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Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 3, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 3, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on HB 980, creating a Georgia-Ireland Trade Commission; HB 945, addressing financial fraud protections and other financial regulations; and HB 704, changing reporting on state architecture and engineering contracts. Members asked about cryptocurrency fraud safeguards, access to money during fraud-related holds, and whether less frequent contract reporting would reduce transparency or remove subcontractor information. The transcript shows no vote on these three bills. The committee approved a Thursday calendar without opposition, but the transcript does not establish that any of these three bills was included. The chair also announced a meeting after the Appropriations Committee finished Thursday to add the budget to the calendar.
They could only, uh, deposit up to $2,500 on their first transaction. Uh, subsequently, after they've become a, a frequent user of the ATM, the transactions could go up to $10,000 a day. But importantly, there would be clear disclosures, uh, to the consumer, uh, that the, the transaction was irreversible, there was high risk of fraud in your, in...
He may After five days and you were able to prove it, uh, you do get your fee back, which is, right now, you don't get anything back. So it's a great step in the first, uh, in, in the right direction. But thank you. Thank you. Okay. Whip Parks, is that yours? Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh, thank you for the bill. I, I certainly appreciate, um, the safeguards...
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.
And so currently, you can keep up to $21,500 of your equity in a home, uh, or $43,000 if it's titled jointly. Um, what this bill will do is increase that to $50,000 for individual and $100,000 for a joint, um, a joint titled home. Um, this is for, uh, debtors who file bankruptcy who are current on their mortgage. So if they're not current on their mortgage,...
And Mr. Chairman, uh, House Bill 1042 on page three, this came back from the Judiciary Committee after being recommitted. It added a subsection J on the judicial security real estate bill so that title examiners, uh, can review the records, uh, under safeguards to keep the judges safe. Okay.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 20, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 20, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on bills and resolutions covering public safety, health care, education, development, transportation and other topics. Members questioned proposals on road obstruction penalties, firearm suppressors, interference with first responders, permitting deadlines and development impact fees. The committee approved a substitute for SB 384 that added removal of vehicle registration decals to the optional five-year registration proposal. It then placed SB 23, SB 284, SB 384 and SB 395 on a supplemental calendar for that day, with no opposition voiced. No calendar decisions were recorded for the other proposals presented.
18. I stand corrected. Um, so thank you. I'm here to present Senate Bill 284 and ask for y- your favorable consideration of that. I don't know. I don't even have a blue sheet. I think they ran out maybe, but, um- On page three. Page three. Page three. Uh, so I, I introduced this bill last year prior to the First Liberty building and loan collapse and...
Uh, so I think it's a very good measure that would help the citizens of Georgia. All right. Thank you. We've got a question. Ch- Charlice Byrd. Um, good morning- Good morning ... Senator. Sorry, bad, um, speech. I live in the area where these violators lived, and I've watched firsthand people tell me they've lost their money, they've lost their savings. I...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 17, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to bring forward bills on taxes, education, health, public safety and other topics. Members questioned the proposed income tax cut, including its effects on different incomes, revenue safeguards and funding for other tax relief. The committee placed eight measures on the day's calendar without stated opposition: HB 256, HB 662, HB 818, HB 956, HB 987, HB 1022, HB 1063 and HB 1121. It also returned HB 880 to the Ways and Means Committee and HB 1266 to the Game, Fish, and Parks Committee without stated opposition. The other presentations did not result in calendar placement or another decision during this meeting.
Also have House Bill 1130 on page four, top of page four as well. The Georgia SECURE Act, uh, codifies State Ethics Commission guidance allowing campaign funds to be used for personal security services, addressing legitimate safety concerns following recent swatting incidents involving public officials. It also strengthens transparency by establishing a...
Yes, sir. This is A- HR 1243. It's, uh, on the back of the, uh, fourth page, fourth from the bottom. This is the constitutional amendment, uh, to create a dedicated fund to move Georgia to next generation 911. We've worked with GICA, GMA, ACCG. This, uh, constitutional amendment we put before the voters and asked them, uh, to create a fund where we w-...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 11, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on vehicle titles, bankruptcy exemptions, foster caregivers, firefighter safety, judicial privacy, student sports physicals, pharmacy payments and insurance coverage. It returned HB 211 and HB 1024 to the Judiciary Committee. It approved a substitute for HB 998 and placed it on Thursday’s House calendar along with HR 999, HB 948, HB 983 and SB 195. The committee held off on scheduling HB 810 after a request to consider it Tuesday instead. No further action was recorded on the other bills presented. The chair announced that the committee would not meet Thursday morning and would next meet Tuesday.
Good morning, Chairman Parish and members of the Rules Committee. I'm here to request House Bill 1042, the bottom of page two. This is the Real Estate Security and Title Act. Uh, Vice Chair Trey Kelley brought the, uh, Judicial Security Cleanup Bill last year. Th- this is a follow-up because there was a shooting in Indiana of a judge since we adjourned sine...
So this basically is a safety measure to keep people with, uh, questionable or checkered driving records from being able to harangue you to borrow your car or your vehicle, and I thank you for that. Okay, don't see any other questions. Thank you. Okay, a little housekeeping here. Recognize Secretary Kelley for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 4, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to bring bills to the House floor on education, healthcare, taxes, public safety, local government and other subjects. Members questioned proposals on firearm rules, access to death recordings, district attorney pay, foreign funding disclosures and transit tax votes. The committee approved a substitute for HB 1138 restoring earlier language. It sent HB 947 back to Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and HB 490 back to Economic Development and Tourism. A motion to send HB 1386 back to committee failed. The committee then placed 14 bills on the day's floor calendar, including HB 1138 with the approved substitute. Members also questioned differences in how requests for changes were handled. The chair said the approaching legislative deadline limited time to return every proposed change to committee.
Um, this is just requiring all the schools, if they don't already have a safety program, um, for lock boxes, they're required to put lock boxes in there with a key or a key fob. If they have the electronic doors that open with a keypad or something, then they're fine. It's just, uh, requiring them to do that. Okay. I don't see any questions on that one...
I have, uh, House Bill 1332. It's page seven, last bill on the bottom. And House Bill 1332, which is called the Georgia Buy American Medicine Act, calls for hospitals and healthcare facilities that receive state funding to give preference to American-made pharmaceuticals when purchasing medications. And the bill includes common sense exceptions for...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 2, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on bills covering health care, local government, courts, workers, veterans and other issues. Members questioned limits on using COVID-19 vaccination status in transplant decisions and a proposal allowing property owners to seek relief over local governments’ failure to enforce laws. The committee placed HB 557, HB 659 and HB 960 on Monday’s floor calendar without objection. It also placed HB 350, HB 946 and HB 999 on Tuesday’s calendar without objection. No calendar action was shown for the other proposals presented.
Good morning, Mr. Chairman. I have two bills in front of the committee today. I'll start with HB 676. Uh, this bill, uh, provides a fine for, uh, liens that are placed on properties frivolously. Code is very specific on what it, what requires you to file a lien on a property, and if doing so, um, and without those, um, uh, rules in place, uh, there would be...
Thank you, Chairman and committees. Uh, on top of your blue sheet on the back page is House Bill 1015. The state oversees a state, uh, self-insurers guarantee work- workers' comp fund, um, for those who choose to self-insure, and this is the backup system so that, uh- Wait, wait a minute. What, what number is that? House Bill 1015? 1010. 10- 1010. 1010....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 2, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to move forward a wide range of measures covering taxes, housing, health care, education, public safety, workforce development and state symbols. Members questioned proposals on self-defense cases, income tax cuts, Medicaid eligibility checks, development permits and airport funding. The chair announced that HR 114 and HB 1116 were returned to Ways and Means without opposition, although a subsequent exchange created uncertainty about the first measure's number. Most other measures received brief presentations without questions. No floor calendar selections or votes on those requests were recorded. The chair adjourned the meeting and announced another meeting for 5 p.m.
Yes, ma'am. Good morning, Mr. M- Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. Um, House Bill 10, 1035 on page 10, the ninth bill down. It protects owner-occupied homes from being foreclosed on or sold at tax sale because of non-tax service charges like HOA fees or utility bill. This bill does not forgive debt. It does not affect property taxes, and it does...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. Uh, present to y'all House Bill 1391. It's on page eight, second one down. Uh, this is a specialty tag that would support the Georgia Public Safety Foundation. Uh, the foundation supports state officers who serve in the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, and Motor Carrier Compliance Unit. Proceeds...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 23, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to advance bills on education, insurance, courts, public safety, taxes and other subjects. Members questioned proposed SNAP eligibility checks, mandatory jail time for fleeing state officers, environmental review thresholds and scholarship rules for students with disabilities. The committee placed eight bills on the next day's House calendar: HB 310, HB 372, HB 385, HB 971, HB 1009, HB 1023, HB 1123 and HB 1193. No opposition was heard to those calendar decisions. The committee also sent HB 376 back to Ways and Means and HB 1112 back to Banks and Banking without opposition. The other requests did not receive calendar votes in this meeting. The chair announced another Rules meeting for the following morning at 9:00.
That's correct. Oh, and just one follow-up, and it may be something we can talk about offline, Mr. Chairman, but do you know if third-party management service is defined anywhere in the code? I- I'm sorry, say that again. Is third-party management service defined in our code? Are they fined? Defined. Oh, defined. Yes. I believe they are. I believe it...
Good morning, folks. It's such a pleasure to be here this morning. I didn't know this room existed anymore till today, so glad to be here. House Bill 689, second page, almost to the bottom. Uh, it, it allows, uh, DCA to set up a homeless prevention program under their, uh, state housing trust fund. It does not appropriate money, but it does allow in the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 9, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 9, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard bill presentations on education, courts, financial regulation, property, public safety and other topics. The longest discussion concerned HB 934, with questions about the effect of transferring securities regulation on an ongoing investigation, staffing and agency workloads. Members also questioned school weapons-detection costs and possible local court costs from accepting juvenile cases involving military installations. The committee placed six bills on the February 9 floor calendar and four measures on the February 10 calendar, with no opposition voiced. The other measures presented were not placed on either calendar during this meeting.
And, and that, whether they're performing or not, will be determined by the Banks and Banking Commissioner and his sole discretion, true? That is correct. And, and final question. Um, these folks that are leaving over from the Secretary of State's office, don't they have other duties? Are we not concerned about who's gonna take up that work when they switch...
Uh, yes, ma'am. We all do. Thank you. Okay. Chairman Martin. Chairman Williams, just a, a quick question. The, the lady, uh, asked earlier, you know, is it not true that the, um, Commissioner over in the banks could, could replace the investigator. She asked that question and you answered yes. Is it not true today i- the Secretary of State could change...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 19, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 19, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on education, health care, retirement, elections, taxes, business regulation and other subjects. It placed nine bills on the calendar for Legislative Day 34: SB 216, SB 439, SB 444, SB 452, SB 470, SB 489, SB 553, SB 570 and SB 285. It also placed SR 23, concerning a convention to propose congressional term limits, on the calendar for Legislative Day 35 after a voice vote with opposition. The committee sent SB 552, concerning student access to political and religious extracurricular organizations, back to the Judiciary Committee. No calendar decisions were announced for the other measures presented.
Mr. Chairman and committee, thank you. Thank y'all, thank y'all for yesterday for SB399 on the AEDs and 911. The family was absolutely, when I say pleased, it's a real closure for those, but thank you for supporting that like you did, and, uh, it was a real good time. If you will, page three, uh, SB441, this is, uh, a bill dealing with local government...
This puts guardrails and parameters protecting our seniors between referral agencies and assisted living, independent living communities, just making sure that we've got clarification on how that information is shared, how the fees are distributed, and the amount of time for reporting on that. Happy to take any questions. Okay, don't see any questions....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 27, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 27, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on education, public safety, rural health care, remote notarization, home inspection licensing and other proposals. Members questioned proposed restrictions on students’ extracurricular activities, requirements for noncitizen commercial drivers, penalties for practicing law without authorization, and monitoring of homeless people on the sex offender registry. The committee placed 12 bills on the legislative day 38 floor calendar, including SB 8, SB 150, SB 403 and SB 442. The calendar vote on SB 442 drew opposition but passed by voice vote. The committee also returned SB 454 to the Public Safety Committee. No further action was shown on the other proposals presented.
The, the accused. The, well, ac- actually, they're the convicted. They're the sex offender. But I will tell you, the Department of Community Supervision has a program for indigents that can't afford it, and they have grants and funds available to pay the cost of that if the, if they can't pay themselves, which is probably common with the homeless...
So moved. Have a motion. Second. And a second. Is any opposition? Okay, it's back in public safety. Okay, now let's set a calendar for today, uh, legislative day 38
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 6, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 6, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to bring bills before the House on crossover day, covering education, health, taxes, elections, courts, local government and other subjects. Members questioned proposals on development moratoriums, monument removal and lottery reserves for scholarships. Several bills had recently left other committees, and members said copies were missing from their materials. The chair said copies would be provided and that the committee expected to meet again later to set a supplemental calendar. No votes or calendar selections were recorded before adjournment.
It's a department bill for the state insurance commissioner. Uh, two or three things real quick, the main points of the bill. It provides, uh, oversight for deputized personnel to ensure local fire marshals and state inspectors are in compliance with all the operating procedures. It authorizes the commissioner to issue an immediate evacuation order if the...
Thank you, Chairman. I have three bills. The first one is, uh, House Bill 1433, the top of page seven. Um, and this is just updates to penalties for practicing law if you're not an attorney. Happy to answer any questions on that one. 1433. Um, next bill is not on the blue sheet. It's House Bill 289. Uh, this authorizes Georgia notaries publics to perform...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 16, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 16, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard bill presentations and set a six-bill floor calendar: SB 160, SB 177, SB 432, SB 435, SB 524 and SB 535. Members approved a substitute for SB 177 and placed it on the calendar by voice vote over opposition. The other calendar additions drew no stated opposition. Questions about SB 116 focused on constitutional protections, citizenship determinations, local costs and indefinite DNA retention. The committee also returned SB 411 to the Health Committee without objection. No calendar action was shown for the other bills presented.
You have another one too, you say? Uh, yes, so seven, uh, seven up from the bottom is, um, Senate Bill 454. This is a something to go into schools, even into kindergarten daycare centers. When we carry our children to school, we expect and want them to come home safe. This is a little safety, uh, issue, a little door blocking mechanism that can be utilized....
Okay. Don't see any questions. Thank you, sir. Okay, the sixth one up on the first sheet is Senate Bill 29. You've been busy. Yes, sir. Uh, this is a DNA sampling bill. This bill calls for DNA swabbing of people arrested on one of the seven deadly sins, and this has be- vetted and passed through the Senate, gone through, um, uh, a lot of vetting over in...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · April 2, 2026
House Rules Committee, April 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved substitutes for SB 51, SB 513 and SB 268, then placed those bills and SB 89 and SB 499 on a second supplemental calendar for the day. The presenter said SB 51 was rewritten to include fee-retention provisions from HB 1021 and HB 1428. The presenter for SB 513 said three sections concerning driver’s licenses and the Department of Driver Services were removed. The presenter for SB 268 described a new crime involving obstruction of law enforcement officers with a vehicle. Members voiced opposition to approving and scheduling some substitutes, but the chair announced that each motion carried. No vote totals were stated.
Uh, and then in section two is Lauren's, uh, House Bill 1428 that was, um, put in here, and this is, uh, again, a retainer of fees to cover expenses. It's just in a different title. And that's, that's the bill.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 31, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 31, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on school policies, campaign finance, public records, self-defense hearings, housing, permitting and other proposals. Members questioned sponsors about constitutional concerns, student safety, tenant protections and access to school facilities. The committee approved substitutes for SB 406, SB 552, SB 447, SB 587 and SB 515, with no opposition stated. Those five measures were placed on the day's floor calendar along with HR 1445, SB 111, SB 402, SB 458 and SB 501. The transcript shows no calendar decision on the other proposals presented. The chair apologized for microphone problems and asked members to watch for notice of another possible meeting before adjourning.
Thank you, Chairman, Madam Pro Tem, leader, and all you other fine folks. Uh, I am not going to represent. I am just going to give a quick update. We have four bills on the sheet. The first one is on page four, SB 230. This started off as a, uh, simple bill about condominium insurance deductibles for the master policy. It has, uh, now grown significantly,...
But because there may be someone that, um, uh, you know, for business reasons or for school reasons, you know, their registration may change, but they are, you know, still someone who pays taxes or files taxes in Georgia. If they file taxes in Georgia, they get a refund, and for whatever reason their registration moves out of state temporarily, under the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 19, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 19, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard bill presentations and set House floor calendars for Thursday and Friday. Members questioned a proposal to create state terrorism-related offenses, including its need, speech protections and investigative resources. Other presentations addressed professional training, property association fees, mental health facility background checks, utility disconnections and criminal penalties. The committee approved a technical correction to HB 1199, returned HB 1042 and HB 1226 to their subject committees, and placed five bills on Thursday’s calendar and five measures on Friday’s calendar. No opposition was voiced to those actions. The chair announced there would be no Friday Rules meeting and that the next meeting would be Monday at 11 a.m.
I mean, th- those terrorist groups are the ones that were murdering the Christians and actually Muslims as well. And we know that there is a promotion and a desire for them to get into the United States and into the Southeast as well, and we just wanna make sure that we're protecting from that. But there has to be a tie between the two, um, that they...
Good morning, Chairman and committee. I've, I'm here to present HB 1222. It's the first item on the last page, and I'll be reading from LC620384S. It's a simple bill. It does one thing. It proposes to amend the Georgia Condo Act and the Georgia Property Owners Association Act to allow them to charge no more than $250 for a closing or settlement letter, and...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 25, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee placed eight measures on the day's House calendar, including SB 306 after approving a substitute concerning low-income housing tax credits. Members questioned whether that substitute clarified existing limits or substantially changed the amount of credits available. The substitute passed by voice vote with opposition. The committee also returned SB 382 to the Ways and Means Committee without objection. Members heard requests to advance SB 594, concerning digital identity fraud, and SB 89, described by the requesting member as allowing liquor stores to sell cannabis drinks. Neither received a calendar vote during this meeting.
Have a move and second. Any opposition? It's on. Senate Bill 430.
Move. Second.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 31, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 31, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on firefighter and tax court pension changes and approved substitutes for SB 462 and SB 552. The ambulance-billing substitute combined surprise-billing and excess-profits provisions. The school-related substitute removed literacy provisions added earlier that day and restored an earlier committee version. The committee then set a supplemental floor calendar. Objections prompted voice votes on placing SB 175, SB 423 and SB 552 on the calendar, and each motion carried. The other calendar motions passed without stated opposition. The committee then adjourned.
Move. Second.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 23, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to bring legislation to the House floor and set a nine-bill calendar for legislative day 36. Presentations covered health care workforce data, property-owner protections, criminal laws, scholarships and other topics. Members questioned a proposed constitutional convention for congressional term limits and the geographic reach of a federal scholarship tax credit. The committee approved a substitute for SB 395 adding language to designate emergency medical services as an essential service, then placed it on the calendar. Eight other bills also received calendar approval. One, SB 443, drew an objection and was approved by voice vote, with no count announced. The other calendar motions passed without stated opposition. The chair announced the next Rules meeting for Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Second. Move and a second. Any opposition? It's on. Senate Bill 428. Moved.
Second.
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