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Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 9, 2026
Senate floor session, February 9, 2026 (legislative day 15)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 146, covering cemeteries and family burial plots, 46-0; SB 150, extending a program for retired teachers to return to full-time classrooms, 48-1; and SB 411, addressing dry needling by licensed professionals, 49-2. Each passed with a committee substitute. The Senate also agreed to an amended House version of SB 170 providing rural hospital generator grants, 50-0. Members adopted SR 648, recognizing the Junior League movement’s anniversary, and an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions. Other legislation received first or second readings or committee referrals. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House action on HB 54 the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 10.
Senate Bill 4- 470 by Senators Albers of the 56th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated related to- Judiciary
Senate Bill 477 by Senators Tillery of the 19th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48- Finance ... of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemption of- Finance
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 14, 2026
Senate floor session, January 14, 2026 (legislative day 3)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate gave first readings to 10 bills and two resolutions and referred them to committees, with no debate or votes on their substance. The chamber also adopted a consent calendar of privileged resolutions without objection, but the transcript does not identify those resolutions. Senators confirmed the journal, held a morning devotion, recognized the doctor of the day and observed a memorial moment of silence. The Senate voted by voice to adjourn until 10 a.m. on January 15.
... Senate Bill 391 by Senator Parks of the 7th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16- Judiciary
Senate Resolution 563 by Senators Robinson, Robertson of the 29th and others, a resolution urging the Georgia Secretary of State to immediately and fully comply with the request of the United States Department of Justice to securely produce Georgia's voter registration list in compliance with Georgia's obligations. Public safe-
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.
Senate Bill 632 by Senator Bearden of the 30th. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code- Judiciary
... House Bill 1587 by Representative Sanchez of the 42nd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Cobb County, to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county after January 1st, 2029, to provide for success- State and local government
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 10, 2026
Senate floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 384, allowing optional five-year vehicle registration, by 45 to 0, and SB 435, renaming the Georgia Development Authority, by 47 to 0. Senators debated amendments to HB 54 that would restrict puberty blockers for minors and state support for gender-affirming care. Both amendments were adopted by 30 to 18, but the transcript does not show a separate final vote on the motion to agree to the House amendment as amended. Senators also argued over income-tax proposals, heard first readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and welcomed community organizations. A senator urged action on SR 729, condemning racist attacks against a former president. The Senate adjourned until the following morning.
... Senate Bill 480 by Senators Albers of the 56th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Judiciary.
Senate Bill 479 by Senators Kemp of the 38th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16- Education
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 12, 2026
Senate floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed two income-tax proposals and matching versions placed into House bills. SB 476 passed 32 to 18 after extended debate over tax deductions, business incentives, state revenue and the absence of a written fiscal analysis. SB 477, an alternative based on gradual rate reductions, passed 31 to 14. The Senate also passed HB 134 and HB 463 after replacing their original provisions with the respective income-tax proposals. Supporters said the plans would help families meet rising costs. Opponents warned of budget shortfalls, reduced services and future tax increases. The Senate approved committee reassignment of SB 282, read and referred other legislation, and adopted recognitions for the Georgia Aquarium and a retiring Feeding Georgia executive director. The chamber adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.
Senate Bill 499 by Senators Ginn of the 47th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code- Judiciary
House Bill 57 by Representatives Cameron of the 1st and others, a bill to be entitled to amend Code Section 16-6. Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 19, 2026
Senate floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read newly introduced bills and resolutions, assigned them to committees, received committee recommendations, and gave several measures a second reading. The chair said there were no bills on the day's rules calendar, and no bills received a final passage vote. The Senate adopted SR 590, recognizing Lupus Advocacy Day, and an unidentified group of resolutions on the consent calendar. Several senators spoke in support of SB 536, a newly filed voting-rights proposal, but no vote on it occurred. Other remarks addressed prison deaths, firearm safety, community events, and memorial tributes. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on February 20.
Senate Bill 527 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions so as to require that candidates for the office- Public safety.
Senate Bill 532 by Senators Halpern of the 39th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Articles 2 and 7 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to commencement of action and service of default judgment respectively so as to provide- Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 15, 2026
Senate floor session, January 15, 2026 (legislative day 4)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate heard first readings and committee assignments for three measures, adopted SR 573 recognizing Flat Creek Baptist Church’s 200th anniversary, and heard a co-sponsor urge support for SB 379 to help cover health insurance premiums. The Senate approved a motion under HR 997 to attend a joint session for the governor’s State of the State address and adjourn afterward until the next morning. In the address, the governor proposed tax rebates, an income tax rate reduction, a state employee pay supplement, need-based college scholarships and enhanced retirement contributions for state law enforcement officers. No votes on those proposals were shown. The joint session was dissolved after the address.
Senate Bill 399 by Senators Harbin of the 16th and others, a bill to be entitled, An Act to Amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated- Public safety
Senate Resolution 574 by Senator Rhett of the 33rd, a resolution recognizing and commending the Susan Jolly Foundation, the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, a program of the Georgia- HHS
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 26, 2026
Senate floor session, February 26, 2026 (legislative day 25)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed seven measures addressing emergency defibrillator locations, local government investments, signal jammers, school financial oversight, healthcare workforce data, student attendance and community mental health services. Debate focused on state authority over elected school boards and whether new attendance requirements would burden schools without funding. Senators also heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and approved unnamed local bills and resolutions on consent calendars. The transcript does not identify the measures on those calendars. The Senate voted 26 to 20 to adjourn until March 3 at 1 p.m., over an objection that legislation addressing energy affordability remained on the day's calendar.
Senate Bill 577 by Senators Watson of the 11th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Titles 12 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Natural Resources.
Senate Bill 603 by Senator Parkes of the 7th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia- Insurance and Labor. Senate Bill 604 by Senators Cowser of the 46th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to crimes and offenses so as to provide the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 29, 2026
Senate floor session, January 29, 2026 (legislative day 9)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read new bills, received committee recommendations and gave several bills second readings. Notices were submitted announcing minority reports on SB 395 and SB 116. The Senate adopted SR 591, recognizing Spelman Day, and heard from college representatives. During personal remarks, senators debated the federal search of Fulton County election records, discussed law enforcement and advocated for shared parenting under SB 404. No vote was taken on that custody proposal. The Senate also adopted an unnamed consent calendar of recognition resolutions and approved SR 645 after correcting a reference to a legislative officer. The chamber voted by voice to adjourn until 10 a.m. Monday, February 2.
... an act to am... Senate Bill 435 by Senators Goodman of the 8th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the Official Code of Georgia-
Senate Bill 431 by Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 20-2-670 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to in- to disclosures and informa- Children and Family.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 3, 2026
Senate floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 420, which the sponsor said would create a paid fishing endorsement to support better saltwater catch estimates, by 52 to 0. After extended debate, the Senate passed SB 382 by substitute, 31 to 19. The sponsor said it would make statewide homeowner property assessment protections mandatory and deliver sales-tax-funded property tax relief sooner. Supporters emphasized predictable homeowner costs, while opponents raised concerns about local control, school funding and reversing an earlier compromise. A motion to send that bill immediately to the House failed, 30 to 20. The Senate also heard bill introductions and committee reports and adopted resolutions honoring community care providers, utility contractors, Kennesaw State football and Girl Scouts. Senators discussed healthcare affordability and other issues during personal remarks. The Senate adjourned until the next morning.
Senate Bill 447 by Senators Dixon of the 45th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend chapter 7 of title 12 of the official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation so as to provide provisions regarding denial or non-acceptance of permits. State and Local Government, General.
Senate Bill 453 by Senator Summers of the 13th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend code section 48-7-27 of the official Code of Georgia- Finance.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 2, 2026
Senate floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 117, requiring restaurants to identify foreign imported shrimp, by a vote of 43 to 8. After extended debate over legal requirements, voter privacy and federal involvement in elections, the Senate adopted SR 563, urging the Secretary of State to provide voter registration information to the U.S. Department of Justice, by 31 to 22. The Senate returned SB 239, concerning funeral director licensing, to the Rules Committee without objection. Senators also adopted SR 639, recognizing Clark Atlanta University Day, heard bill readings and committee reports, and approved a consent calendar of resolutions whose individual measures were not identified in the transcript. During personal remarks, senators discussed insurance costs, honored a fallen Gwinnett County police officer and raised concerns about political violence and federal election investigations. The Senate adjourned until February 3 at 10 a.m.
Senate Bill 441 by Senators Harbin of the 16th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 83 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to local government and- Thank you. Senate Bill 442 by Senators Dickerson of the 21st and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code- Public...
Senate Bill 438 by Senator Payne of the 54th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code- Education and Youth ... Senate Bill 439 by Senator Still of the 48th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title- Health and Human Services. Senate Bill 440 by Senators...
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 1254 by Representative Reid of the 99th and others. Professions and businesses, move regulation of various professions from individual boards to Secretary of State. House Bill 1261 by Representative Huddleston of the 72nd and others. Revenue and taxation, Level 1 free port exemptions for certain goods and inventory for electric utilities....
Provide. House Bill 1131 by Representative Hogg of the 130th and others. Criminal procedure, personal service of process for notice of a warrant application hearing. Provide. House Bill 1133 by Representative Dickey of the 134th and others. Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 25, 2026
Senate floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on education scholarships, elections, retirement benefits, tax credits, courts, boating and military scholarships. After debate, it passed HB 328, expanding education tax credits, 30 to 20, and HB 369, changing certain county elections to nonpartisan elections, 32 to 21. It tabled HB 1185 after discussion of business court rules and several amendments. Senators approved revised school-zone camera rules in HB 651 and agreed to House changes on reckless stunt driving, pharmacist access to HIV prevention medicine, school discrimination complaints, insurance decisions involving artificial intelligence and DeKalb County compensation. The session also included bill readings, committee referrals and ceremonial recognitions. The Senate adjourned until March 27 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1432 by Representative Gullett of the 19th and others. Georgia Public Defender Council, provide for vacancies on the Legislative Oversight Committee. House Bill 1470 by Representative Kelly of the 16th and others. Torts, abusive litigation based on alleged website access violations under federal and state law, create a cause of action. Mr....
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...
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.
Senate Bill 424 by Senators Harbin of the 16th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the- Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senate Bill 429 by Senators Dickerson of the 21st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to landlord and tenant in general so as to- Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 13, 2026
Senate floor session, January 13, 2026 (legislative day 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate gave first readings and committee assignments to 10 bills and two proposed resolutions. It adopted SR 561, recognizing a longtime Senate legislative assistant and current director of constituent services for the lieutenant governor. Senators reassigned SB 106 to a different committee and changed the primary author of SB 204. After debate over local gun rules and Savannah’s firearm-storage ordinance, the Senate agreed to the House substitute for SB 204 by 32 votes to 21. A separate motion to send it immediately to the governor failed, with 31 voting yes and 21 voting no. The Senate adjourned until January 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Senate Bill 387 by Senator Moore of the 53rd, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Finance.
Senate Bill 388 by Senate Moore of the 53rd, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. State and Government, General.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 23, 2026
Senate floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 1009, extending school-day phone restrictions to high school students, after rejecting an amendment allowing access between classes. Senators also passed measures on advanced math, forestry tax credits, local property-tax relief, bankruptcy protections, school financial oversight, public health employees and medical treatment rules. A substitute to HB 154 replaced its ambulance provisions with a proposal to seek year-round Atlantic Standard Time. A lengthy debate over district attorney pay ended with passage of HB 1020, followed by notice of a request to reconsider it. Senators left SB 350, concerning DeKalb County officials’ pay, available for later action after questions about conflicting pay provisions. They returned HB 79 to the Rules Committee, adopted a family-farm study resolution and agreed to the House changes to SB 427. The Senate adjourned until March 25.
Georgia Bureaucratic De- Deference Elimination Act. Enact. House Bill 1290 by Representative Hilton of the 48th and others. Crimes and offenses. Protection of elder persons. Sexual abuse. Revise definition. House Bill 1310 by Representative Ford of the 170th and others. State symbols. Cotton as official state fabric. Designate. Mr. President, that completes...
House Bill 1114 by Representative Zierta of the 152nd and others. Quality Basic Education Act. Allow for students in 9th and 10th grade to complete the high school graduation financial literacy course requirement. House Bill 1185 by Representative Strachan of the 104th and others. Courts. Certain shareholder claims to be brought before the Georgia Statewide...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 16, 2026
Senate floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read and referred new legislation to committees, adopted a consent-calendar resolution without objection, and confirmed three Judicial Qualifications Commission appointments by a 46–2 vote. Before the confirmation vote, one senator requested more information about appointees and raised concerns about the confirmation process and board diversity, then withdrew an objection to a single vote on the appointments. Senators gave notice that they intended to seek consideration of House action on SB 9 and SB 170 on the next legislative day. Neither bill received a substantive vote during this session. The Senate adjourned until January 26 at 10 a.m., with budget hearings announced for the following Tuesday.
Senate Bill 405 by Senator Setzler of the 37th, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Judiciary.
Senate Bill 407 by Senators Dickerson of the 21st and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Provide for a Homestead Exemption from Cherokee County School District Ad Valorem Taxes for Education- State and Local Government.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 27, 2026
Senate floor session, January 27, 2026 (legislative day 7)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read new legislation and committee reports, adopted a resolution recognizing early childhood reading efforts, and adopted a consent calendar of recognition resolutions. Senators spent much of the session discussing a fatal federal immigration enforcement encounter in Minnesota and constitutional rights. Several urged passage of SR 605, but no vote on it was shown. Other speakers called for an investigation, transparency and support for law enforcement. The Senate transferred SB 166 to the Urban Affairs Committee and passed an unidentified group of local bills, 46 to 0. Senators also gave notice of plans to consider House changes to SB 9, SB 148 and SB 170 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until January 28 at 10 a.m.
... Senators, Senate Bill 412 by Senators Hickman of the 4th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Part Four of Article 17 of Chapter Two of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Education of Youth.
Senate Bill 415 by Senators Dickerson of the 21st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article Four of Chapter Two of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to- Agriculture.
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
Senate Bill 455 by Senators Merritt of the 9th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia- Science and Technology
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.
Senate Bill 608 by Senators Goodman of the 8th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia. Judiciary.
... House Bill 1274 by Representatives Reeves of the 99th and others- Insurance and Labor
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