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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 House of Representatives · January 29, 2026
House floor session, January 29, 2026 (legislative day 9)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House adopted HR 1008, changing the membership and terms of regional water planning councils, by a vote of 168 to 0. The sponsor said smaller councils and longer terms would help address attendance problems and improve planning. The House also heard first and second readings, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. During member remarks, speakers offered differing views on the federal seizure of Fulton County election materials, with some raising concerns about voter privacy and election interference and another defending the search as a lawful court process. The chair asked both parties’ leaders to meet about rules governing floor remarks. The House adjourned until February 2 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1055 by Representative Holley, the 160th, Mitchell, the 88th, Cummings, the 39th, Jones, the 143rd, Myles, the 126th. Bill be titled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to landlord and tenant. Judiciary.
House Bill 1031 by Representative Holley of the 116th, McQueen of the 61st, Bell of the 75th, Barnes of the 86th, Baker of the 64th, and others. A bill relating to landlord and tenant. House Bill 1032 by Representative Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Barnow of the 77th. A bill to amend the Quality Basic Education Act. House Bill...
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.
House Bill 1495 by Representative Barnes of the 86th, Glaize of the 67th, Williams of the 168th, Alexander of the 66th, Taylor of the 92nd, and others. Bill will be titled an Act to Amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to landlord and tenant. Governmental Affairs.
Senate Bill 527 by Senator Robertson of the 29th, Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Harbin of the 16th, Hickman of the 4th, and others. Bill be titled An Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to qualification requirements for sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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 House of Representatives · February 4, 2026
House floor session, February 4, 2026 (legislative day 12)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House held first and second readings of bills and resolutions and received committee recommendations, including a recommendation to pass HB 973 by substitute. During a joint session, the chief justice discussed judicial independence, court workloads, access to legal help, artificial intelligence and judicial security, and urged passage of HR 251 to make probate judge elections nonpartisan. The House also adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. Members recognized visiting groups and commemorated victims of the 1971 Thiokol plant explosion. No floor vote on passage of a substantive bill appears in the transcript. The House adjourned until February 5 at 10 a.m.
The bill be titled, An Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant. Judiciary. House Bill 1172 by Representative Camp of the 135th and Mathiak of the 82nd. The bill be titled, An Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the...
House Bill 1132 by Representative Franklin of the 160th, Stevens of the 164th, Evans of the 157th, Jones of the 25th, Crowe of the 118th and others. A bill relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use tax. House Bill 1133 by Representative Dickey of the 134th, Corbett of the 174th, Camp of the 135th, and Smith of the 70th. A bill relating...
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 House of Representatives · February 5, 2026
House floor session, February 5, 2026 (legislative day 13)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 985, expanding and clarifying eligibility for burial in Georgia veterans cemeteries, by 173 to 0. The House also passed the committee substitute for HB 973, the amended state budget, by 167 to 5 and ordered it sent immediately to the Senate. The budget presentation highlighted homeowner property-tax relief, employee and school staff payments, transportation, education, health care and prison spending. Members received first and second readings and committee reports on other measures, reassigned HB 1119 to the Industry and Labor Committee, and allowed a first reading of a proposal for a third Middle Judicial Circuit judge. The House also honored a baseball Hall of Fame inductee, welcomed community and advocacy groups, and adopted a group of recognition resolutions before adjourning.
House Bill 1169 by Representative Camp of the 135th and Mathiak of the 82nd, a bill to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Spalding County. House Bill 1170 by Representative Camp of the 135th and Mathiak of the 82nd, a bill to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of...
House Bill 1175 by Representative Neal of the 79th, a bill relating to theft. House Bill 1176 by Representatives Cannon of the 172nd, Huddleston of the 72nd, Rhodes of the 124th, Dickey of the 134th, Stevens of the 164th.
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 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.
Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Retirement. Senate Bill 230 by Senator Still of the 48th, Anna Stavarde of the 31st, Harbin of the 16th, Harbison of the 15th, and Walker of the 20th. Bill be titled an act to amend Article 3, Chapter 3, Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to condominiums.
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 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.
1030. Education. House Bill 1031 by Representative Holly of the 116th, McQueen of the 61st, Bell of the 75th, Barnes of the 86th, Baker of the 64th, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to landlord and tenant. Judiciary. House Bill 1032 by Representative Scott of...
House Bill 1021 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Leverett of the 123rd, Gullett of the 19th, Oliver of the 84th, Evans of the 57th, and others. The bill being titled an act to amend Code Section 15-21A-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to retention of funds by authority. 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.
... House Bill 945 by Representative Williamson of the 112th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend- Banking
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 House of Representatives · January 27, 2026
House floor session, January 27, 2026 (legislative day 7)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House gave first readings to 17 bills and resolutions and second readings to 22 others, without debate or votes on their passage. The House also adopted a group of honorary and memorial resolutions without objection. Members recognized Holocaust Remembrance Day, literacy efforts and visiting community groups, remembered community members who had died, and thanked workers responding to winter weather. During afternoon remarks, one member criticized immigration enforcement near schools and another defended law enforcement officers and criticized rhetoric directed at them. The House adjourned until January 28 at 10 a.m.
Proceed. Kendrick of the 95th, Román of the 97th, and others. Bill be titled an Act to Amend Article III, Chapter 2, Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Security Guard Division of the Department of Public Safety. Public safety and homeland security. House Bill 1005 by Representative Wilkerson of the 38th. The bill be titled an...
Public safety and homeland security. House Bill 1012 by Representative Román of the 97th, Ridley of the 22nd, Oliver of the 84th, Frye of the 122nd. The bill be titled an Act to Amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions, local government. Governmental affairs. House Bill 1013 by Representative Bell...
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 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.
Intergovernmental affairs. House Bill 1436 by Representative Gaines of the 120th, Powell of the 33rd, Kelly of the 16th, Rhodes of the 124th and McDonald of the 26th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizance. Public...
Transportation. House Bill 1435 by Representative Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 32nd. The bill will be titled an act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Municipal Court of the Town of Mount Airy.
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 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.
Education. House Bill 1412 by Representative McDonald of the 26th, Efstration of the 104th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burchett of the 176th, Hatcher of the 155th and others. Bill be titled, An Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions...
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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 565 by Senators Robertson XXIX and others, a bill to be entitled- Public Safety
... Senate Bill 561 by Senators Harmon XVI and others, a bill- Public Safety
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.
The bill will be entitled an Act to Amend Code Section 47-2-357 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, investing.
The bill to be entitled act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to controlled substances.
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.
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