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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 979 by Representative Bonner of the 73rd and others, State Government, procedures for retrocession of jurisdiction in certain circumstances, provide. House Bill 985 by Representative Bonner of the 73rd and others, Veterans Affairs, revise terms of eligibility for persons to be buried in Georgia veteran cem- cemeteries. House Bill 987 by...
House Bill 541 by Representative Dempsey of the 113th and others, Education, Tuition Equalization Grants, expand definition of an improved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing. House Bill 668 by Representative Thomas of the 21st and others, Crimes and Offenses, change references to assistance and guide dogs to service dogs....
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 1293 by Representatives Jonas- Jones of the 47th and others Education and Youth
House Bill 1114 by Representatives Eerd of the 150th Education and Youth
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 1022 by Representative McDonald III of the 26th and others. Motor vehicles, prohibit electric, electric tinting. House Bill 1023 by Representative Astrachan of the 104th and others. Education, utilize weapon de- detection systems in certain school buildings, require local boards of education and other school governing bodies. House Bill 1061 by...
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 · 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 445 by Senators Dolezal of the 27th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend code section 20-14-27 of the official Code of Georgia Annotated. Education, Youth.
Senate Bill 444 by Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend chapter 46 of title f- 33 of the official Code of Georgia Annotated. Education, Labor.
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 475 by Senators Kemp of the 38th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 20-2-420- Education and Youth
House Bill 629 by Representative Hawkins of the 27th and others, a bill- Education and Youth
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 1045 by Representative Herring of the 140- Education and Youth
Senate Bill 488 by Senator Setzler of the 37th and others. Torts, generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor provide. Senate Bill 499 by Senator Ginn of the 47th and others. Dangerous instrumentalities and practices, prohibition on possessing...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 25, 2026
Senate floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 433, creating optional autism-related license plates and officer training, and HB 571, licensing radiologist assistants. After debate over privacy, immigration enforcement and collecting DNA before conviction, senators passed SB 116 by 33 to 20 and rejected an amendment requiring a conviction. The Senate also agreed to House changes to SB 162 on medical licensing and SB 218 on oversight of prosecutors. Senators adopted the amended state budget conference report, HB 973, by 49 to 0 and voted to send it immediately to the governor. The budget presenter described funding for tax relief, a state mental hospital, scholarships and homelessness services. The chamber also read new legislation and committee reports, adopted honorary resolutions and adjourned until the following morning.
... Senate Bill 557 by Senators Payne IV and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend- Education and Youth
... Senate Bill 554 by Senators Payne IV and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1- Education and Youth
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.
... House Bill 907 by Representative Jones of the 47th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 31C- Education and Youth
... Se- Senate Bill 497 by Senators Dixon of the 45th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20- Education and Youth
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.
... Senate Bill 466 by Senators Bearden of the 30th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20- Education and Youth
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.
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.
It's not about where you are. It affects all of us. And what he said in that opinion fits exactly what we're talking about today. When he talks about the case, he was talking about the Garcia case there, but he could be talking about this case right here. While there is still time, an amazing, powerful statement from a federal court judge, Reagan appointee....
But if you do wear a badge, you have a right to the jury of a bunch of Georgia state senators who watch, and I quote, "viral videos," who listen to rhetoric throughout the news cycle on the internet and their favorite targeted silo channel on their favorite website or their favorite print publication that may still be in existence. But I'm gonna hit you...
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 589 by Senators Brass of the 6th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia- Education and Youth.
Senate Bill 523 by Senator Goodman of the 8th and others. Education: Public schools and post-secondary educational institutions to consider anti-Semitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion- authorize. Senate Bill 540 by Senator Anavitarte of the 31st and others. Online internet safety: Certain disclosures related to controversial AI...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 20, 2026
Senate floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed six bills, including HB 973, its revised state budget proposal, which the Appropriations chair said included $409 million for a new mental health hospital and about $1.9 billion in tax relief. The House rejected the Senate’s budget changes, and the Senate appointed a conference committee to negotiate differences. Senators also passed bills addressing bingo, Department of Public Health laws, licensing internationally trained physicians, insurers’ use of aerial images, and AI-generated explicit images. During debate on SB 440, senators proposed Medicaid expansion, but an amendment replaced that proposal with an effective date. The chamber also heard first and second readings and committee reports, adopted an unspecified group of consent-calendar resolutions, and adjourned until February 24.
... an act to amend. Senate Bill 537 by Senators Harbin of the 16th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article- Education and Youth
Senate Bill 399 by Senator Harbin of the 16th and others, Mason Cells AED Coordination Act, enact. Senate Bill 428 by Senator Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others, Medical Assistant Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, direct. Senate Bill 430 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and...
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.
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Education and Youth 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 451, do pass by substitute. House Bill 634, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1114, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1220, do pass....
Aviation, prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems over place of incarceration. House Bill 1283 by Representative Panteach of the one, of the 51st and others. Family Justice Center Act, enact. House Bill 1409 by Representative Camp of the 135th and others. Domestic relations, revise mandated reporting of child abuse. House Bill 1434 by Representative...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 5, 2026
Senate floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 239, which separates funeral director and embalmer licensing, and SB 403, which changes how the state handles and returns unclaimed property, both by 50-0 votes. It also passed HB 414, expanding campaign-finance enforcement involving out-of-state people and groups, by 50-1 after questions about investigations and safeguards. Senators advocated for health insurance affordability, Medicaid expansion and tobacco cessation measures, without votes on those proposals. The chamber received HB 973 from the House and referred it to Appropriations, heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted an unidentified consent calendar of resolutions, and confirmed a Judicial Qualifications Commission appointment by 48-0. Senators also recognized visitors and discussed Black History Month, health and community services. The Senate adjourned until 9 a.m. February 6.
... Senate Bill 459 by Senators Hickman of the 4th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia- Education and youth
Senate Bill 150 by Senator Hickman of the 4th and others, retirement: Permit public school systems to employ certain beneficiaries of the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia as classroom teachers. Extend the program. Senate Bill 261 by Senator Harbin of the 16th and others, magistrate's retirement fund: Early retirement benefit, provide. Senate Bill 400...
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 998, Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Echols of the 49th District, Chairman. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Education and Youth 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 1107, Do Pass. House Bill 1164, Do Pass....
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Higher Education 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 1379, Do Pass. House Bill 1302, Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Burns of the 23rd District, Chairman. Mr. President, the Senate...
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 1107 by Representatives Rice of the 139th and others, a bill to be- Education
... House Bill 1164 by Representatives Wade of the 9th and others, a bill to be entitled- Education and Youth
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.
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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.
Senate Bill 504 by Senators Parkes of the 7th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 33 of- Education.
Senate Bill 510 by Senator Setzler of the 37th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education- State and Local Government.
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.
Senate Bill 383 by Senator Kirk Patrick of the 32nd and others, child abuse. Local child fatality review committees modify the review. Senate Bill 402 by Senator Tillery of the 19th and others, children and youth. Pilot program provision for screenings, clinical evaluations, training for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care, establish. Senate...
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 · 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.
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Education and Youth has had under consideration the following legislation, as instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. House Bill 1030, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1284, do pass. House Bill 1293, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Hickman of the 4th District,...
House Bill 1123 by Representative Jones of the 47th and others. Quality Basic Education Act, require certain schools that offer after, uh, after-school programs to make such programs available to pre-kindergarten students. House Bill 1159 by Representative Gamble of the 15th and others. Income tax, all income received by individuals, corporations, and...
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