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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.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate remove House Bill 1277 from the table. Secretary, read the caption. House Bill 1277 by Representative Barton of the fifth and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Article one of Chapter 16 of Title 12 and Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to environmental policy in highways,...
We passed that some 10 years ago back in 2015, so we're adjusting that threshold from 100 million to 200 million. Um, section ... Let me go through the bor- the bill section by section. We've got a section in there dealing with surplus properties that would increase the value of a surplus property that could be sold by online auction or by the department's...
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.
House Bill 574 by Representative Stevens of the 164th be entitled an act to amend Code Section 34-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees generally. On the gentleman's motion that House Bill 574 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Is there objection? Hearing none, it's so...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 20, 2026
Senate floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed six bills, including HB 973, its revised state budget proposal, which the Appropriations chair said included $409 million for a new mental health hospital and about $1.9 billion in tax relief. The House rejected the Senate’s budget changes, and the Senate appointed a conference committee to negotiate differences. Senators also passed bills addressing bingo, Department of Public Health laws, licensing internationally trained physicians, insurers’ use of aerial images, and AI-generated explicit images. During debate on SB 440, senators proposed Medicaid expansion, but an amendment replaced that proposal with an effective date. The chamber also heard first and second readings and committee reports, adopted an unspecified group of consent-calendar resolutions, and adjourned until February 24.
I recognize the senator from the 50th for a motion. Thank you, Mr. President. I ask for unanimous consent that Senate Bill 398 be taken from the table. Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 398 by Senator Hatchett of the 50th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia...
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...
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that Senate Bill 23 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk, would you read the caption to, uh, Senate Bill 23? Senate Bill 23 by Senator Albers, the 56th, 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...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 31, 2026
Senate floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on transportation agencies, repeat misdemeanor offenses, traffic stops, cancer treatment facilities, estate transfers and other topics. It passed HB 297, which would combine two transportation authorities, 30 to 19 after debate over state and local control. Senators also agreed to House changes on teacher retirement, homeowners associations, unclaimed property and other legislation. They replaced SB 17 with a process for intervening in financially distressed cities, approving the amended version 32 to 17 after substantial debate. The Senate rejected House changes to SB 398 because the sponsor said protections for children had been removed. Several bills were tabled, and nine were briefly removed from the table and tabled again to preserve their availability for Thursday. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on April 2.
Of the year. Senator from the 50, everyone. Oh, thank you, Mr. President. Um, I move that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to Senate Bill 398. All right, so Secretary, Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 398 by Senators Hatchett of the 50th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the...
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...
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.
Now I recognize the senator from the 48th. Welcome back, Mr. President. I ask, uh, unanimous consent to lift Senate Bill 587 off the table. Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 587 by Senator Still of the 48th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to...
we will be creating and administering and maintaining a statewide database that will be updated at least monthly with those who are convicted or plead guilty of cruelty to animals so that organizations like our humane societies can check that database and then prevent those people from adopting animals in the future. My good friend, the senator from the...
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...
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.
Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, I request, uh, uh, m- move to remove Senate Bill 499 off the table. Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 499 by Senators Ginn of the 47th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices so as...
Moving on to s- I recognize senator from 33, 33rd. Thank you, Mr. President. I ask for unanimous consent to lift Senate Bill 11 from the table. Uh, secretary, hold on one second. S- so, secretary read the caption. Senate Bill 11 by Senators Rhett of the 33rd and others, a bill to be entitled in an act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the...
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.
Thank you, Mr. President. Ask it that we fly House Bill 1230 from the table. Secretary, read the caption. House Bill 1230 by Representative Jones of the 25th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding aviation so as to prohibit the operation of...
Sorry, recognize senator from the 6th. Mr. President, I move that HB 1275 be lifted from the table. Secretary, read House Bill 1275. House Bill 1275 by Representatives Newton of the 127th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to medical practice so as to ensure...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Secretary, read the caption to House Bill 1159. House Bill 1159 by Representatives Gamble of the 15th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes so as to exempt from taxation all...
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...
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...
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...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 10, 2026
Senate floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 384, allowing optional five-year vehicle registration, by 45 to 0, and SB 435, renaming the Georgia Development Authority, by 47 to 0. Senators debated amendments to HB 54 that would restrict puberty blockers for minors and state support for gender-affirming care. Both amendments were adopted by 30 to 18, but the transcript does not show a separate final vote on the motion to agree to the House amendment as amended. Senators also argued over income-tax proposals, heard first readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and welcomed community organizations. A senator urged action on SR 729, condemning racist attacks against a former president. The Senate adjourned until the following morning.
All right. We have some more special guests here today. S- uh, Secretary, read the caption. Senate Resolution 727 by Senators Anderson of the 43rd and others. A resolution recognizing the Eta Omega chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated and for other purposes. Whereas the Eta Omega chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated was founded in...
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated was, was incorporated in Washington, DC on October 28th, 1914. In 1924, at the urging of fraternity member Carter G. Woodson, the fraternity launched Negro History and Literature Week to publicize the growing body of the scholarship of African American history. Encouraged by public interest, the event was renamed Negro...
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.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · April 2, 2026
Senate floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate heard the governor’s closing address and farewell remarks from departing members, then acted on bills and House changes. Senators unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget agreement and approved an income-tax package after debate. A property-tax proposal failed, but senators later approved a revised version placed in another bill, without the proposed limits on local tax-revenue growth. A combined education, scholarship and transit measure passed after debate about a virtual-school program and whether the provisions belonged together. Senators also approved measures involving transit agencies, newborn surrender options, website-access lawsuits, school speed cameras and local governments. A proposal allowing remote online notarization failed on a tie vote. The Senate adjourned for the session.
Recognize the senator from the 42nd. Mr. President, I move that House Bill 1470 be removed from the table. Secretary, read the caption. House Bill 1470 by Representative Kelly of the 16th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious...
And so really what's happening is we're preventing a particular type of scam from being perpetrated on websites in Georgia. Is that basically right? Yes, sir, and I appreciate you clarifying that. For the thousands, may actually be thousands- Millions ... we're talking hundred- millions, millions watching us here in this final hour or the final three hours...
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...
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.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd ask unanimous consent that House Bill 369 be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety and committed to the Committee on Ethics. Secretary, read the caption. House Bill 369 by Representative Sharper of the 176- 7th and others. A bill to be entitled in act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official...
Secretary Reed, House Bill 1000. House Bill 1000 by Representative Gamble of the 15th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to income taxes so as to provide for a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who file the income tax returns for the 2024 and 2025 taxable...
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.
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