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1. February 9, 2026 · Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee · 2 h 03 min

   Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee considered three bills. It held HB 309, concerning voter approval before abolishing certain police departments, for more work after questions about its county-only scope, election timing and costs. The committee unanimously approved a revised SB 437 after adding a three-story limit and restricting virtual inspections to certain follow-up inspections. It also heard testimony on SB 447, concerning development permit review deadlines. Supporters emphasized predictable timelines and housing supply, while other witnesses raised concerns about environmental review, staffing, outside agencies and the bill’s reach. The chair said that bill needed further work, and the committee voted to table it, with two opposed.

2. February 9, 2026 · House Regulated Industries Committee · 2 h 20 min

   House Regulated Industries Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved the previously amended version of HB 504 and approved HB 1086, which the sponsor described as requiring signs to alert firefighters to lightweight building components. Most of the meeting focused on a substitute for SB 220 to expand Georgia’s medical cannabis program. Members and witnesses discussed patient access, dosing, physician oversight, possible misuse and public vaping. The committee rejected an amendment to remove the public-use restriction, then approved the substitute by voice vote, with opposition heard. The chair said HB 1095 would be heard at the next meeting because time had run out.

3. February 9, 2026 · Senate Finance Committee · 1 h 23 min

   Senate Finance Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved two income-tax proposals and matching House-bill substitutes, each by a 9-3 vote. SB 476 would increase standard deductions, reduce the income-tax rate and remove or limit tax breaks to help pay for the changes. SB 477 would allow further rate reductions if revenue conditions are met. Members questioned the financial estimates, effects on housing and business competitiveness, and funding for public services. The chair said a requested fiscal note for SB 476 was not yet available. The committee also approved replacing the language in HB 134 and HB 463 with the respective income-tax proposals to address concerns about tax legislation originating in the Senate.

4. February 9, 2026 · House Health Committee · 1 h 44 min

   House Health Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved substitutes for HB 970, concerning student-athlete physicals; HB 810, concerning pharmacy reimbursements; and HB 662, concerning eligibility for rural hospital tax credits. No vote counts were stated. The committee also held hearings without votes on HB 1138, which would expand access to contraception through pharmacists, and HB 1089, which would make human-formulated ivermectin available without a prescription. Members raised questions about screening requirements, patient costs, insurance rules and medication safety. The committee also approved a rule requiring substitutes to be submitted one business day before consideration, rather than two hours beforehand.

5. February 9, 2026 · House Judiciary Committee · 1 h 58 min

   House Judiciary Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved four bills. HB 1024 would raise the amount of home equity protected in bankruptcy, following discussion about homeowners’ needs and repayment to creditors. The committee approved a substitute to HB 211 setting a gross negligence standard for PFAS receivers, despite objections about public notice and questions about its wording. Survivors, whistleblowers and advocates supported HB 1187, which addresses confidentiality agreements involving sexual abuse and human trafficking. The committee amended that bill to address existing agreements before approving it. The committee also approved HB 1042 after reviewing a substitute and adopting an amendment clarifying payment language for property sales. All four bills passed by voice vote, with no numerical totals stated.

6. February 9, 2026 · Senate Health and Human Services Committee · 1 h 15 min

   Senate Health and Human Services Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee held a hearing on SB 439, which would set disclosure and payment requirements for agencies that refer families to assisted living communities and personal care homes. Senior living providers supported the proposal, describing families’ confusion about referrals and disputes over fees. Local referral agencies supported transparency but opposed requirements they said would burden families in crisis and small businesses. Members asked about fees, conflicts of interest and existing law. No vote was taken. The chair asked for proposed changes by noon the next day and said the bill could return Wednesday if the parties worked out their concerns.

7. February 9, 2026 · Senate Rules Committee · 29 min

   Senate Rules Committee, February 9, 2026

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee unanimously approved a substitute for SB 395 addressing information sharing for the low-THC oil patient registry. In the calendar portion of the meeting, members heard presentations on retirement benefits, vehicle registration, AI-generated sexual material, postsecondary education oversight, an agency name change, small claims court limits, insurance decisions using AI, and unlawful occupancy. The longest discussion concerned SB 405, with members debating access to lower-cost court proceedings and protections for defendants. The committee unanimously placed SB 384 and SB 435 on the next day's calendar. No further action was shown on the other bills presented.

8. February 9, 2026 · House floor · 2 h 10 min

   House floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15)

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The House passed six bills addressing an additional judge, mini trucks, frivolous property liens, substance use recovery organizations, disabled veterans' tax exemptions and physician licensing. Members also heard first and second readings, received a committee report, recognized Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. During member remarks, speakers discussed gun safety, respectful debate, adoption and other community concerns. The chair announced that afternoon committee meetings would start one hour later than scheduled. The House adjourned until February 10 at 10 a.m.

9. February 9, 2026 · Senate floor · 1 h 57 min

   Senate floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15)

   Summary by Georgia Commons: The Senate passed SB 146, covering cemeteries and family burial plots, 46-0; SB 150, extending a program for retired teachers to return to full-time classrooms, 48-1; and SB 411, addressing dry needling by licensed professionals, 49-2. Each passed with a committee substitute. The Senate also agreed to an amended House version of SB 170 providing rural hospital generator grants, 50-0. Members adopted SR 648, recognizing the Junior League movement’s anniversary, and an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions. Other legislation received first or second readings or committee referrals. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House action on HB 54 the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 10.

10. February 9, 2026 · House Rules Committee · 50 min

    House Rules Committee, February 9, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee heard bill presentations on education, courts, financial regulation, property, public safety and other topics. The longest discussion concerned HB 934, with questions about the effect of transferring securities regulation on an ongoing investigation, staffing and agency workloads. Members also questioned school weapons-detection costs and possible local court costs from accepting juvenile cases involving military installations. The committee placed six bills on the February 9 floor calendar and four measures on the February 10 calendar, with no opposition voiced. The other measures presented were not placed on either calendar during this meeting.

11. February 6, 2026 · House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · 1 h 01 min

    House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, February 6, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee heard public comment and debated SB 74, concerning librarians’ protection from criminal liability over materials considered harmful to minors. Members adopted an amendment tying that protection to compliance with governing authorities’ decisions and requiring training procedures for people reviewing complaints. They rejected an amendment removing homosexuality from the definition of sexual conduct. Supporters said the bill would protect children while preserving protections for librarians who follow board decisions. Opponents warned of censorship, criminal prosecution and costs for libraries and schools. The committee voted on the amended bill, including a show of hands, and the chair voted yes. The transcript does not include a vote count or an explicit announcement of the final result.

12. February 6, 2026 · Senate floor · 1 h 40 min

    Senate floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The Senate passed SB 383, updating child death reviews, and SB 402, expanding an autism screening and services pilot for children in foster care, each by 48-0. It passed SB 431, requiring prompt school enrollment for foster students, and adopted SR 622, creating a study committee on foster care costs, each by 49-0. The Senate also heard bill readings and committee reports and adopted an unidentified group of consent-calendar resolutions without objection. A senator gave notice of plans to seek consideration of House action on SB 170 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until February 9 at 10 a.m.

13. February 6, 2026 · House floor · 2 h 07 min

    House floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The House passed HB 945, covering banking rules and financial-fraud protections, 161 to 5; HB 980, creating a Georgia-Ireland trade commission, 166 to 2; and HB 629, addressing school defibrillator programs and bleeding-control kits, 168 to 0. The House also passed a group of local bills 165 to 0 and returned SB 348 to committee without objection. The clerk read new proposals, second readings and committee reports. Members recognized visitors, discussed heart-health awareness, honored a member's civil-rights service and offered memorial tributes. A group of recognition and memorial resolutions was adopted without objection. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 9.

14. February 6, 2026 · Senate Rules Committee · 8 min

    Senate Rules Committee, February 6, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee briefly reviewed several bills and unanimously approved a motion covering SB 146, SB 150 and SB 411. The discussion included a teacher return-to-work program, cemetery legislation and dry needling. The committee also heard brief remarks on five-year vehicle registration under SB 384 and a Georgia Development Authority name change under SB 435, but no votes on those bills were shown. In a separate unanimous vote, the committee moved SB 395 from the general calendar to standing rules.

15. February 5, 2026 · House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · 1 h 50 min

    House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, February 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee heard extensive testimony on SB 74, concerning libraries and access to material considered harmful to minors. Supporters said the proposal would protect children, while opponents raised concerns about access to books and legal risks for librarians. Members discussed an amendment tying liability to failure to follow a governing authority’s decision, but left the language unresolved and planned to meet again February 6 after House adjournment. The committee also approved HB 57, which the sponsor said would add step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationships to Georgia’s incest law.

16. February 5, 2026 · Senate Insurance and Labor Committee · 1 h 02 min

    Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, February 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved two bills addressing insurers’ use of technology. SB 409 would require insurers to share dated aerial or satellite images used to make unfavorable homeowners insurance decisions and explain how customers could address the problems identified. The committee approved an amendment concerning the quality of images submitted by property owners, then approved the amended bill. SB 444 would prevent artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for denying coverage for health care services and require review by a clinical peer. Members discussed consumer notification, privacy, renewal deadlines and possible discrimination. The committee approved SB 444 by a 6–1 vote and sent it to Rules.

17. February 5, 2026 · House State Properties Committee · 29 min

    House State Properties Committee, February 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved HR 1050, covering 11 state-property leases and transfers, and HR 1051, covering 22 easements for utilities, roads and other access. A State Properties Commission representative described each transaction. Members asked why lease and transfer prices varied, and the representative explained the distinction between government and nongovernment recipients. Both measures received do-pass recommendations by voice vote and were sent to Rules. The chair said additional Senate proposals were expected to lead to a later substitute. The chair also postponed consideration of a separate proposal concerning the new legislative office building pending further discussion.

18. February 5, 2026 · Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee · 1 h 27 min

    Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, February 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved a substitute for HB 185, updating nutrition-related licensing and allowing participation in an interstate licensing compact, with one member opposed. The committee also held a hearing on SB 367, which would exempt cancer-related care from state certificate-of-need approval requirements. Supporters described treatment delays and expansion barriers, while other witnesses requested clearer limits. No vote was taken on that bill or a proposed charity-care amendment. The chair also corrected the substitute identification number for SB 86, previously approved at another meeting, and said no wording had changed.

19. February 5, 2026 · House Education Committee · 2 h 00 min

    House Education Committee, February 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee approved five bills: HB 971 on cross-district access to college and career academies for homeschool and private school students; HB 383 on protections for student athletes' endorsement contracts; HB 1009 on restricting high school students' personal electronic devices during the school day; HB 1023 on weapons detection systems in public schools; and HB 907 on access to completion schools. Members adopted two amendments to HB 383 and approved substitutes for HB 1023 and HB 907. Discussion included school funding, financial protections for young athletes, device-policy enforcement, weapons detection costs and staffing, and instruction at completion schools. Opposition was heard on the voice vote for HB 1023. No numerical vote totals were announced.

20. February 5, 2026 · House Transportation Committee · 2 h 41 min

    House Transportation Committee, February 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons: The committee heard transportation funding updates and discussed an airport airspace proposal that had not yet been introduced. State transportation officials outlined proposed I-75 South express lanes and answered questions about tolls, road projects, truck parking and local funding. Airport representatives said the draft would help protect flight paths from buildings, towers and trees, especially where several local governments share responsibility. Members questioned property-owner compensation, local control, appointed boards’ powers and enforcement. The committee voted by voice to form a five-person group of three members and one representative from each airport association to revise the proposal before the next meeting. No vote count was stated. At the close, a witness flagged application language requiring hangar-funding recipients not to request federal money above allocated entitlements for three years, qualifying earlier assurances that receiving hangar funding would not bar other funding requests.

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