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  1. 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.

    House Bill 1361 by Representative Kelly of the 16th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th. The bill will be titled an Act to Amend Chapter four, Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to pharmacists and pharmacies. Health.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1361. from 00:26:11.

    House Bill 1365 by Representative Jones of the 25th, Silcox of the 53rd, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Evans of the 57th, and others. The bill will be titled an Act to Amend Code Section 1562 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the number of judges of superior courts. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 00:28:06.

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

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

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

    House Bill 1365 by Representative Jones of the 25th, Silcox of the 53rd, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Evans of the 57th, and others. A bill relating to the number of judges of superior courts. House Bill 1366 by Representative Carter of the 93rd, Smith of the 41st, Park of the 107th, Evans of the 57th, Glaize of the 67th, and others. A bill...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 00:40:28.

    House Bill 1362 by Representative Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, Brashad of the 176th, Smith of the 18th, Corbett of the 174th and others. A bill relating to general provisions for eligibility and qualifications for office. House Bill 1363 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 114th, Panitch of the 51st, and...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1362. from 00:39:50.

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  3. 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.

    Ways and Means. House Bill 1136 by Representative Glaze of the 67th; Rice of the 139th; Franklin of the 160th; Mitchell of the 88th; Williams of the 168th; and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005. Public and Community Health. House Bill 1137 by...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1136. from 00:25:53.

    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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  4. 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.

    The bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to emergency management. Public safety and homeland security. House Bill 1336 by Representative Crowe of the 118th, Anderson of the 10th, LaHood of the 175th, Burchetta of the 176th, Jenkins of the 136th, and others. The bill to be titled an act...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20), 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1336. from 00:24:33.

    Ways and means. House Bill 1337 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th, Martin of the 49th, Gunter of the eighth, Scoggins of the 14th. The bill to be titled an act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to courts.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20), 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1336. from 00:25:04.

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  5. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 24, 2026

    House floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House focused on education, passing HB 1193 to expand early reading instruction and support, HB 372 to extend a retired-teacher return program, and HB 1123 to expand access to pre-K after-school care. Members also passed HB 1009 to restrict personal electronic devices in high schools and HB 1023 to require school weapons detection systems, after debate about costs, local control and school safety. Other measures passed would expand career academy access, provide grants to student teachers and allow unused HOPE scholarship eligibility toward graduate or professional study. The House heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, postponed two resolutions to the next legislative day and reassigned HB 1377 to Transportation. The House adjourned until February 25 at 10 a.m.

    Respectfully submitted, Representative Robert Dickey of the 134th District, Chairman. Representative Victor Anderson of the 10th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under its consideration the following bills and resolution of the House. It's...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1362. from 00:49:48.

    15. 15. 1450.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1396. from 00:46:34.

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

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

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

    Intergovernmental affairs. House Bill 1436 by Representative Gaines of the 120th, Powell of the 33rd, Kelly of the 16th, Rhodes of the 124th and McDonald of the 26th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizance. Public...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1436. from 00:27:27.

    House Bill 1296, do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Representative Bonner of the 73rd District, chairman. Representative Don Parsons of the 44th District, chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1296. from 00:44:19.

  7. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 26, 2026

    House floor session, February 26, 2026 (legislative day 25, AM)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed four insurance measures: HB 1344 on enforcement, claims and affordability; HB 1274 on excess auto insurance profits; HB 1262 on penalties; and HB 1263 on premium tax refund deadlines. The House also passed a committee substitute for HB 1164, establishing financial oversight of school systems, after questions about local control, superintendent contracts and school board support. Four local bills passed together, 158 to 0. The chamber heard first and second readings and committee reports on other legislation, recognized Georgia 4-H and a former Atlanta Braves player, and heard community recognitions and condolences. The House recessed until 1:30 p.m.; the transcript ends during that recess.

    "Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Health has had under its consideration the following bills of the House. It's instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations. House Bill 1346, do pass by committee substitute. House Bill 1275, do pass by committee substitute. House Bill 1276, do pass by committee substitute. Respectfully...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 26, 2026 (legislative day 25, AM), 2026-02-26 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1346. from 01:06:30.

    House Bill 1437 by Representative Gaines of the 120th, Leverett of the 123rd, Efstration of the 104th, Silcox of the 53rd, Reeves of the 99th, a bill relating to general provisions regarding notaries public. House Bill 1438 by Representative Westbrook of the 163rd, Park of the 107th, Au of the 50th, Reese of the 140th, Myles of the 126th, a bill relating to...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 26, 2026 (legislative day 25, AM), 2026-02-26 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1437. from 01:01:04.

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

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

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

    A bill relating to government transparency and campaign finance. House Bill 1236 by Representative Kelly of the 16th, Newton of the 127th, Hatchett of the 155th, Mathiak of the 82nd, Douglas of the 78th, and others. A bill relating to requirements for certification, utilization of nationally recognized accreditation standards, and website identifying...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1236. from 00:43:46.

    Bill will be titled an Act to Amend Part 1 of Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to tax exemptions. Ways and Means. Senate Bill 146 by Senator Williams of the 25th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Malow of the 2nd, and others. Bill will be titled an Act to Amend Titles 31, 36,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16), 2026-02-10 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 146. from 00:41:06.

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  9. 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 1135 by Representative Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th, Cannon of the 172nd, Townsend of the 179th and others. A bill relating to student scholarship organization. House Bill 1136 by Representative Glaize of the 67th, Rice of the 139th, Franklin of the 160th, Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 168th and others. A...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12), 2026-02-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1135. from 00:28:38.

    House Bill 1166 by Representative Herring of the 145th, Oliver of the 84th, Frye of the 122nd, Washburn of the 144th, Roberts of the 52nd and others. Bill be titled an act to amend chapter 66 to title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to zoning procedures pertaining to counties and municipal corporations. Governmental Affairs.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12), 2026-02-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1166. from 00:18:34.

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  10. 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 1096 by Representative Taylor of the 173rd, Hatchett of the 155th, Sharper of the 177th, O'Steen of the 169th, and Cooper of the 45th. Bill be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relevant to the Department of Public Health. Public and community health.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10), 2026-02-02 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1096. from 00:43:08.

    The bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to regulation of specialized land transactions. Governmental Affairs. House Bill 1116 by Representative Blackmon of the 146th, Burns of the 159th, Efstration of the 104th, Hatchett of the 155th, Cannon of the 172nd and others. The bill be titled an...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10), 2026-02-02 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1116. from 00:49:49.

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  11. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 13, 2026

    House floor session, January 13, 2026 (legislative day 2)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House read new bills and resolutions and referred them to committees, then gave HB 932 a second reading. No substantive debate or final passage vote on those measures was shown. The House also adopted four ceremonial resolutions without objection, covering a memorial tribute, cervical cancer education, Delta Sigma Theta’s anniversary and a community breakfast. Members recognized community organizations, observed Korean American Day, offered memorial tributes and made announcements. The House adjourned after approving a motion to return January 14 at 11 a.m.

    House Bill 935 by Representative Cannon of the 172nd and Taylor of the 173rd. The bill will be titled, "An Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Thomas County." Intergovernmental Coordination. House Bill 936 by Representative Cannon of the 172nd. A bill being titled, "Act to authorize the assessment and...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 13, 2026 (legislative day 2), 2026-01-13 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 935. from 00:45:57.

    Intergovernmental Coordination. House Bill 937 by Representative Ford of the 170th and O'Steen of the 169th. The bill will be titled, "Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Berrien County." Intergovernmental Coordination. House Bill 938 by Representative Ford of the 170th and O'Steen of the 169th. The...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 13, 2026 (legislative day 2), 2026-01-13 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 937. from 00:46:24.

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  12. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 28, 2026

    House floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House agreed to the Senate version of HB 443 after adopting a House amendment removing language about raw milk. The vote was 165 to 2. The sponsor said the fishing endorsement fees would support Georgia-specific fishery surveys and efforts to obtain management authority over fishing in federal waters. The House also read numerous bills and resolutions, referred new measures to committees, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of honorary and memorial resolutions without objection. Members recognized visiting organizations and discussed addiction recovery, public safety, immigration enforcement, political violence, and community service. The House adjourned until January 29 at 10 a.m.

    Banks and banking. House Bill 1035 by Representative Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 63rd, Green of the 154th, Taylor of the 92nd, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to local government. Ways and means. House Bill 1036 by Representative Scott of...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8), 2026-01-28 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1035. from 00:33:28.

    The bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to regulation of specialized land transactions. Judiciary. House Bill 1037 by Representative Cummings of the 39th, Adesanya of the 43rd, Parsons of the 44th, Campbell of the 35th, and Seval of the 34th. The bill be titled an act to amend an act...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8), 2026-01-28 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1036. from 00:33:58.

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

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

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

    A bill relating to public assistance. House Bill 899 by Representative Jenkins of the 136th, Bonner of the 73rd, Leverett of the 123rd, Camp of the 135th. A bill relating to transfer on death deeds. Hou-House Bill 8900 by Representative Carson of the 46th and Seabaugh of the 34th. A bill relating to transfer of funds from the Employment Retirement System of...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 12, 2026 (legislative day 1), 2026-01-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 899. from 01:09:42.

    First reading of bills and resolutions, the clerk will read. House Bill 932 by Representative Sainz of the 180th, Ballard of the 147th, Bonner of the 73rd, Newton of the 127th, DeLoach of the 167th, and others. A bill being titled, "An Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to tax credits for business...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 12, 2026 (legislative day 1), 2026-01-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 932. from 01:08:42.

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  14. 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.

    Ways and Means. House Bill 1216 by Representative Stevens of the 164th, Green of the 154th, Carpenter of the 4th, Dempsey of the 13th, Jones of the 143rd, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend article three of chapter 13 to title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations. Ways and...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14), 2026-02-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1216. from 00:42:02.

    Representative Lauren McDonald of the 26th District, chairman of the Committee on Intergovernmental Coordination and Local, submitted the following report. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Intergovernmental Coordination and Locals had under its consideration the following bills of the House and Senate, and has instructed me to report the same back to the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14), 2026-02-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1215. from 00:54:12.

  15. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 3, 2026

    House floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, AM)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 158, creating a central database for business trade names, HB 1191, expanding eligibility for military specialty license plates, HB 1192, requiring public-assistance accounting reports, and HB 1195, changing veterinary teletriage rules. The House rejected HB 717, which proposed licensing and safety rules for ketamine clinics, after debate focused on patient safety and physician ownership requirements. The majority leader gave notice of reconsideration, and the chair said the matter would return the next legislative day. The House also heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous measures, recognized the retiring executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission under HR 1196, and welcomed community groups. The session recessed until 2 p.m.

    Representative Clint Crowe of the 118th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under its consideration the following Bills of the House. It has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, AM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1436. from 00:52:24.

  16. 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.

    House Bill 1300 by Representative Seabaugh of the 34th, Camp of the 135th, Jones of the 47th, Rice of the 139th, Kelly of the 16th and others. The bill will be titled, "An Act to Amend Code Section 23-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to Savings Trust Accounts." Higher education.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19), 2026-02-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1300. from 00:50:02.

    House Bill 1296 by Representative Momtahan of the 17th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 73rd, Cannon of the 172nd, Prince of the 132nd and others. The bill will be titled, "An Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to General Provisions for Governing and Regulation of Mental Health." Public...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19), 2026-02-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1296. from 00:48:49.

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  17. 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 1276 by Representative Newton of the 127th, Efstration of the 104th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, will be titled an act to amend chapter four, title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance. Health.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18), 2026-02-12 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1276. from 00:46:11.

    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.

  18. 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.

    By Senator Davenport of the 17th, Clayton County. Senate Bill 623 by substitute by Senator Wicks of the 34th, Clayton County. House Bill 858 agreeing to the Senate substitute as amended by the House, Cobb County. House Bill 1504 agreeing to the Senate substitute by Representative Crawford of the 89th, DeKalb County. Members, you, uh, understand that HB 858,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2), 2026-03-31 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 623. from 00:51:28.

  19. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 9, 2026

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

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed six bills addressing an additional judge, mini trucks, frivolous property liens, substance use recovery organizations, disabled veterans' tax exemptions and physician licensing. Members also heard first and second readings, received a committee report, recognized Sonic Edge of Pebblebrook High School and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. During member remarks, speakers discussed gun safety, respectful debate, adoption and other community concerns. The chair announced that afternoon committee meetings would start one hour later than scheduled. The House adjourned until February 10 at 10 a.m.

    Will be titled an act to amend Code Section 3346-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to requirements for certification. Health, Health. House Bill 1237 by Representative Bell of the 75th, Tran of the 80th, Davis of the 87th, Carter of the 93rd, Bazemore of the 69th, and others. Will be titled an act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15), 2026-02-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1237. from 00:24:49.

    House Bill 1213 by Representative Cummings of the thirty-ninth, McQueen of the sixty-first, Sanchez of the forty-second, Smith of the forty-first, Ridley of the twenty-second and others. A bill to authorize the City of Mableton to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law. House Bill 1214 by Representative O'Steen of the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15), 2026-02-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1213. from 00:33:38.

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

    House floor session, January 14, 2026 (legislative day 3)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House held first and second readings of bills and resolutions, adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection, and confirmed the previous day's journal. No substantive bill debate or final passage vote appears in the transcript. The Natural Resources and Environment Committee chair announced a hearing on HR 1008 for the next morning, with no committee vote planned. Members also recognized visitors, announced events, and offered contrasting remarks about a death involving law enforcement, accountability, and support for officers. The House adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., ahead of the governor's State of the State address.

    House Bill 946 by Representative Clifton of the 131st, Rhodes of the 124th, Ridley of the 6th, Kelley of the 16th, Cannon of the 172nd, and others. A bill relating to game and fish. House Bill 947 by Representative Momtahan of the 17th, Cannon of the 172nd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Jones of the 25th, Kelley of the 16th, and others. A bill relating to general...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 14, 2026 (legislative day 3), 2026-01-14 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 946. from 00:53:22.

    A bill to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Thomas County. House Bill 936 by Representative Cannon of the 172nd. A bill to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Municipal Court of the City of Berlin. House Bill 937 by Representative Ford of the 170th and O'Steen of the 169th. A...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 14, 2026 (legislative day 3), 2026-01-14 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 936. from 00:51:48.

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