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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 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.
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 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 State Senate · February 12, 2026
Senate floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed two income-tax proposals and matching versions placed into House bills. SB 476 passed 32 to 18 after extended debate over tax deductions, business incentives, state revenue and the absence of a written fiscal analysis. SB 477, an alternative based on gradual rate reductions, passed 31 to 14. The Senate also passed HB 134 and HB 463 after replacing their original provisions with the respective income-tax proposals. Supporters said the plans would help families meet rising costs. Opponents warned of budget shortfalls, reduced services and future tax increases. The Senate approved committee reassignment of SB 282, read and referred other legislation, and adopted recognitions for the Georgia Aquarium and a retiring Feeding Georgia executive director. The chamber adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following bills be engrossed, SB 476, SB 477, HB 134, and HB 463. Secretary, read the caption. Senate Bill 476 by Senator Tillery of the 19th and others, a bill to be entitled An Act to Amend Title 33 and Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to insurance and revenue and taxation...
All right. So that was the author there, and that closes debate here. That was, uh, only took about six hours. Is there objection to agreeing to the poor committee, which is favorable to the passage of the bill? Chair hears none. The floor of the committee is agreed to. Is there objection to the main question being ordered? Chair hears none. The main...
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 Retirement Committee · March 10, 2026
Senate Retirement Committee, March 10, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard HB 372, which the sponsor said would extend the retired-teacher return-to-work program through 2030 and give school districts more flexibility. Education organizations supported continuing the program and urged a compromise with SB 150 before districts issue contracts. No vote on either teacher bill was shown. The committee also heard HB 1234, which would allow state retiree life insurance benefits to be assigned to funeral homes for funeral expenses. After that presentation, the chair declared a do-pass motion carried by voice vote. However, the motion named HB 124, not the bill presented, leaving the intended bill unclear in the transcript.
Move to pass on, uh, House Bill 124. Oh, is this not a hearing only? Mm-hmm. Oh, okay. Well, I'll second. Second. Oh. Okay. Oh. I'll second then, Mr. Chairman. Okay. Thank you, Mike. We have a motion and a second. Any questions? Any discussion? All in favor say, "Aye." Aye. Thank you so much. So carried. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you.
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.
Go with HB 295. HB 295. All right. Sen- let's see. Senator Still. This'll be it for you unless you get a dinger. Ooh. No pressure.
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.
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 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.
We can do this one of two ways. Actually, we can do it one of a million ways. I'm gonna put... I wanna put six bills on tomorrow. I got four ding dings. Ooh, okay. So you want me to just put them all? Go ahead. For sake of time? Yeah. All right. We're putting on 998, 1159, 1302, and 1379, and then let's pick a couple. So we left off with Senator Robertson....
Fair question. All right, Representative.
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.
Let's add 369. Does that one...? Yes. Yes. Put another one down. Um, 438. 1247. And 1266. Which one of those was a dinger? I'm not telling. All of them. I mixed some in just to keep you- Keeping you guessing ... keep you guessing. All right. Here's what we got. SR834, HB 304, HB 328, HB 369, HB 438, HB 519, HB 530,
Sorry. Okay, on page five, House Bill, uh, 1396. This would allow for tracking- Yes ... in the City of Atlanta of unsheltered homeless individuals receiving services from a nonprofit organization that doesn't receive government funds. Um, as we work on addressing the issue with unsheltered homelessness, uh, the HMIS database is only receiving input from...
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Sen Floor Amend 2 to HB 521
Senator Hatchett of the 50th and Brass of the 6th offered the following amendment #2: Amend the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations - General substitute to HB 521 (LC 62 0521S): by striking lines 109-136 and replacing with: “SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of...
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,...
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 19, 2026
Senate Rules Committee, March 19, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard brief requests to schedule bills on education, taxes, health care, veterans, licensing and other subjects. Members unanimously approved a 16-measure floor calendar. In separate committee business, members unanimously approved a prison education study committee resolution, a resolution honoring Bangladeshi peacekeepers, and a substitute for HB 445 that added public water and sewer systems to a public utility definition. Members questioned trout-stream buffer changes in HB 485. The chair postponed action on that bill until the next day so legislative counsel and the original sponsor could help explain the changes.
1374. And 1097. Did we? Already did. Oh. I'm sorry. No. 1261. Six. Oops. Might've gone over my allotment. All right, HB 61, HB 541, HB 907, HB 946, HB 987, HB 1086, HB 1097, HB 1181, HB 1182, HB 1192, HB 1261, HB 1268, HB 1329, HB 1374, and HRs 1050 and 1051. Motion. Got a motion to pass from Senator Anavitarte. Got a second from Senator Still. Any further...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Page four, second from the top, HB 1202. That's how you present a bill. Uh, HB 12- HB... There you go. A- a- a- HB 1202 brought to me by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Just cleaning up a scrivener's error. Oh, well, you almost did it perfectly. Any questions? All right, thank you. Thank you.
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.
... House Bill 1396 by Representative Strachan- Health and Human Services
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