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Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 6, 2026
Senate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): On Crossover Day, the Senate read incoming legislation and committee reports, then voted on bills covering utilities, elections, public safety, education, licensing and insurance. The Senate passed SB 410, which the sponsor said would end new data-center tax exemptions and require utility contract protections. Members disputed whether those protections would keep costs off household bills. The Senate also passed measures addressing clergy sexual abuse, AI safety, animal cruelty records, human trafficking and prosecutor oversight. SR 838, a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship and photo identification for voting, failed to receive the required two-thirds vote. SB 573, concerning nonpartisan elections in certain counties, failed, and the sponsor requested reconsideration. No reconsideration vote appears in this transcript. The session paused for dinner after passing SB 593.
House Bill 1368 by Representatives Cooper of the 45th. Health and human services. House Bill 1374 by Representatives Hawkins of the 27th. Health and human services. House Bill 1379 by Representative Gaines of the 100th. Higher education. House Bill 1391 by Representatives Fleming of the 114th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend code section-...
House Bill 1303 by Representatives Kelly of the 100th. Judiciary. House Bill 1317 by Representatives Horner of the- State and local government, general. House Bill 1365 by Representative Jones of the 25th and others, a bill- Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 12, 2026
Senate floor session, March 12, 2026 (legislative day 31)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 1199 after debate over federal tax changes and affordable-housing tax credits. It also passed bills addressing first-offender records, dietitian and nutritionist licensing, rehabilitation programs for healthcare professionals, protections for code enforcement workers, and Solid Waste Trust Fund spending. Senators agreed to a House substitute to SB 59 increasing hurricane-related timber tax credits and sent HB 1020 back to the Standing Rules Committee. An unnamed group of local bills passed 43 to 0. The Senate also received bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, heard from the U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, and heard members’ remarks on community concerns. The session adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, March 16.
House Bill 1356 by Representative Stinson of the 150th and others, a bill to be- State and Local Government.
House Bill 1316 by Representative Tarver of the- State and Local Government. Oh, excuse me, General.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 18, 2026
Senate floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, HB 1159 on tax relief for farm assistance payments, HB 1302 on education and workforce coordination, HB 1379 on foreign funding disclosures, HB 999 on magistrate courts, and HB 376 on historic rehabilitation tax credits. Senators also agreed to House changes to SB 220, with further amendments to the medical cannabis proposal. Debate included rural communications, utility consumer protections, minimum wage, foreign influence in schools, access to small claims court, and cannabis benefits and risks. The Senate returned HB 439 to the Finance Committee to fix an error and received numerous committee reports and bill readings. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House changes to HB 1199 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. March 19.
House Bill 1329, do pass. House Bill 1374, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1396, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Watson of the 1st District, chairman. Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 1396, which passed out of the...
Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 328, which passed out of the Senate Committee on Finance on March 16th, 2026. Sincerely, Senator Orrock of the 36th District. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Finance has had under...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 4, 2026
Senate floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on outdoor conservation funding, retirement benefits, rental-home guarantees, condominium insurance, student political expression, school discrimination complaints, campus police protections, specialty license plates and cursive instruction. It also passed SB 406, establishing oversight of property owners associations, after adopting two amendments. Senators rejected amendments addressing broader religious-discrimination language, excused absences for civic events and local rent regulation. A road-naming resolution was adopted, while SR 668, concerning property taxation of data-center equipment, was set aside. The Senate confirmed a group of governor’s appointments 44-7 and tabled one nomination. Numerous bills received first or second readings. The chamber adjourned until 9 a.m. Friday, March 6.
... House Bill 1396 by Representative Strachan- Health and Human Services
... House Bill 1076 by Representative Erhart of the thir- Judiciary
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 10, 2026
Senate floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 384, allowing optional five-year vehicle registration, by 45 to 0, and SB 435, renaming the Georgia Development Authority, by 47 to 0. Senators debated amendments to HB 54 that would restrict puberty blockers for minors and state support for gender-affirming care. Both amendments were adopted by 30 to 18, but the transcript does not show a separate final vote on the motion to agree to the House amendment as amended. Senators also argued over income-tax proposals, heard first readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and welcomed community organizations. A senator urged action on SR 729, condemning racist attacks against a former president. The Senate adjourned until the following morning.
Sincerely, Senator Orrock of the 36th District member. Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 463, which passed out of the Senate Committee on Finance on February 9th, 2026. Sincerely, Senator Orrock of the 36th District member.
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following legislation, and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation: Senate Bill 476, due pass. Senate Bill 477, due pass. House Bill 134, due pass by substitute. House Bill 463, due pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 25, 2026
Senate floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on education scholarships, elections, retirement benefits, tax credits, courts, boating and military scholarships. After debate, it passed HB 328, expanding education tax credits, 30 to 20, and HB 369, changing certain county elections to nonpartisan elections, 32 to 21. It tabled HB 1185 after discussion of business court rules and several amendments. Senators approved revised school-zone camera rules in HB 651 and agreed to House changes on reckless stunt driving, pharmacist access to HIV prevention medicine, school discrimination complaints, insurance decisions involving artificial intelligence and DeKalb County compensation. The session also included bill readings, committee referrals and ceremonial recognitions. The Senate adjourned until March 27 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1187 by Representative Hong of the 103rd and others. Trade law, enact. House Bill 1193 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd and others. Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, enact. House Bill 1215 by Representative Parrish of the 158th and others. Middle Judicial Court, Superior Courts, provide for a third judge. House Bill 1272 by Representative...
House Bill 1303 by Representative Kelly of the 16th and others. Crimes and offenses, offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child, provide. House Bill 1316 by Representative Tarvin of the 2nd and others. Walker County School District ad valorem tax, remove five-year residency requirement for homestead exemption. House Bill 1344...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 9, 2026
Senate floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 146, covering cemeteries and family burial plots, 46-0; SB 150, extending a program for retired teachers to return to full-time classrooms, 48-1; and SB 411, addressing dry needling by licensed professionals, 49-2. Each passed with a committee substitute. The Senate also agreed to an amended House version of SB 170 providing rural hospital generator grants, 50-0. Members adopted SR 648, recognizing the Junior League movement’s anniversary, and an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions. Other legislation received first or second readings or committee referrals. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House action on HB 54 the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 10.
... House Bill 936 by Representative Canada of the one, 172nd, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize- State and Local Government
... House Bill 937 by Representative Ford of the 170th and others, a bill to be entitled an act- State and Local Government
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 19, 2026
Senate floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on education, public safety license plates, manufactured-home taxes, delivery robots, veterinary care and funeral insurance payments. Senators also agreed 51-0 to changes to HB 1199, including a 60-day motor-fuel tax suspension, and ordered immediate transmission to the House. Two proposed constitutional amendments, HR 251 on nonpartisan probate judge elections and HR 1243 on a dedicated 911 fund, failed to reach the required two-thirds majority. Supporters gave notice they would seek reconsideration. Debate on both centered partly on minority-party requests for negotiation and compromise. The Senate moved HB 960 to Ethics and HB 1193 to Appropriations, heard bill readings and committee reports, and approved an unnamed local consent calendar 49-0. The session also included community recognitions before adjournment until the next morning.
House Bill 1396 by Representative Astrachan of the 104th and others. State government, require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System. House Bill 1415 by Representative Sebaugh of the 34th and others. Stone Mountain...
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. House Bill 154, do pass by substitute. House Bill 471, do pass. House Bill 717, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1096, do pass. Senate...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 19, 2026
Senate floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read newly introduced bills and resolutions, assigned them to committees, received committee recommendations, and gave several measures a second reading. The chair said there were no bills on the day's rules calendar, and no bills received a final passage vote. The Senate adopted SR 590, recognizing Lupus Advocacy Day, and an unidentified group of resolutions on the consent calendar. Several senators spoke in support of SB 536, a newly filed voting-rights proposal, but no vote on it occurred. Other remarks addressed prison deaths, firearm safety, community events, and memorial tributes. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on February 20.
House Bill 1096 by Representative Taylor of the 173rd and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend article one of chapter 2A of title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health so as to- Health and Human Services
House Bill 964 by Representative Cannon of the 172nd and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to revenue and taxation so as to exempt from state and local title avalanche- Finance
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 3, 2026
Senate floor session, March 3, 2026 (legislative day 26)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate approved a joint study of family-farm sustainability and passed measures addressing public contracting, native plants, homebuilding permits and inspections, road obstruction, institutional purchases of homes, sexual-offender monitoring, sheriff qualifications, school mask rules, and parent notification of student services. Members amended the road-obstruction measure to retain the existing offense for blocking sidewalks while increasing penalties for blocking roads. The Senate also adopted a Blue and White Day recognition, passed an unidentified local-consent bill 45-0, and read numerous bills and committee reports. The transcript does not identify the measures adopted on the privileged-resolution consent calendar. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. March 4.
... House Bill 1359 by Representatives LaHood of the 175th and others, a bill to- State and Local Government
House Bill 1375 by Representative Hawkins of the 27th- State and Local Government. Mr. President, I please you order.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 27, 2026
Senate floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed a revised election bill, HB 960, after extended debate, and approved the fiscal year 2027 budget, HB 974, 52-0. After the House rejected the budget changes, the Senate insisted on its version, leaving the chambers in disagreement. Senators also passed measures on income taxes, maternal leave for state employees, religious instruction during school hours, homelessness-service reporting, transit taxes, railroad maintenance, service dogs, teacher preparation and business court cases. Several bills were substantially rewritten from their original subjects. The Senate agreed to House changes on measures covering medical cannabis reporting, emergency services, securities fraud, school finances, clergy misconduct, AI chatbots and other subjects. It tabled SB 346, read numerous bills and committee reports, and adjourned until March 31.
House Bill 1116 by Representative Blackmon of the 146th and others. H- Home Ownership Opportunity Market Equalization Act of 2026, an act. House Bill 1132 by Representative Franklin of the 160th and others. Sales and use tax exempt materials used in construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing by purely public charities. House Bill...
House Bill 1132, do pass. House Bill 1209, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Huff Setzler of the 52nd District, Chairman. Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 1116, which passed out of the Senate Committee on Finance on...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 17, 2026
Senate floor session, February 17, 2026 (legislative day 19)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 452 to increase state law enforcement retirement contributions, 49 to 0; SB 143 to change firefighter pension benefits and investment options, 47 to 3; and SB 369 to create different accountability standards for dropout recovery charter schools, 47 to 0. The latter two passed with committee substitutes. Senators questioned investment risks in the firefighter bill and how the charter school bill could affect Promise Scholarship eligibility. The Senate also passed an unnamed group of local bills, 48 to 1, and adopted recognition resolutions. Other business included first and second readings, committee reports, guest remarks and memorial tributes. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. February 18.
House Bill 1169 by Representative Campbell of the 135th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to- State and Local Government.
House Bill 1139 by Representative Campbell of the 135th- State and Local Government.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 16, 2026
Senate floor session, March 16, 2026 (legislative day 32)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 535 after changing its fentanyl provisions following debate over drug possession, addiction and trafficking. It also passed HB 1000, providing a one-time income tax credit, HB 983, clarifying prescribed-burning rules, and HB 1196, addressing trespass and harm involving enclosed wild animals. Members moved three bills to different committees and sent HB 521 back to committee. The Senate adopted recognition resolutions, received committee reports and read bills for the first or second time. A local consent calendar passed 48 to 1, but the transcript did not identify its bill. Members also gave notice of future consideration of House action on SB 220. The Senate adjourned until March 18 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1295 by Representative Cooper of the 45th and others. Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, enter into an interstate compact. House Bill 1302 by Representative Gamble of the 15th and others. Education and Workforce Strategy Act, enact. House Bill 1379 by Representative Gaines of the 120th and others. Foreign Funding Transparency and...
House Bill 1513 by Representative Bonner of the 73rd. State and local government.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 20, 2026
Senate floor session, March 20, 2026 (legislative day 35)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on extended-stay hotel removals, nursing grants, high school completion programs, portable benefits for independent contractors, firefighter safety, mental health facility background checks, utility inventory tax exemptions and other topics. The longest debate concerned HB 61, which passed 32-18 after senators adopted a compromise on notice before removal and eviction records, but rejected proposals to give long-term hotel residents tenant rights. The Senate also adopted two state-property resolutions, approved reconsideration of two previously rejected constitutional amendments, and received committee reports and bill readings. A proposed amendment protecting patients from midyear insurance network changes was ruled unrelated to the bill under consideration. Senators honored a retiring committee chair and heard remarks from the U.S. Treasurer. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, March 23.
House Bill 1096 by Representative Taylor of the 173rd and others. Public Health, Department of, provide that if certain employees of a county board of health become employees of such department, such employees will re- retain accrued annual and sick leave. House Bill 1129 by Representative Sebaugh of the 34th and others. Local government, designation of...
House Bill 1339 by Representative- State and local government
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 4, 2026
Senate floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read and referred new bills, received committee recommendations and gave four bills second readings. A senator disputed how remarks during committee discussion of SB 171 had been characterized. The Senate then agreed to attend a joint session for the Chief Justice's State of the Judiciary address and to adjourn afterward until February 5 at 10 a.m. The Chief Justice urged support for judicial independence, nonpartisan probate judge elections, access to legal help and judicial security. The joint session was dissolved by voice vote. No vote on passage of a bill appears in the transcript.
House Bill 946 by Representatives Clifton of the thir- 131st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to game and fish- Natural Resources
House Bill 350 by Representatives Cameron of the 1st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to domestic relations so as to- Health and Human Services
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 6, 2026
Senate floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 383, updating child death reviews, and SB 402, expanding an autism screening and services pilot for children in foster care, each by 48-0. It passed SB 431, requiring prompt school enrollment for foster students, and adopted SR 622, creating a study committee on foster care costs, each by 49-0. The Senate also heard bill readings and committee reports and adopted an unidentified group of consent-calendar resolutions without objection. A senator gave notice of plans to seek consideration of House action on SB 170 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until February 9 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 163 by Representative Ridley of the 22nd and others. Food service establishments, certain food products be disclosed as containing cell-cultured meat and plant-based alternatives require. Mr. President, that completes the order.
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. House Bill 185, do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Senator Cowsert of the
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 28, 2026
Senate floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate agreed to the House version of SB 148, covering outdoor learning, hunting safety instruction, school defibrillators and teacher leave, by a 50-0 vote. A motion to agree to the House version of SB 170, which replaced a homelessness council proposal with rural hospital generator grants, failed after a 27-22 vote. The Senate rejected the House version of SB 9 without objection and moved HB 377 to Government Oversight. Senators also debated constitutional rights and federal immigration enforcement while urging action on SR 605, but no vote on that resolution occurred. The Senate adopted SR 596 recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters, adopted an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions, and received bill readings and committee reports. The session adjourned until January 29 at 10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by s- Senator Bill Cowsert of the 46th. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Rules has had under the consideration the following legislation, has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. House Bill 117, do pass by substitute. House Bill 483, do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 10, 2026
Senate floor session, March 10, 2026 (legislative day 30)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 945 unchanged, 50-0, after rejecting an amendment concerning denial of banking and other essential services based on constitutionally protected activities. Senators also passed HB 244 by substitute, 48-2, and HB 115, 51-0. The Senate adopted HR 1008 to change regional water council membership and SR 771 to study adoption affordability. It received HB 974 and assigned it to Appropriations, adopted a memorial resolution and a consent calendar of resolutions, and heard committee reports. Visiting federal officials discussed small businesses, agriculture and hurricane assistance. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House action on SB 59 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until March 12 at 10 a.m.
Thank you, Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate Rule, uh, three dash one point two C be suspended to allow for receipt and assignment of House Bill 974, the FY27 Appropriations Bill. Is there objection to the senator's motion? Without objection. Without objection, the motion is adopted. Chair recognizes senator from the fifty-sixth...
Sincerely, uh, Senator Orrock of the 36th. Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 165, which passed out of the Senate Committee on Finance on March 9th, 2026. Sincerely, Senator Orrock of the 36th. Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 9, 2026
Senate floor session, March 9, 2026 (legislative day 29)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate agreed to the House substitute for SB 179, with a Senate amendment, by a vote of 48 to 3. The measure addressed computer science graduation requirements, virtual schooling and access to schools for civic organizations. A senator gave notice of plans to seek consideration of House action on SB 59 on the next legislative day. The chamber also read and referred House measures to committees, gave HB 1020 a second reading, adopted two guest-recognition resolutions and approved an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions without objection. Senators made remarks on fuel prices, gun violence, career education, health coverage, military service and community losses. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on March 10.
House Bill 1166 by Representatives State and Local Governments, General
House Bill 1116 by Representatives Blackmon of the 150th Finance
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 24, 2026
Senate floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 171 on advanced math instruction, SB 395 on medical cannabis registry information, SB 428 on community-based Medicaid services, and SB 430 on military museums and hotel-motel tax funding. It also passed SB 392 on reviewing agency budgets, but a senator gave notice of reconsideration for the next legislative day. Senators approved moving SB 510 to a different committee and rejected moving SB 541. The chamber also heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and passed an unnamed local consent calendar, 53-0. The transcript does not identify the measures on that calendar. Senators gave notice of plans to consider House changes to two bills the following day. A newly elected senator was seated, and the Senate adjourned until February 25.
House Bill 1061 by Representative Camp of the 135th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to- Judiciary. House Bill 1086 by Representative Chastain of the 7th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 2 of Title- Public Safety. House Bill 1120 by Representative Gunter of the 8th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to provide- State...
House Bill 1005, do pass. House Bill 1067, do pass. House Bill 1074, do pass. House Bill 1090, do pass. House Bill 1092, do pass. House Bill 1139, do pass. House Bill 1140, do pass. House Bill 1155, do pass. House Bill 1168, do pass. House Bill 1169, do pass. House Bill 1170, do pass. House Bill 1172, do pass. House Bill 1186, do pass. House Bill 1200, do...
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