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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.
Thank you, Mr. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wanna agree to the, uh, House bill, the Senate substitute to House Bill 1277. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1277 to be entitled an Act to Amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 in Title 12 and Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to environmental policy and highways, bridges, and ferries...
I have LC 395122S. Is that the correct LC number? The lady will state her question in a parliamentary inquiry. I will, um, on the bill, since you have a copy of it, we'll see if we can get that question answered. Would that be, uh, fair enough? Mic. Let's turn your mic on. Uh, so the mic is on. Uh, parliamentary c- inquiry, Mr. Speaker. State your inquiry....
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 move that this House agree to the Senate substitute for HB 1275. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1275 to be entitled an Act to Amend Article 2, Chapter 34, Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to medical practice so as to ensure that stem cell therapies are used to advance medical treatments and...
Uh, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Um, I ask that the House agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 1121. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1121, to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to terms of Superior Court so as to change certain terms of court in the Cordele Judicial Circuit....
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 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.
Chairman Prince is recognized for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 483. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 483 by Representative Prince of the hundred 32nd and others be entitled an Act to amend Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to...
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...
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 members voted. If so, Mr. Clerk will lock the machine. On the passage of House Bill 1285, the yeas are 98, the nays are 58. This bill, bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed. All right. This is one we've been looking for. I've certainly been looking for it. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to House Bill 1208?
House Bill 1208 by Representative Gunter, the 8th and others to be entitled An Act to Amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Relating to Depositions and Discovery so as to require depositions in the state to be taken before a certified court reporter. This bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary. That...
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.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 1182 as amended by the House. Representative Rhodes moves that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1182 as amended by the House. The clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1182 by Representative Rhodes and the 124th and others to be entitled An Act to...
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 · 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.
Good morning. Mr. Speaker, I move for the House to agree to the Senate amendment to House Bill 1283. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1283 to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 and cha- of Title 19 and Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to family violence and discovery respectively, so as to authorize...
Thank you. Chairman Hitchens, you're a yes, but your machine is a malfunction. Well, that helps. Yes, sir, this technology's tough, but I understand. I've been there myself. Have all members now voted? All ... Have all members voted? If so ... And you called it. It's all green. All members voted on the lady's motion. The yays are 170, the nays are zero, and...
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 · 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.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute of House Bill 979 as amended by the House. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 979 by Representative Bonner. The 73rd of the entitled Act to amend Code Section 52-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to retrocession of jurisdiction over lands owned by the...
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute to House Bill 717. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 717 by Representative Cooper of the 45th and others be entitled an Act to Amend Article 2, Chapter 34, Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia....
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.
Thank you, Madam Sp- Speaker. I move that the House agree to the substitute to SB207 as amended by the House Clerk will read the caption. Senate Bill 207 to be entitled an Act to Amend Titles 20, 26, 31, 33 and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to education, food, drugs, cosmetics, health insurance and professions and businesses. The...
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1185. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1185 by Representative Efstration. The under fourth to be entitled an act to amend Title 14 and 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations in courts respectively so as...
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 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...
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...
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.
Pursuant to Article 3, Section 5, Paragraph 8 of the Constitution, excuse me, Paragraph 13 of the Constitution, uh, immediate transmittal requires that this House pass that immediate transmittal with a two-thirds vote, and it requires it comes from both chambers. This House now will make a decision if it wants to give two-thirds vote to the immediate...
People in jail with serious mental illness should not need to wait months or longer to start receiving the care they need. Speaking of jails, we've already discussed the fact that Georgia's running out of space in our prisons. The original House version of the budget included $220 million for a private prison expansion. The Senate had different ideas on how...
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...
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 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.
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,...
Do you further yield? Yes, sir. Don't you think that we're, since we're in a housing crisis, instead of capping, we should be expanding low-income housing tax credits? Well, I think there's two ways to look at it. I think I applaud this House for lowering tax rates for all Georgians so that we have jobs and we can afford those houses. Thank you. Repres-...
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.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I make a motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to Senate Bill 293. I'm glad you got that straight. That was, you need to have that right. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption? Senate Bill 293 to be entitled an Act to Amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating...
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