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Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 31, 2026
House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on home inspector licensing, rural health care, fire safety, student groups, development permits, insurance, artificial intelligence images, higher education and firefighter pensions. Members also approved Senate changes to several House bills, including HB 1193, the early literacy measure, unanimously. Extended debates focused on student group access, permit deadlines, campaign contributions and monument protections. The House tabled SB 423 and HB 61. After a motion to table SB 175, the chair announced that the bill failed, 89 to 73, leaving the procedural outcome unclear. Members also passed a local calendar and adopted a group of honorary resolutions before recessing until 8 p.m.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to make a motion that the house agree to HB 134, the Senate substitute as amended by the House. Mr. Clerk, will you read the, the caption to House Bill 134? House Bill 134 to be entitled an act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to revenue and taxation so as to provide for definitions....
Ladies. Uh, thank you, Mr., um, Speaker. Will the gentlelady yield? Yes. I'm sorry, I'm still trying to find... It wasn't on my desk. Um, is it, so I'm just clarifying, is it AM440287? That is correct. Thank you. Thank you. The lady has no further questions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield the well. The lady's yielded the well. Is there any objection to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · April 2, 2026
House floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House approved Senate changes to bills on cash rounding, family justice centers, emergency medical billing, foster parents, judgeships, property assessments and rural health care. It also approved HB 297, combining regional transit agencies and extending MARTA's sales tax, after questions about local control, oversight and financial obligations. The House passed SB 76, covering vehicle tags and off-highway vehicles, and SB 556, combining need-based scholarships, fine arts credit for HOPE eligibility and other higher education provisions. Members adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection and returned SB 475 to the Rules Committee. The session also included bill readings, committee reports, recognitions and a dispute over confirming the previous day's journal. The House recessed until 1:45 p.m.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that this House agree to the Senate substitute for House Bill 256. Mr. Clerk will read the caption, please. House Bill 256 to be titled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to programs and protection for children. So as revised provisions relating to the Foster Parents' Bill...
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I make a motion that we agree to the Senate substitute for House Bill 506. Mr. Clerk, will you please read the caption. House Bill 506 will be titled an Act to amend Article 7, Chapter 4, Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to medical assistance generally so as to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · April 2, 2026
House floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, PM, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget agreement in HB 974, passed voting-system changes in SB 214, and approved numerous agreements on Senate changes to House legislation. Topics included insurance claims, property transfers after death, traffic stops and school-zone cameras, contraception access, repeat misdemeanor offenses, newborn surrender, and child-abuse reporting. The House also passed local legislation and road-naming resolutions. Two local homestead-exemption bills did not receive enough votes to pass, but the House voted to reconsider them, with no later passage shown. Members honored the first lady, heard remarks from the governor, and thanked legislative staff. The chair announced that study-committee requests would be considered for panels to be appointed later. The House then adjourned for the session.
Okay, members, we're gonna take up some further actions. I'm gonna recognize Representative Reeves for a motion. Mr. Speaker, I move to agree to the Senate substitute on House Bill 1344. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1344, to be entitled an Act to Amend Titles 33 and 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated re- relating to insurance and...
We have improved the state, uh, the, uh, claim processing timetables, and, uh, there are many other measures in here that will help, uh, insur- health insurance, uh, insureds as well as auto, home, and property and casualty in their insurance claims. Uh, this is the strongest insurance legislation in the country this year on claims and affordability. Thank...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · April 2, 2026
House floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, PM, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House debated school attendance restrictions, public health changes, tax relief, insurance coverage, school safety, care for children stranded in hospitals, and regulatory changes. Members initially rejected SB 513, then voted to reconsider it and returned it to the Rules Committee. The House passed SB 440 after debate focused on access to ivermectin without a prescription. Members approved amended Senate versions of property and income tax measures, prosthetic coverage legislation, an education package, a Medicaid and child placement measure, and regulatory legislation that also addressed disclosure of harassment settlements. Six local measures passed together, while HB 1534 returned to committee. The House recessed until 7:30.
Mr. Speaker, um, I move that we agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 1116. As amended by the House, correct? As amended by the House. Yes, sir. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1116 to be entitled an act to amend chapter five and eight of title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to ad valorem taxation of properties and...
And as, uh, my friend Representative Al Williams likes to say, "Even if we disagreed, we seldom were ever disagreeable." Um, and I really appreciate the efforts and collaboration of the Senate, their leadership. And Mr. Speaker, I wanna thank you for your leadership and for championing meaningful reform and relief to help taxpayers overcome this sustainable...
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.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that we agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 117. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 117 by Representative Petrea, the 166 and others, being an act to amend Article 13 in Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to food service establishments so as to require notification...
You have a document on your desk about just some recent issues with radioactive shrimp we discovered, uh, that were foreign imports. And, uh, this measure would simply require that shrimp are labeled as foreign imports if they indeed are, on restaurant menus. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If there's, uh, any need to answer questions, I'm glad to do so. Y- you-...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 31, 2026
House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on animal cruelty records and welfare investigations, teacher and conservation tax credits, autism screening for foster children, and homeowners association oversight. Members also agreed to Senate changes concerning a statewide music office, manufactured-home tax relief, and vehicle tags and limited vehicle operation. The House adopted a resolution supporting Capitol preservation, sent the state budget to a conference committee, and returned a school political-expression bill to the Rules Committee. The clerk read newly introduced measures, second readings, and committee reports. After guest recognitions and announcements, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Speaker, I'd like to make a motion the House agrees to the Senate substitute for House Bill 165. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 165 to be entitled an Act to Amend Title 4080 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to Revenue and Taxation so as to repeal and reserve an income tax te- credit for business enterprises for leased...
I move that the House agrees to the Senate substitute to House Bill 14. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 14 to be entitled an act to amend Article 3, Chapter 3, Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the state symbols so as to designate cornbread as the official state bread of Georgia. Chair recognizes Representative...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 27, 2026
House floor session, March 27, 2026 (legislative day 38, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills addressing retired teachers returning to classrooms, prosecutor oversight, charter schools, unclaimed funds, online notarization, towing and student support. After extended opposition, it passed SB 442, which concerns commercial licenses for noncitizens and moving-company rates, 98 to 59. It agreed to the Senate version of HB 369, discussed as changing local elections in five metro Atlanta counties, 93 to 64. Members disputed that measure's fairness, constitutionality and review process. The House also approved several Senate changes to House bills, including forestry tax credits and advanced mathematics instruction. It rejected the Senate version of the state budget, HB 974, without objection, and postponed SB 446 until the next legislative day. Members adopted recognition and memorial resolutions and adjourned until March 31 at 10 a.m.
I make a motion we agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 369. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 369 to be entitled an act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to equipment of motor vehicles. Before I ask the chairman to speak to the, uh, his...
I'm sure the lady's read, and that's her understanding. For what purposes will Park rise? Uh, parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. State your inquiry, sir. Is it not true that this demonstrates incredibly bad governance in that not only is this bill not germane, but it is likely unconstitutional in that it is trying to change how constitutional officers are...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 18, 2026
House floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed legislation on egg-sale rules, vehicle dealer fraud, school discrimination complaints, emergency defibrillator coordination, child death reviews and licensing internationally trained physicians. Members also agreed to Senate changes on radiologist assistant licensing and dietetics licensing. The House approved HB 1199 with a House amendment covering tax conformity, a $100 million housing tax credit cap and a 60-day gas tax pause, then ordered immediate transmission to the Senate. A package of local legislation passed 161 to 2, while SB 543 was removed and returned to committee. Members heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted honorary resolutions, welcomed community groups and recognized a retiring member’s service. The House adjourned until March 19 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute on House Bill 1199 as amended by the House. Before the clerk reads the caption, that is AM 440260. Is that correct? All right, members, you see that? Should have a copy of that. AM 440260. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 1199 by Representative Carson of the 46 and others be a...
So that's the bill. This is the IRC conformity very much needed for our, uh, our tax community. Gentleman has, uh, several questions, if he'll yield. I will yield, yes, sir. Uh, Representative Wilkerson, to your left, and, uh, you know where he is. The gentleman's recognized. Thank you, but does the gentleman yield? Yes, sir. To my friend, yes. Yeah. Yeah,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 23, 2026
House floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36, PM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on medical cannabis, local government investments, mental health services, professional licensing, healthcare workforce data and clergy sexual abuse. After extended debate, the House passed SB 443, which increases penalties and allows civil liability for unlawful obstruction of public passages, by 96 to 69. Members also agreed to Senate changes on first-offender records and protections for code enforcement officials, and approved a revised magistrate court measure. The House returned SB 566 to the Rules Committee for a date change and postponed SB 23 until the next legislative day. Members approved a group of honorary resolutions and allowed unnamed local bills to be received together and assigned to committee. The House adjourned until March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Mr. Speaker, I make a motion that this body agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 162. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 162 by Representative Hagan and 156 and others to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the...
No, it doesn't. And it... The, the First Offender Act already specifically defined what charges, what offenses were eligible to make a first offender plea, and none of that was changed in the bill. And, uh, furthermore, even if they're eligible to make a first offender plea, uh, the judge had the discretion all along whether or not they would accept that...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 6, 2026
House floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, PM, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed 18 bills covering property taxes, housing, health coverage, utility disconnections, service dogs, criminal law, education aid and court procedures. Extended debate focused on HB 1116, a property-tax and local sales-tax package that passed 98-68, and HB 947, changes to SNAP administration that passed 95-66. Members also approved HB 1413, establishing need-based college scholarships, 165-2. A proposed constitutional amendment to allow voters to decide on sports betting, HR 450, failed 63-98 after debate over addiction, regulation and the use of revenue. The House adopted a group of recognition and memorial resolutions, then adjourned until March 9 at 1 p.m.
All right, we're gonna wait on you. There you go. All members voted as so. Mr. Clerk will lock the machine. On the passage of House Bill 947, the yays are 95, the nays are 66. This bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 1285? 1285. We're about done.
House Bill 1285 by Representative Cheokas of the 151st and others to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to sales and use taxes, so as to revise provisions limiting the number of local sales and use taxes by authorizing counties to collect an enhanced homestead option sales tax as well as at a...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 31, 2026
House floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 3)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on synthetic hemp products, unclaimed livestock, public pensions, foster students’ school enrollment, and disruption of religious services. It adopted resolutions supporting arts-based mental health initiatives and promotion of the 988 crisis line. Members also approved Senate changes to HB 1077, HB 1185, SB 207, and HB 535. The House approved an amended version of HB 328 after discussion of school tax credits and an eight-year waiting period for certain transit votes. Debate included concerns about shareholder access to company records, protection of protests near religious services, and restrictions on local transit votes. The House adopted a group of honorary resolutions, postponed SB 437 and SB 446 to the next legislative day, and adjourned until April 2 at 10 a.m.
There are no questions. Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I'll yield well and ask this body's favorable consideration. Gentleman has yielded the well. On the gentleman's motion that the House agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 535, all those in favor will vote yes, all those opposed will vote no, and the clerk will unlock the machines. Have all...
Have all members voted? Have all members voted? If so, the clerk will lock the machine. On the gentleman's motion, the yeas are 153, the nays are 14, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute to House Bill 1077.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 16, 2026
House floor session, March 16, 2026 (legislative day 32)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed six Senate bills, including SB 177 on disclosure of foreign-funded political activity, which drew extended debate over transparency, constitutional rights and effects on Georgia organizations. Members also passed SB 160 on speed-limiting devices for certain drivers and SB 535 on state oversight of community service boards. The House agreed to the Senate substitute for HB 244 and reassigned SB 89 to another committee. Other business included bill readings, committee reports, adoption of honorary resolutions and recognition of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee through HR 1681. The House adjourned until March 18, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute of House Bill 244. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? House Bill 244 by Representative Cannon, the 172nd, to be entitled an Act to amend Code section 36-81-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to audit of financial affairs and transactions. Representative Cannon is...
Take your time. I got you. All members voted? If so, Mr. Clerk will lock the machines. On the gentleman's motion that the House agree to the Senate substitute for House Bill 244, the yays are 151, the nays are four, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute to House Bill 244.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 25, 2026
House floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37, PM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on school financial oversight, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, tourism taxes, insurance and property taxes. It approved SB 472, allowing stronger state intervention over school financial problems, 96-58 after debate over accountability and local control. It also passed SB 540 on AI companion chatbots and SB 594 on digital impersonation, election advertising and AI-generated child sexual material. The House agreed to Senate changes on district attorney pay and retirement, homeowner tax relief, soil amendments and state property transactions. Members approved a foster care cost study and a referendum on consolidating Quitman with Brooks County. They returned SB 475 to the Rules Committee and postponed three bills. The session also included honorary resolutions, a retiring committee chair's farewell and recognition of Georgia's relationship with Canada. The House adjourned until March 27 at 10 a.m.
Isn't that true? No, that is not the case. I would direct everyone's attention to page seven, section five. The Senate did add a schedule for ADA pay that was approved by the District Attorneys Association. Over 40 district attorneys have signed their name requesting us to approve this, and even more persuasively, over 40 public defenders have said, "Please...
The Great Recession hit. In 2015, the state of Georgia had a DA pay increase. The DAs have been patient for over a decade now. This bill locks in a sound compensation formula tied to federal judges, which is, that's the top of the legal profession. We're tying our DAs to federal judge pay along with the appropriations process. Chair recognizes Chairman...
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.
Unfortunately. Yes, sir. May you yield for another question? Yes, yes. Isn't it true that you and I have discussed this along with the commissioner and so many other people about the profound nature of this near half-billion dollar commitment to truly affecting positively the mental health and substance abuse crisis that we have here in Georgia? Yes, that's...
Have all members voted? For what purpose does Representative Campbell rise? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Parliamentary inquiry. State your inquiry, sorry. Is it not true that while there are a lot of good programs that have been funded through the hard work of this committee, that this bill does not include any new dollars to support our children and parents...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 20, 2026
House floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 1061, which the sponsor said would move certain 17-year-olds into juvenile court, by 155–0; HB 1199, an update linking Georgia tax law to selected federal provisions, by 106–54; and HB 1086, requiring warning signs on certain buildings with lightweight trusses, by 161–0. The House also approved a five-bill local calendar, including agreement to a Senate substitute, by 162–0. Members postponed HR 1000 and HR 1049 to the next legislative day. After recessing, the House disagreed with the Senate’s changes to HB 973, insisted on its position and appointed three members to negotiate a compromise. The session also included bill readings, committee reports, community recognitions and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 24 at 10 a.m.
Mr. Clerk will read the local calendar. House Bill 1120 by Representative Gunner of the 8th, Union County. House Bill 1213 by Representative Cummings of the 39th, City of Mableton. House Bill 1297 by Representative Meeks of the 178th, Pierce County. Senate Bill 351 by Senator Walker of the 20th, Treutlen County. House Bill 1029 agreeing to the Senate...
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.
For what purpose does ch- Representative Efstration rise? Thank you. Make a motion. State your motion. Mr. Speaker, I move that House Bill 717 be recommitted to the Rules Committee. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 717. House Bill 717 by Representative Cooper of the 45th and others being titled, "An Act to Amend Article 2 of Chapter 34, Title 43...
Members, yesterday, on Tuesday, March the 3rd, the House failed to pass House Bill 717. The gentleman from the 104th served notice of a motion to reconsider the action of the House in failing to give the Hou- to give House Bill 717 a requisite majority. Now is the time for the gentleman to pursue the motion if he so desires. Leader Efstration is recognized....
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.
Mr. Chairman, that's 443, right? 443, Mr. 443. 443. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 443? House Bill 443 by Representative Petrea and 166 and others to be entitled an act to amend code section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to license, permit, tag, and stamp fees so as to provide for the fees for reef and...
Gentleman has no questions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Chairman Petrea. Is there any objection to adoption of the House Amendment? Hearing none, the House amendment is adopted. On the gentleman's motion that the House agree to the Senate substitute, excuse me, Senate substitute to House Bill 443 as amended by the House. All those in favor will vote...
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.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to Senate Bill 170. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. Senate Bill 170 by Senator Jackson of the 41st and others to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to commissions and other agencies so as to...
I'm not really sure that I can explain these amendments, but I don't mind going through them. They're here on the paper if you need them. If the lady will yield for one second, do you know what her mother told her last week? That what her daddy would want her to do, and that was to come back to work, and so she did. It's been hard. You've been in our...
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