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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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."...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
House Bill 1232 by Representative Cheokas of the 151st, Irwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Ballard of the 147th, Hilton of the 48th, and others. Will be titled an act to amend Subpart 2, Part 1 of Article 16 to Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to compulsory attendance. Education.
Will be titled an act to amend Code Section 20-2-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to duty-free lunch period and planning period required. Education. House Resolution 1269 by Representative Glaize of the 67th, Barrett of the 24th, Fry of the 122nd, Erwin of the 32nd, Prince of the 132nd, and others. A resolution urging the Department of...
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 1397 by Representative Cooper of the 45th, Fry of the 122nd, Reeves of the 99th, Hagan of the 156th and Roberts of the 52nd. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to investigating sexual assault. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1398 by Representative Cooper of...
House Bill 1389 by Representative Santos of the 117th, Mitchell of the 88th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Fry of the 122nd, Burnough of the 77th and others. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to dispossessory proceedings. Judiciary.
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.
Bill be titled, An Act to Amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to trials under the Civil Practice Act.
Education. House Bill 1412 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Efstration of the 104th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burchett of the 176th, Hatcher of the 155th and others. Bill be titled, An Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 4, 2026
House floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed nine bills on its main calendar, covering veterinary vaccinations, maternal leave, sexual-abuse settlement agreements, diplomas for terminally ill students, school health screenings, workforce coordination, stem-cell products, retired police dogs and ambulance billing. It also passed five uncontested local bills together, 166 to 1. Members voted to reconsider earlier defeats of HB 717 and HR 1114, then sent HB 717 back to the Rules Committee. The clerk read new legislation, second readings and committee reports. After visitor recognitions and announcements, the House recessed until 2 p.m.
Senate Bill 527 by Senator Robertson of the 29th, Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Harbin of the 16th, Hickman of the 4th, and others. Bill be titled An Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to qualification requirements for sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Senate Bill 443 by Senator Summers of the 13th, Albers of the 56th, Dixon of the 45th, Hickman of the 4th, Ginn of the 47th, and others. Bill be titled An Act to amend Article 2, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to offenses against public order. Judiciary, Non-Civil.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 27, 2026
House floor session, January 27, 2026 (legislative day 7)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House gave first readings to 17 bills and resolutions and second readings to 22 others, without debate or votes on their passage. The House also adopted a group of honorary and memorial resolutions without objection. Members recognized Holocaust Remembrance Day, literacy efforts and visiting community groups, remembered community members who had died, and thanked workers responding to winter weather. During afternoon remarks, one member criticized immigration enforcement near schools and another defended law enforcement officers and criticized rhetoric directed at them. The House adjourned until January 28 at 10 a.m.
The bill be titled an Act to Amend Article III, Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to other state symbols. Special rules. House Bill 1014 by Representative Bell of the 75th, Ridley of the 22nd, Barnes of the 86th, Hagan of the 156th, Sharper of the 177th. The bill be titled an Act to Amend Part 3 of Article 16 and...
The bill be titled an Act to Amend Chapter 2A and Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Department of Public Health. Public and community health. House Bill 1007 by Representatives Berry of the 56th, Frye of the 122nd, Ridley of the 22nd, Sanchez of the 42nd, Bell of the 75th, and others. The bill be titled an Act to Amend...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 31, 2026
House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on animal cruelty records and welfare investigations, teacher and conservation tax credits, autism screening for foster children, and homeowners association oversight. Members also agreed to Senate changes concerning a statewide music office, manufactured-home tax relief, and vehicle tags and limited vehicle operation. The House adopted a resolution supporting Capitol preservation, sent the state budget to a conference committee, and returned a school political-expression bill to the Rules Committee. The clerk read newly introduced measures, second readings, and committee reports. After guest recognitions and announcements, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.
Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1607 by Representative Hilton of the 48th, Efstration of the 104th, Donatucci of the 105th, Silcox of the 53rd, Baird of the 24th, and others. Bill be titled, "An Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to banking and finance." Banks and Banking. House Bill 1608 by Representative Crawford of...
First reading of bills and resolutions, Mr. Clerk will read. House Bill 1606 by Representative Clark of the 100th, Gaines of the 120th, Fleming of the 114th, Horner of the 3rd, Bonner of the 73rd. Bill be titled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to offenses against public order.
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.
Judiciary. House Bill 1432 by Representative Gullett of the 19th, Park of the 107th, Burchett of the 176th, Evans of the 57th, Gunter of the 8th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to Georgia Public Defender Council.
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...
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