrepancies would be resolved. The committee placed the bill on that day's calendar under modified structure by voice vote, with opposition heard. No vote count was stated.
Senate floor session, June 23, 2026 (legislative day 5)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The Senate adopted HR 3, ratifying the governor’s suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes, by 50 to 1. Two proposals to let Toccoa and Stephens County voters consider sales-tax-funded homestead exemptions, SB 5 and SB 6, failed to receive the required two-thirds support. After extensive debate over hand recounts, election deadlines and minority-party representation, the Senate agreed to the House version of SB 3 by 36 to 16. The Senate also gave SB 10 a first reading, heard a memorial presentation on SR 12, adopted a consent calendar of resolutions and confirmed the governor’s appointments by 45 to 6. The session ended with adjournment without a scheduled return date.
House Health Committee, June 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee held hearings only, with no votes shown. Members heard concerns that Georgia Composite Medical Board guidance could disrupt advanced practice nurses’ agreements with supervising physicians and threaten access to care. Medical board representatives said they were enforcing existing safety requirements, not requiring physician ownership of clinics, and pledged further clarification. Therapy providers warned that 20% payment cuts by Medicaid managed care plans could reduce children’s access to treatment. Health plan representatives cited rising costs, while Department of Community Health officials said they would monitor access but could not control negotiated provider rates under current contracts. Dentists and disability advocates described difficulties obtaining hospital dental care under anesthesia, while a hospital association representative said alternatives remained available. A vascular surgeon representing the American Diabetes Association urged greater investment in screening and amputation prevention. The chair encouraged continued collaboration and said unresolved nursing issues could return in January.