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Amendment · Georgia House of Representatives · September 25, 2026
Floor Amendment AM 52 0076 to HB 182
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Chapter 3, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 33-3-8, relating to requirements as to deposit of securities generally, as follows: "(b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amount of the deposit required...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Banks & Banking Committee · March 17, 2026
House Banks & Banking Committee, March 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard a presentation and public testimony on SB 424, which would recognize gold and silver as legal tender and establish a state-supervised system for storing and spending them. Members questioned costs, taxes, consumer protections, private competition and whether more study was needed. Witnesses offered opposing views on government involvement and safeguards. The chair announced that the bill would be tabled until the following week so members could seek more answers. No counted vote was stated.
Chairman? So, uh, also, when we're talking about using the, the, the, the depository, uh, what would be the fee? W- do we, do we have any idea what the fee would be to the, to the consumer that calls up and- I don't have a, I don't have a fee except what I have with one, this one vendor that I've been dealing with, and I'm not vendor specific. I think what...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um, to the author of the bill, how many of these depositories do you anticipate that we would have to have in Georgia to accommodate what you envision? I left it at multiples for what I call free market. I believe that the free market would be good. And as I've mentioned, I don't see us building a depository. There are places that...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Committee · February 5, 2026
House Judiciary Committee, February 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved five bills: HB 1121 on court-term dates in the Cordele Judicial Circuit, HB 948 on notices about surplus foreclosure proceeds, HB 979 on state jurisdiction over juvenile offenses at military installations, HB 545 on ordering appeal transcripts, and HB 1215 on adding a judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit. The committee also discussed a substitute for HB 1042, covering judicial privacy, special-master eligibility and foreclosure payments. Members questioned whether its payment changes would limit cash buyers or disadvantage smaller bidders. The chair deferred that bill until Monday to allow further work on the language. The five approvals were by voice vote, with no opposition heard.
And that's how 99% of foreclosure trans- transactions occur. There's not a bidder. Um, but, uh, the actual bidders at the sale, they are required to bring good funds to the courthouse. So you either need to have a brief- briefcase full of cash or, you know, a, an envelope full of cashier's checks on the courthouse steps. And courthouse steps, that may be...
If- ... anybody have certified funds and then- If you were the- ... have- If- ... cash later, so you're basically saying you can't have cash. If you were the winning bidder at the courthouse steps and you say, "I want to pay in cash," uh, you and the, uh, uh, person doing the foreclosure can arrange to have that transferred, um, in, in a way outside the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee · February 19, 2026
Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, February 19, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee unanimously approved HB 945, covering suspected financial exploitation, cryptocurrency kiosks and litigation financing oversight, and SB 441, requiring state approval of certain local government investment pools. The committee also held a hearing on SB 424, which would recognize gold and silver as legal tender and establish oversight for storage and electronic payments. Supporters described it as a way to protect purchasing power and make gold easier to use. Opponents questioned the need for state involvement and raised concerns about competition, taxpayer risk and consumer confusion. No vote was taken on that proposal. The chair planned further consideration and a vote on Tuesday.
And wouldn't it be the same thing as if we- Oh, and one more, one more. I'm sorry. Yeah. Okay. The third is- Okay ... we, why establish a new hierarchy to oversee this when you've got a perfectly good banking department right now? If we were to pass this, the banking department, you'd have to give them some money to do it, but they're already set up. Why...
So somebody's gotta have, uh, uh, that much money in order to buy that coinage or that h- asset. Also think about this, is that we have our dollars, but you could own cattle, you could own timber, but you could also own gold or silver. They are all commodities that would be o- could be owned. What this does, the s- the State of Georgia would have a...
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · January 27, 2026 · Engrossed
"Transactional Gold and Silver Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia Senate bill would recognize gold and silver as legal tender in the state, create a Bullion Depository Commission to run a storage and electronic payment system, and exempt gold and silver transactions from state taxes.
(c) The rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section shall ensure: (1) The bullion depository is: (A) Secure; (B) Transparent to account holders; and (C) Accessible for use by any person; (2) The electronic payment system is: (A) Reliable; and (B) Complies with applicable state and federal laws and rules and regulations promulgated...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee · February 5, 2026
House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, February 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on HB 1003, which would increase lawmakers’ expense reimbursements and create a separate security account, and a substitute for HB 733, which would create an insurance consumer advocate and strengthen review of insurance rate increases. Members discussed eligible security expenses, equipment ownership and protection outside formal legislative duties. On insurance, members discussed public access to rate information, the advocate’s independence and workload, legislative oversight, and the costs behind premium increases. The chair requested more information on insurance costs, and both sponsors indicated willingness to continue discussions. No votes were taken on either bill.
And I, I just wanna be clear, too, on the bill. We're talking about now two separate expense accounts. We're talking about two separate accounts. So if you never have any security issues, you would never use that one account. You cannot add them together. Um, uh, you know, so your legislative... Well, I guess you could. I mean, you can't use a sec- the...
You know what? I don't have a number, I didn't think to, you know, to provide one. Um, I, and frankly, my husband pays the security. Like, he handles that part for us, so I have no idea what we even pay. Yeah. But, uh, we increased security. I had already increased security after the, after the flyers. We put up cameras, more lights, things like that. Um,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Banks & Banking Committee · March 26, 2026
House Banks & Banking Committee, March 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered a substitute for SB 424, which the sponsor described as a voluntary system for using privately stored gold and silver to make payments. Members questioned the tax impact, effects on community banks, fraud protections, fees, privacy, price changes and access for people without traditional banking services. Several members urged further study. A securities official said the division could develop rules, investigate fraud and provide financial education. The committee approved an amendment allowing access to account information for lawful securities investigations, but the motion to approve the amended bill failed. No vote count was announced.
We would also, there's rulemaking, we could create, work with, you know, our stakeholders, our industry, you, uh, and other, you know, stakeholders on creating robust rules that would help us- Okay ... with fraud enforcement. Follow-up? So with- Okay. Thank you, Chair. If I swipe my... If somebody did steal my card, what would be the procedure? Would I, who...
And just a couple of quick things I'd like to just- Yeah ... point out. Um, this says the Commissioners of Security shall promulgate, promulgate guidelines for bullion depositories that are consistent with industry best practices, et cetera. And as, as members of the legislature, I kinda feel like establishing the, the rules of engagement should be a...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 12, 2026 · Introduced
Transactional Gold and Silver Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would recognize gold and silver as legal tender in the state, create a state bullion depository and electronic payment system, and exempt gold and silver transactions from state taxes.
(c) The rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section shall ensure: (1) The bullion depository is: (A) Secure; (B) Transparent to account holders; and (C) Accessible for use by any person; (2) The electronic payment system is: (A) Reliable; and (B) Complies with applicable state and federal laws and rules and regulations promulgated...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee · March 2, 2026
House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee advanced HB 1454, covering firearms records, shooting on private property and sales of unclaimed firearms, after reducing its acreage threshold from 10 acres to five. The committee also advanced HB 1436, which would deny state funding to local governments with standing policies allowing unsecured release for offenses that require bail. Members amended that bill’s reference to existing law. The committee held a hearing only on HB 1412, which would send 70% of certain State Patrol traffic-fine revenue to the state. Local-government and law-enforcement witnesses opposed that revenue shift, citing local costs. No vote was taken on that proposal.
Uh, yes, Mr. Chairman. At the appropriate time, I'd like to m- make a motion do pass, and I'd like to offer a friendly amendment at, at that time also. Okay. I don't see any other questions, so I will, uh, I will entertain that motion. Oh, sorry. We do have, uh, somebody signed up to speak on this one. They added at the, at the end there. So let me come...
Thank, thank you. Representative Panitch? I, I just want... Thank you to the other. I'm, I just wanna make clear, this relates to a, not like a rogue judge. This is for a, a rogue... Well, a policy that would be unlawful, put in by the county or whatever agency or, or municipality there is, right? That's right. It has to be a standing policy. Um, so this...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee · February 11, 2026
House Governmental Affairs Committee, February 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee advanced all five agenda bills: HB 913 on government software contracts, HB 1066 on racetrack nuisance claims, HB 1130 on campaign-funded security, HB 1133 on financing solar projects at closed landfills, and HB 1180 on removing a housing authority bond limit. The racetrack substitute passed 9 to 8 after debate over property owners’ access to courts, changes in racing operations and local authority. The other bills passed by voice vote, with no opposition recorded. During public comment, two witnesses opposed ending Georgia’s participation in the Electronic Registration Information Center, citing concerns about costs, voter records and data security. No action followed those comments.
Okay. Next, we'll ask, uh, Floor Leader Seabaugh to come and present House Bill 1130. And guest. Honored guest. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Members of the committee, I present House Bill 1130, LC 47-39-37. It's titled the SECURE Act. The Georgia SECURE Act is about one simple principle: No one should be discouraged from serving the public because of threats to...
So it requires that security equipment purchased with campaign funds be returned to the campaign or reimbursed at fair market value at the conclusion of the campaign or term of office. So this legislation does not change election procedures, voting laws, or ballot access. It simply provides clarity in a statute, strengthens reporting requirements, and...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Insurance and Labor Committee · February 24, 2026
Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, February 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered three insurance bills. Members voted to advance SB 503, concerning property-damage guarantees offered through rental-home marketplaces, although discussion after the vote left the final count unclear. The committee heard SB 528, which would extend orthotic and prosthetic coverage requirements to state-sponsored health plans, and SB 509, which would require chest imaging coverage after a mastectomy or other cancer treatment. Neither health coverage bill received a vote. The chair said both would return for consideration Thursday. Questions focused on consumer protections, insurance oversight, coverage costs and who determines whether additional imaging is medically necessary.
Thanks, Senator. We, we don't see it as weaker protections. Um, and, and you, you mentioned, uh, the understanding there. It is required in the bill that it's, uh, clearly stated that this is not insurance, so everyone understands that. That's one of the consumer protections in the bill as well. But it would work, it really works alongside your homeowner's...
... to get people to use their platform 'cause they're, it's a, it, it's a added benefit for the renter. The person renting the property through their platform, it's an added benefit. Yes, Senator. We see it as giving peace of mind to a homeowner. I know I would like to have that peace of mind. And, and, uh, you, you've touched on this as well in your...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee · March 26, 2026
Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, March 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee took up six local measures and broader proposals on Augusta-Richmond County government, coroners and retiree health coverage, police departments and development permits, financially troubled cities, and property-owner compensation. Members approved SB 628, amended and advanced HB 646, HB 309 and HB 1166, and approved HB 295 after extensive testimony. Supporters of HB 295 sought relief for property owners harmed by local nonenforcement of laws. Opponents warned of litigation costs and harm to housing and homelessness services. An amendment barring class-action lawsuits failed, as did a motion to table that measure. The committee also approved several local measures, although the chair did not explicitly announce results for every local voice vote. The chair described this as the committee’s final meeting of the two-year legislative session.
Does the business owner, excuse me, does the business owner have taxing power? Does the business owner have taxing power? Does the business owner have the power to levy ad valorem taxes to fund a security guard? No. Does the business owner have the ability to charge sales taxes? They'll, they'll have a tax ident. The taxing power belongs to, to, to local...
I'm just asking questions about this particular point of view. I will tell you, if you're, as a business owner, I know you are one, if you had to demonstrate all the elements that are required to prove this plus this plus this plus this plus this to win one of these cases, there's a lot that's gotta be proven to do this. There, there really is. I think...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Small Business Development Committee · February 3, 2026
House Small Business Development Committee, February 3, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard from three Georgia Self Storage Association representatives about their businesses, customers and operating costs. Presenters described storage use during moves, family changes, disasters and financial hardship, along with local employment and community involvement. One presenter asked lawmakers to consider valuing self-storage property for local property taxes using building cost minus depreciation rather than rental income, citing uncertainty in tax assessments. Members asked about occupancy, demand for new facilities, climate-controlled storage, industry data, unpaid rent, auctions and buying or selling facilities. Presenters said demand and pricing vary by market and described efforts to help customers retrieve belongings before auction. The chair expressed interest in learning more about the property-tax proposal. No legislation was presented for action, and no vote was recorded.
Chances are you didn't throw as much away as you thought you would, or given it to Goodwill. Or actually, has anyone else had Goodwill tell you to stop showing up? Because that's happened to me. Okay. So we also have displacement. So a lot of our tenants, and it's, it's coming a lot in today's market, is they have lost their home, right? They have been...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee · February 23, 2026
Senate Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard SB 190, concerning state park fee relief for military members, veterans and families. The sponsor and veteran witnesses emphasized affordability and mental health benefits from outdoor access. Members discussed eligibility, existing discounts and possible lost revenue for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Although a motion and second were made, the committee did not vote. The chair held the bill pending a fiscal analysis and said it would lead the next meeting’s agenda. The chair announced that HB 108 and HB 985 would not be heard because their authors were still working on language.
Hooah. Hooah. Combat veteran, published author on wellness, holistic wellness. Founder of Humble Warrior Wellness and Yoga Nonprofit, and I was honored as the Georgia Woman Veteran of the Year for 2025, last year. Annually, our nonprofit hosts a gratitude walk in one of our beautiful state parks each year. We intentionally choose state parks because they're...
It's, it's not a profit, right? But it, but it is a management cost. Do we know what the management cost is? If, if veterans are already getting a, I think on average about a 25% discount in, in Georgia, um, what is the, um... I- if we're, if we're using state parks and they're already getting a discount, but... You know what I'm saying? Like, we have to...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 4, 2026
Senate floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on outdoor conservation funding, retirement benefits, rental-home guarantees, condominium insurance, student political expression, school discrimination complaints, campus police protections, specialty license plates and cursive instruction. It also passed SB 406, establishing oversight of property owners associations, after adopting two amendments. Senators rejected amendments addressing broader religious-discrimination language, excused absences for civic events and local rent regulation. A road-naming resolution was adopted, while SR 668, concerning property taxation of data-center equipment, was set aside. The Senate confirmed a group of governor’s appointments 44-7 and tabled one nomination. Numerous bills received first or second readings. The chamber adjourned until 9 a.m. Friday, March 6.
You do have one question, Senator. I'm sorry. Recognize the senator from the 41st. Thank you, Mr. President. B- Back here, Senator, do you yield? Yes. Thank you. Was trying to figure out where you were. Yes. Um, thank you, sir. I just wanna make sure, is it true that this is requiring the homeowner to have an additional insurance, um, product to protect...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee · February 24, 2026
Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, February 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee continued its hearing on SB 424, which the sponsor described as allowing gold and silver to be used as money through regulated storage and electronic payments. Members questioned fees, fraud protection, investment risks, lost tax revenue and the need for state involvement. Witnesses supported recognizing gold and silver as legal tender but differed over the proposed depository system and the state's role. The committee voted 5–3 to advance the bill to Rules.
One last concern I wanted to have- Quickly. Quickly ... around cybersecurity is that the current government standards for cybersecurity are based on NIST standards, National Institute of Science and Technology standards for cybersecurity. Uh, my master's degree is from a private military college in which that's what I was trained on. My, uh, focus was...
Right. What we're asking the State of Georgia to do is not to be, to be an overseer like we- they are oversee other things, not to collect money. I'm concerned about the fees being paid, so I'm just trying to figure out who is gonna be collecting all this money from these transaction costs. I'm sorry. Right. And, and, and other states have already done it,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Committee · February 9, 2026
House Judiciary Committee, February 9, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved four bills. HB 1024 would raise the amount of home equity protected in bankruptcy, following discussion about homeowners’ needs and repayment to creditors. The committee approved a substitute to HB 211 setting a gross negligence standard for PFAS receivers, despite objections about public notice and questions about its wording. Survivors, whistleblowers and advocates supported HB 1187, which addresses confidentiality agreements involving sexual abuse and human trafficking. The committee amended that bill to address existing agreements before approving it. The committee also approved HB 1042 after reviewing a substitute and adopting an amendment clarifying payment language for property sales. All four bills passed by voice vote, with no numerical totals stated.
1042. Oh, 1042. Yeah, okay. All right, next we're taking up House Bill 1042, and I'll call on, uh, Vice Chair Reeves to explain the bill. We're returning to House Bill 1042 from the other day. We've got LC 49-2632S. I appreciate input from various members of the committee and others, uh, at the last hearing. There are no changes to the judicial security...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee · March 11, 2026
House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, March 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved SB 524, which the sponsor presented as creating specialty license plates honoring the Girl Scouts and the nation's 250th anniversary. Members also approved SB 454, allowing temporary door-locking devices, after adding school emergency-access provisions from HB 1327. The committee then approved SB 116, concerning DNA collection from people charged with crimes who have immigration detainers. Witnesses raised privacy, constitutional, cost and detention concerns about that proposal. Its sponsor said collection would occur if federal immigration authorities did not take custody within the applicable 48-hour period after scheduled release. Opposition was voiced in the final vote, but no vote count was given.
Okay. And I believe, um, like I said, we'd had discussions, uh, with Chairman Williams and the, uh, office of safety fire has been consulted on it as well since we were doing this, and the bill, they were kind of behind it. I think y'all are okay with the language as well, and no concerns. Very good. All right. But that is a, that is an amendment, a motion...
Mm-hmm. They're arrested for an offense, um, but something is within the records of the Department of Homeland Security that suggests that maybe that person's school status might not be completely, uh, above board, or m- you know, there's some suspicion that there's some violation. Maybe they worked without authorization or something like that. So there are...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · March 18, 2026 · Passed
Henry County Airport Authority; current operative provisions; repeal and replace
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 1580 repeals and rewrites the 2023 law that created the Henry County Airport Authority, resetting its membership, powers, and bond authority for running county airports.
SECTION 18. Trust Indenture as Security In the discretion of the Authority any issue of such revenue bonds may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside of the State. Such trust indenture may pledge or assign fees, tolls,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 10, 2026
Senate floor session, March 10, 2026 (legislative day 30)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 945 unchanged, 50-0, after rejecting an amendment concerning denial of banking and other essential services based on constitutionally protected activities. Senators also passed HB 244 by substitute, 48-2, and HB 115, 51-0. The Senate adopted HR 1008 to change regional water council membership and SR 771 to study adoption affordability. It received HB 974 and assigned it to Appropriations, adopted a memorial resolution and a consent calendar of resolutions, and heard committee reports. Visiting federal officials discussed small businesses, agriculture and hurricane assistance. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House action on SB 59 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until March 12 at 10 a.m.
Think for a minute about your friends in your communities that are bankers. You go to church with them. You see them at the deer stand and the quail field. You see them at the grocery store. You see them at your kids' baseball games. And I got a question for you, and you know them. You know the bankers in your community. One question: Are they woke? I don't...
Once a transaction hold has been placed, the financial institution must initiate an investigation. If the results of the investigation do not indicate financial exploitation, the institution may consummate the transaction at the conclusion of the investigation. However, if the investigation is not concluded but continues to look like financial exploitation,...
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