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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.
House Bill 1127 by Representative Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Part 2 of Article 4, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to possession of dangerous weapons. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1128 by...
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · March 26, 2026 · Introduced
Weapons Carry Licenses; certain Code sections regarding the carry of weapons; provide an exception
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia Senate bill would add anyone holding a valid weapons carry license to the list of people exempt from certain restrictions on carrying weapons in specific locations under state law.
Senate Bill 632 By: Senator Bearden of the 30th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, so as to provide an exception to certain Code sections regarding the carry of weapons for persons who have weapons carry licenses; to...
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, is amended by revising paragraphs (15) and (16) of subsection (a) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(15) Clerks of the superior courts; and (16) Constables employed by a magistrate court of...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 2, 2026 · Introduced
Crimes; offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would make it a crime to possess parts that could be used to build or convert a gun into a machine gun, punishable by one to five years in prison, with an exemption for federally licensed manufacturers.
House Bill 1127 By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, so as to provide for the offense...
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11-121, relating to definitions, as follows: "16-11-121. As used in this part, the term: (1) 'Dangerous weapon' means any weapon commonly known as a 'rocket launcher,'...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee · March 5, 2026
House Governmental Affairs Committee, March 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved six bills: HB 467 on monument protection and relocation, HB 1482 on county use of Atlanta’s jail, HB 868 on health coverage for retiring county officers, HB 613 on apprenticeship information, HB 1227 on voter-registration notifications, and HB 1442 on limits to local development moratoriums. Members debated monument lawsuits, local control over jail facilities, retirement benefits and development decisions. The committee initially tabled HB 1482, then brought it back and approved it 9-4 without public testimony. It approved HB 467 6-5 after rejecting a naming amendment. Members amended HB 868 to include county commissioners and change coverage-administration provisions, and amended HB 1442 with changes suggested by the Georgia Municipal Association.
But, okay, I'll let you proceed to, uh, bring House Bill 1227. This is a bill we have heard in subcommittee, and, uh, go at, at your leisure, sir. All right. Yeah, this is LC474109S. Uh, this is a bill we've heard a couple times in subcommittee. Um, it's really just best described as a, as a voter service bill, is what I would say. Um, it's not a new...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 25, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee set a supplemental calendar for that afternoon, placing HB 421, HB 1164, HB 1185, HB 1259, HB 1277, HB 942 and HB 1076 under modified structure, and HB 1070 under structured rules. Members objected to adding HB 1164, HB 1185 and HB 942, but the chair declared each approved after voice votes. The other listed bills were added without stated opposition. No bill provisions were presented or debated. The committee then adjourned.
Move. Second. Move and second. Any opposition? It's on.
Bill or resolution · Georgia State Senate · February 25, 2026 · Passed
Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; the establishment of an animal cruelty database; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia Senate bill would create a public, searchable animal cruelty database run by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, and would let courts order the location of moved child or elder abuse victims during open investigations.
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-70, relating to cruelty to children, to read as follows: "(f) Where there is an open investigation relating to an alleged offense in violation of this Code section, and the child is...
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-102, relating to exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents, and obstruction of investigation, to read as follows: "(d) Where there is an open investigation relating to an alleged offense in violation of this Code section, and the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Education Committee · March 2, 2026
House Education Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved seven bills covering school technology purchases, financial literacy, digital literacy and online safety, teacher planning time, emergency access to school buildings, and excused absences for Capitol visits. Members amended HB 1244 to remove required hourly compensation for teachers who agree to supervise students during protected time. Members also amended HB 1232 to include Boy Scouts of America, despite the sponsor's objection to expanding the bill beyond Girl Scouts. The committee postponed consideration of HB 1281 when the sponsor was unavailable. The chair said another meeting was planned.
Two by three. Okay. Uh, Representative Ridley, if you would for me read your LC number, and I'll turn the microphone over to you. All right, LC630123S. Wait a minute. Uh, I, I have a different number. Uh- Read your number one more time. LC630123S. I have 25S. Well, I need 25S then. Wait a second. We'll, we'll get you a copy of 25S. Where is that at?...
Great. Well, number-one priority, safety. So thank you, Representative, uh, for this. I'm gonna start. You've got quite a few questions, so we'll go through some of them. Number 18. At the proper time. That's good to hear on safety. 27. I'll second that motion, and I just want the record to show it took 10 years, but Chairman of the Fun Caucus has finally...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 12, 2026
House floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House marked Georgia Day and the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence with historical presentations and guest recognitions. Members adopted HR 999, encouraging anniversary observances, 162 to 0. The House passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, 161 to 2; HB 983 on prescribed burning, 162 to 0; HB 948 on foreclosure disclosures, 161 to 0; and SB 195 on pharmacists providing HIV prevention medicines, 155 to 7. Members also passed 13 uncontested local bills together, 158 to 0, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. The House adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1277 by Representative Barton of the 5th, Jasperse of the 11th, Campbell of the 171st, Hagan of the 156th, McDonald of the 26th, will be titled an act to amend article one of chapter 16 to title 12 and title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to environmental policy and highways. Transportation. House Bill 1278 by...
House Bill 1276 by Representative Newton of the 127th, Efstration of the 104th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, will be titled an act to amend chapter four, title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance. Health.
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.
1442 is not in the book. Okay. All right. Representative Evans has another question. Thank, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Sorry, I'm trying, just trying to keep up. You're good. Um, uh, back on House Bill 1227, I'm wondering if the reason that you weren't able to present it is because there was no notice that it was gonna be on the calendar. Were you even aware...
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Sen Floor Amend 10 to HB 127
25 Sen Floor Amend 10 OUT OF ORDER Senator Mallow of the 2nd offered the following amendment #10: Amend the Senate Committee on Education and Youth substitute to HB 127 (LC 61 0259S): by inserting after the . on line 66 no discriminatory behavior based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disabity or other protected category...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 11, 2026
House floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on delivery robots, completion schools, incest law, high school athlete compensation and oversight of executive agencies. Members also agreed to Senate changes to HB 117, concerning seafood labeling, and HB 414, concerning campaign finance rules. The House adopted HR 251, proposing a statewide vote on nonpartisan elections for probate judges. All recorded floor measures passed, with vote totals reported below. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of the Georgia National Guard and other visitors, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 12 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1270 by Representative Hitchens of the 161st, Crowe of the 118th, McDonald of the 26th, Lumsden of the 12th, Werkheiser of the 157th. Bill will be titled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to searches with warrants. Judiciary, non-civil.
House Bill 1271 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd, Townsend of the 179th, Wade of the 9th, Corbett of the 174th, Persinger of the 119th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 20-2-720 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to inspection of students' records by parents. Education. House Bill 1272 by Representative Jones...
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...
Those opposed? It's on. 1220. 1220. House Bill 1275. Moved. Second. Have a move and second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1284. Moved. Second. Have a move and second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1302. Moved. Second. Move and second.
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Floor Amend 1 to SB 587
ADOPTED Senators Still of the 48th and Harrell of the 40th offered the following amendment #1: Amend SB 587 (LC 60 0286) by inserting after "funding" on line 4 "to require clerks of court to transmit certain conviction and sentencing information to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia;" By replacing lines 23 and 24 with the following:...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 11, 2026 · Passed
Conservation and natural resources; increase project cost threshold for public roads or airports requiring environmental evaluations
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 1277 would raise the cost threshold that triggers state environmental review for public road and airport projects from $100 million to $200 million, change several Department of Transportation reporting rules, and adjust electric vehicle charging definitions.
(v) Such further information as the department or the county or municipality may deem advisable as in the public interest. (2)(A) Such Any sale of property pursuant to this subsection may be made by the department or a county or municipality by listing the property through a real estate broker licensed under Chapter 40 of Title 43 who has a place of...
If the highest offer received to purchase such property is less than the appraised value of the property but within 15 percent of such value, the department, county, or municipality may accept such offer and convey the property in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section. (B) The department, county, or municipality shall provide...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 6, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 6, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard presentations on a domestic violence registry, charter school changes, automatic contract renewals and temporary fireworks stands. It also discussed and approved a substitute for HB 812, concerning housing, permits and zoning, after questions about exceptions for certain local governments. The committee then placed 11 measures on a supplemental floor calendar for that day, including HB 812. That bill drew objections during both substitute approval and calendar placement, but both motions passed. The other calendar placements passed without stated opposition. No further action was recorded on the four bills presented earlier.
There's three moves right over here. And we've got a second. Is there any objection? It's on. House Bill 1267. Move. Second. Have a move and second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1434. Move. Second. Move and second. Any objection? It's on. House Resolution, House Resolution 1300.
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Sen Floor Amend 9 to HB 127
25 Sen Floor Amend 9 OUT OF ORDER Senator Merritt of the 9th offered the following amendment #9: Amend the Senate Committee on Education and Youth substitute to HB 127 (LC 61 0259S): by inserting after line 64 “(g) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any curriculum, course of study, instruction, or other course content offered by a local...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 6, 2026
House floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 945, covering banking rules and financial-fraud protections, 161 to 5; HB 980, creating a Georgia-Ireland trade commission, 166 to 2; and HB 629, addressing school defibrillator programs and bleeding-control kits, 168 to 0. The House also passed a group of local bills 165 to 0 and returned SB 348 to committee without objection. The clerk read new proposals, second readings and committee reports. Members recognized visitors, discussed heart-health awareness, honored a member's civil-rights service and offered memorial tributes. A group of recognition and memorial resolutions was adopted without objection. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 9.
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. House Bill 1226 by Representative Clark of the 100th, Smith of the 18th, Ridley of the 22nd, Powell of the 33rd, Bonner of the 73rd, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend article two, chapter three, title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to justification and excuse.
Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1227 by Representative Gullett of the 19th, Fleming of the 114th, Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th, Thomas of the 21st, and others. The bill to be entitled an act to amend chapter two, title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to elections and primaries generally.
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Sen Floor Amend 11 to HB 127
25 Sen Floor Amend 11 OUT OF ORDER Senator Davenport of the 17th offered the following amendment #11: Amend the Senate Committee on Education and Youth substitute to HB 127 (LC 61 0259S): by inserting after line 66 the following “(h) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to do any of the following: (1) Conflict with or prohibit compliance with Title IX...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 5, 2026 · Introduced
Domestic relations; creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 1207 would create a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders in Georgia, maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and searchable on the GBI's website, starting with convictions in 2027.
SECTION 2. This Act shall apply to persons convicted of a domestic violence offense on or after January 1, 2027.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Amendment · Georgia State Senate · September 25, 2026
Sen Floor Amend 8 to HB 127
25 Sen Floor Amend 8 OUT OF ORDER Senator Kemp of the 38th offered the following amendment #8: Amend the Senate Committee on Education and Youth substitute to HB 127 (LC 61 0259S): by striking on line 46 “Antiracism”
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