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  1. 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.

    I request that House Bill 1324 be r- recommended back to Rules, please. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 1324 by Representative Ridley of the 6th and others be entitled an act to amend Article 4, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, PM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1324. from 05:04:43.

    On the gentleman's motion that House Bill 1324 be recommitted to Rules Committee. Is there objection? Hearing none, it's so ordered. For what purpose does Representative Stevens rise? To make a motion. State your motion, sir. I move that House Bill 574 go back to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption?

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, PM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1324. from 05:05:06.

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  2. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 27, 2026

    House floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 1)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed a package of local bills, including property tax exemptions, by a single 153-0 vote. It returned HB 1600 to committee for a technical correction after a member raised concern about delays near the end of the session. The House also returned three Senate bills to the Rules Committee. After presentations, members passed SB 478, concerning outdoor conservation funding, and SB 146, concerning cemetery protections and family access, each by 163-2. The clerk read new bills, resolutions and committee reports. Members also offered memorial tributes, recognized community groups and heard farewell remarks from the speaker pro tempore. The House recessed until 1 p.m.

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that Senate Bill 587 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? Senate Bill 587 by Senator Still of the 48th, to be entitled An Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding offenses against public health...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 1), 2026-03-27 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 587. from 01:50:12.

    Majority Leader's recognized for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that Senate Bill 29 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? Senate Bill 29 by Senator Williams, the 25th, to be entitled An Act to Amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to N- DNA sampling....

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 1), 2026-03-27 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 29. from 01:49:36.

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  3. 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.

    Mr. Speaker, I move that House Bill 1276 be recommitted to Rules. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 1276? House Bill 1276 by Representative Newton and others to be entitled An Act to Amend Chapter 4, Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to public assistance services, to provide for the Department of Community Health...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 2), 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1276. from 02:47:28.

    The following bills and resolutions will be postponed to the next legislative day, which will be Friday. House Resolution 1... Yes, I agree. House Resolution 1049, House Bill 334, 421, 545, 626, 892, 942, 1122, 1167, 1283, 1116, and House Resolution 1000 all will be postponed to the next legislative day.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 2), 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1049. from 02:48:07.

  4. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 31, 2026

    House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on animal cruelty records and welfare investigations, teacher and conservation tax credits, autism screening for foster children, and homeowners association oversight. Members also agreed to Senate changes concerning a statewide music office, manufactured-home tax relief, and vehicle tags and limited vehicle operation. The House adopted a resolution supporting Capitol preservation, sent the state budget to a conference committee, and returned a school political-expression bill to the Rules Committee. The clerk read newly introduced measures, second readings, and committee reports. After guest recognitions and announcements, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.

    Mr. Speaker, I move that Senate Bill 552 be withdrawn from the calendar and recommitted to Rules. Yeah, we like taking stuff off the calendar. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? Senate Bill 552 to be entitled, An Act to Amend Sub Part 2A of Part 1 of Article 16 to Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating clubs and...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1), 2026-03-31 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 552. from 01:22:52.

    and appoint a conference committee for HB 974. It just don't get any better. Mr. Clerk, will, will you read the caption to House Bill 974? House Bill 974, to be entitled an act to make and provide appropriations for the State fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2026 and ending June 30th, 2027. Is there objection to Chairman Hatc- Hatchett's motion that the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1), 2026-03-31 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 974. from 01:01:29.

  5. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 16, 2026

    House floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House read newly introduced bills and referred them to committees, completed second readings, and received a favorable committee report on HR 1008. Members honored a late Georgia Poultry Federation leader through HR 1013 and adopted a group of commemorative resolutions without objection. The House also agreed without objection to move HB 590, concerning trailer manufacturers, from the Regulated Industries Committee to the Motor Vehicles Committee. No vote on the substance of a policy bill appears in the transcript. Members announced upcoming budget hearings, and the House adjourned until January 26, 2026, at 10 a.m.

    That we move House Bill 590 from the Committee on Regulated Industries to the Committee on Motor Vehicles, and both chairmen are in agreement. Thank you. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 590 by Representative Ford of the 170th and others to be entitled an act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to professions...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5), 2026-01-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 590. from 01:35:32.

  6. 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.

    I move that HB 1116 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1116 by Representative Blackmon and others to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 5 of Title and 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to ad valorem taxation of property. On the gentleman's motion that HB 1116 be withdrawn from...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1116. from 01:37:25.

    I motion that we recommit House Bill 812 back to Rules. Mr. Clerk, read the caption. House Bill 812 by Representative Cheokas to the 151st being title an act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes. On the gentleman's motion that House Bill 812...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 812. from 01:35:52.

  7. 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.

    Members, we're about ready to go on to the rules calendar, so all members will be please come to the floor. We have, uh, several bills. We'll see if we can pass them out this morning, so, uh, members will all come to the floor. For what purpose does Chairman Gullett rise? Make a motion. State your motion. I'd like to move SB 177, move back to Rules. Moving...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 12, 2026 (legislative day 31), 2026-03-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 177. from 01:21:49.

  8. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 10, 2026

    House floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House adopted HR 1050, authorizing state property sales and leases, 165-0, and HR 1051, authorizing easements on state property, 166-0. It passed HB 944, updating the date used for federal commercial vehicle safety rules, 162-4, and HB 1015, raising funding limits for a workers’ compensation backup fund, 165-3. Members also transferred HB 868 and HB 1122 to different committees, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. The House recognized Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day through HR 1081, welcomed visiting groups, and heard member remarks and announcements. It adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 11.

    Uh, I, I move that the House, uh, House Bill 1122 be moved from, uh, Committee on Insurance to the Committee on, uh, Health. Both chairmen are in agreement. Thank you. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 1122 by Representative Douglas of the 78th and others to be entitled an Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1122. from 01:45:55.

    I move that the House, that House Bill 868 be moved from the Committee on Insurance to the, uh, Committee on Governmental Affairs. Both chairmen are in agreement. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 868 by Representative Lumsden of the 12th and others to be entitled an Act to Amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 to Title 45 of the Official...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 868. from 01:44:50.

  9. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 16, 2026

    House floor session, March 16, 2026 (legislative day 32)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed six Senate bills, including SB 177 on disclosure of foreign-funded political activity, which drew extended debate over transparency, constitutional rights and effects on Georgia organizations. Members also passed SB 160 on speed-limiting devices for certain drivers and SB 535 on state oversight of community service boards. The House agreed to the Senate substitute for HB 244 and reassigned SB 89 to another committee. Other business included bill readings, committee reports, adoption of honorary resolutions and recognition of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee through HR 1681. The House adjourned until March 18, 2026, at 10 a.m.

    Uh, I request that SB-89 be moved from Ways and Means to Regulated Industries, and both chairmen are in agreement. Mr. Clerk will read the caption, please. Senate Bill 89 by Senator Strickland of the 42nd and others to be titled an Act to Amend Chapter Seven to Title 4080 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to income taxes so as to increase...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 16, 2026 (legislative day 32), 2026-03-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 89. from 02:57:59.

  10. 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. Speaker, I move that House Bill, uh, uh, 1377 be moved from the Committee on Ways and Means to the Committee on Transportation. Both chairmen are in agreement. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 1377 by Representative Carson of the 46th and others to be entitled an act to amend Article 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1377. from 05:01:51.

    Members, that completes the rules calendar. Also, we will House Resolution 1000, House Resolution 1049 will be postponed to the next legislative day.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1000. from 04:58:46.

  11. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 5, 2026

    House floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 985, expanding and clarifying eligibility for burial in Georgia veterans cemeteries, by 173 to 0. The House also passed the committee substitute for HB 973, the amended state budget, by 167 to 5 and ordered it sent immediately to the Senate. The budget presentation highlighted homeowner property-tax relief, employee and school staff payments, transportation, education, health care and prison spending. Members received first and second readings and committee reports on other measures, reassigned HB 1119 to the Industry and Labor Committee, and allowed a first reading of a proposal for a third Middle Judicial Circuit judge. The House also honored a baseball Hall of Fame inductee, welcomed community and advocacy groups, and adopted a group of recognition resolutions before adjourning.

    I move that House Bill 1119 be moved from the Committee on Health to the Committee on Industry and Labor. Both, uh, Chairman Hawkins and Chairman Werkheiser agreed. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill number 1119 by Representative Carpenter IV and others to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 9 to Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13), 2026-02-05 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1119. from 02:16:59.

  12. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 9, 2026

    House floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House adopted HR 948, creating a study committee on pharmacy benefit managers and access to prescription medicines, by a vote of 157 to 0. Members also returned HR 145 to the Rules Committee and moved SB 462 from the Health Committee to the Insurance Committee, both without objection. The clerk read numerous measures for the first or second time and reported an Appropriations Committee recommendation to pass HB 974 by substitute. The House adopted two privileged resolutions, recognized visitors and community service, and adjourned until March 10 at 10 a.m.

    To make a motion. State your motion. Uh, I request that SB 462 be moved from Health to the Insurance committees, and both chairmen are in agreement. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. Senate Bill 462 by Senator Still of the 48th and others to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20E of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, The Surprise Billing...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 462. from 01:41:46.

    All members voted. If so, Mr. Clerk will lock the machine. On the passage of House Resolution 948, the yays are 157, the nays are zero. This resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore adopted. For what purpose does Chairman Erwin rise? To make a motion. State your motion. I motion to recommit HR 145 back to Rules, Mr....

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 145. from 01:39:15.

  13. 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.

    I, I move that HB 800 be moved from Motor Vehicles to Insurance. Both chairs are in agreement. Chairman Tarvin, is that 880 or 800? It is 800 is the correct number. I knew better than to question you. Um, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 800? House Bill 800 by Representative Tarvin and the second to be entitled an...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20), 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 800. from 01:43:12.

  14. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 19, 2026

    House floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed four bills: HB 1020, changing retirement eligibility for district attorneys, 164-0; HB 1027, allowing longer municipal electric sales contracts, 162-2; HB 1161, clarifying where drivers should pull over for traffic stops, 162-2; and HB 1181, simplifying inherited vehicle title transfers, 166-0. The House returned HB 1180 to the Rules Committee without objection. Members also heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous measures, recognized Mercer University’s president and Echo Park Speedway, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. Other remarks covered Black history, lupus advocacy, visiting community groups, adoption and a request to reopen a deported veteran’s immigration case. The House adjourned until February 20 at 9 a.m.

    Mr. Speaker, I move that House Bill 1180 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 1180 by Representative Crowe, the hundred and eighteenth, be entitled an act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority. On the gentleman's...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1180. from 01:49:57.

  15. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 20, 2026

    House floor session, March 20, 2026 (legislative day 35)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed an uncontested local calendar, 153 to 0, and passed SB 284, concerning recovery of investors' money and school roofing purchases, 155 to 0. The House also passed SB 384, providing five-year vehicle registration, 151 to 7, after questions about emissions testing. Members agreed to a Senate amendment to SB 170, 158 to 0, following a presentation about hospital generators. The House returned SB 23, SB 395 and SR 23 to the Rules Committee and reassigned HR 1793 to another committee. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of community organizations and guests, farewell remarks from a departing member, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until March 23 at 10 a.m.

    Motion Senate Bill 23 be recommitted to Rules. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? Senate Bill 23 by Senator Albers of the 56th and others to be entitled an Act to Amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law. On the gentleman's motion that SB 23 be withdrawn...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 20, 2026 (legislative day 35), 2026-03-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 23. from 01:37:04.

    Motion Senate Bill 395 be recommitted to Rules. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption of Senate Bill 395? Senate Bill 395 by Senator Kirkpatrick of the 32nd to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 2A, Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Department of Public Health. On the gentleman's motion that Senate Bill 395 be withdrawn from...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 20, 2026 (legislative day 35), 2026-03-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 395. from 01:37:52.

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  16. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 19, 2026

    House floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed nine Senate bills covering trade licensing, retirement benefits, senior-living referrals, signal jammers, human review of insurance denials, and human-trafficking training. It also passed HB 1339 on the local calendar, 130 to 30, and moved SB 21 to a different committee without objection. Members heard first and second readings and committee reports on other measures, adopted a group of honorary resolutions, recognized visiting organizations and students, and heard farewell remarks from a retiring member. Members also observed moments of silence for victims of a shooting at a veterans clinic and for a firefighter who died after an on-duty medical emergency. The House adjourned until March 20 at 10 a.m.

    For what purpose does Representative Anderson rise? To make a motion. State your motion. I move that Senate Bill 21 be moved from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee to Governmental Affairs, and both committee chairs agree. Mr. Clerk will read the caption please. Senate Bill 21 by Senator Tillery, the 19th and others being entitled an Act to...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34), 2026-03-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 21. from 02:30:07.

  17. 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.

    Senate Bill 587 will be postponed until the next legislative day. Senate Bill 23 will be postponed to the next legislative day. Senate Bill 446 will be postponed until the next legislative day.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37, PM), 2026-03-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 587. from 03:53:38.

    Clerk will lock the machine. On the passage of Senate Bill 594, the yeas are 159, the nays are six. This bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed. For what purposes Representative Carmen Rice rise? To make a motion. State your motion, ma'am. I would like to make a motion to recommit Senate Bill 475 back to rules.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37, PM), 2026-03-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 475. from 02:46:58.

  18. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 23, 2026

    House floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36, PM)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on medical cannabis, local government investments, mental health services, professional licensing, healthcare workforce data and clergy sexual abuse. After extended debate, the House passed SB 443, which increases penalties and allows civil liability for unlawful obstruction of public passages, by 96 to 69. Members also agreed to Senate changes on first-offender records and protections for code enforcement officials, and approved a revised magistrate court measure. The House returned SB 566 to the Rules Committee for a date change and postponed SB 23 until the next legislative day. Members approved a group of honorary resolutions and allowed unnamed local bills to be received together and assigned to committee. The House adjourned until March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m.

    Mr. Speaker, I move that, uh, Senate Bill 566 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Need to make a date change. And Mr. Clerk will read the caption. Senate Bill 566 by Senator Hofstetter of the 52nd to be entitled An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to ad valorem taxation of property. On... Thank you,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36, PM), 2026-03-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 566. from 02:12:31.

    Hold it just one second. Hold just one second. Mr. Clerk, you've got a whole nother box, those privileged resolutions. We're gonna postpone, while we're on the rules calend- calendar, postpone Senate Bill 23, will be postponed to the next legislative day. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption of group of Privileged Resolutions?

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36, PM), 2026-03-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 23. from 02:18:41.

  19. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · April 2, 2026

    House floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, PM, part 1)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House debated school attendance restrictions, public health changes, tax relief, insurance coverage, school safety, care for children stranded in hospitals, and regulatory changes. Members initially rejected SB 513, then voted to reconsider it and returned it to the Rules Committee. The House passed SB 440 after debate focused on access to ivermectin without a prescription. Members approved amended Senate versions of property and income tax measures, prosthetic coverage legislation, an education package, a Medicaid and child placement measure, and regulatory legislation that also addressed disclosure of harassment settlements. Six local measures passed together, while HB 1534 returned to committee. The House recessed until 7:30.

    I'd like to pull HB1534 from the calendar and recommit it back to committee. Mr. Clerk, can you read the caption to House- House Bill fir- 1534, please? House Bill 1534, agreeing to the Senate substitute by Representative Westbrook of the 163rd Chatham County. House Bill 1534 provides an additional judge to the State Court of Chatham County. On the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, PM, part 1), 2026-04-02 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1534. from 01:48:03.

  20. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 25, 2026

    House floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House approved an amended state budget, adopted the House-Senate agreement on HB 973 by 169 to 2, and voted to send it immediately to the governor. Members also passed HB 1001, lowering the income tax rate to 4.99%, after debate over who would benefit and whether the state could afford the revenue loss. Other approved measures addressed homelessness prevention, special-needs scholarships, math instruction, bankruptcy protections for homeowners, solar-panel recycling, transportation project reviews, railroad and forestry tax credits, and business-court cases. The House heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous other measures, adopted recognition resolutions, and postponed six measures until the next legislative day. The House adjourned until February 26 at 9 a.m.

    Okay, members, let's note the following bills and resolutions will be postponed to the next legislative day, which is tomorrow. House Bill 421, House Bill 942, House Bill 1076, House Bill 1164, House Resolution 1000, and House Resolution 1049. We have a whole slew of afternoon orders. We'll give you all about a minute. We have some committee meetings we...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 421. from 05:30:00.

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