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  1. 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.

    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.

    House Resolution 145 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd and others urging the Department of Education and Department of Public Health to collaborate to prioritize the expansion of vision and hearing screening. On the gentleman's motion that House Resolution 145 be withdrawn from the calendar and recommitted to the Rules Committee. Is there objection?...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 145. from 01:39:46.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    Thank you.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, PM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1116. from 05:06:02.

    We have a couple of further actions, and then we're going to have some announce, some afternoon orders and announcements, and we'll be on the way. For what purpose does Representative Wade rise? Uh, Mr. Speaker, I move that the rules be temporarily suspended so that a bill may be read for the first time and assigned to committee. Mr. Clerk will read the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, PM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1116. from 05:58:37.

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  4. 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.

    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.

    That's certainly a motion we can consider. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? Senate Bill 475 by Senator Camp of the 38th to be titled an Act to Amend Code Section 22-2068.1 re- relating to charter school funding.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37, PM), 2026-03-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 475. from 02:47:26.

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

    House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 3)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on synthetic hemp products, unclaimed livestock, public pensions, foster students’ school enrollment, and disruption of religious services. It adopted resolutions supporting arts-based mental health initiatives and promotion of the 988 crisis line. Members also approved Senate changes to HB 1077, HB 1185, SB 207, and HB 535. The House approved an amended version of HB 328 after discussion of school tax credits and an eight-year waiting period for certain transit votes. Debate included concerns about shareholder access to company records, protection of protests near religious services, and restrictions on local transit votes. The House adopted a group of honorary resolutions, postponed SB 437 and SB 446 to the next legislative day, and adjourned until April 2 at 10 a.m.

    This is the ones we've been looking for. Senate Bill 437 and Senate Bill 446 will be postponed to the next legislative day.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 3), 2026-03-31 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 437. from 01:58:14.

  6. 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. Speaker, I'd like to make a motion that the House agree to Senate, House Bill 61 as amended by the Senate. Representative Mary Margaret Oliver is recognized for a- I ask for a ruling, Mr. Speaker, on the issue of germaneness. And before the body understands or analyzes that case, I'd like to make a small argument in relation to the issue of germaneness...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2), 2026-03-31 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 61. from 03:07:30.

    State your motion. I'd like to move that Senate Bill 61 be laid on the table. House Bill, House Bill. Excuse me. House Bill 61 be laid on the table. No. You have to ask for that. There is a motion made by Representative Oliver that this bill, HB, HB 61, be laid on the table. Is there objection? Hearing none, it is so ordered.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2), 2026-03-31 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 61. from 03:14:00.

  7. 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.

    Mr. Speaker, I move that the House recommit SB 23, SB 29, and SB 587 back to Rules. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption?

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 1), 2026-03-27 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 23. from 01:47:26.

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  8. 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.

    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.

    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.

  9. 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.

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

    House floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 1061, which the sponsor said would move certain 17-year-olds into juvenile court, by 155–0; HB 1199, an update linking Georgia tax law to selected federal provisions, by 106–54; and HB 1086, requiring warning signs on certain buildings with lightweight trusses, by 161–0. The House also approved a five-bill local calendar, including agreement to a Senate substitute, by 162–0. Members postponed HR 1000 and HR 1049 to the next legislative day. After recessing, the House disagreed with the Senate’s changes to HB 973, insisted on its position and appointed three members to negotiate a compromise. The session also included bill readings, committee reports, community recognitions and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 24 at 10 a.m.

    That will be House Resolution 1000 and House Resolution 1049 will be postponed to the next legislative day.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1000. from 01:48:41.

    Thank you. I move that this House disagree to the Senate substitute of HB 973. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 973? House Bill 973 by Representative Burns, the 159th, Jones, the 47th, Efstration, the 104th, and others to be entitled an act to amend an act making and providing appropriations for the state fiscal year beginning July 1st,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 973. from 02:53:39.

  11. 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 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.

    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.

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  12. 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.

  13. 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.

    Members, we have a couple of Senate bills on the calendar Senate Bill 239 and Senate Bill 420, they will be postponed to the next legislative day, I think will be Thursday, right? Thursday. Will be Thursday. We do have some afternoon orders. In fact, we have one afternoon order. Representative Ali is recognized for an afternoon order.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 10, 2026 (legislative day 30), 2026-03-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 239. from 02:22:33.

    For what purpose does Leader Efstration rise? Make a motion. State your motion. I move that HB, I'm sorry, HR 1049 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Resolution 1049 by Representative Hugley of the 141st and others, designating the Wednesday of the last week in October of each year as Fentanyl and Opioid...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 10, 2026 (legislative day 30), 2026-03-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1049. from 02:21:50.

  14. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 12, 2026

    House floor session, January 12, 2026 (legislative day 1)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House opened the 2026 session, welcomed three new members and recognized visitors and the team that renovated the chamber. Members approved notices that the legislature had convened and scheduled the governor’s State of the State address for January 15 at 11 a.m. The House adopted HR 998, setting the full 40-day session calendar, by 150 to 27 after questions about religious observances and minority-party input. Members also ordered its immediate transmission to the Senate. The House withdrew HR 949, heard first and second readings of legislation, and adopted five recognition and memorial resolutions without objection. Members observed a moment of silence for a deceased colleague before adjourning until January 13 at 10 a.m.

    For what purpose does Representative Kelly rise? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that House Resolution 949 be withdrawn. Member moves that to withdraw House Resolution 949. Are there any objections? Hearing none, House Resolution 949 has been withdrawn.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 12, 2026 (legislative day 1), 2026-01-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 949. from 01:08:09.

  15. 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.

    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.

    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.

  16. 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 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.

    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.

  17. 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.

    Senate Bill 446 will be postponed to the next legislative day. So that will conclude our work on the calendar today. We're gonna move on to afternoon orders.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 2), 2026-03-27 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 446. from 02:31:00.

    I don't know what that's about, but thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that this House disagree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 974. Well, I don't know what he thought you were gonna do, but anyway. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 974 by Representative Burns, 159, Jones, the 47th, Efstration, the 104th, and others to be entitled an act to...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 2), 2026-03-27 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 974. from 01:26:15.

  18. 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.

    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.

    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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

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