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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 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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following bills be engrossed, SB 476, SB 477, HB 134, and HB 463. Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 476 by Senator Tillery of the 19th and others, a bill to be entitled An Act to Amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to insurance and revenue and taxation...
Mr. President, that completes the order. Majority Leader has moved. Is there objection? Objection. You want him to have first objection? Okay. We'll let him have it. Would you like to speak to the motion, Majority Leader? Would you like to speak to the objection? Recognize senator from the 2nd. Thank you, Mr. President. This morning, colleagues, uh, the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 31, 2026
Senate floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on transportation agencies, repeat misdemeanor offenses, traffic stops, cancer treatment facilities, estate transfers and other topics. It passed HB 297, which would combine two transportation authorities, 30 to 19 after debate over state and local control. Senators also agreed to House changes on teacher retirement, homeowners associations, unclaimed property and other legislation. They replaced SB 17 with a process for intervening in financially distressed cities, approving the amended version 32 to 17 after substantial debate. The Senate rejected House changes to SB 398 because the sponsor said protections for children had been removed. Several bills were tabled, and nine were briefly removed from the table and tabled again to preserve their availability for Thursday. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. on April 2.
Mr. President, I move that the Senate agree to the House Amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 134. Secretary, read the caption. House Bill 134 by Representative Camp of the 135th and others, a bill to be entitled in act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to revenue and taxation so as to provide for definitions to revise...
And so anyway, the, there was some concerns with the fiscal impact that it could potentially have. House Bill 1085 had a cap of $250 million of tax credits per year. Um, the second floor in particular ha- particular had concerns with that and wanted to, us to pare that back. So we are, we put House Bill 1085 on House Bill 134 that you have before you...
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, Madam Speaker. I move that the House agree to the Senate amendment as amended by the House. Representative Gaines- On House Bill 295. Representative Gaines moves that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 295 as amended by the House. The clerk will read the caption. House Bill 295, to be entitled an Act to Amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of...
For what purpose does Representative Cannon rise? Parliamentary inquiry. State your inquiry. I waive. She waives. For what purpose does Representative Williams rise? Parliamentary inquiry. State your inquiry. Is it not true that the Senate has taken a mean bill and made it even meaner? I'm sure the lady believes that of which she speaks. For what purpose...
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 State Senate · March 23, 2026
Senate floor session, March 23, 2026 (legislative day 36)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 1009, extending school-day phone restrictions to high school students, after rejecting an amendment allowing access between classes. Senators also passed measures on advanced math, forestry tax credits, local property-tax relief, bankruptcy protections, school financial oversight, public health employees and medical treatment rules. A substitute to HB 154 replaced its ambulance provisions with a proposal to seek year-round Atlantic Standard Time. A lengthy debate over district attorney pay ended with passage of HB 1020, followed by notice of a request to reconsider it. Senators left SB 350, concerning DeKalb County officials’ pay, available for later action after questions about conflicting pay provisions. They returned HB 79 to the Rules Committee, adopted a family-farm study resolution and agreed to the House changes to SB 427. The Senate adjourned until March 25.
Recognize senator from the 31st. You wish to speak? Mr. President, I move that HB 79 be committed to the Committee on Rules. The senator has moved that HB 79 be committed to Rules. Is there objection? Not objection. S- s- HB 79 is recommitted to Rules. Secretary Reed, House Bill 154.
Secretary Reid, House Bill 1096. House Bill 1096 by Representative Taylor of the 173rd and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Public Health so as to provide that if certain employees of a county board of...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 31, 2026
Senate floor session, March 31, 2026 (legislative day 39, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on early reading instruction, property tax limits, additional judgeships, healthcare, foster care and local government. Senators approved HB 1193 unanimously after revising its literacy coaching and oversight provisions. Debate on HB 1116 centered on homeowner tax relief, sales taxes and limits on local revenue, and the bill passed 31-19. The Senate also approved constitutional proposals for nonpartisan probate judge elections and a Next Generation 911 fund. Senators appointed budget negotiators for HB 974, tabled several measures and voted to prevent floor amendments to a group of tax and campaign finance bills. The transcript ends with HB 297 pending as the Senate paused for dinner.
I'll yield for questions. Okay, I have no questions, Senator. Thank you. I urge your favorable support for HB 256. Does any other senator wish to speak for or against the measure? Chair hears none. Is there objection to the previous question being ordered? Chair hears none. Previous question is ordered. The question is on the adoption of the committee...
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...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 20, 2026
Senate floor session, March 20, 2026 (legislative day 35)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on extended-stay hotel removals, nursing grants, high school completion programs, portable benefits for independent contractors, firefighter safety, mental health facility background checks, utility inventory tax exemptions and other topics. The longest debate concerned HB 61, which passed 32-18 after senators adopted a compromise on notice before removal and eviction records, but rejected proposals to give long-term hotel residents tenant rights. The Senate also adopted two state-property resolutions, approved reconsideration of two previously rejected constitutional amendments, and received committee reports and bill readings. A proposed amendment protecting patients from midyear insurance network changes was ruled unrelated to the bill under consideration. Senators honored a retiring committee chair and heard remarks from the U.S. Treasurer. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, March 23.
All in the pass to the bill, the ayes are 41, the nays are zero. This bill having received the requisite constitutional majority is therefore passed. Secretary read House Bill 1374.
House Bill 1181 by Representative Ballard of the 147th and others. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the OCGA relating to certificates of title for motor vehicles so as to require an application for certificate of title to contain or be accompanied by the last certific- certificate of title issued by another state...
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 State Senate · April 2, 2026
Senate floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate heard the governor’s closing address and farewell remarks from departing members, then acted on bills and House changes. Senators unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget agreement and approved an income-tax package after debate. A property-tax proposal failed, but senators later approved a revised version placed in another bill, without the proposed limits on local tax-revenue growth. A combined education, scholarship and transit measure passed after debate about a virtual-school program and whether the provisions belonged together. Senators also approved measures involving transit agencies, newborn surrender options, website-access lawsuits, school speed cameras and local governments. A proposal allowing remote online notarization failed on a tie vote. The Senate adjourned for the session.
Mr. President, I move that the Senate agree to the House Amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 445. Secretary, read the caption. House Bill 445 by Representative Martin of the 49th. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Chapter five of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to ad valorem taxation of property so as to revive the...
You've got that amendment on your desk and it simply just adds language that says private water systems and sewage systems with at least 10,000 connections for service. I will yield for questions. You have no questions? I urge your favorable consideration for HB 445. Masterful job, Senator. Masterful job. Does any other senator wish to speak for or against...
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...
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1030. Mr. Clerk will read the caption. House Bill 1030 by Representatives Donatucci, the 105th and others to be entitled An Act to amend Chapter 2, Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to elementary and secondary education so as to enact the Math Matters Act....
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 2, 2026
Senate floor session, February 2, 2026 (legislative day 10)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 117, requiring restaurants to identify foreign imported shrimp, by a vote of 43 to 8. After extended debate over legal requirements, voter privacy and federal involvement in elections, the Senate adopted SR 563, urging the Secretary of State to provide voter registration information to the U.S. Department of Justice, by 31 to 22. The Senate returned SB 239, concerning funeral director licensing, to the Rules Committee without objection. Senators also adopted SR 639, recognizing Clark Atlanta University Day, heard bill readings and committee reports, and approved a consent calendar of resolutions whose individual measures were not identified in the transcript. During personal remarks, senators discussed insurance costs, honored a fallen Gwinnett County police officer and raised concerns about political violence and federal election investigations. The Senate adjourned until February 3 at 10 a.m.
Secretary read House Bill 117. What are we doing with this one? House Bill 117, uh, by Representatives Petra of the 166th and others. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to food service establishments so as to require notification of the country of origin of seafood...
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, my good re- Can't add to that ... my good friend. Representative Drenner, to your left, is recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Does the gentleman yield? Yes, ma'am, I yield. Isn't it true that I support this bill, but isn't it also true that the cesium-137 detection involved a single sample below allowable limits and that the...
So I am curious to understand why that provision would be granted. Seems to me as if patients would be the most at risk. Yeah. So, so, uh, I appreciate the good question. Uh, this was at the request of, uh, the department because, uh, right now, as you may be aware, um, our state hospitals are, uh, much smaller than they used to be. We've...
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.
All right, recognize the- Order. S- the Senate, the, the chairman has moved that the Senate insist on a substitute to HB 974. Any objections? No objections. We'll let the senator fight on for the Senate.
And on a final note, I just want to say for the record that I miss the days when Chairman Todd Jones would bring the Senate delegation and the House delegation together to solve these matters together, and hopefully we can get that back together again one day. Thank you. I yield. Does any other senator wish to speak for or against the measure? Hearing none....
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 · 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 State Senate · March 16, 2026
Senate floor session, March 16, 2026 (legislative day 32)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 535 after changing its fentanyl provisions following debate over drug possession, addiction and trafficking. It also passed HB 1000, providing a one-time income tax credit, HB 983, clarifying prescribed-burning rules, and HB 1196, addressing trespass and harm involving enclosed wild animals. Members moved three bills to different committees and sent HB 521 back to committee. The Senate adopted recognition resolutions, received committee reports and read bills for the first or second time. A local consent calendar passed 48 to 1, but the transcript did not identify its bill. Members also gave notice of future consideration of House action on SB 220. The Senate adjourned until March 18 at 10 a.m.
Is that correct? That is correct. And then amendment one here seeks to expand the definition of wild animals to include trial lawyers. Is that correct? That is correct. And looking below the amendment here, I, I see a signature on here from the senator from the 19th in Toombs County. Is that correct? Yes. I- is it true that you and he share the same...
On the bill itself. On the bill itself. There was a scrivener's error that, uh, escaped plenty of attention. So which one is it? It needs to be the term shall not include any domestic animal or livestock, cows kept or maintained by a person or a corporation that is not operating with the purpose of public visitation, conservation, education, or science. Uh,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 12, 2026
Senate floor session, March 12, 2026 (legislative day 31)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 1199 after debate over federal tax changes and affordable-housing tax credits. It also passed bills addressing first-offender records, dietitian and nutritionist licensing, rehabilitation programs for healthcare professionals, protections for code enforcement workers, and Solid Waste Trust Fund spending. Senators agreed to a House substitute to SB 59 increasing hurricane-related timber tax credits and sent HB 1020 back to the Standing Rules Committee. An unnamed group of local bills passed 43 to 0. The Senate also received bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, heard from the U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, and heard members’ remarks on community concerns. The session adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, March 16.
If there are no questions- Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the will. Does, does any other senator wish to speak for or against the measure? Senator from the 26th, your light's on. Senator from the 26th. Oh, there we go. Thank you. Oh, it's still on. Senator from the 26th, do you need something? Do you, what purpose do you rise? Thank you, Mr. President....
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.
Oh, she waves. For what purpose does Representative Wilkerson rise? Parliamentary inquiry. State your inquiry, sir. I apologize. It's late in the night. Did he say a homestead exemption? It's late. I didn't hear that either. You didn't say- I don't think so. You didn't say... Gentlemen, you didn't say homestead exemption, did you? So does this does, needs a...
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