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Amendment · Georgia House of Representatives · September 25, 2026
Floor Amendment AM 50 0114 to HB 136
ADOPTED Representative Newton of the 127th offers the following amendment: Amend the Senate substitute to HB 136 (LC 50 1259S) by replacing "10" with "20" on lines 333, 351, and 373. By replacing "80 90" with "80" on line 368.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Committee · March 4, 2026
House Judiciary Committee, March 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved four bills: HB 1475, concerning representatives continuing public-benefit matters after an applicant dies; HB 1433, increasing penalties for unauthorized practice of law; HB 1470, addressing allegedly abusive website-accessibility lawsuits; and HB 899, revising transfer-on-death deed procedures. Members amended HB 1475 before approval and approved substitutes for HB 1470 and HB 899. The committee also discussed HB 1360, which would prohibit class-action tax-refund lawsuits against counties and cities. Supporters described costs to taxpayers, while members raised concerns about affordable access to legal relief. The committee tabled that bill, with the chair indicating it could return the next day.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Members of the committee, uh, at this late hour, I bring you House Bill 1360, and I'm gonna turn it over to Aaron Kapler to explain what's going on. Thank you. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, thank you very much. My name is Aaron Kapler. I represent Sumter County. I'm the county attorney for Bryan County, and I also...
There are essentially two tax refund statutes. There's 48-2-35, which is the state, and again, it already precludes class actions for tax refunds against the state. And there's 48-5-380, which is the tax refund statute for counties and cities. What was the first statute? I'm sorry. Yes, ma'am. The first statute is 48-2-35. The language in the amendment of...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Juvenile Committee · February 18, 2026
House Judiciary Juvenile Committee, February 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard HB 1283, which would create a voluntary framework for family justice centers bringing victim services together in one location. The sponsor and supporting witnesses said the centers could reduce barriers to help, improve prosecutions and prevent violence. Members asked about costs, rural access, partnerships, records and insurance. A criminal defense organization raised concerns about defendants’ access to evidence. The committee approved amendments concerning state funding and insurance protections, but questions remained about nonprofit requirements and evidence-sharing language. With time running out, the chair tabled the bill and asked for a revised version for a future meeting. No final vote to advance the bill occurred.
I'll just send it to Holly ... your time being here today. Certainly appreciate everything everyone does. I'll just send it to Holly. You can send it to Holly. And they're very rapidly trying to put this together over here. You, you think you can do it now? Yeah. Oh, okay. They're here. All right. Well, we've got, well- You got it? Well, they've got to talk...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 25, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to advance bills on public safety, healthcare, education, taxes, licensing, property and other topics. It set floor calendars for the current day and Thursday. The current day's calendar included HB 1024, HB 1329, HB 519 and HB 1001, among others. Members objected to adding HB 1001, but the chair declared that the voice vote favored adding it. Thursday's calendar included HB 1262, HB 1263, HB 1274 and HB 1344. The committee returned HB 1275 to the Health Committee after questions about restrictions on stem cell materials. It also returned HB 1073, HB 1028 and HB 1224 to their respective committees. Most other presentations ended without questions or a scheduling decision shown in the transcript.
So we're just, uh, kind of fixing that, removing that, um, uh, geographical restriction. And then the other bill is House Bill 1364. Um, that's toward the top of page seven. They're both actually third from the top on each page. Uh, but 1364 just removes a process that we added, I think, two years ago and a year ago to provide for foreclosure of, um,...
Uh, and as Representative, uh, or Chair, Vice Chairman Kelley noted, uh, you all get a, a, a free three-day trip for listening to my presentation of that bill. Thank you.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 25, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard testimony on HB 1363, which the sponsor described as creating a statewide process for handling school discrimination complaints. Members and witnesses discussed staffing, training, equal protection for different faiths, free speech and investigation procedures. The committee held the bill for further work without voting. The committee approved HB 1328, HB 88 and HB 1345 by voice votes, with no opposition heard, and sent all three to the Rules Committee.
Good afternoon. Let me turn, turn this up. Good afternoon, everyone. I'm gonna call the, uh, meeting of the Higher Ed, uh, Committee of the, um, Georgia House together. If I, uh, I'm a little disheveled this afternoon, it's because we're, uh, running late and running over the, the Capitol. I want to set the stage, if I can, for us. Um, folks, there's a lot...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee · February 23, 2026
House Governmental Affairs Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard proposals on workforce coordination, homelessness services, public officials’ financial interests, housing and local school superintendents. It approved HB 1396, approved HB 1362 with an amendment extending restrictions to federal agencies and departments, and approved HR 1348. Members heard HB 1166 without voting and requested revisions addressing concerns about its scope. The committee amended HB 1177 to raise its income limit, then tabled it while another amendment remained unresolved. The opening portion covered HB 1302, but the transcript shows no vote on that proposal.
Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, I see no other questions at this time. The chair will entertain a motion. We have a motion do pass. We have a s- we have a second. Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. The bill passes committee. Thank you. Thank you, sir. All right. Now we're gonna move on to the next bill....
Your mic is active. You can- Correct ... proceed when you're ready. All right. Thank you. Um, I have, uh, House Bill 1362, LC474055. Um, and this is just a great governance bill. Um, I've kind of started down this road in '23, '24 session with, uh, House Bill 1850. Um, and I think we all just want everything to be fair. And so with that bill, what it said...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 19, 2026
House floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed four bills: HB 1020, changing retirement eligibility for district attorneys, 164-0; HB 1027, allowing longer municipal electric sales contracts, 162-2; HB 1161, clarifying where drivers should pull over for traffic stops, 162-2; and HB 1181, simplifying inherited vehicle title transfers, 166-0. The House returned HB 1180 to the Rules Committee without objection. Members also heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous measures, recognized Mercer University’s president and Echo Park Speedway, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. Other remarks covered Black history, lupus advocacy, visiting community groups, adoption and a request to reopen a deported veteran’s immigration case. The House adjourned until February 20 at 9 a.m.
House Bill 1361 by Representative Kelly of the 16th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dempsey of the 13th. The bill will be titled an Act to Amend Chapter four, Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to pharmacists and pharmacies. Health.
House Bill 1363 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 114th, Panitch of the 51st, and Carson of the 46th. The bill will be titled an Act to Amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to education. Education.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Health Committee · March 5, 2026
House Health Committee, March 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 1089, which the sponsor described as allowing ivermectin purchases without a prescription through a pharmacist, and approved HB 810 with an amendment changing its rural-area population threshold. Most of the meeting concerned HB 139, addressing restrictions on pharmacies participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. Supporters said it would protect medication access and funding for safety-net services. Opponents raised concerns about transparency, healthcare costs, hospital consolidation and legal challenges. Members questioned conflicting testimony about reporting requirements and effects on the State Health Benefit Plan. The committee voted to table HB 139 for further study. Complete vote counts were not stated.
All right. Uh, now, uh, ha ha, HB139, Chairman Jones. There it is. Very well. Mr. Chairman Jones, can I see the stamps? Pardon. It's not moving. Or are you just, you know... Just making sure. Yeah. Sorry. Okay. Okay. Chairman Jones, you're ready to go. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm just doing IT support right now. Oh, okay. No Wi- Not, no Wi-Fi network in...
Now, you'll see in 35 through 40, we effectively put in there what would occur if you do break that. Now, that's for the people trying to break it in terms of requiring that type of in- in- information. But again, I'm with you. We don't wanna do it. I feel as if the fed and state law has it, and I would join you in a bill if you'd like to even enhance the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Ways & Means Committee · February 25, 2026
House Ways & Means Committee, February 25, 2026 (part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The subcommittees advanced four measures: HB 1035, concerning foreclosure for unpaid service charges; HB 1336, directing some aircraft property-tax revenue to airports; HR 400, expanding property-tax relief for disabled veterans; and HB 1240, applying a tax-base limit to renewed redevelopment districts. ACCG opposed restrictions on counties’ use of aircraft tax revenue. An Invest Atlanta witness described redevelopment districts’ benefits during discussion of the renewal limit. Members suspended the rules to advance HR 400 at its first hearing. HR 250 was called up, but no presentation or vote followed before that subcommittee adjourned.
We got a second. Any further discussion by the committee members? Hearing none, I'll call for a vote. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed same sign. And it does pass, Mr. Crowe. Thank you very much. Thank you.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Public and Community Health Committee · February 24, 2026
House Public and Community Health Committee, February 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee advanced five bills: HB 668 on service-dog protections, HB 1368 on oversight of community service boards, HB 1250 on hospital cooling cradles for families experiencing infant loss, HB 334 on reviews of sickle cell treatments, and HB 1040 on smoking restrictions. Substitutes were approved for the service-dog, community service board and smoking bills. Each approval came by voice vote, with no opposition heard. The committee also heard HB 866, a proposed rural-hospital insulin-management pilot, but took no vote. The chair asked the presenters to return with clearer details about the technology and how it would work.
Um, and the CSBs affect the members that we serve very, um, very much, and so we have had concerns over the year. We have spoken to Commissioner Tanner. He has come and spoken to our Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership. We support the bill. Um, and our Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership, uh, is going to vote on whether we support the bill fully...
It, it just doesn't do that. Okay. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for coming to talk to us about it. Uh, we couldn't do without people like you that are very concerned about, um, those in our communities with, um, disabilities, and thank you for that service. Thank you, ma'am. Uh- Representative Burchett. Oh. Thank you again, Madam Chair....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 4, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee sent HB 1095 back to the Regulated Industries Committee without objection. It approved a substitute for HB 1178 adding the House Appropriations Committee chair to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, then placed that version on a supplemental calendar. The committee also placed 14 other listed measures on the calendar. Members objected to placing HB 1247, HB 1276 and HB 1379 on the calendar, but each motion carried by voice vote. No vote counts were stated, and the calendar decisions included no discussion of the measures' substance. The chair announced another Rules Committee meeting for 11 a.m. the next day.
Moved and seconded. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1365.
Moved and second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1368.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Education Committee · January 29, 2026
House Education Committee, January 29, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on education priorities and student financial aid, then announced four bills for Monday’s subcommittee meetings. Representatives of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education discussed literacy coaching, attendance, career pathways, healthcare access and changes to the state’s school funding formula. Members questioned funding priorities, reading proficiency and the use of technology. The Georgia Student Finance Commission’s president reviewed college aid, Georgia Match and the Promise Scholarship, answering questions about eligibility, spending and oversight. The chair emphasized safety, literacy and learning as committee priorities. The chair scheduled HB 383 and HB 907 for the Policy and Innovation Subcommittee, and HB 971 and HB 1009 for the Curriculum and Academic Achievement Subcommittee. No bill votes were taken.
Let's talk about our meeting on Monday in sub-committee. Um, in, in the, uh, policy and innovation we're gonna open up with, uh, two bills, HB 383 and HB 907. So pay attention to those, members, right off the bat. And then of course in the curriculum and academic achievement we're opening up with HB 971 and HB 1009.
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.
House Bill 1365 by Representative Jones of the 25th, Silcox of the 53rd, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Evans of the 57th, and others. A bill relating to the number of judges of superior courts. House Bill 1366 by Representative Carter of the 93rd, Smith of the 41st, Park of the 107th, Evans of the 57th, Glaize of the 67th, and others. A bill...
House Bill 1396 by Representative Efstration of the 104th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs. Governmental Affairs.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · February 23, 2026
House Higher Education Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard six bills and voted to recommend passage of a substitute for HB 1293, which concerns high school completion opportunities through technical colleges and completion schools. The committee also heard proposals on veterinary technician loan forgiveness, scholarship eligibility after a marijuana conviction, University of North Georgia military scholarships, short-term workforce training grants, and school discrimination complaints. Those five bills received no vote. The chair planned further consideration Wednesday, including additional testimony on HB 1363 after participants discovered they were working from different drafts.
Okay. Thank you. Um, a- and again, do you, your LC that you're reading from is LC65-0073? Yes, sir. Okay. The, the, um, I'm gonna move us forward if, if the whip will allow. We're not gonna, um, re- Oh, we have some folks here that, that wanna testify on the bill. We clearly have some, um, we gotta get on the same page, 'cause if that's 65-0073 and it does...
And if the whip would agree with me on that, we'll, we'll, we'll set this aside and we'll bring it back for a first hearing and testimony on Wednesday, and we'll, we'll get, we'll get things moving along. Because I think the Pro Tem has joined us, and I need to, uh, hear, hear 1293 if, if, uh, Representative Jones is here. I thank you- Thank you ... Ed, for...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Committee · February 23, 2026
House Judiciary Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 1365, HB 1364 and HB 688, along with amended versions of HB 1221 and HB 1348. These measures concerned an additional superior court judge, timeshare foreclosures, delivery of court documents, homeowners’ association collection practices and court-appointed receivers’ pay. Much of the meeting focused on HB 1223, which would restrict public access to recordings depicting death. Members heard arguments about family privacy, commercial use of footage, news reporting and public oversight. The committee adopted several amendments but rejected a proposed news-media exception. With another amendment still unresolved, the chair postponed further work until Wednesday at 1 p.m. No final vote on that bill occurred.
All right, motion and a second. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right, you're good. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Well, it's still not encoded, but let's provide- Got a motion and a second. Any further discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right, bill passes.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Health Committee · March 2, 2026
House Health Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered five bills and gave each a favorable recommendation. Members approved HB 382, addressing drug classifications and pharmacy rules, and amended HB 1332 on preferences for American-made medicines, HB 1309 on dispensing medicines in medical offices, and HB 298 on hospital nurse staffing committees. The longest discussion concerned HB 1393, which would let certain rural hospitals collaborate while remaining independent. Members questioned its proposed protections from antitrust liability. The chair initially designated it for a hearing only, but later allowed a vote after consulting legislative counsel. The committee approved that bill with an amendment limiting part of its antitrust language to the powers granted in the legislation. All five bills passed by voice vote, with no numerical totals stated.
But it does get to the sort of antitrust issue and the broad nature about how some of these additional, uh, hospital authorities or reconstituted hospital authorities would be able to use some of these, um, powers or carve-outs or exemptions from antitrust enforcement. Attorney's dream, is that what you're saying? I'm not an attorney myself- ... but I think...
Mm-hmm ... "For purposes of federal and state antitrust law, when exercising its powers pursuant to this article, hospital authorities operating in Sevier County shall be deemed political subdivisions of the state." So- When exercising powers is the additional wording? Correct. Mm-hmm. Yeah, the same language as in line 80 to 81. Uh. Okay. Sounds har- Would...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Ways & Means Committee · February 26, 2026
House Ways & Means Committee, February 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered income tax relief, property tax assessments and exemptions, homeowner protections, tax allocation districts, and airport funding. Members advanced HB 7 after updating its dates, along with HB 1035, HB 1000, HR 400, HR 250, HB 1240, and HB 1336. Discussion focused on whether purchase-price assessments would favor large rental investors, the uncertain local cost of a disabled-veteran exemption, and limits on local spending flexibility under the airport proposal. Members also voted on a revised version of HB 880 with larger deductions. After a voice vote, the chair requested a show of hands, but no result or count was announced before the committee moved on.
Um, but this is just to ensure. There are some places that, that are really not getting the investment that they need. And I think that they would not have that income were it not for that airport. And so I think it's only, uh, it's only proper that that revenue be dedicated back to the, the source that it comes from. And follow-up, if I may, Mr. Chair?...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee · February 4, 2026
House Governmental Affairs Committee, February 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved two bills. HB 1066 would protect established racing facilities from certain nuisance claims within five miles. Members debated the size of that area, residents’ access to courts and whether protection should cover nuisances other than noise. Amendments to reduce the radius and limit protection to noise claims failed, and the bill passed by voice vote. HB 1027 would allow participating local governments to make retail electricity contracts lasting up to 20 years rather than 10. The sponsor said longer contracts would help recover infrastructure costs from large customers. It passed with no opposition voiced. The chair initially announced HB 166, but the presentation that followed concerned HB 1066; no substantive discussion of HB 166 followed.
Thank you. All right. Today, we're gonna be hearing two bills. The first bill we're gonna consider is House Bill 166. I'll ask, uh, Floor Leader Wade if he would like to come to the podium or the table. Which one would you like? Wherever the chairman would prefer. It's, it's up to you. I'm, I'm a Baptist, I'll sit down. Okay. All right. I have a s- I have a...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 3, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 3, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee sent HB 1445 back to the Judiciary Juvenile Committee without opposition. It then placed seven bills on a second supplemental calendar for the day under modified structure: HB 664, HB 1230, HB 1268, HB 1290, HB 1310, HB 1324 and HB 1396. A member objected to placing HB 1324 on the calendar. After a voice vote with both support and opposition heard, the chair announced that it was on the calendar. The other calendar motions drew no opposition. No bill presentations or substantive debate occurred.
It's on. House Bill 1396.
Moved. Second. Moved and second. Any opposition? It's on. Thank you very much.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2026 · Introduced
Revenue and taxation; refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; prohibit class action suits
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would bar taxpayers from filing class action claims to recover overpaid county or municipal taxes and license fees, requiring each refund claim to be filed individually.
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
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