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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.
Chair recognizes the minority leader, senator from the 22nd, for a point of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr. President. I'll be brief. I just want to read one quite, one thing. I actually had not planned to come up today, but when I heard about the fact that we're in the Georgia Senate, maybe we should not deal with this. Over the summer, there was an...
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....
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
... Senate Bill 633 by Senator Bearden of the 30th. A bill to be entitled an act to amend- Public Safety.
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.
And Senate Bill 404 by Senator Setzler of the 37th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19. Judiciary.
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 473 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Public Safety.
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 1208 by Representatives Gunter of the 8th and others Judiciary
Public Safety
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 552 by Senators Watson I and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 1 of Article 16- Judiciary
... Senate Bill 558 by Senator Jones II of the 22nd, a bill to be entitled an act- Judiciary
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 57 by Representatives Cameron of the 1st and others, a bill to be entitled to amend Code Section 16-6. Judiciary.
... House Bill 903 by Senators Powell of the 33rd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend- Judiciary
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 999 by Representatives Leverett of the 123rd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 5 of Chapter- Judiciary
Secretary will read bills and resolutions for the second time.
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.
Slow go. Mr. President, that completes the order.
House Bill 1534 by Representative Westbrook of the 163rd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act creating the State Court of Cha- Chatham County. Slow go. House Bill 1535 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia to exercise. Slow go. House Bill 1537 by...
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 1290 by Representative Hilton of the 48th and others, a bill- Judiciary
Elections and primaries, the list of eligible voters is posted and made public prior to each primary or election require. Senate Bill 570 by Senator Still of the 48th and others. Georgia Human Trafficking Prevention Training Act, enact. Senate Bill 572 by Senator Strickland of the 42nd and others. Criminal prosecutions and additional justification for use...
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.
Senate Bill 41- 413 by Senators Jackson of the 41st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article- Judiciary.
Senate Bill 414 by Senators Jackson of the 41st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Part Two of Article 15 of Chapter One of Title- 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 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.
Senate Bill 525 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to the Juvenile Code so as to require the recording of all proceedings under the Juvenile Code to establish- Children and families.
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.
Senate Resolution 937 by Senators Howard of the 35th and others. Public Safety.
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 1075 by Representatives Chastain of the 7th and others, a bill to be entitled- 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.
... House Bill 1215 by Representative Parrott of the 158th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section- Judiciary
... 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.
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
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.
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Denial or non-acceptance of permits, revised provisions. Senate Bill 468 by Senator Cowsert of the 46th and others, Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. Reporting requirements of sexual offenders, increase. Senate Bill 482 by Senator Strickland of the 42nd and others, Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies. Persons requesting booking photographs to provide the...
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 393 by Senators Kemp of the 38th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated- Public safety
Senate Bill 389 by Senators Jackson of the 41st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions concerning- Public safety
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · June 17, 2026
Senate floor session, June 17, 2026 (legislative day 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate opened the special session and debated rules, scheduling and communication between party leaders. The chair announced that SR 1, setting special-session rules, failed despite a 30-21 vote in favor. Senators adopted SR 2 to notify the House that the Senate had convened, approved the meeting schedule in SR 3 by 45-5, and adopted HR 2 to notify the governor. Four bills and one proposed constitutional amendment received first readings and committee assignments. During debate, the president pro tempore said district maps would not be redrawn during this special session. Members also raised concerns about election equipment, Juneteenth plans and the costs of returning for a special session. The Senate adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on June 18.
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Senate Resolution 4 EX by Senator- Ethics ... Dolezal. Mr. President, that completes the order.
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 586 by Senators Williams of the 25th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend- Public Safety.
Senate Bill 587 by Senator Still of the 48th and others, a bill to be entitled an- Public Safety.
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