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Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 24, 2026
House floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House focused on education, passing HB 1193 to expand early reading instruction and support, HB 372 to extend a retired-teacher return program, and HB 1123 to expand access to pre-K after-school care. Members also passed HB 1009 to restrict personal electronic devices in high schools and HB 1023 to require school weapons detection systems, after debate about costs, local control and school safety. Other measures passed would expand career academy access, provide grants to student teachers and allow unused HOPE scholarship eligibility toward graduate or professional study. The House heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, postponed two resolutions to the next legislative day and reassigned HB 1377 to Transportation. The House adjourned until February 25 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 1009? 1-0-0-9. House Bill 1009 by Representative Hilton of the 48th and others to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 2, Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated rela- relating to elementary and secondary education so as to require local school systems and public schools to enact policies and...
Nationwide, 40 states now have a statewide cell phone policy, with more than half of those a best practice of bell-to-bell approach. Georgia's the only state out of all 40 that actually stop at K through 8. We do understand high school differs from K through 8, which is why we have exclusions for dual enrollment, work-based learning, and apprenticeships....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 3, 2026
House floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, PM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House debated a major property-tax proposal, HR 1114, but it failed 99-73 because it needed 120 votes. The sponsor announced plans to seek reconsideration on the next legislative day. The House passed bills addressing school crisis-hotline information, vehicle obstruction of police, homelessness-service reporting in Atlanta, homeowners association rules, elder sexual abuse, drones near prisons, smoke alarms, zoo enclosures, a sales-tax incentive, code corrections and cotton as the state fabric. Members returned two bills to the Rules Committee and postponed several other measures, including the property-tax proposal’s accompanying legislation, HB 1116. The House also adopted a group of recognition and memorial resolutions without objection. After announcements and remarks on military service, foster children and school facilities, the House adjourned until March 4 at 10 a.m.
This issue is deeply personal to me. I have seen the grief in the eyes of a dear friend who lost their beloved son to suicide. A young life filled with hope and promise, yet carrying pain and suffering that no one fully saw. Too often, suffering happens in silence. The silence can steal hope before help ever arrives. That is why this legislation matters....
The warning signs are subtle, and in moments of crisis, clarity matters, seconds matters, access matters. If one student in a difficult moment turns over that badge and chooses to call 988 instead of harming themselves, then this legislation has done exactly what we are sent here to do: protect the people of Georgia, especially our children. We cannot...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 27, 2026
House floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills addressing retired teachers returning to classrooms, prosecutor oversight, charter schools, unclaimed funds, online notarization, towing and student support. After extended opposition, it passed SB 442, which concerns commercial licenses for noncitizens and moving-company rates, 98 to 59. It agreed to the Senate version of HB 369, discussed as changing local elections in five metro Atlanta counties, 93 to 64. Members disputed that measure's fairness, constitutionality and review process. The House also approved several Senate changes to House bills, including forestry tax credits and advanced mathematics instruction. It rejected the Senate version of the state budget, HB 974, without objection, and postponed SB 446 until the next legislative day. Members adopted recognition and memorial resolutions and adjourned until March 31 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to Senate Bill three 69, three six nine. Senate Bill three 69 by Senator Still, the forty-eighth and others to be entitled an act to amend Article 31 in Chapter Two of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated of the Charter Schools Act of 1998 so as to provide for completion charter schools. This bill having...
Um, and for example, if they make the play or the team, they'll have the same criteria as other students. And then Section 3 is a bill that we already passed by Todd Jones that, um, asks school systems to consider, doesn't mandate, but to consider, um, how technology devices, the full cost of them, how long do they last, uh, sometimes they might be more...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 11, 2026
House floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on delivery robots, completion schools, incest law, high school athlete compensation and oversight of executive agencies. Members also agreed to Senate changes to HB 117, concerning seafood labeling, and HB 414, concerning campaign finance rules. The House adopted HR 251, proposing a statewide vote on nonpartisan elections for probate judges. All recorded floor measures passed, with vote totals reported below. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of the Georgia National Guard and other visitors, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 12 at 10 a.m.
on section three, it will require school systems that are in a zone that has a completion school to provide what I colloquially refer to as leads to the school, completion school of students that are chronically absent or have quit so that they, who are best able to do this, can reach out directly to the students and their parents, uh, to see if this might...
It's, it's not a private entity that they're giving this information to. And to be honest, this was happening for years with the original three, um, what we referred to as c- alternative schools. And what they've found is with, under the new framework, there is sometimes, and I, I hope it is rare, but sometimes there are school systems that, um, do not...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 31, 2026
House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on home inspector licensing, rural health care, fire safety, student groups, development permits, insurance, artificial intelligence images, higher education and firefighter pensions. Members also approved Senate changes to several House bills, including HB 1193, the early literacy measure, unanimously. Extended debates focused on student group access, permit deadlines, campaign contributions and monument protections. The House tabled SB 423 and HB 61. After a motion to table SB 175, the chair announced that the bill failed, 89 to 73, leaving the procedural outcome unclear. Members also passed a local calendar and adopted a group of honorary resolutions before recessing until 8 p.m.
Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to Senate Bill 552? 552. Senate Bill 552 by Senator Watson and the first to be entitled An Act to Amend Subpart 2A of Part 1 of Article 16 in Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to clubs and organizations so as to provide for equal access to public schools for students engaged in...
That's also based on the Federal Equal Access Act, and s- the, many of the definitions also come out of that act. So, um, schools are already obligated under the Constitution and under the federal law to observe many of these practices. This just tries to clarify it in Georgia, and it does further define them somewhat. So, that's the bill, Mr. Speaker, and...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 18, 2026
House floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed legislation on egg-sale rules, vehicle dealer fraud, school discrimination complaints, emergency defibrillator coordination, child death reviews and licensing internationally trained physicians. Members also agreed to Senate changes on radiologist assistant licensing and dietetics licensing. The House approved HB 1199 with a House amendment covering tax conformity, a $100 million housing tax credit cap and a 60-day gas tax pause, then ordered immediate transmission to the Senate. A package of local legislation passed 161 to 2, while SB 543 was removed and returned to committee. Members heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted honorary resolutions, welcomed community groups and recognized a retiring member’s service. The House adjourned until March 19 at 10 a.m.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Does the gentlelady yield? I do. Thank you. Can you just walk us a little bit through the process of a complaint? I'm a little bit worried that the language of the bill might completely circumvent the Georgia Department of Education. And so is there, you know, any specifics on that as it pertains to the role of us at a state level...
That family's not alone. In Fulton County, my county, a federal civil rights complaint documents dozens of incidents across the district. I have the list of two dozen. A student miming shooting at Jewish girls. A fifth grader told that Jews and Israelis should all be killed, and when parents reported it, nothing happened, so the harassment continued because...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 4, 2026
House floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed nine bills on its main calendar, covering veterinary vaccinations, maternal leave, sexual-abuse settlement agreements, diplomas for terminally ill students, school health screenings, workforce coordination, stem-cell products, retired police dogs and ambulance billing. It also passed five uncontested local bills together, 166 to 1. Members voted to reconsider earlier defeats of HB 717 and HR 1114, then sent HB 717 back to the Rules Committee. The clerk read new legislation, second readings and committee reports. After visitor recognitions and announcements, the House recessed until 2 p.m.
are the kids taking two screenings? I know she already asked this question, but I'm just doing it for my understanding. Are the kids taking two screenings, and if they are, do we have to pay for two screenings? Well, y- you wouldn't be paying for this at all. This would be administered to the students at every public school, pre-K through third grade....
But when he did his work, it was all As, and he understood every assignment. Then on what felt like the millionth lunch detention, I asked him, "Why won't you just sit down?" And he said, "Honestly and frankly, I can't see the board." So I moved him to the front of my classroom, and still no change in his behavior. So I asked him again, "I thought you...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 6, 2026
House floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, PM, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed 18 bills covering property taxes, housing, health coverage, utility disconnections, service dogs, criminal law, education aid and court procedures. Extended debate focused on HB 1116, a property-tax and local sales-tax package that passed 98-68, and HB 947, changes to SNAP administration that passed 95-66. Members also approved HB 1413, establishing need-based college scholarships, 165-2. A proposed constitutional amendment to allow voters to decide on sports betting, HR 450, failed 63-98 after debate over addiction, regulation and the use of revenue. The House adopted a group of recognition and memorial resolutions, then adjourned until March 9 at 1 p.m.
Is that true? What I want with this registry is to provide a resource for people who are looking to form a new relationship. I would be content and very happy to leave up to the judicial system as it is, our judges, our prosecuting attorneys, to determine whether or not a person needs to continue to have access to a gun. That is, that's not the intent of...
This is not an isolated issue. Abuse like this is happening in our schools, our neighborhoods, and throughout our communities. What is most powerful about this moment is that a young person took the painful chapter of her life and transformed it into something meaningful, a call for awareness, protection, and change. This is exactly why opportunities for...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 12, 2026
House floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House marked Georgia Day and the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence with historical presentations and guest recognitions. Members adopted HR 999, encouraging anniversary observances, 162 to 0. The House passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, 161 to 2; HB 983 on prescribed burning, 162 to 0; HB 948 on foreclosure disclosures, 161 to 0; and SB 195 on pharmacists providing HIV prevention medicines, 155 to 7. Members also passed 13 uncontested local bills together, 158 to 0, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. The House adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 998, 998. House Bill 998 by Representative Leverett of the 123rd and others being titled an act to amend Article 4, Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to telecommunications and competition development, so as to authorize certain Tier 2 local exchange companies to elect...
Hope you will vote in favor of it. It's been suggested I not be as long-winded as I usually am 'cause it's a Friday, so I'm trying to comply, and I'd be glad to stand for any questions. The gentleman has a couple questions, at least, no, he has one question. Representative Mike Cameron, to your right, is recognized for a question. Representative Cameron....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 6, 2026
House floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, PM, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on cash-payment rounding, family justice centers, conservation land, property-tax notices and privacy, electric-utility inventory tax exemptions, income-tax reductions, artery-disease screening, massage-business hours, airport airspace and sickle cell treatment reviews. Members debated whether the income-tax changes would provide affordable relief or weaken funding for public services, then passed HB 880 by 102-69. A proposal to repeal Georgia's silencer restrictions, HB 1324, failed to receive the required majority, with 87 voting yes and 76 voting no. The House also adopted a road-naming resolution, a proposed constitutional amendment providing timber-tax relief, and a group of recognition resolutions. The session recessed for dinner until 6:45 p.m.
The stress of gliding through school hallways and listening for the sound only is deafening. And when officers respond to an active shooter, one of the most important tools they have is the sound. The sound of gunfire helps officers determine where the shooter is, what direction the shots are coming from, and how fast they must move to stop the threat. It...
It no longer overwhelms you. And responsible shooters use ear protection, proper ear protection, when they are on the range or while hunting. But public policy cannot be written solely around comfort or convenience. It must be written around public safety. Let me give you a real world example that I gave in committee. During the first assassination attempt...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 6, 2026
House floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): 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.
Members, you just made the day of a great friend of ours, Senator Mark Daly from Ireland, who's work- been here in this building many, many times and hosted many of you who've visited Ireland. He's a really good man and a great public servant. Congratulations, Senator Daly. We appreciate your involvement and your coop- cooperation. And by the way, the Ryder...
So this bill adds stop-the-bleed kits to the schools w- along with the AEDs to be kept in the same location. Uh, the funding for this comes from the Trauma Commission, so there's no f- financial impact to the state. This'll create more safety and save more lives in the schools and our children in the state. If there are no questions, uh, Mr. Speaker, I will...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 25, 2026
House floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37, PM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on school financial oversight, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, tourism taxes, insurance and property taxes. It approved SB 472, allowing stronger state intervention over school financial problems, 96-58 after debate over accountability and local control. It also passed SB 540 on AI companion chatbots and SB 594 on digital impersonation, election advertising and AI-generated child sexual material. The House agreed to Senate changes on district attorney pay and retirement, homeowner tax relief, soil amendments and state property transactions. Members approved a foster care cost study and a referendum on consolidating Quitman with Brooks County. They returned SB 475 to the Rules Committee and postponed three bills. The session also included honorary resolutions, a retiring committee chair's farewell and recognition of Georgia's relationship with Canada. The House adjourned until March 27 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Clerk, were you ready to caption the Senate Bill 540? 5-4-0. Senate Bill 540 by Senator Anna Stavarney of the 31st and others to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to online internet safety. So it requires certain disclosures related to conversational AI services. This bill having...
With minors, they get the disclosure at the beginning and then every hour instead of every three hours. In terms of if the chatbot company effectively determines that it is a minor and this, and the bill goes through how they will determine that, these are some of the things that they cannot do. And you'll see that lines 91 through 99, but I'll give you...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 6, 2026
House floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 717, regulating ketamine clinics, and four education and workforce measures: HB 1293, HB 1114, HB 1328 and HB 1345. Members debated HB 1446, which would move emergency medical services oversight to a new council. It failed 52 to 114, but the House then voted 107 to 62 to reconsider it. No second passage vote appears before the lunch recess. The House also returned HB 812 and HB 1116 to the Rules Committee, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and recognized visitors and public service. The session recessed until 2:15 p.m.
This bill, having been referred to the Committee on Education, that committee recommends that this bill do pass by committee substitute. The former mayor of Sylvester, Georgia, Chairman Bill Yearta is recognized to present House Bill 1114. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, I bring you today, colleagues, House Bill 1114. This provides for minimum content standards...
Uh, that's the bill, and I ask for your favorable consideration. Gentlemen, yield for a couple questions for- Yes ... some clarity? Yes, sir. Representative, Representative Holland, to your right. About, y- that right. Yes, ma'am, I yield. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Um, this is a wonderful bill. I'm the parent of a high schooler, so I think this is critical...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 4, 2026
House floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on vehicle repossessions, police safety grants and benefits, juvenile cases on military bases, foreign involvement in ballot campaigns, solar projects on closed landfills, cancer screening, healthcare payments, mental health services and other topics. Members adopted resolutions to study family farm sustainability and propose a dedicated statewide 911 fund. The longest debate concerned HB 1247, which would bar courts from giving special weight to state agencies’ legal interpretations. It passed 98–63 after supporters argued it protects independent courts and opponents warned of added lawsuits, costs and inconsistent rulings. The House also passed HB 1379 after discussion of foreign funding disclosures and concerns about effects on academic partnerships. Members returned HB 1276 to the Rules Committee, postponed several measures until the next legislative day and adjourned until March 6 at 10 a.m.
Now, what this resolution does, this resolution would create a non-lapsing dedicated fund only for the use, and I'll, I'll just read the language 'cause I think it's important. "Monies in the fund shall exclusively be used for the expansion, maintenance, operation of 911 centers throughout the state, including transition to next generation 911." What we...
Have all members voted? All members voted? If so, Mr. Clerk will lock the machine. On the passage of House Bill 1295, the yeas are 157, and the nays three. This bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 1303, 1303?
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2026
House floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed eight bills covering a legal cross-reference correction, soil amendments, public health employees’ leave, fire department tax exemptions, student-athlete physicals, autism screening for foster children, nursing tuition grants and opioid overdose medication on college campuses. Members adopted committee substitutes for seven of those bills. The House also read new legislation and committee reports, transferred HB 1296 to the Defense and Veteran Affairs Committee, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. A committee-transfer motion for HB 800 was approved, but the chair’s announcement differed from the transfer requested. Members recognized visiting groups and held moments of silence. The House adjourned until February 19 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 970 by Representative Townsend of the 179th and others to be entitled An Act to Amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to other educational programs relative to the Quality Basic Education Act. This bill having been referred to the Committee on Health, that committee recommends that...
Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 419? 419. House Bill 419 by Representative Hawkins of the 27th and others to be entitled An Act to Amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the university system so as to require the possession of opioid antagonists by institutions within the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 4, 2026
House floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed 18 bills and adopted a group of recognition and memorial resolutions. The longest debate concerned HB 295, which would let property owners seek compensation when local governments decline to enforce specified laws. It passed 98-75 after supporters emphasized property rights and opponents raised concerns about homelessness, local decisions and legal costs. Other measures passed included pharmacist access to contraception, a one-time income tax refund, tax relief for farm assistance payments, changes to scholarship eligibility, rural hospital contracting, conservation and historic rehabilitation tax credits, stablecoin regulation, home modification fee relief for disabled veterans, and a treatment research program for veterans and retired first responders. The House then recessed until 7 p.m.
Thank you for supporting that. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 1220, 1-2-2-0? House Bill 1220 by Representative Ballard of the 147th and others, to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A, Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to student scholarship organizations so as to revise provisions for student eligibility and...
Further inquiry. Okay. So how sh- are we as a state going to ensure that these schools that are in this program are helping our students? Well, this program has been around since 2008, so I think the state is pretty satisfied that they, that this program is helping our children. Thank you. Representative Scott Hilton to your left is recognized for a...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 12, 2026
House floor session, March 12, 2026 (legislative day 31)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed SB 220, revising Georgia’s medical cannabis program, after a presentation, questions about public use and dosing, and several speeches in support. Members also passed SB 420, creating an offshore fishing endorsement fee, and SB 239, separating funeral director and embalmer licenses. The House adopted HR 1049 on fentanyl and opioid awareness and HR 145 on expanding student vision and hearing screenings. Four local bills passed together, 158 to 0. Members returned SB 177 to the Rules Committee without objection. The session also included bill readings, committee reports, honorary resolutions, community recognitions and condolences. The U.S. secretary of Veterans Affairs addressed the House about veterans’ services. The House adjourned until March 16 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Clerk will read the caption of House Resolution 145. House Resolution 145 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd and others. A resolution urging the Department of Education and Department of Public Health to collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screening at various grade levels. This bill have, uh, this resolution having been...
As I put on my glasses here. It says, um, on line 0407, that, "In any manner, in any public place, by any individual." Right. So they will not be able to, if they're having a episode at church or at a park, any public place, they won't be able to get the necessary, uh, medicinal, uh, situation taken care of because they're in a public place- Right ......
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 10, 2026
House floor session, March 10, 2026 (legislative day 30)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 974, the fiscal year 2027 budget, by 159 to 4 and voted 160 to 0 to send it immediately to the Senate. The budget presenter described a $38.5 billion spending plan with investments in literacy, healthcare, public safety and transportation. Members also passed 12 local bills together by 159 to 0, returned HB 1504 and HR 1049 to committee, and postponed SB 239 and SB 420 until the next legislative day. The clerk read numerous bills and committee reports. The House recognized community groups and visitors and heard from the federal Small Business Administration administrator and agriculture secretary. The agriculture secretary announced a $531 million agreement for Hurricane Helene agricultural relief. The House adjourned until March 12 at 10 a.m.
Our state has a triple A bond rating, and this budget is what you would expect from such a well-managed, fiscally responsible state. We meet our many obligations in areas like Medicaid and education formula earnings. We provide funds for our correctional system, and we fully fund our pensions. We support economic development and continue to make significant...
It's no secret that this House is laser-focused on improving literacy in our early grades. When a child shows up to kindergarten behind on reading, it makes catching up even harder. To help in this area, we provided nine point seven million dollars to the Department of Early Care and Learning to support the expansion of pre-K extended day program. This...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 26, 2026
House floor session, February 26, 2026 (legislative day 25, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed four insurance measures: HB 1344 on enforcement, claims and affordability; HB 1274 on excess auto insurance profits; HB 1262 on penalties; and HB 1263 on premium tax refund deadlines. The House also passed a committee substitute for HB 1164, establishing financial oversight of school systems, after questions about local control, superintendent contracts and school board support. Four local bills passed together, 158 to 0. The chamber heard first and second readings and committee reports on other legislation, recognized Georgia 4-H and a former Atlanta Braves player, and heard community recognitions and condolences. The House recessed until 1:30 p.m.; the transcript ends during that recess.
But there was nothing in statute for DOAA to require them to submit it. So what this bill does is it adds a measure to ensure if they are using a third-party audit firm, that that audit firm completes the audit, submits it to Department of Accounts and Audits for review to have a more timely inspection of what could be potentially catastrophic. So that's...
Representative Lisa Campbell to your left is recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Does the gentleman yield? I do. In reviewing this bill, um, one of the questions that I have is under Section 7, um, lines 290 through 297, which talks about, uh, audits and reviews specifically of waivers. And it's my understanding in thinking about this, um,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 17, 2026
House floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed eight bills on its main calendar, including measures on data center electricity costs, foster caregivers, rural hospital tax-credit eligibility, electronic vehicle tinting, solid waste funding, judicial retirement and portable benefits for independent contractors. Members questioned whether the data center bill would prevent rate increases and whether the portable benefits bill could weaken worker protections. Both passed. The House also approved a local calendar, 165 to 1, received committee reports, read new legislation and adopted recognition and memorial resolutions. Members welcomed community groups and offered condolences. The House adjourned until February 18 at 10 a.m.
Clerk will read the caption to House Bill 1022. House Bill 1022. House Bill 1022 by Representative McDonald of the 26th and others be entitled Act to amend Title 40, The Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to motor vehicles and traffic so as to prohibit electric tinting. This bill having been referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles, that...
The bill also authorizes the Department of Public Safety to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to enforce these provisions. In terms of penalties, a violator is a misdemeanor. For certain violations, the first offense is $500. For second and subsequent offenses, the fine can be up to 1,000. Mr., M- Madam Speaker and members, this bill is...
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