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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 House of Representatives · January 14, 2026
House floor session, January 14, 2026 (legislative day 3)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House held first and second readings of bills and resolutions, adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection, and confirmed the previous day's journal. No substantive bill debate or final passage vote appears in the transcript. The Natural Resources and Environment Committee chair announced a hearing on HR 1008 for the next morning, with no committee vote planned. Members also recognized visitors, announced events, and offered contrasting remarks about a death involving law enforcement, accountability, and support for officers. The House adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., ahead of the governor's State of the State address.
Well, we have no reports of standing committees, so we'll move on to morning orders. Chairman Hilton. Gentlemen, if you'll hold just for a minute. All right, members, we are, uh, moving on to, um, completing our day. We have members that want to, uh, share with us, that have... We have some visitors here. What... I'm sure each and every one of you would...
House Bill 943 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Franklin of the 160th, Schofield of the 63rd. A bill relating to programs and protection for children and youth. House Bill 944 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Crowe of the 118th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th. A bill relating to safe...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 20, 2026
House floor session, March 20, 2026 (legislative day 35)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed an uncontested local calendar, 153 to 0, and passed SB 284, concerning recovery of investors' money and school roofing purchases, 155 to 0. The House also passed SB 384, providing five-year vehicle registration, 151 to 7, after questions about emissions testing. Members agreed to a Senate amendment to SB 170, 158 to 0, following a presentation about hospital generators. The House returned SB 23, SB 395 and SR 23 to the Rules Committee and reassigned HR 1793 to another committee. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of community organizations and guests, farewell remarks from a departing member, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until March 23 at 10 a.m.
94. Special rules. House Resolution 1795 by Representative Berry of the 56th, Crawford of the 89th, Evans of the 57th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Ali of the 106th. A resolution urging local school systems to adopt policies. Special rules. House Resolution 1796 by Representative Berry of the 56th, Bell of the 75th, Holly of the 116th, Román of the 97th, Cannon...
Representative Chris Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of Committee on Education, submitted the following report: "Mr. Speaker, Committee on Education has had under its consideration the following bills of the Senate, and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations. Senate Bill 369, do pass by substitute....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 16, 2026
House floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House read newly introduced bills and referred them to committees, completed second readings, and received a favorable committee report on HR 1008. Members honored a late Georgia Poultry Federation leader through HR 1013 and adopted a group of commemorative resolutions without objection. The House also agreed without objection to move HB 590, concerning trailer manufacturers, from the Regulated Industries Committee to the Motor Vehicles Committee. No vote on the substance of a policy bill appears in the transcript. Members announced upcoming budget hearings, and the House adjourned until January 26, 2026, at 10 a.m.
House Bill 979 by Representative Bonner of the 73rd, Smith of the 18th, Ballard of the 147th, Hong of the 103rd, Holcomb of the 101st. Bill will be titled an act to amend Code Section 52-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the retrocession of jurisdiction over lands owned by the United States. Mr. Clerk, I'm gonna assign this bill, and...
Bill be titled an act to amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to riot. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 995 by Representative Barnes of the 86th, Crawford of the 89th, Berry of the 56th, McQueen of the 61st, Holly of the 116th, and others. Bill be titled an act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20...
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 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 House of Representatives · March 25, 2026
House floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House heard first and second readings and committee reports, then passed the uncontested local calendar by a vote of 164 to 0. Before that vote, members removed HB 1567 and SB 359 from the calendar and returned them to committee without objection. Members also recognized autism acceptance and advocacy through HR 1885, honored a former public safety leader through HR 1581, and recognized technical college award winners through HR 1276. Much of the remaining session consisted of guest recognitions, condolences and a departing member's remarks about service and future civic engagement work. The House recessed until 1:45 p.m.
House Bill 1601 by Representative Dubnik of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cox of the 28th, and McCollum of the 30th. A bill to provide a homestead exemption from City of Gainesville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. House Bill 1602 by Representative Dubnik of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cox of the 28th, and McCollum of the 30th. A bill to provide...
Representative Erwin, Ch- Chris Erwin of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Education has had under its consideration the following bills of the Senate, has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendations. Senate Bill 472 do pass by...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 4, 2026
House floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed nine bills on its main calendar, covering veterinary vaccinations, maternal leave, sexual-abuse settlement agreements, diplomas for terminally ill students, school health screenings, workforce coordination, stem-cell products, retired police dogs and ambulance billing. It also passed five uncontested local bills together, 166 to 1. Members voted to reconsider earlier defeats of HB 717 and HR 1114, then sent HB 717 back to the Rules Committee. The clerk read new legislation, second readings and committee reports. After visitor recognitions and announcements, the House recessed until 2 p.m.
Senate Bill 497 by Senator Dixon of the 45th, Still of the 48th, Summers of the 13th, Gooch of the 51st, Echols of the 49th, and others. Bill be titled An Act to amend Article 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating s- elementary and secondary education students. Education.
Senate Bill 471 by Senator Doll- Dollas of the 27th, Hatchett of the 50th, Watson of the 1st, Summers of the 13th, Goodman of the 8th, and others. Bill be titled An Act to amend an Act providing f- that no local board of education, local s- school superintendent, or school administrator... Education.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 19, 2026
House floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed four bills: HB 1020, changing retirement eligibility for district attorneys, 164-0; HB 1027, allowing longer municipal electric sales contracts, 162-2; HB 1161, clarifying where drivers should pull over for traffic stops, 162-2; and HB 1181, simplifying inherited vehicle title transfers, 166-0. The House returned HB 1180 to the Rules Committee without objection. Members also heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous measures, recognized Mercer University’s president and Echo Park Speedway, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. Other remarks covered Black history, lupus advocacy, visiting community groups, adoption and a request to reopen a deported veteran’s immigration case. The House adjourned until February 20 at 9 a.m.
House Bill 1325 by Representative Ballard of the 147th, Rice of the 139th, Cox of the 28th, Persinger of the 119th, Hagan of the 156th, and others, a bill relating to student codes of conduct, distribution, disciplinary action for violations, and parental involvement. House Bill 1326 by Representative Neal of the 79th and Jones of the 143rd, a bill relating...
House Bill 1363 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 114th, Panitch of the 51st, and Carson of the 46th. The bill will be titled an Act to Amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to education. Education.
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 256 by Representative Weidower of the 121st and others. Social services, fosters- foster parents' bill of rights, revised provisions. House Bill 310 by Representative Ole of the 1- 59th and others. Student Protection Promotion Act, enact. House Bill 372 by Representative Ballard of the 147th and others. Teachers Retirement System, certain...
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 · 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 House of Representatives · January 28, 2026
House floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House agreed to the Senate version of HB 443 after adopting a House amendment removing language about raw milk. The vote was 165 to 2. The sponsor said the fishing endorsement fees would support Georgia-specific fishery surveys and efforts to obtain management authority over fishing in federal waters. The House also read numerous bills and resolutions, referred new measures to committees, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of honorary and memorial resolutions without objection. Members recognized visiting organizations and discussed addiction recovery, public safety, immigration enforcement, political violence, and community service. The House adjourned until January 29 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1023 by Representative Efstration of the 104th, Burns of the 159th, Irvin of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 155th, Persinger of the 119th, and others. The bill being titled an act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to loitering at or disrupting schools. Education.
Intergovernmental coordination. House Bill 1030 by Representative Donatucci of the 105th, Erwin of the 32nd, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Hilton of the 48th, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to elementary and secondary education.
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 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
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 House of Representatives · March 23, 2026
House floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed 13 uncontested local bills together by a vote of 158 to 0. It also agreed to the Senate substitute to HB 376, concerning historic rehabilitation tax credits, by 152 to 10, and to the Senate amendment to SB 179, concerning education, by 99 to 66. Discussion of the education measure included concerns about school access for patriotic organizations and the process for declining requests. The House heard first and second readings, adopted a group of honorary and memorial resolutions without objection, recognized guests, and heard two farewell addresses. Members also welcomed an Olympic bobsled gold medalist under HR 1732. The House recessed until 1:30 p.m.
House Resolution 1829 by Representative Howell of the 50th. A resolution urging Georgia schools and boards of education. Special rules.
House Resolution 1795 by Representative Berry of the 56th, Crawford of the 89th, Evans of the 57th, Wes-Westbrook of the 163rd, Olaleye of the 106th. A resolution urging local school systems to adopt policies that encourage student civic and political participation. House Resolution 1796 by Representative Berry of the 56th, Bell of the 75th, Holly of the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 28, 2026
Senate floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate agreed to the House version of SB 148, covering outdoor learning, hunting safety instruction, school defibrillators and teacher leave, by a 50-0 vote. A motion to agree to the House version of SB 170, which replaced a homelessness council proposal with rural hospital generator grants, failed after a 27-22 vote. The Senate rejected the House version of SB 9 without objection and moved HB 377 to Government Oversight. Senators also debated constitutional rights and federal immigration enforcement while urging action on SR 605, but no vote on that resolution occurred. The Senate adopted SR 596 recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters, adopted an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions, and received bill readings and committee reports. The session adjourned until January 29 at 10 a.m.
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 House of Representatives · February 18, 2026
House floor session, February 18, 2026 (legislative day 20)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed eight bills covering a legal cross-reference correction, soil amendments, public health employees’ leave, fire department tax exemptions, student-athlete physicals, autism screening for foster children, nursing tuition grants and opioid overdose medication on college campuses. Members adopted committee substitutes for seven of those bills. The House also read new legislation and committee reports, transferred HB 1296 to the Defense and Veteran Affairs Committee, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. A committee-transfer motion for HB 800 was approved, but the chair’s announcement differed from the transfer requested. Members recognized visiting groups and held moments of silence. The House adjourned until February 19 at 10 a.m.
There, she became one of the key mathematicians responsible for developing the precise satellite geodesy models that laid the foundation for what we know as GPS. Now, members, let me make this relatable. If you have ever been late to a committee meeting and pulled out your phone to check Waze, if you have ever trusted that calm voice that says, "In 500...
The bill will be titled, "Act to Amend Code Section 20-2-736 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to student codes of conduct." Ed- Education. House Bill 1326 by Representative Neal of the 79th and Jones of the 143rd. The bill will be titled, "An Act to Amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating...
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....
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