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Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 6, 2026
Senate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): On Crossover Day, the Senate read incoming legislation and committee reports, then voted on bills covering utilities, elections, public safety, education, licensing and insurance. The Senate passed SB 410, which the sponsor said would end new data-center tax exemptions and require utility contract protections. Members disputed whether those protections would keep costs off household bills. The Senate also passed measures addressing clergy sexual abuse, AI safety, animal cruelty records, human trafficking and prosecutor oversight. SR 838, a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship and photo identification for voting, failed to receive the required two-thirds vote. SB 573, concerning nonpartisan elections in certain counties, failed, and the sponsor requested reconsideration. No reconsideration vote appears in this transcript. The session paused for dinner after passing SB 593.
They all agreed that all DA elections should be treated the same, and we had testimony to that effect. Um, in committee, two of the impact- the DAs who would be impacted by this legislation testified against it, as did two DAs who would not be impacted by this legislation likewise testified against it and said we have to all be treated the same. Eh, I...
It is also, finally, very curious to me that the party who says it stands with law enforcement is directly attacking those who have dedicated their lives to it. However, I did see the news That yesterday another criminal who assaulted police officers on January sixth and received a blanket pardon from President Trump was sentenced to life in prison in...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 6, 2026
Senate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on home inspector licensing, gold and silver payments, cancer care, school funding and consolidation petitions, firearm silencers, veterans’ park fees, military retirement credit, and notices in civil lawsuits. Proposed constitutional amendments on data center property taxes and statewide grand juries failed to receive the required two-thirds support. A bill changing voting equipment and election procedures also failed. The Senate tabled a monument protection bill after two amendments were presented. A senator gave notice of plans to seek consideration of House changes to SB 179 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 1 p.m. Monday, March 9.
Senator from the 39th. Thank you, Mr. President. Request to move SB-532 from the table. Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 532 by Senator Halpern of the 39th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Articles 2 and 7 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to commencement of action and service and default...
So simple example, small business owner who's sued but fi- fails to file a timely answer because maybe they misunderstood the paperwork or believed a resolution was being worked out. The case goes into default and damages are determined, but without clear notice- You got it, baby. I'm done? Yeah. Okay. You got it. So- Everybody knows- Mr. President, I...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · April 2, 2026
Senate floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on insurance, contraceptive access, child-abuse reporting, property-owner claims against local governments, education, healthcare licensing and court procedures. Debate focused heavily on HB 295, which passed 30 to 22 after opponents raised concerns about lawsuits, local costs and treatment of homeless people. Senators removed a corn-flour fortification requirement from HB 1138 before passing it. The Senate accepted House changes to several bills, including SB 556, which combined a needs-based college scholarship with other education provisions. A proposed change removing medical-education scholarships failed before the House version was approved 36 to 17. Senators set aside HB 1142 after questions about its domestic-violence registry and withdrew a motion on HB 328. The session also included committee reports, honorary resolutions, tributes to departing senators and a local-consent-calendar vote. The excerpt ends with a dinner break.
Not only will they have to pay for the lawsuit, most cities and counties, their county attorney or city attorney, they do not actually go and litigate the cases themselves, they hire outside counsel. And so depending on how many of these suits they get, they'll have outside counsel billing them by the hour to go and prove that they did everything right. But...
Well, that is a pattern of practice because many communities prioritize calls for service. So now if they choose to put that call for service last on the list or to respond to other more serious emergencies, not enforcing the law becomes the equivalent to creating the problem itself. So now if they don't respond or if they don't take action, they're just as...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 25, 2026
Senate floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on education scholarships, elections, retirement benefits, tax credits, courts, boating and military scholarships. After debate, it passed HB 328, expanding education tax credits, 30 to 20, and HB 369, changing certain county elections to nonpartisan elections, 32 to 21. It tabled HB 1185 after discussion of business court rules and several amendments. Senators approved revised school-zone camera rules in HB 651 and agreed to House changes on reckless stunt driving, pharmacist access to HIV prevention medicine, school discrimination complaints, insurance decisions involving artificial intelligence and DeKalb County compensation. The session also included bill readings, committee referrals and ceremonial recognitions. The Senate adjourned until March 27 at 10 a.m.
That is called a cycle of violence. It is 2026. We may very well have a Democratic governor and other statewide offices in 2027. We very well may have a Democratic House as soon as 2027. This chamber will take a little longer 'cause y'all got more Play-Doh to work with when you draw those lines. But here is the key insight. If you put your heads down, check...
Does the senator further yield? I do further yield. Yeah. So can we just talk about, a little bit about the brass tacks of this bill? So it's my understanding, is it not true that these elections would take place in November, um, should this l- become law, that these elections would take place in November. Is that not true? That appears to be the case,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 27, 2026
Senate floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed a revised election bill, HB 960, after extended debate, and approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, HB 974, 52-0. After the House rejected the budget changes, the Senate insisted on its version, leaving the chambers in disagreement. Senators also passed measures on income taxes, maternal leave for state employees, religious instruction during school hours, homelessness-service reporting, transit taxes, railroad maintenance, service dogs, teacher preparation and business court cases. Several bills were substantially rewritten from their original subjects. The Senate agreed to House changes on measures covering medical cannabis reporting, emergency services, securities fraud, school finances, clergy misconduct, AI chatbots and other subjects. It tabled SB 346, read numerous bills and committee reports, and adjourned until March 31.
Senator from first, would you like to speak to your amendment? No, that's, that's not my amendment. I just... Mr. President, I was, uh, about, I wanted to make a motion to call the previous question. But may need to... But I think we have the, the amendment to discuss first. Gotta discuss amendments first, and then they'll be ready Senator from the 29th....
I've endorsed one person in the upcoming races for anything, and he's standing behind me. And as far as I know, there's never been a complaint filed against him. So let's look at this for what it is. If it was, they'd have a commercial about it by now, you know. That is true. So please don't try to read any more into this than there is, because you folks...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 3, 2026
Senate floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 420, which the sponsor said would create a paid fishing endorsement to support better saltwater catch estimates, by 52 to 0. After extended debate, the Senate passed SB 382 by substitute, 31 to 19. The sponsor said it would make statewide homeowner property assessment protections mandatory and deliver sales-tax-funded property tax relief sooner. Supporters emphasized predictable homeowner costs, while opponents raised concerns about local control, school funding and reversing an earlier compromise. A motion to send that bill immediately to the House failed, 30 to 20. The Senate also heard bill introductions and committee reports and adopted resolutions honoring community care providers, utility contractors, Kennesaw State football and Girl Scouts. Senators discussed healthcare affordability and other issues during personal remarks. The Senate adjourned until the next morning.
Our counties have widely variant economic conditions, so it really is not, in addition to not being particularly smart policy-wise to demand a blanket condition, it also isn't necessarily even practical or equitable. And it does tie our local officials' hands, um, in terms of how they can deal with their own budgets and provide the fiscal accountability...
So I s- texted him back, or emailed him back and said, "Hey, would you send that to me so that I can read it without opening up on a thing?" Just because we live in a virus-filled world. Pretty sad state of things. But this, this, uh, email was from Investigator Sean Allen Parton. He, uh, he's a constituent of mine, lives over outside of Comer, Georgia. He,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 5, 2026
Senate floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 239, which separates funeral director and embalmer licensing, and SB 403, which changes how the state handles and returns unclaimed property, both by 50-0 votes. It also passed HB 414, expanding campaign-finance enforcement involving out-of-state people and groups, by 50-1 after questions about investigations and safeguards. Senators advocated for health insurance affordability, Medicaid expansion and tobacco cessation measures, without votes on those proposals. The chamber received HB 973 from the House and referred it to Appropriations, heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted an unidentified consent calendar of resolutions, and confirmed a Judicial Qualifications Commission appointment by 48-0. Senators also recognized visitors and discussed Black History Month, health and community services. The Senate adjourned until 9 a.m. February 6.
That's correct. The bill has nothing to do with who's good or who's bad. Even the current process that we have, this bill again just makes certain that someone can't abuse our process, abuse our system by moving across the state line. Do you further yield? Yes. Isn't it true that it's not just a requirement to, that this bill is not trying to address even...
Now, this is a funny one. This is a funny story, uh, senator from Forsyth County. I don't know if you remember this, but you had a former colleague, Zara Karenshak. I can say her name. She's not here. Uh, wonderful person and helped connect me to some senators when I was serving in the State House. And I said, "I'd love to work on this long-arm issue." And...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 2, 2026
Senate floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 117, requiring restaurants to identify foreign imported shrimp, by a vote of 43 to 8. After extended debate over legal requirements, voter privacy and federal involvement in elections, the Senate adopted SR 563, urging the Secretary of State to provide voter registration information to the U.S. Department of Justice, by 31 to 22. The Senate returned SB 239, concerning funeral director licensing, to the Rules Committee without objection. Senators also adopted SR 639, recognizing Clark Atlanta University Day, heard bill readings and committee reports, and approved a consent calendar of resolutions whose individual measures were not identified in the transcript. During personal remarks, senators discussed insurance costs, honored a fallen Gwinnett County police officer and raised concerns about political violence and federal election investigations. The Senate adjourned until February 3 at 10 a.m.
Y'all may want to talk to the wife of the senator from the 29th because there's a lot of times I give my opinions at rallies, whether it's about election integrity or other issues that are not popular. But I said this the other day, the senator from the 30th and the senator from the 29th, the only unforgivable sin in our profession is to tell a lie. You...
And I always hear people run down here talking about get spines and get guts. Let me tell you, I've been in here for eight years and I think the first person that ever stood in this well and talked about the, the lack of spines inside this building was the senator from the 29th. And I'm, and I still speak of it today because I'm gonna tell you, my daddy...
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.
Make a motion. State your motion.
Thank you.
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...
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.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · June 23, 2026
Senate floor session, June 23, 2026 (legislative day 5)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate adopted HR 3, ratifying the governor’s suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes, by 50 to 1. Two proposals to let Toccoa and Stephens County voters consider sales-tax-funded homestead exemptions, SB 5 and SB 6, failed to receive the required two-thirds support. After extensive debate over hand recounts, election deadlines and minority-party representation, the Senate agreed to the House version of SB 3 by 36 to 16. The Senate also gave SB 10 a first reading, heard a memorial presentation on SR 12, adopted a consent calendar of resolutions and confirmed the governor’s appointments by 45 to 6. The session ended with adjournment without a scheduled return date.
I'm learning that the party that says, "Hey, let's have less government," only matters in certain circumstances. I'm learning that the party that says, um, "People need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps" only matters in certain circumstances. And I am excited about our future together as we try to be principled folks, where that same principle, that...
My people in Stephens County want a seat at the table. It's not your job to tell them what to do. Let them decide. Let them vote. Give them a seat at the table. I yield the floor. Is there objection to agreeing to the reporter committee, which is favorable to the passage of the bill? Chair hears none. The reporter committee is agreed to. Is there objection...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 31, 2026
Senate floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on early reading instruction, property tax limits, additional judgeships, healthcare, foster care and local government. Senators approved HB 1193 unanimously after revising its literacy coaching and oversight provisions. Debate on HB 1116 centered on homeowner tax relief, sales taxes and limits on local revenue, and the bill passed 31-19. The Senate also approved constitutional proposals for nonpartisan probate judge elections and a Next Generation 911 fund. Senators appointed budget negotiators for HB 974, tabled several measures and voted to prevent floor amendments to a group of tax and campaign finance bills. The transcript ends with HB 297 pending as the Senate paused for dinner.
On the passage of the bill, the yays are 43 and the nays are five. This bill, having received requisite constitutional majority, is therefore passed by substitute.
Ms. Secretary, please read a message to us from the House of Representatives.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 16, 2026
Senate floor session, March 16, 2026 (legislative day 32)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 535 after changing its fentanyl provisions following debate over drug possession, addiction and trafficking. It also passed HB 1000, providing a one-time income tax credit, HB 983, clarifying prescribed-burning rules, and HB 1196, addressing trespass and harm involving enclosed wild animals. Members moved three bills to different committees and sent HB 521 back to committee. The Senate adopted recognition resolutions, received committee reports and read bills for the first or second time. A local consent calendar passed 48 to 1, but the transcript did not identify its bill. Members also gave notice of future consideration of House action on SB 220. The Senate adjourned until March 18 at 10 a.m.
The report of the committee is agreed to. Is there objection to the main question being ordered? Chair hears none. The main question is ordered. The question is on the pass of the bill. All those in favor of the bill vote yay, opposed nay. Secretary will unlock the machine. All on the pass of the bill, the yays are 53, the nays are zero. This bill having...
Recognize senator from the 36. For what purpose do you rise? Um, a parliamentary inquiry. State your inquiry. Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, isn't it true that I want to introduce, uh, in the spirit of, uh, uh, the u- u- unanimity- ... and all of us pulling in the same direction, I wanna introduce, uh, a colleague who is here with us from the State of...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 4, 2026
Senate floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on outdoor conservation funding, retirement benefits, rental-home guarantees, condominium insurance, student political expression, school discrimination complaints, campus police protections, specialty license plates and cursive instruction. It also passed SB 406, establishing oversight of property owners associations, after adopting two amendments. Senators rejected amendments addressing broader religious-discrimination language, excused absences for civic events and local rent regulation. A road-naming resolution was adopted, while SR 668, concerning property taxation of data-center equipment, was set aside. The Senate confirmed a group of governor’s appointments 44-7 and tabled one nomination. Numerous bills received first or second readings. The chamber adjourned until 9 a.m. Friday, March 6.
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation, and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. Senate Bill 569, due pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Albers of the 56th District, Chairman. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Rules has had under...
Mr. President, that completes the order. Senator from the 9th, what purpose do you, what purpose do you rise? I ask for a unanimous consent to excuse the senator from the 7th. Without objection, the senator from the 7th is excused. All right, the s- majority leader has moved that SB 306, SB 465, SB 498, and SR 668 be engrossed. Is there objection?...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 24, 2026
Senate floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 171 on advanced math instruction, SB 395 on medical cannabis registry information, SB 428 on community-based Medicaid services, and SB 430 on military museums and hotel-motel tax funding. It also passed SB 392 on reviewing agency budgets, but a senator gave notice of reconsideration for the next legislative day. Senators approved moving SB 510 to a different committee and rejected moving SB 541. The chamber also heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and passed an unnamed local consent calendar, 53-0. The transcript does not identify the measures on that calendar. Senators gave notice of plans to consider House changes to two bills the following day. A newly elected senator was seated, and the Senate adjourned until February 25.
All those in favor of the bill will vote yay. Opposed, nay. The secretary will unlock the machine. On the passage of the bill, the yays are 49 and the nays are zero. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed by substitute.
Senator from the 14th, what purpose do you rise? Make a motion. State your motion. Uh, Mr. President, I move that the Senate Bill 541 be withdrawn from the Committee on Interstate Cooperation and be committed to the Committee on Public Safety. On the 4th. Um, we've got to dispense on, uh, the senator from the 37th's motion first. Okay. I just wanted Brad to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 12, 2026
Senate floor session, March 12, 2026 (legislative day 31)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 1199 after debate over federal tax changes and affordable-housing tax credits. It also passed bills addressing first-offender records, dietitian and nutritionist licensing, rehabilitation programs for healthcare professionals, protections for code enforcement workers, and Solid Waste Trust Fund spending. Senators agreed to a House substitute to SB 59 increasing hurricane-related timber tax credits and sent HB 1020 back to the Standing Rules Committee. An unnamed group of local bills passed 43 to 0. The Senate also received bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, heard from the U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, and heard members’ remarks on community concerns. The session adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, March 16.
On the pass to the bill, the yays are at 31 and the nays are 18. This bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, is therefore passed by substitute.
Uh, uh, without a doubt. And, and the, uh, the police records, uh, on how many calls to the property. And ch- and children are in those settings that, that as a result of being in those settings are molested. Um, it, it, it's, it's not a, it, it, this is not, this is, this is weighty, uh, information and real lives and families' chances at, uh, positive...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · June 17, 2026
Senate floor session, June 17, 2026 (legislative day 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate opened the special session and debated rules, scheduling and communication between party leaders. The chair announced that SR 1, setting special-session rules, failed despite a 30-21 vote in favor. Senators adopted SR 2 to notify the House that the Senate had convened, approved the meeting schedule in SR 3 by 45-5, and adopted HR 2 to notify the governor. Four bills and one proposed constitutional amendment received first readings and committee assignments. During debate, the president pro tempore said district maps would not be redrawn during this special session. Members also raised concerns about election equipment, Juneteenth plans and the costs of returning for a special session. The Senate adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on June 18.
Mr. President, I ask for unanimous consent that SR 1EX- I, hold on one second. Hold on one sec. I'm sorry. Sorry about that. It's all good. Senate Resolution 1EX by Senator Walker XX and others, a resolution adopting the rules of the Georgia Senate for the 2026 special session of the General Assembly and for other purposes. Mr. President, that completes the...
Um, and so it's very limited in scope what local bills we'll be dealing with. And because these bills are gonna be pretty much mirror bills of each other, it's gonna be the same subject matter on all the bills, w- we don't, I don't think it's gonna require a lot of debate, but the debate'll be limited to three minutes per side just to k- allow us to, uh,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 18, 2026
Senate floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed three measures: SB 432, extending public colleges’ authority to carry unused revenue into later years, by 47-0; SB 446, putting Georgia’s participation in a federal scholarship donation tax-credit program into state law, by 31-21; and SB 462, addressing unexpected out-of-network ambulance bills, by 51-1. Debate on SB 446 focused on parental choice, school accountability, accreditation, eligibility and whether public school students would be excluded. The Senate also read new legislation and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and welcomed a newly elected senator. Members gave personal remarks on community events, education, cold-case investigations and election administration. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 19.
I'm proud 7,000 families have taken advantage of it, Senator. What purpose, uh, senator from the 35th, what purpose do you rise? Parliamentary inquiry. State your- Thank you, Mr. President. I'm just learning how fast things are moving through the Senate. Is it not true that the President of the United States will be here in two days? I think it's less than...
The Senate Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.10B, the Committee on Rules has referred the following legislation from the general calendar. House Bill 521 to the Committee on Rules. Respectfully...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 18, 2026
Senate floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, HB 1159 on tax relief for farm assistance payments, HB 1302 on education and workforce coordination, HB 1379 on foreign funding disclosures, HB 999 on magistrate courts, and HB 376 on historic rehabilitation tax credits. Senators also agreed to House changes to SB 220, with further amendments to the medical cannabis proposal. Debate included rural communications, utility consumer protections, minimum wage, foreign influence in schools, access to small claims court, and cannabis benefits and risks. The Senate returned HB 439 to the Finance Committee to fix an error and received numerous committee reports and bill readings. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House changes to HB 1199 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. March 19.
Thank you. All right. What purpose does the senator from the 49th rise? Thank you, Mr. President. I ask that we move the previous question. All right. We are ready to do that. So, yeah so as your, your wish is our command. Um, does, I, I hesitate to ask this, but it's in the script. Does any other senator wish to speak for or against the measure? Chair...
All right, the Senate will come back to order. Senate will return to order. Once again, the Senate will return to order. The secretary will read a message from the House of Representatives.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 12, 2026
Senate floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed two income-tax proposals and matching versions placed into House bills. SB 476 passed 32 to 18 after extended debate over tax deductions, business incentives, state revenue and the absence of a written fiscal analysis. SB 477, an alternative based on gradual rate reductions, passed 31 to 14. The Senate also passed HB 134 and HB 463 after replacing their original provisions with the respective income-tax proposals. Supporters said the plans would help families meet rising costs. Opponents warned of budget shortfalls, reduced services and future tax increases. The Senate approved committee reassignment of SB 282, read and referred other legislation, and adopted recognitions for the Georgia Aquarium and a retiring Feeding Georgia executive director. The chamber adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.
Recognize Majority Leader for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the will. Here we go. You have before you today a consent calendar of privileged resolutions. Does any senator wish to remove a resolution from the consent calendar? Is there objection to the adoption of the resolution on the consent calendar? Chair hears none. The resolution on the consent calendar are adopted. Recognize...
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