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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.
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.
So if you can, please take a moment to say hello, because the person you meet today is not a headline or a statistic. They are a survivor of the disease that is killing more Georgians between the ages of 18 and 45 than anything else. And today, they are standing here, visible, courageous, and hopeful, reminding us that in Georgia, recovery is indeed real....
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 529 by Senators Merritt of the 9th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to negligent security so as to exempt a certain- Judiciary.
Senate Bill 534 by Senators Merritt of the 9th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to minors so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan to provide for the administration of such plans. Finance.
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 580 by Senators Rahman of the 5th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia- Banking.
Charter school funding. Local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools. Expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax. Require. Senate Bill 489 by Senator Goodman of the 8th and others. Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. Allowed...
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.
Banking and Finance. Holds on accounts of eligible adults for suspected financial exploitation, provide. House Bill 956 by Representative Corbett of the 174th and others. Solid Waste Trust Fund. Authorize use of funds for implementation of provisions of a solid waste management program. House Resolution 1008 by Representative Smith of the 70th and others....
Secretary will read bills and resolutions for the second time. Senate Bill 441 by Senator Harbison of the 16th and others. Local and Government Investment Pool. Certain pooled investments to be approved by the State Depository Board, require. Senate Bill 443 by Senator Summers of the 13th and others. Offenses against public order. The punishment for the...
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 948 by Representatives Camp of the 135th and others, a bill, a bill to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44 and Chapter- Banking.
Senate Bill 512 by Senator Echols of the 49th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to amend- 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 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-
... Senate Bill 390 by Senator Jones se- of the 22nd, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38- Veterans and Homeland Security
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 945 by Representative Williamson of the 112th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend- Banking
Senate Bill 474 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title- Finance
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 18, 2026
Senate floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed three measures: SB 432, extending public colleges’ authority to carry unused revenue into later years, by 47-0; SB 446, putting Georgia’s participation in a federal scholarship donation tax-credit program into state law, by 31-21; and SB 462, addressing unexpected out-of-network ambulance bills, by 51-1. Debate on SB 446 focused on parental choice, school accountability, accreditation, eligibility and whether public school students would be excluded. The Senate also read new legislation and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and welcomed a newly elected senator. Members gave personal remarks on community events, education, cold-case investigations and election administration. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 19.
Natural Resources. House Bill 987 by Representatives Jones of the 25th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to employment security so as to provide for- Insurance and Labor. House Bill 1022 by Representatives McDonald III of the 26th and others, a bill to be entitled an...
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 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.
Senate Bill 448 by Senators Mallow of the 2nd and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend article 2 of chapter 7 of title 48 of the official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to imposition. Finance.
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 430 by Senators Robertson of the 29th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations so as to- Finance.
Senate Bill 436 by Senators Howard of the 35th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 80- Finance
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 561 by Senators Harmon XVI and others, a bill- Public Safety
... Senate Bill 565 by Senators Robertson XXIX and others, a bill to be entitled- Public Safety
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.
Respectfully submitted, Senator Dixon of the 45th District, Chairman. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation. House Resolution 1050, do pass by substitute. House Resolution 1051,...
It is now time for the morning devotion. All senators please take your seats and cease all audible conversations. I would ask the doorkeeper to secure the chamber at this time. I now recognize the senator from the 32nd District for the purpose of leading the pledge and introducing the chaplain of the day. Sir, I want you to meet my pastor, Reverend Kristen...
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 382 by Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to- Finance.
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.
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 465 by Senators Gooch of the 51st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Codes- Finance
... Senate Bill 468 by Senators Cowsert of the 46th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the OCGA relating to- Public Safety
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.
House Bill 1440 by Representative Petrie of the 166th- State and Local Government.
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.
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations General 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 510, do pass. Senate Bill 593, do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Senator Dixon of the 45th District,...
Sincerely, Senator Jones II of the 22nd District. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Public Safety 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 442, do pass by committee substitute. Senate Bill 586, do pass. Senate Bill 570, do pass by...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · June 20, 2026
Senate floor session, June 20, 2026 (legislative day 3)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 3, an election-equipment bill amended to require hand recounts of the top two races on each ballot, by 33 to 19. Supporters said it would improve election security; opponents raised concerns about costs, delays and exclusion of minority-party input. The Senate voted to prevent amendments to HR 3, concerning the governor’s fuel-tax suspension, and sent it to Finance. Three local property-tax exemption proposals, SB 1, SB 2 and SB 4, failed together, were reconsidered and then failed individually because none received the required 38 votes. Five other local exemption bills received first readings. The Senate also adopted SR 5 commemorating Juneteenth and adjourned until Monday, June 22, at 1 p.m.
Senate Bill 8EX by Senator Sims of the 12th. A bill to be entitled an act to provide a homestead exemption- State and local government
Senate Bill 6EX by Senator Hatchett of the 50th. A bill to be entitled an act to provide for homestead exemption. State and local government.
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.
Offenses against public order, the dis- disruption of a religious service prohibit. Senate Bill 592 by Senator Gooch of the 51st and others. One Strike Act, enact. Senate Bill 593 by Senator Hatchett of the 50th and others. Development impact fees, disclosure of impact fees upon transfer or ownership provide.
Senate Bill 613 by Senator Davenport of the 17th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act placing the sheriff and- State and Local Government
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 521, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1316, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Dixon of the 45th 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 521, which passed out of the Senate Committee on State...
House Bill 1432, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1303, do pass. House Bill 1470, respectfully s- House Bill 1470, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Senator Strickland of the 42nd District, Chairman. Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the...
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.
Oh. Senate Bill 464 by Senators Howard of the 35th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official- Public safety
... Senate Bill 463 by Senators Dolezal of the 27th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to regulation of specialized land transaction. Senate Bill 464. Oh. Economic development.
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