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Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · February 10, 2025 · Introduced
Health; licensure and regulation of community midwives; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): Senate Bill 136 would repeal Georgia's existing midwifery licensing law and create a new licensing system for 'certified community midwives,' run by a new state board, with its own training, disclosure, and discipline rules.
Senate Bill 136 By: Senator James of the 28th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal provisions relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure...
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by repealing Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery, and designating said chapter as reserved.
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Finance Committee · February 9, 2026
Senate Finance Committee, February 9, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved two income-tax proposals and matching House-bill substitutes, each by a 9-3 vote. SB 476 would increase standard deductions, reduce the income-tax rate and remove or limit tax breaks to help pay for the changes. SB 477 would allow further rate reductions if revenue conditions are met. Members questioned the financial estimates, effects on housing and business competitiveness, and funding for public services. The chair said a requested fiscal note for SB 476 was not yet available. The committee also approved replacing the language in HB 134 and HB 463 with the respective income-tax proposals to address concerns about tax legislation originating in the Senate.
Um, thank you, Mr. Chairman. The House Bill 4... No, it's gonna be 1. The one, the first one, 134, is, um, we want to work with our- We have some there ... House colleagues. This is not something that... We know they're working on property tax. As you know, property taxes are not collected by the state. Um, a lot in the media have made a lot of fuss about...
59-0315S. That was it. Thank you.
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · February 11, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, February 11, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee unanimously approved placing SB 476, SB 477, HB 134 and HB 463 on the Senate floor calendar for the next day. The chair described SB 476 as an incremental income tax reduction and SB 477 as eliminating income tax for households filing jointly with income up to $100,000 and individual filers with income up to $50,000, along with tax credit provisions. The committee chair who had handled the bills confirmed those descriptions and described the two House measures as duplicates of the Senate measures. The committee then adjourned.
... Mr. Chairman? And then you wanna cover 134, and HB 134 and HB 463? Well, those are duplicate bills of 476 and 477. So- And 134 is like 476, and 463 is like 477. Is that correct? Cor- correct. Okay. None of this really matters, 'cause they're all four going on the floor tomorrow. Um, so I got a motion. We're doing... I've got SB 476, I've got SB 477, HB...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee · March 18, 2026
Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, March 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved a nomination to the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission and unanimously approved HR 1416, which would create a joint study committee on keeping family farms viable across generations. Most of the meeting concerned a substitute for HB 413 that replaced its mobile-sawmill subject with transfer-on-death deed changes drawn from HB 899. The sponsor and a real estate attorney described the changes as fixes to existing law, including problems with property owners losing homestead exemptions. Members asked about ownership rights, beneficiaries, taxes and dividing land. The committee unanimously approved the substitute for HB 413. No separate vote on HB 899 was shown.
Yes, sir. So I am, uh, Representative David Jenkins, House District 136, and I am here to present, uh, substitute for House Bill 413. Uh, this bill was brought to this committee last year and laid on the table. And, um, we are going to use this, uh, for another purpose tonight. Okay.
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · February 5, 2025 · Passed
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Senate resolution honors the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association for 45 years of providing addiction treatment training and support across Georgia, with no changes to state law.
Senate Resolution 136 By: Senators Hodges of the 3rd, Still of the 48th, Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Hickman of the 4th and others A RESOLUTION Commending the contributions of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and its commitment to delivering evidence-based practices to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Health and Human Services Committee · March 25, 2026
Senate Health and Human Services Committee, March 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved a substitute for HB 1393 by an 8 to 5 vote, combining rural hospital cooperation provisions with repeal of most certificate-of-need requirements. Members returned HB 350 to consideration, adopted seven amendments concerning safe surrender of infants, and voted on the amended bill, though the chair did not explicitly announce the result. The committee unanimously approved HB 291, HB 334, HB 657 and HB 1211. The approved substitute for HB 657 included provisions from SB 440 updating Department of Public Health law. The chair removed HB 1296 from the agenda at the sponsor's request for further work.
So the, the author of HB 1296, uh, Representative Monaghan, is we're gonna work on that all session. He asked that, uh, we continue to work on that, so we're gonna take that off the agenda. And because of the late hour, uh, I'm gonna go ahead and let's do HB 1393. Uh, we have a substitute, and we have some folks, just a couple folks that are going to...
And I think we're, hopefully we'll not have anyone else testify except maybe the, obviously the authors. So we're here. Uh, so, uh, if I could get, um, um, Mr. Belafonte, if you don't mind coming, uh, coming up. Uh, so HB 1393, as, as we discussed in the hearing only last week, if you'll note that, uh, that bill, uh, it's gonna be threading, uh, the needle...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee · March 24, 2026
Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, March 24, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 521 with an amendment narrowing one county-approval requirement for annexations, and unanimously approved HB 1316 to correct a school-tax exemption ballot question. Members heard testimony on HB 646, covering coroner pay and staffing, and provisions from HB 868 concerning health coverage for retiring county officers. The chair deferred a vote for further work. The committee also held a hearing on SB 628, which would let Augusta-Richmond County voters decide whether to adopt a council-manager government. Supporters described a need for clearer management and accountability, while witnesses questioned the timing, unfinished local charter review and proposed division of authority. No vote was taken on that bill.
... on here. Yeah, we'll have that. Yeah. Yeah, sorry. Um, moving on to House Bill, uh, 1316. Thank you all. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yeah, thank you. Whoa. Hm? Little rude. Everybody asks questions. Thank you. All right, guys. Uh, this bill, uh, is a little bit unique. We've got the representative here. Um, it's a local bill. It would've been,...
Thank you. Any questions or comments? Motion to pass. We got a motion to pass. Do we have a second? Second. All in favor, raise your hand. Passed unanimous. Thank you.
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Insurance and Labor Committee · March 17, 2026
Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, March 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee unanimously recommended passage of HB 987, which the sponsor described as a voluntary way for independent contractors to set aside earnings for benefits without changing their worker classification. Members asked about taxes, account ownership and responsibility for unpaid premiums. Three witnesses spoke in support, and none spoke against it. The chair also announced that a subcommittee would handle HB 250, HB 1262, HB 1263, HB 1274 and HB 344. Those bills received no substantive discussion or votes.
I make a motion. Okay. Motion for... I m- okay. Okay. No regrets. We'll look to that. Okay. Um, for our bills, that is over to, we're finished for today, but I wanna make this announcement, is that, um, uh, Senator Randy Roberts will be heading up a subcommittee for me, uh, dealing with SB 250, S, uh, excuse me, HB 250, HB 1262, HB 1263, HB 1274, and HB...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · March 30, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 30, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee set the Senate floor calendar for legislative days 39 and 40. Sponsors gave brief presentations, members selected bills, and the chair added several measures. After a lunch recess, members held an informal vote to choose one additional bill, selecting HB 421. The committee then unanimously approved the full calendar. The selections covered taxes, education, health care, public safety, local government and other subjects. Separately, the committee unanimously moved 12 study committee resolutions to the consent calendar. Several measures presented or nominated were not included in the final calendar. The chair said no Wednesday meeting was planned and cautioned that some calendar bills could later be tabled on the floor. The meeting ended in recess.
House Bill 1393. 1393. Man, we're doing good today. Ooh. 1393. So actually, I think we'll do that for that. All right. Now, we got the dean of the Senate, and he has requested 1413. All right. That was 1413. All right. Senator Cowsert.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On page 6, 1116, just, uh, some good taxpayer-friendly measures that Chairman Hufstetler and I have, have worked together to, to come together on. All right. Thank you, sir. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you. Maybe. Maybe not. Only, uh... Oh, Senator Harbin, did you have something? Do you have that one, sir? You can...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Health and Human Services Committee · March 16, 2026
Senate Health and Human Services Committee, March 16, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee recommended passage of six bills. It unanimously approved HB 1374, covering health provider payment methods and state contract renewals, HB 1278, concerning dental sedation permits, and HB 1329, updating drug laws. After debate over reporting requirements for privately funded homeless services, the committee approved HB 1396 by a 6-4 vote and rejected an amendment to apply it statewide. The committee unanimously approved HB 1238 after adding language about providing services in the least restrictive, most family-like setting possible. It also unanimously approved an amended substitute for HB 1097, concerning national background checks for people serving vulnerable populations.
Yes, ma'am ... uh, it l- looks like it might be the heart of it. It, y- you're absolutely right, Senator Orrock. If you could enter into the contract, not have to go through competitive bidding, we're not gonna let you renew the contract above competitive bidding prices- Mm-hmm ... simply 'cause you were in. There are different rules once you're- That's it...
Okay. Okay. I'll, I'm happy to if you want me 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.
Thank you so much, Mr. President, and I'm happy to yield for questions. You have no questions, Senator. Thank you so much for your time. I urge your favorable consideration of Senate Bill 476. The senator has yielded. Senator from the 41st. Got several, got several people on, on your team looking to, uh, to speak here. What, what purpose do you rise? A...
This... I'm gonna say this without any spin. There's no slogans, and you're gonna hear some that are trying to sell this tax scam bill on you. That this is a middle class tax hike. And for more than two decades, the majority Senate Republicans are finally admitting what Georgians have been living with every single day, an affordability crisis that has...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · March 16, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 16, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to move bills to the Senate floor on education, taxes, public safety, transportation, health care and other subjects. Members unanimously approved a six-bill calendar for the next day: HB 376, HB 998, HB 999, HB 1159, HB 1302 and HB 1379. The committee then switched to a standing committee meeting to consider a substitute for HB 1020 combining district attorney retirement changes with salary changes. Members questioned the proposed limit on local salary supplements and whether some district attorneys could lose pay by opting in. The committee approved the substitute, with the chair announcing a final tally of 11 yes votes and three no votes, and sent it to Rules.
Fair question. All right, Representative.
All right. Representative Wade. Thank you, Chairman, committee members. I'm requesting on page two, middle of the page, I think ahead of the bill you just heard, 1164. This is the, um, audit bill for boards of education enhancing our audit and defining their risk levels based on those audits, and I'm happy to answer any questions. You have none. Thank you,...
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.
House Bill 1356 by Representative Stinson of the 150th and others, a bill to be- State and Local Government.
House Bill 1316 by Representative Tarver of the- State and Local Government. Oh, excuse me, General.
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · March 23, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard brief presentations on a wide range of tax, education, public safety, health, court and other measures, then unanimously approved a package for the Senate floor calendar. In its standing committee session, it approved a substitute for HB 1077, extending an arts-related sales tax exemption and adding Georgia National Fair admissions, by an 11-4 vote. It approved a substitute for HB 1129, removing a proposed five-year expiration provision for enterprise zones, by a 9-5 vote. Members questioned how a restored House budget oversight committee under HB 1178 would involve the Senate. The chair made that discussion hearing-only and asked the sponsor to work with the committee.
All right. And then missed a few on the front page. HB 163, that's, uh, the fake meat bill. HB 181 is, uh, foreign birth certificates. And HB 232 is the interstate massage compact Did that get them all? I got them all. All right, let's pick some. See where we left off.
That's just the rounding of the penny. It's a department bill, good and data.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 6, 2026
Senate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): On Crossover Day, the Senate read incoming legislation and committee reports, then voted on bills covering utilities, elections, public safety, education, licensing and insurance. The Senate passed SB 410, which the sponsor said would end new data-center tax exemptions and require utility contract protections. Members disputed whether those protections would keep costs off household bills. The Senate also passed measures addressing clergy sexual abuse, AI safety, animal cruelty records, human trafficking and prosecutor oversight. SR 838, a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship and photo identification for voting, failed to receive the required two-thirds vote. SB 573, concerning nonpartisan elections in certain counties, failed, and the sponsor requested reconsideration. No reconsideration vote appears in this transcript. The session paused for dinner after passing SB 593.
House Bill 1368 by Representatives Cooper of the 45th. Health and human services. House Bill 1374 by Representatives Hawkins of the 27th. Health and human services. House Bill 1379 by Representative Gaines of the 100th. Higher education. House Bill 1391 by Representatives Fleming of the 114th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend code section-...
House Bill 1303 by Representatives Kelly of the 100th. Judiciary. House Bill 1317 by Representatives Horner of the- State and local government, general. House Bill 1365 by Representative Jones of the 25th and others, a bill- Judiciary.
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · March 18, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 18, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on education, taxes, public safety, vehicle titles, veterinary care and other issues. Members unanimously referred HB 445 and HB 485 to the Standing Rules Committee. After hearing presentations and reviewing other measures, the committee unanimously approved ten measures for the floor calendar. Those included proposals on pre-K after-school access, technical college education, manufactured-home taxes, veterinary care, funeral expenses, delivery devices, public safety license plates, nonpartisan probate judge elections and a dedicated 911 fund. Other measures were discussed without a calendar vote.
That's how you get off this yellow sheet and onto the floor, and I mean that. Representative King, how are you? Hi. Thank you. I'm well. And if I could just give a plug- You're not well, nice ... for House Bill 165 that Lehman Franklin just mentioned. Uh, the original language was in my House Bill 134, which passed out of the Senate Finance last year. Mm....
Make a motion to send HB 445 and HB 485 to standing rules. All right. We're gonna refer- Refer ... for... He... The motion is to refer HB 445 and HB 485 to standing rules committee. Second. Got a second from Senator Jackson. Is there any further discussion? THC one. Doesn't have anything to do with THC. Yeah. Yet. That's funny. All right. All in favor say,...
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Sen Floor Amend 1 to HB 1396
26 Sen Floor Amend 1 ADOPTED Senators Robertson of the 29th, Tillery of the 19th, Anavitarte of the 31st, and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #1: Amend HB 1396 (LC 56 0608) by striking lines 61-62, and replacing with the following:
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · March 10, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 10, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard brief presentations and requests to schedule bills for Senate floor consideration. By a unanimous voice vote, it approved a calendar containing HB 162, HB 185, HB 219, HB 483, HB 956, HB 1020 and HB 1199. Members also discussed recycling, deannexation, manufactured homes, squatting, credit for time spent in jail and reimbursement of police training costs. Other bills and resolutions presented were not included in the approved calendar.
Uh, what was that? Would you like to address the crowd? We know you remember. They paid a- They paid a lot of money to see you. Yeah. You need to give them what they came for. All right, let's move on. Uh, Senator Huffstetler, HB165, can you cover that for Representative Franklin since you're carrying it? Yeah, we, um- Oh, yeah ... stripped that and put...
It's a good practice. All right. Anything else for the good of the order? All right, let's pick a few. Leader Jones. Mister, uh, HB 483. 483. Good bill. All right. Go on. My vice chairman. Let's do HB 162. 162. Okay. 162. All right. I need some ding-dings here. I got one. What you got? You said 160. 162. 162. 956. Good job. All right. What about this one?...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · February 10, 2026
Senate floor session, February 10, 2026 (legislative day 16)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed SB 384, allowing optional five-year vehicle registration, by 45 to 0, and SB 435, renaming the Georgia Development Authority, by 47 to 0. Senators debated amendments to HB 54 that would restrict puberty blockers for minors and state support for gender-affirming care. Both amendments were adopted by 30 to 18, but the transcript does not show a separate final vote on the motion to agree to the House amendment as amended. Senators also argued over income-tax proposals, heard first readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, and welcomed community organizations. A senator urged action on SR 729, condemning racist attacks against a former president. The Senate adjourned until the following morning.
Sincerely, Senator Orrock of the 36th District member. Dear Mr. Secretary, pursuant to Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 463, which passed out of the Senate Committee on Finance on February 9th, 2026. Sincerely, Senator Orrock of the 36th District member.
... House Bill 657 by Representatives Hagan of the 156th and others, a bill to be entitled an act to amend Title 37- Health and Human Services
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Rules Committee · March 25, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved substitutes for two study committee resolutions, HB 79 and HB 485, then unanimously approved a group of bills for the Senate calendar. Presentations covered taxes, education, insurance, veterans’ benefits, transportation and other subjects. Members questioned whether HB 1178, which would put a House oversight committee into law, duplicated existing powers and should also cover the Senate. A vote followed, but the result was not clearly announced. The committee also voted on an artificial intelligence-related substitute for HB 171, without a clear announcement of the result. During calendar consideration, one speaker opposed the transit referendum provisions substituted into HB 583. The final calendar included that bill, the budget and numerous other measures.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh, go with HB 1275. 1275. Move the bill. All right. Good bill. Let's see. 1275. All right. Senator Williams. Uh, HB 1134. 1134. Move the bill. All right. Senator Still.
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