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  1. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 19, 2026

    House floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed nine Senate bills covering trade licensing, retirement benefits, senior-living referrals, signal jammers, human review of insurance denials, and human-trafficking training. It also passed HB 1339 on the local calendar, 130 to 30, and moved SB 21 to a different committee without objection. Members heard first and second readings and committee reports on other measures, adopted a group of honorary resolutions, recognized visiting organizations and students, and heard farewell remarks from a retiring member. Members also observed moments of silence for victims of a shooting at a veterans clinic and for a firefighter who died after an on-duty medical emergency. The House adjourned until March 20 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1574 by Representative Dunahoo of the 31st, Smith of the 18th, Mathis of the 133rd, Petrea of the 166th, Clark of the 100th, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to serious traffic offenses. Judiciary, Non-Civil.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34), 2026-03-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1574. from 00:23:06.

    It has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation. House Bill 1339, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Representative Lauren McDonald of the 26th District, Chairman." Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report. "Mr. Sp- Mr. Speaker, your...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34), 2026-03-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 604. from 00:35:31.

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  2. 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.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1407. from 00:35:23.

    Intergovernmental coordination. House Bill 1405 by Representative Hon of the 103rd, Rice of the 139th, Ballard of the 147th, Crowe of the 118th, Holcomb of the 101st. Bill be titled, An Act to Amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to delinquency.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1405. from 00:34:29.

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  3. 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 1265 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Smith of the 18th, Crowe of the 118th, Hitchens of the 161st, Kelly of the 16th and others. Bill will be titled an act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to serious traffic offenses. Public safety and homeland security.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17), 2026-02-11 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1265. from 00:31:48.

    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.

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  4. 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 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.

    Judiciary. Senate Bill 565 by Senator Robertson of the 29th, Anna Stavarde of the 31st, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 42nd Hatchett of the 50th. Bill will be titled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to definitions relative to employment and training of peace officers.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 565. from 00:55:23.

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  5. 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.

    House Bill 1412 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Efstration of the 104th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burchett of the 176th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others. A bill relating to general provisions relative to payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, arrests, trials, appeals relative to prosecution of traffic offenses. House Bill 1416 by...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1412. from 00:36:45.

    House Bill 1406 by Representative Adeyina of the 110th, Anderson of the 10th, Jones of the 25th, Holly of the 116th, Burnough of the 77th, and others. A bill relating to definitions regarding elections and primaries. House Bill 1407 by Representative Leverett of the 123rd, Gullett of the 19th, Reeves of the 99th, and Gunter of the 8th. A bill relating to...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1406. from 00:35:40.

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  6. 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 1160 by Representative Crawford of the 89th, Smith of the 18th, Evans of the 57th, Hong of the 103rd, Kelley of the 16th, and others. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to tolling of limitations. Judiciary. House Bill 1161 by Representative...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1160. from 00:33:50.

    House Bill 1121 by Representative Williams of the 148th, Hagan of the 156th, Stinson of the 150th. The bill be titled an act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to terms of superior court. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1121. from 00:20:25.

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  7. 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.

    Governmental affairs. House Bill 1028 by Representative Reeves of the 99th, Efstration of the 104th, Connor of the 8th, Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8), 2026-01-28 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1028. from 00:31:05.

    A bill be entitled an act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding torts. Judiciary. House Bill 1050 by Representative Frye of the 122nd, Evans of the 57th, Roberts of the 52nd, Gissler of the 121st, Sanchez of the 42nd and others. A bill be entitled an act to amend Code Section...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8), 2026-01-28 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1050. from 00:38:06.

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  8. 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.

    Judiciary. House Resolution 1023 by Representative Jones of the 25th, Ridley the 6th, Dubnik of the 29th, Bonner of the 73rd, and O'Steen of the hu- 169th. A bill, a resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that every parent has a fundamental right. Judiciary. That completes first re-

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5), 2026-01-16 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1023. from 00:56:02.

  9. 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 1390 by Representative Willis of the 55th, Schofield of the 63rd, McQueen of the 61st, Berry of the 56th, Holland of the 54th and others. The bill will be titled an act to amend Code Section 46-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to re- reckless stunt driving. Judiciary Non-Civil.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1390. from 00:32:22.

    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.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1389. from 00:32:01.

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  10. 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 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.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, AM), 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 443. from 00:51:09.

    Special Rules.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, AM), 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 240. from 00:50:34.

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  11. 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.

    382? Juvenile. Judiciary Juvenile. Senate Bill 402 by Senator Kil- uh, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd. Dixon the forty-fifth, Walker the twentieth, Anitobarta the thirty-first and others. Bill be titled an Act to Amend Chapter five of Title forty-nine of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to programs and protections for children...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15), 2026-02-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 402. from 00:29:08.

    Judiciary Juvenile.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15), 2026-02-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 402. from 00:29:33.

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  12. 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.

    Senate Bill 532 by Senator Halpern of the 39th, Perran of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd, Tom Porter of the 17th, Kemp of the 38th, and others. The bill will be titled, An Act to Amend Article 2, Chapter 7 of Title of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to commencement of action and service of default judgment. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 532. from 00:56:36.

    The bill will be titled Enact to Amend Chapter six of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to sexual offenses. Judiciary. Mr. Clerk, suspend again.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29), 2026-03-09 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 552. from 00:57:32.

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  13. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 29, 2026

    House floor session, January 29, 2026 (legislative day 9)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House adopted HR 1008, changing the membership and terms of regional water planning councils, by a vote of 168 to 0. The sponsor said smaller councils and longer terms would help address attendance problems and improve planning. The House also heard first and second readings, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. During member remarks, speakers offered differing views on the federal seizure of Fulton County election materials, with some raising concerns about voter privacy and election interference and another defending the search as a lawful court process. The chair asked both parties’ leaders to meet about rules governing floor remarks. The House adjourned until February 2 at 10 a.m.

    House Bill 1060 by Representative Jackson of the 68th, Scott of the 76th, 63rd, and Davis of the 87th. Bill be titled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to crimes and offenses so as to limit the lawful authority of law enforcement officers. Public safety and homeland security.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 29, 2026 (legislative day 9), 2026-01-29 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1060. from 00:39:51.

    Ways and Means. House Bill 1080 by Representative Neal of the seventy-ninth, Crowe of the hundred eighteenth, Hitchens of the hundred sixty-first and Cheokas of the hundred and fifty-first. The bill be titled an Act to Amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, January 29, 2026 (legislative day 9), 2026-01-29 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1079. from 00:46:43.

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  14. 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.

    Bill- a bill be titled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to specific periods of limitation. Judiciary. House Bill 1480 by Representative Sanchez of the 42nd, Román of the 97th, Cannon of the 58th, Moore of the 91st, Park of the 107th, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Chapters 4,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, AM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1480. from 00:35:56.

    Transportation. House Resolution 1520 by Representative Jackson of the 128th. A resolution honoring the life of Mr. Hassan Rahim Glasgow and dedicating a road in his memory.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26, AM), 2026-03-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1520. from 00:37:11.

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  15. 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 1131 by Representative Hong of the 103rd, Smith of the 18th, Sainz of the 180th, Reeves of the 99th, Scoggins of the 14th. A bill relating to warrants for arrest.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12), 2026-02-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1131. from 00:27:56.

    House Bill 1160 by Representative Crawford of the 89th, Smith of the 18th, Evans of the 57th, Hong of the 103rd, Kelly of the 16th, and others. A bill relating to tolling of limitations. House Bill 1161 by Representative Lehman of the 98th, Clark of the 108th, Santos of the 117th, Hong of the 103rd, Reeves of the 99th, and others. A bill relating to motor...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12), 2026-02-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1160. from 00:32:59.

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  16. 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 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.

    A bill relating to courts and domestic relations. House Bill 1344 by Representative Reeves of the 99th, Burns of the 159th, Lumsden of the 12th, Kelly of the 16th, Hugley of the 141st, and others. A bill relating to insurance and motor vehicles and traffic. House Resolution 1346 by Representative New of the 40th, Alexander of the 66th, Momtahan of the 17th,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20), 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1344. from 00:36:15.

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  17. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · June 17, 2026

    House floor session, June 17, 2026 (legislative day 1)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House opened the special session with a reading of the governor's proclamation outlining its purposes. Members adopted HR 1 and HR 2 to notify the Senate and governor that lawmakers had convened. Local homestead-exemption legislation was referred to Intergovernmental Coordination, and HR 3, concerning ratification of a fuel-tax suspension, was referred to Ways and Means. The House also adopted seven honorary and recognition resolutions. During floor remarks, several members criticized redistricting plans or the cost of the special session. Members adopted SR 3, setting the session schedule, after questions about a Saturday meeting conflicting with Juneteenth celebrations. The House adjourned until June 18 at 10 a.m.

    But this whole weekend is a weekend of celebration, which I think should be just as important as whoever can't come here on Tuesday. So if you could explain to me what was the significance of not coming Tuesday versus coming on Saturday would be very helpful. Because for me personally, I don't know about anybody else, but it's extremely disrespectful of the...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, June 17, 2026 (legislative day 1), 2026-06-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of SR 3. from 01:33:20.

    I'm going to recognize Representative Jasmine Clark to your left for a question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Does the gentleman yield? Yes. I appreciate that there have been lots of conversations about this Juneteenth thing, and I know that it might not feel that important to some people in this legislative body, but it is important to some others. If we are...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, June 17, 2026 (legislative day 1), 2026-06-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of SR 3. from 01:35:46.

  18. 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.

    Judiciary. That completes first readers.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14), 2026-02-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of SB 403. from 00:49:23.

    House Bill 1187 by Representative Hong of the 103rd, Gambill of the 15th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Wade of the 9th, Gunter of the 8th and others. A bill relating to provisional and final remedies in special proceedings. House Bill 1188 by Representative Sanchez of the 42nd, Washburn of the 144th, Frye of the 122nd, Lally of the 59th, Oliver of the 84th and...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14), 2026-02-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1187. from 00:50:58.

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  19. 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 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.

    A bill relating to family violence and discovery.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19), 2026-02-17 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1283. from 00:58:36.

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  20. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 18, 2026

    House floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed legislation on egg-sale rules, vehicle dealer fraud, school discrimination complaints, emergency defibrillator coordination, child death reviews and licensing internationally trained physicians. Members also agreed to Senate changes on radiologist assistant licensing and dietetics licensing. The House approved HB 1199 with a House amendment covering tax conformity, a $100 million housing tax credit cap and a 60-day gas tax pause, then ordered immediate transmission to the Senate. A package of local legislation passed 161 to 2, while SB 543 was removed and returned to committee. Members heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted honorary resolutions, welcomed community groups and recognized a retiring member’s service. The House adjourned until March 19 at 10 a.m.

    Thank you, Madam Speaker. Uh, I would like to recognize the, uh, Worth County High School, uh, Rams football team for their 2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Football Championship. Thank you. I saw them when they came in. That's right. That's right. Uh, they, they had an excellent and perfect season, 15 and 0. And, uh, you know, their, the team motto was,...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33), 2026-03-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1774. from 01:12:56.

    Thank you, Madam Speaker. Our group has not made it up. They're on their, they're on the stairs as we speak, but we wanna recognize Emmanuel Preparatory Academy. It's an academy, uh, dedicated to training young African American boys, and they do an outstanding job. And, um, you will see them. They will be dressed in their uniform jackets, ties, and their...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33), 2026-03-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HR 1774. from 01:15:50.

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