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  1. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 3, 2026

    House floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed three bills: HB 350, allowing devices for safely surrendering newborns, by 168 to 0; HB 946, easing restrictions on removing feral hogs, with one opposing vote and an unclear spoken affirmative count; and HB 999, addressing magistrate court fees and a provision on nonpartisan judicial elections, by 160 to 4. The House also held first and second readings of numerous measures, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of recognition resolutions without objection. Members recognized firefighters, Girl Scouts, students, community organizations and other visitors. The House adjourned until February 4 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1127 by Representative Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Part 2 of Article 4, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to possession of dangerous weapons. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1128 by...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1127. from 00:22:16.

    Public Safety and Homeland Security. House Bill 1162 by Representative Holly of the 160th, Santos of the 100th, Sanchez of the 42nd, Lupton of the 83rd, Neal of the 79th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 and Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to records and reports relative...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1162. from 00:34:24.

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  2. Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 9, 2026

    Senate floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 146, covering cemeteries and family burial plots, 46-0; SB 150, extending a program for retired teachers to return to full-time classrooms, 48-1; and SB 411, addressing dry needling by licensed professionals, 49-2. Each passed with a committee substitute. The Senate also agreed to an amended House version of SB 170 providing rural hospital generator grants, 50-0. Members adopted SR 648, recognizing the Junior League movement’s anniversary, and an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions. Other legislation received first or second readings or committee referrals. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House action on HB 54 the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 10.

    Senate Bill 4- 470 by Senators Albers of the 56th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated related to- Judiciary

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15), 2026-02-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 470. from 00:23:07.

    Senate Bill 477 by Senators Tillery of the 19th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48- Finance ... of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemption of- Finance

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15), 2026-02-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 477. from 00:24:02.

  3. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 12, 2026

    House floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House marked Georgia Day and the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence with historical presentations and guest recognitions. Members adopted HR 999, encouraging anniversary observances, 162 to 0. The House passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, 161 to 2; HB 983 on prescribed burning, 162 to 0; HB 948 on foreclosure disclosures, 161 to 0; and SB 195 on pharmacists providing HIV prevention medicines, 155 to 7. Members also passed 13 uncontested local bills together, 158 to 0, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. The House adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1277 by Representative Barton of the 5th, Jasperse of the 11th, Campbell of the 171st, Hagan of the 156th, McDonald of the 26th, will be titled an act to amend article one of chapter 16 to title 12 and title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to environmental policy and highways. Transportation. House Bill 1278 by...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18), 2026-02-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1277. from 00:46:30.

    Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1289 by Representative Cummings of the 39th, Campbell of the 35th, Dawson of the 65th, Flournoy of the 74th, Beckles of the 96th, and others. The bill to be titled an act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to sexual offenses. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1290 by Representative...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18), 2026-02-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1289. from 00:50:44.

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  4. 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.

    The bill will be titled Enact to Amend Article two, Chapter three, Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to justification and excuse. Judiciary Non-Civil. Senate Bill 586 by Senator Williams of the 25th, Robertson of the 29th. The bill will be titled Enact to Amend Code Section 16-11-107 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 572. from 01:01:44.

    A resolution recognizing Mr. Darrell W. Jordan and dedicating an intersection in his honor. Transportation. Senate Bill 11 by Senator Redd of the 33rd, Harbison of the 15th, Payne of the 54th, Williams of the 25th, Hickman of the 4th, and others. Bill be titled an act to amend Article 5, Chapter 2, Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 11. from 00:49:16.

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  5. 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.

    ... Senate Bill 480 by Senators Albers of the 56th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 480. from 00:22:59.

    Senate Bill 479 by Senators Kemp of the 38th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16- Education

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 479. from 00:22:52.

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  6. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 6, 2026

    House floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 945, covering banking rules and financial-fraud protections, 161 to 5; HB 980, creating a Georgia-Ireland trade commission, 166 to 2; and HB 629, addressing school defibrillator programs and bleeding-control kits, 168 to 0. The House also passed a group of local bills 165 to 0 and returned SB 348 to committee without objection. The clerk read new proposals, second readings and committee reports. Members recognized visitors, discussed heart-health awareness, honored a member's civil-rights service and offered memorial tributes. A group of recognition and memorial resolutions was adopted without objection. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 9.

    Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. House Bill 1226 by Representative Clark of the 100th, Smith of the 18th, Ridley of the 22nd, Powell of the 33rd, Bonner of the 73rd, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend article two, chapter three, title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to justification and excuse.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14), 2026-02-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1226. from 00:45:45.

    Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1227 by Representative Gullett of the 19th, Fleming of the 114th, Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th, Thomas of the 21st, and others. The bill to be entitled an act to amend chapter two, title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to elections and primaries generally.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14), 2026-02-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1226. from 00:46:08.

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  7. Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 19, 2026

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

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read newly introduced bills and resolutions, assigned them to committees, received committee recommendations, and gave several measures a second reading. The chair said there were no bills on the day's rules calendar, and no bills received a final passage vote. The Senate adopted SR 590, recognizing Lupus Advocacy Day, and an unidentified group of resolutions on the consent calendar. Several senators spoke in support of SB 536, a newly filed voting-rights proposal, but no vote on it occurred. Other remarks addressed prison deaths, firearm safety, community events, and memorial tributes. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on February 20.

    Senate Bill 527 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions so as to require that candidates for the office- Public safety.

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 527. from 00:30:16.

    Senate Bill 11 by Senator Rhett of the 33rd and others. Retirement. Credibly, creditable service for certain military members service provide. Senate Bill 198 by Senator Albers of the 56th and others. Georgia Legislative Retirement System, Board of Trustees of the system to increase benefit multipliers for members provide. Senate Bill 392 by Senators Albers...

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 11. from 00:35:52.

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

    House floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on delivery robots, completion schools, incest law, high school athlete compensation and oversight of executive agencies. Members also agreed to Senate changes to HB 117, concerning seafood labeling, and HB 414, concerning campaign finance rules. The House adopted HR 251, proposing a statewide vote on nonpartisan elections for probate judges. All recorded floor measures passed, with vote totals reported below. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of the Georgia National Guard and other visitors, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 12 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1270 by Representative Hitchens of the 161st, Crowe of the 118th, McDonald of the 26th, Lumsden of the 12th, Werkheiser of the 157th. Bill will be titled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to searches with warrants. Judiciary, non-civil.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17), 2026-02-11 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1270. from 00:34:00.

    House Bill 1271 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd, Townsend of the 179th, Wade of the 9th, Corbett of the 174th, Persinger of the 119th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 20-2-720 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to inspection of students' records by parents. Education. House Bill 1272 by Representative Jones...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17), 2026-02-11 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1271. from 00:34:19.

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  9. 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.

    House Bill 1432 by Representative Gullett of the 19th and others. Georgia Public Defender Council, provide for vacancies on the Legislative Oversight Committee. House Bill 1470 by Representative Kelly of the 16th and others. Torts, abusive litigation based on alleged website access violations under federal and state law, create a cause of action. Mr....

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37), 2026-03-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1432. from 00:43:08.

    House Bill 1187 by Representative Hong of the 103rd and others. Trade law, enact. House Bill 1193 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd and others. Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, enact. House Bill 1215 by Representative Parrish of the 158th and others. Middle Judicial Court, Superior Courts, provide for a third judge. House Bill 1272 by Representative...

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37), 2026-03-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1316. from 00:42:00.

  10. 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.

    House Bill 1247 by Representative Reeves of the 99th, Powell of the 33rd, Tarver of the 2nd, Horner of the 3rd, Donatucci of the 105th, and others, a bill be titled An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Relating to General Provisions So as to Prohibit Courts and Administrative Officers. Governmental Affairs. House...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1247. from 00:36:33.

    Governmental Affairs. House Bill 1252 by Representative Olaleye of the 59th, Oliver of the 84th, Fry of the 122nd, Hagan of the 156th, McCollum of the 30th, and others. Bill will be titled an Act to Amend Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to conveyances.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1252. from 00:38:04.

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  11. Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 11, 2026

    Senate floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 400, concerning oversight of private postsecondary schools, by a 48-1 vote, and SB 444, requiring human clinical review before certain insurance coverage denials, by a 49-0 vote. The chamber moved SB 398 to the bottom of the calendar after the chair said its sponsor had left for an emergency. Senators also received bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions concerning congenital heart defects, family and consumer sciences, and the Georgia National Guard, and approved an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 12.

    House Bill 1015 by Representative Workerheiser of the 157th, a bill to be entitled an act- Insurance and Labor. House Resolution 1050 by Representatives Green of the 154th and others- State Institutions and Property. House Resolution 1051 by Representatives Green of the 154th and others- State Institutions and Property. Mr. President, that completes the...

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17), 2026-02-11 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1015. from 00:26:16.

    Regulated Industries. Senate Bill 486 by Senators Dolezal of the 27th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 3 of- Judiciary. Senate Bill 487 by Senators Hickman of the 4th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code- Education and Youth. Senate Bill 488 by Senator...

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17), 2026-02-11 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 486. from 00:24:55.

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  12. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 17, 2026

    House floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed eight bills on its main calendar, including measures on data center electricity costs, foster caregivers, rural hospital tax-credit eligibility, electronic vehicle tinting, solid waste funding, judicial retirement and portable benefits for independent contractors. Members questioned whether the data center bill would prevent rate increases and whether the portable benefits bill could weaken worker protections. Both passed. The House also approved a local calendar, 165 to 1, received committee reports, read new legislation and adopted recognition and memorial resolutions. Members welcomed community groups and offered condolences. The House adjourned until February 18 at 10 a.m.

    Judiciary. House Bill 1312 by Representative Santos of the 117th and Crawford of the 89th. It'll be titled an Act to Amend Part 3 of Article 4, Chapter 11 of Title 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to carrying and possession of firearms. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1313 by Representative Evans of the 57th, Miller of the 62nd,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19), 2026-02-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1312. from 00:53:29.

    Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1314 by Representative Lemon of the 98th, Washburn of the 144th, Clark of the 108th, and Barrett of the 24th. It will be titled an Act to Amend Article 2, Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to operating procedures.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19), 2026-02-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1314. from 00:54:07.

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  13. Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 16, 2026

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

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read and referred new legislation to committees, adopted a consent-calendar resolution without objection, and confirmed three Judicial Qualifications Commission appointments by a 46–2 vote. Before the confirmation vote, one senator requested more information about appointees and raised concerns about the confirmation process and board diversity, then withdrew an objection to a single vote on the appointments. Senators gave notice that they intended to seek consideration of House action on SB 9 and SB 170 on the next legislative day. Neither bill received a substantive vote during this session. The Senate adjourned until January 26 at 10 a.m., with budget hearings announced for the following Tuesday.

    Senate Bill 405 by Senator Setzler of the 37th, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5), 2026-01-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 405. from 00:18:44.

    Senate Bill 402 by Senators Tillery of the 19th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia- Children and Family.

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5), 2026-01-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 402. from 00:18:16.

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  14. 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.

    House Bill 1512 by Representative Mar- Martinez of the 111th, a bill to be titled an Act to Amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to crimes and offenses. Judiciary, non-civil.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1512. from 00:47:45.

    House Bill 1506 by Representative Clark of the 108th, Park of the 107th, Kendrick of the 95th, and Adesanya of the 43rd, a bill being titled an Act to Amend Chapter 11 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to prompt payment. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1506. from 00:45:59.

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  15. Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 23, 2026

    Senate floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 1009, extending school-day phone restrictions to high school students, after rejecting an amendment allowing access between classes. Senators also passed measures on advanced math, forestry tax credits, local property-tax relief, bankruptcy protections, school financial oversight, public health employees and medical treatment rules. A substitute to HB 154 replaced its ambulance provisions with a proposal to seek year-round Atlantic Standard Time. A lengthy debate over district attorney pay ended with passage of HB 1020, followed by notice of a request to reconsider it. Senators left SB 350, concerning DeKalb County officials’ pay, available for later action after questions about conflicting pay provisions. They returned HB 79 to the Rules Committee, adopted a family-farm study resolution and agreed to the House changes to SB 427. The Senate adjourned until March 25.

    Georgia Bureaucratic De- Deference Elimination Act. Enact. House Bill 1290 by Representative Hilton of the 48th and others. Crimes and offenses. Protection of elder persons. Sexual abuse. Revise definition. House Bill 1310 by Representative Ford of the 170th and others. State symbols. Cotton as official state fabric. Designate. Mr. President, that completes...

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36), 2026-03-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1290. from 00:34:21.

  16. 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.

    Bill be titled an act to amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to riot. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 995 by Representative Barnes of the 86th, Crawford of the 89th, Berry of the 56th, McQueen of the 61st, Holly of the 116th, and others. Bill be titled an act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5), 2026-01-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 995. from 00:54:12.

    Bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. House Bill 997 by Representative Leverett of the 123rd, Burchetta of the 176th, Crowe of the 118th, Mathis of the 133rd, O'Steen of the 169th, and others. Bill be titled an act to amend...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5), 2026-01-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 997. from 00:54:50.

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

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

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

    House Bill 1196 by Representative Stevens of the 18th, Miller of the 62nd, Hong of the 103rd, LaHood of the 175th, Fleming of the 114th, and others. Bill be titled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to criminal trespass. Judiciary, non-civil. That completes first readers.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13), 2026-02-05 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1196. from 00:43:01.

    House Bill 1182 by Representative Rhodes of the 124th, Leverett of the 123rd, Orgilive of the 6th, Williams of the 148th, Corbett of the 174th. Bill be titled an act to amend Article 3, Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to soil amendments. Agriculture and Community Affairs.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13), 2026-02-05 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1182. from 00:37:58.

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  18. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 4, 2026

    House floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House held first and second readings of bills and resolutions and received committee recommendations, including a recommendation to pass HB 973 by substitute. During a joint session, the chief justice discussed judicial independence, court workloads, access to legal help, artificial intelligence and judicial security, and urged passage of HR 251 to make probate judge elections nonpartisan. The House also adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. Members recognized visiting groups and commemorated victims of the 1971 Thiokol plant explosion. No floor vote on passage of a substantive bill appears in the transcript. The House adjourned until February 5 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1167 by Representative Dawson of the 65th, Hawkins of the 27th, Green of the 154th, Kelly the 16th, Glaize the 67th and others. Bill be titled an act to amend chapter four, title one, and article one of chapter two A of title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to holidays and observances. Special rules. House Bill 68 by...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12), 2026-02-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1167. from 00:18:55.

    The bill be titled, An Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant. Judiciary. House Bill 1172 by Representative Camp of the 135th and Mathiak of the 82nd. The bill be titled, An Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12), 2026-02-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1172. from 00:20:06.

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  19. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2026

    House floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed eight bills covering a legal cross-reference correction, soil amendments, public health employees’ leave, fire department tax exemptions, student-athlete physicals, autism screening for foster children, nursing tuition grants and opioid overdose medication on college campuses. Members adopted committee substitutes for seven of those bills. The House also read new legislation and committee reports, transferred HB 1296 to the Defense and Veteran Affairs Committee, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. A committee-transfer motion for HB 800 was approved, but the chair’s announcement differed from the transfer requested. Members recognized visiting groups and held moments of silence. The House adjourned until February 19 at 10 a.m.

    Ways and Means. House Bill 1327 by Representative Ridley. The sixth, Crowe. The 118th, Burchetta. The 176th, Efstration. And the 104th, Leverett. Of the 123rd, a bill to be titled an act to amend Article 27, Chapter 2, of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to loitering or disrupting schools.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20), 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1326. from 00:21:39.

    Special Committee on Resource Management. House Bill 1324 by Representative Ridley of the 6th, Cannon of the 172nd, Rhodes of the 124th, Williams of the 148th, and Corbett of the 174th. The bill will be titled, "Act to Amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices."...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20), 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1324. from 00:20:38.

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  20. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 2, 2026

    House floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 1029, two bills adding superior court judges, HB 557 and HB 960, and HB 659, which would expand rural healthcare financial assistance to optometrists. Members adopted SR 645 to hold a joint session for the State of the Judiciary address on February 4. After an objection and a recorded vote, the House moved HB 1063 to the Special Committee on Resource Management. The clerk also read numerous bills and resolutions, and members adopted a group of honorary resolutions. Members held moments of silence for deceased law enforcement officers and a former House member, recognized community service and Black History Month, and adjourned until February 3 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1087 by Representative Bonner of the 73rd, Hitchens of the 161st, O'Steen of the 169th, Prince of the 132nd, Donatucci of the 105th, and others. Bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 80 and Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations....

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10), 2026-02-02 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1087. from 00:39:56.

    Thanks. Lower it down just a couple octaves and we'll be fine. Proceed, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 1107 by Representative Bryce of the 139th, Jones of the 47th, Irwin of the 32nd, Townsend of the 179th, Hilton of the 48th and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10), 2026-02-02 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1107. from 00:46:56.

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