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  1. 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...

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Juvenile Committee, February 18, 2026, 2026-02-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1283. from 01:27:47.

  2. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 6, 2026

    House floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, PM, part 1)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on cash-payment rounding, family justice centers, conservation land, property-tax notices and privacy, electric-utility inventory tax exemptions, income-tax reductions, artery-disease screening, massage-business hours, airport airspace and sickle cell treatment reviews. Members debated whether the income-tax changes would provide affordable relief or weaken funding for public services, then passed HB 880 by 102-69. A proposal to repeal Georgia's silencer restrictions, HB 1324, failed to receive the required majority, with 87 voting yes and 76 voting no. The House also adopted a road-naming resolution, a proposed constitutional amendment providing timber-tax relief, and a group of recognition resolutions. The session recessed for dinner until 6:45 p.m.

    That was pretty cool. I just, uh, got re- was reminded that Penny House's district was 170. Got 170 votes. Did y'all plan that? Good stuff. Good stuff. Mr. Clerk, will, will you read the caption to House Bill 1434? 1-4-3-4. House Bill 1434 by Representative Jenkins. An 136 to be entitled an act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, PM, part 1), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1434. from 02:46:54.

  3. 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.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1361. from 00:26:11.

    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. The bill will be titled an Act to Amend Code Section 1562 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the number of judges of superior courts. Judiciary.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21), 2026-02-19 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 00:28:06.

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  4. 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...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 00:40:28.

    House Bill 1362 by Representative Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 124th, Brashad of the 176th, Smith of the 18th, Corbett of the 174th and others. A bill relating to general provisions for eligibility and qualifications for office. House Bill 1363 by Representative Silcox of the 53rd, Efstration of the 104th, Fleming of the 114th, Panitch of the 51st, and...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 20, 2026 (legislative day 22), 2026-02-20 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1362. from 00:39:50.

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  5. 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...

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Committee, March 4, 2026, 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1360. from 01:04:04.

    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...

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Committee, March 4, 2026, 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1360. from 01:06:21.

  6. Meeting transcript · Georgia House Higher Education Committee · March 2, 2026

    House Higher Education Committee, March 2, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee considered substitutes for three bills. It approved HB 1379, which would narrow foreign-funding reporting requirements to specified countries and amounts, by an 11-3 vote. It also approved HB 1363, which the sponsor said would establish state procedures for discrimination complaints in public education, after removing references to antisemitism. Members questioned appeal rights, implementation and the exclusion of private schools. The committee held its first hearing on HB 1413, a proposed needs-based Dream Scholarship of up to $3,000 annually. Discussion focused on eligibility, work requirements, financial literacy and whether private-college students should qualify. No vote was taken on that bill, and the committee planned to consider it again.

    Not quite, but... Not, not quite. Um... Are you really listening? Um... Getting wild. Um, we, I, I thank everyone, uh, for the, uh, positive, uh, comments on that and look forward to working with you. We're gonna go back. We had two, uh, two items before us, um, that I gave you, um, some more time while we were looking to, to look at. But we have...

    Open at this passageHouse Higher Education Committee, March 2, 2026, 2026-03-02 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1363. from 01:39:01.

  7. Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Committee · March 5, 2026

    House Judiciary Committee, March 5, 2026

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 289 after changing implementation dates to 2027, and separately approved HB 1016 and HR 1046. HB 1360, concerning local tax and fee refunds, did not advance because no member made a motion. During the remote-notarization hearing, witnesses also debated the stronger unauthorized-practice-of-law penalties in HB 1433, without taking action on that bill. The committee continued a lengthy hearing on HB 1343, concerning how unmarried fathers establish legal fatherhood. Speakers discussed education, standardized forms, DNA testing, parental rights and possible drafting changes. After a recess, the chair announced that too few members remained to take action, leaving that bill in committee.

    Thank you. Chairman Cheokas, uh, House Bill 1360. You need a motion to lift it off the table. Well, first, do we have a motion to take that bill off of the table? So moved. All right. We have a motion and a second. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed. No. All right. All right. Chairman Cheokas, uh, give us an update of any changes since we were here...

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Committee, March 5, 2026, 2026-03-05 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1360. from 00:09:05.

    Actually, what, what they did... Yeah, that's how they decided to do it. Yeah, 'cause they had to update the system. So if you have a flood, and everybody paid their stormwater fees, and so they're able to pay for the cleanup with that? Is that the idea, or- No, ma'am ... they're- This was for infrastructure- Infrastructure ... to prevent the floods. Okay....

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Committee, March 5, 2026, 2026-03-05 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1360. from 00:15:41.

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  8. 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,...

    Open at this passageHouse Rules Committee, February 25, 2026, 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1364. from 01:31:10.

    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.

    Open at this passageHouse Rules Committee, February 25, 2026, 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1364. from 01:31:47.

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  9. 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...

    Open at this passageHouse Higher Education Committee, February 25, 2026, 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1363. from 00:25:53.

    You know, education's at the same time. This and that. Yeah. Well, let, l- l- let's go ahead and, and call, um, Chairman Silcox up, and, and you can bring, uh, your folks. I'm gonna turn it over to, um, um ... He's going to be a chairman for this, uh, this committee today, uh, Chairman Scoggins, and let him, uh, handle the meeting again. And we'll, uh,...

    Open at this passageHouse Higher Education Committee, February 25, 2026, 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1363. from 00:28:17.

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  10. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 4, 2026

    House floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 2)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed measures on vehicle repossessions, police safety grants and benefits, juvenile cases on military bases, foreign involvement in ballot campaigns, solar projects on closed landfills, cancer screening, healthcare payments, mental health services and other topics. Members adopted resolutions to study family farm sustainability and propose a dedicated statewide 911 fund. The longest debate concerned HB 1247, which would bar courts from giving special weight to state agencies’ legal interpretations. It passed 98–63 after supporters argued it protects independent courts and opponents warned of added lawsuits, costs and inconsistent rulings. The House also passed HB 1379 after discussion of foreign funding disclosures and concerns about effects on academic partnerships. Members returned HB 1276 to the Rules Committee, postponed several measures until the next legislative day and adjourned until March 6 at 10 a.m.

    All members voted?

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 2), 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 01:53:51.

    If so, Mr. Clerk will lock the machine. On the passage of House Bill 1365, the yays are 160, the nays are zero. This bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, is therefore passed. Mr. Clerk, will you read the caption to 1374? 1374, Mr. Clerk.

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 4, 2026 (legislative day 27, PM, part 2), 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 01:53:56.

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  11. 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....

    Open at this passageHouse Governmental Affairs Committee, February 23, 2026, 2026-02-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1362. from 00:54:37.

    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...

    Open at this passageHouse Governmental Affairs Committee, February 23, 2026, 2026-02-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1362. from 00:55:16.

  12. 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.

    And we cannot just, we can't allow that to happen because there's no one else to provide that level of care to our uninsured population. And you hear about conversations around a new hospital, et cetera, and that is needed. But individuals don't need to be institutionalized, and individuals need to be taken care of in the community. So when they get out of...

    Open at this passageHouse Public and Community Health Committee, February 24, 2026, 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1368. from 00:41:11.

    We'll discuss that in a later part of the bill. Section three, lines 66 through 67 there recreates all existing CSBs. Again, this is just a way legislative council drafted the bill. So CSBs remain the same. They're just all reconstituted the same way they are today. It does restructure the governing board to include an executive director. So that executive...

    Open at this passageHouse Public and Community Health Committee, February 24, 2026, 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1368. from 00:43:25.

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  13. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 3, 2026

    House floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed three bills: HB 350, allowing devices for safely surrendering newborns, by 168 to 0; HB 946, easing restrictions on removing feral hogs, with one opposing vote and an unclear spoken affirmative count; and HB 999, addressing magistrate court fees and a provision on nonpartisan judicial elections, by 160 to 4. The House also held first and second readings of numerous measures, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of recognition resolutions without objection. Members recognized firefighters, Girl Scouts, students, community organizations and other visitors. The House adjourned until February 4 at 10 a.m.

    Ways and Means. House Bill 1136 by Representative Glaze of the 67th; Rice of the 139th; Franklin of the 160th; Mitchell of the 88th; Williams of the 168th; and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005. Public and Community Health. House Bill 1137 by...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1136. from 00:25:53.

    Public Safety and Homeland Security. House Bill 1162 by Representative Holly of the 160th, Santos of the 100th, Sanchez of the 42nd, Lupton of the 83rd, Neal of the 79th. The bill will be titled an act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 and Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to records and reports relative...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11), 2026-02-03 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1162. from 00:34:24.

  14. 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.

    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.

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Committee, February 23, 2026, 2026-02-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1364. from 01:08:41.

    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.

    Open at this passageHouse Judiciary Committee, February 23, 2026, 2026-02-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1365. from 00:31:16.

  15. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · March 18, 2026

    House floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed legislation on egg-sale rules, vehicle dealer fraud, school discrimination complaints, emergency defibrillator coordination, child death reviews and licensing internationally trained physicians. Members also agreed to Senate changes on radiologist assistant licensing and dietetics licensing. The House approved HB 1199 with a House amendment covering tax conformity, a $100 million housing tax credit cap and a 60-day gas tax pause, then ordered immediate transmission to the Senate. A package of local legislation passed 161 to 2, while SB 543 was removed and returned to committee. Members heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted honorary resolutions, welcomed community groups and recognized a retiring member’s service. The House adjourned until March 19 at 10 a.m.

    It's instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations. House Bill thirteen sixty-seven, do pass. House Bill fourteen sixty, do pass. House Bill fourteen sixty-one, do pass. House Bill fourteen sixty-two, do pass. House Bill fourteen eighty-four, do pass. House Bill fourteen eighty-eight, do pass. House Bill fifteen...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33), 2026-03-18 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1367. from 00:50:51.

  16. 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 second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1368.

    Open at this passageHouse Rules Committee, March 4, 2026, 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1368. from 00:27:00.

    Moved. Second.

    Open at this passageHouse Rules Committee, March 4, 2026, 2026-03-04 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1368. from 00:27:07.

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  17. Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 24, 2026

    House floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23)

    Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House focused on education, passing HB 1193 to expand early reading instruction and support, HB 372 to extend a retired-teacher return program, and HB 1123 to expand access to pre-K after-school care. Members also passed HB 1009 to restrict personal electronic devices in high schools and HB 1023 to require school weapons detection systems, after debate about costs, local control and school safety. Other measures passed would expand career academy access, provide grants to student teachers and allow unused HOPE scholarship eligibility toward graduate or professional study. The House heard bill readings and committee reports, adopted recognition resolutions, postponed two resolutions to the next legislative day and reassigned HB 1377 to Transportation. The House adjourned until February 25 at 10 a.m.

    Respectfully submitted, Representative Robert Dickey of the 134th District, Chairman. Representative Victor Anderson of the 10th District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under its consideration the following bills and resolution of the House. It's...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1362. from 00:49:48.

    House Bill 1196, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1329, do pass. House Bill 1324, do pass. House Bill 1290, do pass. House Bill 11- House Bill 1076, do pass. House Bill 421, do pass by substitute. House Bill 626, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1390, do pass by substitute. House Bill 1303, do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, Representative...

    Open at this passageHouse floor session, February 24, 2026 (legislative day 23), 2026-02-24 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1196. from 00:53:41.

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  18. 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...

    Open at this passageHouse Higher Education Committee, February 23, 2026, 2026-02-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1363. from 01:14:15.

    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...

    Open at this passageHouse Higher Education Committee, February 23, 2026, 2026-02-23 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1363. from 01:15:41.

  19. 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-...

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 1), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1368. from 00:40:56.

    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.

    Open at this passageSenate floor session, March 6, 2026 (legislative day 28, part 1), 2026-03-06 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1303. from 00:40:42.

  20. 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.

    You're on your way. Thank you. All right, ladies and gentlemen, let's go to HB1336. Uh, Chairman Crowe, you can do that from right there at your seat if you want to. Let's see. What number? 26? Yes. All right. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. This is, uh, House Bill, it is House Bill 1336. I gotta get the right one out of here. It's a...

    Open at this passageHouse Ways & Means Committee, February 25, 2026 (part 1), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1336. from 00:22:57.

    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.

    Open at this passageHouse Ways & Means Committee, February 25, 2026 (part 1), 2026-02-25 (machine transcript). Discussion of HB 1336. from 00:24:58.

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