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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 · 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 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.
Senate Bill 41- 413 by Senators Jackson of the 41st and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article- Judiciary.
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
House Bill 1470 by Representatives Kelly Judiciary
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 House of Representatives · March 19, 2026
House floor session, March 19, 2026 (legislative day 34)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed nine Senate bills covering trade licensing, retirement benefits, senior-living referrals, signal jammers, human review of insurance denials, and human-trafficking training. It also passed HB 1339 on the local calendar, 130 to 30, and moved SB 21 to a different committee without objection. Members heard first and second readings and committee reports on other measures, adopted a group of honorary resolutions, recognized visiting organizations and students, and heard farewell remarks from a retiring member. Members also observed moments of silence for victims of a shooting at a veterans clinic and for a firefighter who died after an on-duty medical emergency. The House adjourned until March 20 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1574 by Representative Dunahoo of the 31st, Smith of the 18th, Mathis of the 133rd, Petrea of the 166th, Clark of the 100th, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to serious traffic offenses. Judiciary, Non-Civil.
It has instructed me to report same back to the House with the following recommendation. House Bill 1339, do pass. Respectfully submitted, Representative Lauren McDonald of the 26th District, Chairman." Representative Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report. "Mr. Sp- Mr. Speaker, your...
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 664 by s- Representative Silcox of the- Judiciary
... House Bill 1268 by Representative Burchett of the 176th and others, a bill to- Judiciary
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
If you ladies will please stand up and let us recognize you. Also, with the ladies, we have, uh, Chris Tipton, the head coach, um, Adam Winkler, S- Winkler, assistant coach, and also Ben Oliver as assistant coach, and we are mighty proud of what you've done for not only to represent Murray County, but to re- represent Northwest Georgia in, in my favorite...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 14, 2026
Senate floor session, January 14, 2026 (legislative day 3)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate gave first readings to 10 bills and two resolutions and referred them to committees, with no debate or votes on their substance. The chamber also adopted a consent calendar of privileged resolutions without objection, but the transcript does not identify those resolutions. Senators confirmed the journal, held a morning devotion, recognized the doctor of the day and observed a memorial moment of silence. The Senate voted by voice to adjourn until 10 a.m. on January 15.
... Senate Bill 391 by Senator Parks of the 7th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16- Judiciary
Senate Bill 398 by Senators Hatchett of the 50th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend part one of article three of chapter 11. Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 16, 2026
Senate floor session, January 16, 2026 (legislative day 5)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read and referred new legislation to committees, adopted a consent-calendar resolution without objection, and confirmed three Judicial Qualifications Commission appointments by a 46–2 vote. Before the confirmation vote, one senator requested more information about appointees and raised concerns about the confirmation process and board diversity, then withdrew an objection to a single vote on the appointments. Senators gave notice that they intended to seek consideration of House action on SB 9 and SB 170 on the next legislative day. Neither bill received a substantive vote during this session. The Senate adjourned until January 26 at 10 a.m., with budget hearings announced for the following Tuesday.
Senate Bill 405 by Senator Setzler of the 37th, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Judiciary.
Senate Bill 406 by Senators Brass of the 6th and others, a bill to be entitled an Act to Amend Title 43. Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 24, 2026
House floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House focused on education, passing HB 1193 to expand early reading instruction and support, HB 372 to extend a retired-teacher return program, and HB 1123 to expand access to pre-K after-school care. Members also passed HB 1009 to restrict personal electronic devices in high schools and HB 1023 to require school weapons detection systems, after debate about costs, local control and school safety. Other measures passed would expand career academy access, provide grants to student teachers and allow unused HOPE scholarship eligibility toward graduate or professional study. The House heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, postponed two resolutions to the next legislative day and reassigned HB 1377 to Transportation. The House adjourned until February 25 at 10 a.m.
Bill be titled, An Act to Amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to trials under the Civil Practice Act.
Intergovernmental coordination. House Bill 1405 by Representative Hon of the 103rd, Rice of the 139th, Ballard of the 147th, Crowe of the 118th, Holcomb of the 101st. Bill be titled, An Act to Amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to delinquency.
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
... Senate Bill 457 by Senators Dixon of the 45th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend and- State and Local Government
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 6, 2026
House floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 717, regulating ketamine clinics, and four education and workforce measures: HB 1293, HB 1114, HB 1328 and HB 1345. Members debated HB 1446, which would move emergency medical services oversight to a new council. It failed 52 to 114, but the House then voted 107 to 62 to reconsider it. No second passage vote appears before the lunch recess. The House also returned HB 812 and HB 1116 to the Rules Committee, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and recognized visitors and public service. The session recessed until 2:15 p.m.
House Bill 1512 by Representative Mar- Martinez of the 111th, a bill to be titled an Act to Amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to crimes and offenses. Judiciary, non-civil.
House Bill 1506 by Representative Clark of the 108th, Park of the 107th, Kendrick of the 95th, and Adesanya of the 43rd, a bill being titled an Act to Amend Chapter 11 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to prompt payment. Judiciary.
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 1131 by Representatives Hong of the 103rd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend- Judiciary
Mr. President, the Senate Committee on Judiciary 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 532, do pass. Senate Bill 592, do pass. Senate Bill 591, do pass. Senate Bill 547, do pass. Senate Bill 594, do pass. Senate Resolution 262, do pass....
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
House Bill 1093 by Representative Burton of the 107th. State and Local Government
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 903 by Senators Powell of the 33rd and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend- Judiciary
House Bill 57 by Representatives Cameron of the 1st and others, a bill to be entitled to amend Code Section 16-6. Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 19, 2026
Senate floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate read newly introduced bills and resolutions, assigned them to committees, received committee recommendations, and gave several measures a second reading. The chair said there were no bills on the day's rules calendar, and no bills received a final passage vote. The Senate adopted SR 590, recognizing Lupus Advocacy Day, and an unidentified group of resolutions on the consent calendar. Several senators spoke in support of SB 536, a newly filed voting-rights proposal, but no vote on it occurred. Other remarks addressed prison deaths, firearm safety, community events, and memorial tributes. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on February 20.
Senate Bill 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 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.
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 House of Representatives · February 25, 2026
House floor session, February 25, 2026 (legislative day 24)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House approved an amended state budget, adopted the House-Senate agreement on HB 973 by 169 to 2, and voted to send it immediately to the governor. Members also passed HB 1001, lowering the income tax rate to 4.99%, after debate over who would benefit and whether the state could afford the revenue loss. Other approved measures addressed homelessness prevention, special-needs scholarships, math instruction, bankruptcy protections for homeowners, solar-panel recycling, transportation project reviews, railroad and forestry tax credits, and business-court cases. The House heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous other measures, adopted recognition resolutions, and postponed six measures until the next legislative day. The House adjourned until February 26 at 9 a.m.
House Bill 1412 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Efstration of the 104th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burchett of the 176th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others. A bill relating to general provisions relative to payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, arrests, trials, appeals relative to prosecution of traffic offenses. House Bill 1416 by...
Judiciary. House Bill 1432 by Representative Gullett of the 19th, Park of the 107th, Burchett of the 176th, Evans of the 57th, Gunter of the 8th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to Georgia Public Defender Council.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 6, 2026
Senate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): On Crossover Day, the Senate read incoming legislation and committee reports, then voted on bills covering utilities, elections, public safety, education, licensing and insurance. The Senate passed SB 410, which the sponsor said would end new data-center tax exemptions and require utility contract protections. Members disputed whether those protections would keep costs off household bills. The Senate also passed measures addressing clergy sexual abuse, AI safety, animal cruelty records, human trafficking and prosecutor oversight. SR 838, a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship and photo identification for voting, failed to receive the required two-thirds vote. SB 573, concerning nonpartisan elections in certain counties, failed, and the sponsor requested reconsideration. No reconsideration vote appears in this transcript. The session paused for dinner after passing SB 593.
House Bill 1303 by Representatives Kelly of the 100th. Judiciary. House Bill 1317 by Representatives Horner of the- State and local government, general. House Bill 1365 by Representative Jones of the 25th and others, a bill- Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 11, 2026
House floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on delivery robots, completion schools, incest law, high school athlete compensation and oversight of executive agencies. Members also agreed to Senate changes to HB 117, concerning seafood labeling, and HB 414, concerning campaign finance rules. The House adopted HR 251, proposing a statewide vote on nonpartisan elections for probate judges. All recorded floor measures passed, with vote totals reported below. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of the Georgia National Guard and other visitors, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 12 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1265 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Smith of the 18th, Crowe of the 118th, Hitchens of the 161st, Kelly of the 16th and others. Bill will be titled an act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to serious traffic offenses. Public safety and homeland security.
House Bill 1270 by Representative Hitchens of the 161st, Crowe of the 118th, McDonald of the 26th, Lumsden of the 12th, Werkheiser of the 157th. Bill will be titled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to searches with warrants. Judiciary, non-civil.
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